WRX to STI-Headlights wiring - Subaru Impreza/WRX 01-02 Bugeye

So I finally fixed the wiring for my STI-Headlights, also often referred to as JDM-Headlights.
Here’s a quick video showing you how to do it yourself. Including a wiring diagram.
For the Bugeye Impreza & WRX (01-02 / 02-03 for US)

[@Robguerr77]

I have a 02 bugeye and previous owner put new connectors at headlights and had them all backwards and foglights would not come on only sometimes and Highs and lows looked same these simple instructions fixed them. I have leds so highs and lows are on one bulb it’s not a Sti just WRX Impreza. Thank you 🙏

[@ThatGermanBugeye]

Thats great!
I‘m glad my wiring diagrams could help you

[@jibzz4749]

My wrx fog lights only come on when when pressed twice on low beams, otherwise they never come on. Sounds similar to your problem but the connectors are stock. I'm thinking maybe the leds may be wired wrong, but I have yet to figure out a way to test it

[@viii8993]

Greetings, I bought the Non-HID/Halogen version V7 STI headlights. I know for the HID version, they have a leveling switch. Is that also true for this version that you have, or can they be manually adjusted? Thank you.

[@ThatGermanBugeye]

The HID-headlights should (in an STI) level themselves without driver input. For the Non-HID-version the level can be adjusted using a switch next to the foglight switch. The problem is that the STI-headlights use a 6-pin-connector for the leveling adjustment, and the WRX- or N/A-headlights use a 3-pin-connector (in Euro-models, might be different for US-models). I havent yet figured out a way to make the WRX-wiring for the leveling adjustment work with the STI-headlight. But you can also manually set the height using a screw on the back of the headlight.

[@dufonrafal]

Are you sure that the low beam are supposed to turn off when you turn on the high beam ? As far as I know it only does this when using a dual filament bulb. With dual optics the low beam should stay on.

[@ThatGermanBugeye]

No. It's supposed to work like this, the low beams are supposed to turn off. Yes, with many other brands, the lb stays on, but in a Bugeye it turns off. I've spoken with multiple STI-Bugeye owners before making this video.

[@Dylan-ym7qt]

I have the same headlights but there wired correct but I did an led swap and both are on at the same time why?

[@ThatGermanBugeye]

I'm not an electrical expert, and I can't really help you without seeing the problem.
But I could imagine that it has something to do with the led-bulbs, maybe did you put in one the wrong way (+ and - switched)?

[@philip3778]

Hallo,
Weißt du wo man heute noch sti Scheinwerfer mit E Nummer herbekommen kann…?

[@ThatGermanBugeye]

Nein, tut mir leid.
Ich habe meine Gebraucht besorgt. Könntest bei Subaru direkt anfragen, ist aber eher unwahrscheinlich das die noch welche haben. Sonst bieten diverse Nachbau-Hersteller (wie z.B. Depo) ja noch neue Scheinwerfer an, auch mit E-Nummern und allem, aber soweit ich sehe nur WRX/Sauger-Scheinwerfer.
Das Glas ist das selbe, man könnte also neue Scheinwerfer kaufen, das Glas runterziehen und auf ein altes STI-Gehäuse kleben. Ob das legal ist, ka, aber Polizei/TÜV sollte nicht meckern, weil die E-Nummern ja im Glas stehen.

[@Jaded.Pencil]

Hello, I just picked up a set of these and wanted to ask if you were able to adjust the lights for LHD. I've been looking around for information on this and wanted to get some confirmation. Thanks!

[@ThatGermanBugeye]

Two of the a mounting-bolts can be used to adjust the direction (how high, and how much left-right) the light beam comes out of the car. The High-Beam and Blinker-units should be the same for LHD and RHD, but the Low-Beam has some differences.
The difference between the LHD- and RHD-ones is not only the general direction (more left or more right), in which the light comes out, it’s also which direction the sloping part points. Unfortunately, to change that part you have to take apart the projector unit, and replace the metal plate in there, that gives it its shape. Or alternatively you could buy some new LHD-Projector-Units and replace them.

[@Jaded.Pencil]

@@ThatGermanBugeye Thanks for the info, that's what seemed to be coming up from Scooby and NASIOC. Have to make some LHD "shields" as they call them to make sure they're not blinding the other side of the road haha. Or replace the whole unit like you suggest. I'll give it some think and more research. Thanks!

[@Lorraph]

Hello, I was wondering : which of the headlights illuminates the best ? It's been a long time that I hesitate to swap my WRX headlights for STI ones. Thanks !

[@ThatGermanBugeye]

I‘ve swapped these headlights a long time ago, so I don‘t exactly remember how the WRX-ones compare to it. But I‘ve run 3 different headlights over the years on my bugeye, and didn‘t really notice a huge difference in visibility. I‘ve been driving with these headlights for over a year now, and never had any problems with visibility. (Althought I have to mention, that I mostly drive during the day)

[@rtpnx]

what is this sticker on frontshield? Looks cool

[@ThatGermanBugeye]

Thanks,
It’s a custom sticker I got printed. The Text reads: STI - Subaru - Japan (with the STI-logo in pink)
Had it printed as a „image with transparent background“, because everyone who prints text-based stickers doesn’t allow japanese letters.
Cost me like 30€ or smt custom, has been on the car for over 2 years now.