How to install LED headlights on your John Deere lawn mower
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- John Deere uses halogen bulbs on most of their tractor headlights and they simply aren’t very bright and don’t work that well. I upgraded to LED headlights and this video outlines the process and products I used to achieve greatness.
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Tools and products used in the video:
Plug and play bulbs for quick and easy direct fit install. Please double check fit for your specific application: geni.us/ojxkb5u (Amazon)
Automotive headlight bulbs that I recommend if you like to do things the hard way but want a brighter result: amzn.to/3VuimuE
Pigtail ends to plug into automotive headlight bulbs: geni.us/yMR4J (Amazon)
Cable tie adhesive mounts to clean up that wiring: geni.us/csQms (Amazon)
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If you want even more light, consider a light bar install. I have a video that runs through the basics and you’ll both lose and gain respect for me when you see what I put the light bar on.
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Suburban Acreage: can a person just buy higher intensity bulbs to just replace existing ones? Thanks Stan
Yeah but there are limits to the output from just the bulbs, so then the answer becomes increasing the amount of bulbs, aka, light bar time!
Great idea and well executed. Looks amazing.
@nathankinney9818 @tedt7627 @MrJC102024 Thanks for being patient while I found time to get this video together.
The factory bulbs aren't halogen, they're simple 1156 incandescent bulbs. Just order 1156 led replacement bulbs to mod this.
Ugh, it’s even worse than I thought! Great call on bulb type from a fellow “Mark”. I still stand by my recommendation that if you want bright bulbs, I’d switch the plugs out and go with legit LED headlamp bulbs. I did link the 1156 LED bulbs for guys that just want a plug and play option, but they won’t compare on brightness to an LED headlight bulb.
@@suburbanacreage I bought a set of led 1156 direct replacement bulbs for my John Deere and was really impressed by the amount of light they put out. I was able to mow after sundown(stupid daylight saving time) with more than enough light output. The car headlights obviously will outshine the ones I have, but the necessity of having headlights really never occurs for me. I simply wanted better than what the tractor had, I even installed tail lights and amber side markers. I’m just made that way tho.
@@markk3652 if you link the product I’ll add it to the video description so people have another solid option if they want that plug and play life. Thanks for contributing!
Great idea mate, i love it.
Thanks for the informative video. I’m worried about them getting to hot and melting the headlight assembly, have you had any issues after using them continuously for several hours?
Valid concern, I was a little bit worried too but after holding them in my hand and seeing what the operating temp was like, I wasn’t too worried. They also have built in fans on the back side of each bulb that keep them cool. I’ve been running them for a couple of years with no issues.
Great video. I hear some people having trouble with LED conversion burning up factory voltage reg. Does your mounted control box come with the deere or the lens? Thank you
In theory an LED should draw much less power than the stock bulb so I wouldn’t think there would be any issues. I’m just a guy on CZcams but I’ve been running mine for several years with no issues whatsoever. Hope that helps 👍
Great video! Question on the usage. In the past I tried the easy swap the bulb out with a LED style and it would run for about 5-7 minutes then turn off due to the heat build up. With your design, using the automotive style headlamps, does this overheat and turn off?
I’ve been running mine for a few years with no issues. The bulbs actually have small fans built into them that are always on when the bulb is getting power. So yes they are installed under the hood and close to the engine, but no I’ve never had failure due to heat. I have links for the exact products I used for mine in the video description. They’ve been reliable for me!
Good vid !
What keeps the bulbs from sliding back out of the modified retaining ring?
Good eye and attention to detail. They are friction fit into the retaining ring and I’ve been running them for two years with no problems. I thought they’d be loose and planned on a dab of silicone just to make sure they didn’t go anywhere but I found that during my trial testing that it wasn’t needed and I like the flexibility to change them out easily if I ever have a problem. So far so good, should have mentioned that in the video though, my bad.
The link to the bulbs is no longer valid. Could you please post details about the bulbs so we can find them?
I got the link switched out, thanks for letting me know. I pretty much only try to get Auxito bulbs because they seem to be high quality and don’t cost too much. The main thing is to make sure the bulbs you get are compatible with the plugs you get.
How did you get the factory ring to snap onto the new bulb ?
I basically drilled out the back of the factory ring and it was a perfect friction fit over the bulb. If it’s a bit loose a drop of super glue would always hold it. So I’m essentially using the factory mounting ring design with a retrofitted LED bulb running through it. I hope that makes sense.
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Thanks for having a sense of humor
@@suburbanacreage I thought it was funny just seeing that randomly on a lawnmower headlight video
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Is there a newer better kit in 2024?
Hey dude, video maker guy here. I’ve been currently impressed with Auxito bulbs as far as quality and price combined for overall value. I have another video that I talk about them a bit more and show off some beam pattern stuff that I’ve gotten with them.
czcams.com/video/Rlsl7k-9ex8/video.html
Thanks for the video. I just purchased an X570 but your method didn’t work for my mower. It looks like my bulb has two pins that twist off. I purchased the H11 bulbs and they weren’t compatible with my mower. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks in advance for the advice 😊
I used these pig tail ends to convert my mower to use the H11 style bulbs. It wasn’t super clear in the video, but they are linked in the video description.
www.amazon.com/dp/B0859Z2T9D/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_563V2ARVK4WCYQR532QM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ml1&tag=sayt-20
You can connect them with butt connectors available at your local auto parts store or you can solder them in, either method works. Hope that helps!
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Haha, my humor is subtle and I include little Easter eggs like that and almost nobody even mentioned it. THANK YOU for noticing and having a sense of humor. Downloading all those stupid apps actually took awhile. Still have the folder on my phone!
@@suburbanacreage 10/10 good job 🤣
I just bought the plug and play replacement bulbs, and they installed very easily, but neither bulb would come on, I tried wiggling the bulb, cleaning contacts, never as much as a flicker, I used a test light hooking directly to battery terminals and they would work. I can not figure out why they don't work in the socket. I put the original back in and they work just fine. Sending back for refund.
GARY!!!!! Hey dude with LEDs the polarity matters big time. Flip the bulb around in the socket and they should light right up. Let me know if that works for you.
www.birddogdistributing.com/blog/led-polarity-understanding-and-troubleshooting
the light bulb sockets are plastic junk... IMHO. JD D160
Does the control box come with the bulb?
Yes it does, everything came together. I have the links for the exact products I used in the video description so you can see in more detail what all comes with the bulbs. Thanks for checking out the video Tony and that’s one hell of a cool last name!
Hi@@suburbanacreage The link to the bulbs is not working for me. Maybe any H11's should work?
@@rickloring2228 It looks like they discontinued or refreshed the exact bulbs I had purchased. You could get the newer style from cougar Motor but I’ve been impressed recently with the light pattern from Auxito bulbs amzn.to/3svSPH8. I did a video review on them you can watch here to see what I’m talking about czcams.com/video/Rlsl7k-9ex8/video.htmlsi=fs8pYEiz-lG_s62q. Just make sure the plugs you buy are compatible with the bulbs you buy, that’s the biggest thing. Hope that helps, I’ll go change that link, thanks!
Primo! Thank you so much.@@suburbanacreage
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