Alpharex Full LED Headlights on a 2012 Toyota Sequoia Platinum - Install and fix
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- This is not an install video however, watching this will give you a good understanding at how to install these headlights in a 2nd Gen Sequoia and pretty sure a 2nd gen Tundra. This video will show you how to fix what I think is a major problem with these Alpharex headlights. Well, I guess it wouldn't be such a big problem if Alpharex would release some actual install directions and provided a solution to the problem I had. Don't get me wrong, I think these headlights look absolutely AMAZING and I love the way it makes my Sequoia front end look but after spending over $500 on these just to not have them work properly is quite annoying. I have reached out to the company I purchased them from and they can't seem to find a solution and I ultimately tried to contact Alpharex for some tech support but I have yet to hear from them. I have had a few online chats with a couple people at Alpharex through text and Instagram but no solution was provided.
With that being said, I decided to dig into the headlight wiring with a multimeter and finally found a solution that seems to work now but I hope it is a permanent solution.
I also wanted to add that I have been searching tirelessly over the past 3 plus weeks on fixing this problem. All over the web, all over UA-cam, even resorting to asking users on Facebook and Instagram that have Alpharex headlights if they had the same issue. I hope this video helps out anyone out there that comes across the same problem.
Thanks for watching. Please like share and subscribe if you want.
Link to where I purchased the headlights:
www.protuningl...
Brand:
alpharexusa.com
Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions or suggestions.
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Thank you for the detailed explanation of how you solved this issue. This helped me solve my issue with my sequential signals. I had accidentally wired my turn signal bulb directly and skipped attaching to the harness first and then using their bulb adapter.
You get what you pay for. I would definitely go with Morimoto XB LED. No issue at all!
This fix worked for my truck too but instead of using 2 connectors and a piece of wire I cut the connector off and used one scotch lock per side and it worked perfectly took about 10 minutes maybe less to do both sides
Nice work there. I have same set of lights. Mine came with wires just for that configuration that goes into the fuse box. It all depends on the type off light on the vehicle. Some models alreadyhave those plug in ro where you dont need that extra cable. So previously if you bought the light without the cable you had to pay Extra but now they include it I guess also depending on the seller.
There should be instructions with options on how to wire this up for your liking. For Instance I would prefer to run my led bars off the park light switch but then need to custom wire up the drl harness so i can run full brightness. The fact i need another clip in component to run full brightness on top of the 1st harness is rediculous. I love these lights but they seemed to just make them and send them out instead of putting together better marketing.
I have these on my 2012 tundra. Having the same problem but I'm sure glad you posted this! Gonna have to fix that this weekend.
Glad it will help you out!! Super frustrating right? Lol. Thanks for watching the video. I'll be posting more truck/suv content soon.
Want to give you a HUGE thanks for figuring this out. Such a shame we have to finagle things to get them to work as it should. Now if only someone can figure out how to have amber lights when in park.
Thanks, it's probably not the fix that satisfies everyone but it works better than before right? Lol. I'm glad you found my video useful!! I appreciate the view and comment.
@@OverlandBeanies so it seems after doing the splice i got my ambers running as parking lights just the way i wanted. So glad i didnt have to do anything else. Now i can say these are comparable to the morimotos. I was a little upset about the way morimotos worked better. Bow im a satisfied alpharex customer
You do use the yellow wire that's why it's not working if you get the harness without the yellow wire then you don't need to but if your harness comes with the yellow wire plug it into your driver's side headlight that's what I did and it works perfectly
Had the same problem with my 2006 Tacoma and Alpharex sent me a updated harness now the passenger side works driver side don't. Only if the ignition on both sides work
Thanks very much. Not sure why they couldn’t make it easier.
Thank you for the detailed video. This is VERY helpful!! I am planning on buying the same headlights for my Platinum Sequoia. As a user, how would you rate the low and high beams in this unit vs. older headlights in terms of brightness and coverage on the road? Thanks a ton in advance for your feedback!!!
Hey, I think the low and high beams are very good in these Alpharex headlights. They have a nice uniform beam and work great. Definitely recommend.
What size LED do these run? For the low beam and high beam
That is the only drawback on these crystal LED model. The leds are built in so they are not replaceable. I'm sure if you open them up, you can find some sort of replacement but leds are supposed to last 30,000+ hours so I figure I'm good for at least 3-5 years of use.
How the headlight are doing after time? Any fade or water damage? They look so good
Thanks
They are doing great!! The headlights are holding up quite well. Light output is great still and the amber sequential leds are running perfect.
Thx for reply i really like the grill going to get me 1 ....nice job on the light they look alsome....
Thank you!! Thanks for checking out the vid.
Great video. Just bought an 08 and want to convert the lights and front grill. What is that grill you put on?
Thanks for checking out the video, I really appreciate it. The grill I put on my truck is from Ebay. Here is the link the grill. www.ebay.com/itm/234064732098?fits=Model%3ASequoia&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item367f585fc2:g:q7cAAOSwpqFg1smr&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSRAQR8FABHjfpFoyRlXhWmcB0Y%252FaTWu1UFqk11exofjmnwgg85hj40cPLmBY%252FHylVJs5ywVwSvHNLyJdl%252BmLnIuJsJ844dpUruebC1a5X6iOmnwb%252FbdF7xA3TCQGyq9HLiFnDkUkMQODhEbYF4h49h6VqHvFhNgViXpIFiga0ubNGqtWFioWef2oUnpxoXukzDCbVjdGe4m%252FwdZ%252FEu3LeftvgDF83r%252BhRrL2K5MiA0n%252F0t97Dv3j9Hc0fjsTXvT5mInvYEAjAebKbu%252BYkdae9qJVU4iN0pWYeuXPBAoTFdddnjs%252Fa3ZaTtWbx3Kmv7NsT%252Fo9LECVrM4Qq%252F85xBGx%252BDPwlwxfhNHDD8aQoNkcL4T1MXgNK2rGrGEYPj%252FRHRQx%252FMYQycc7MZUcmrcpI1sJLKFWnAvuVyX%252Br7RdNx6lntaRG9%252BMK3VVSzycCj23%252FK2lwygOhbUe9PkzZVDJAhrjAno6MBbbFfMjLcA9xzHtkBIcboG1X6tQ6g0wS7EegI%252F36f1y880oWOHlsrBgDwlN4x6ZGtR5oPIvealm%252FfMb4u8L%252BVQcvN9SjZH%252BrnHe7T96Gk7rWERwGfZUV1HdCWTQkiy31%252BtcSuXFWkRvgoIc4lJcaOq6A9mXiM%252BL77hEtlu%252FcUvprmB%252B3hBfRtv1f7wJXVpyvvczWiOSr3Hv5MZizg4IfGzUpEYobm7DHkFlTNNkrLLX1ViCluJ4kLmSvdtFBKEWqZC4vSbdz%252FmijaCgMiJRzApAS%252FO6lbhSnJbSFOLDJZUdW4FJAT5fOJv6i%252BQL8NuRVXGIyOP1L%252FBzeHA4XSgzg3TcxTTevZ217mjJ9dQwS%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524
How does the crystal led look? I’m caught between the crystal LED and PROJECTOR LED
I read reviews that talk of condensation. How have you solved this problem if any?
I have same type of lights on my 2017 tundra. When I bought it I add warranty on it. The other way most people fix it is putting a seal around the light before installing. You can get one of those headlight seals from auto part stores.
What grill is that?!? That’s sick
If you look on eBay, you can find the grill.
Please l read reviews on condensation problems. Have had them and how can l prevent it. I plan buying pro series jet black
Thanks for your video.
What series Alpharex did you install? There's a few different ones and I like your best
Hey, this is the link to the place and model I got mine from. www.protuninglab.com/20totu20sefu.html
Let me know if that works out. Lol. Thanks for checking out the video.
Ok. 1) where did you get the grill? 2) Why does no one do actual light output videos? What does the light output look like? Better or worse than OEM?
I got the grill off eBay but it looks like they are no longer available right now. I don't have a light meter but I will tell you that these work way better than my OEM headlights WITH LED bulbs. I am really happy with the performance and look of these Alpharex headlights, definitely recommend.
Like the grill too where you get it?
Thanks, I found it on eBay. They are getting a little harder to find for some reason.
What kind of grill is that and where do i get one???
It's off of ebay. I don't know if it's still available though.
Do they flash when you use the key fob to lock and unlock? Mine don’t do that but otherwise everything else works
When I first installed them, they didn't flash with my key fob while locking and unlocking. They also didn't flash when I had my hazards on with out the car started. Thatz why I made this video to fix that issue. The lights look amazing but it was bugging the crap out of me that they didn't flash correctly when off. If you follow my video and connect the wires like I did, they will start flashing with your key fob lock and unlock. I don't know if this is the solution that Alpharex would have given me but I couldn't get any tech support from them so this is the solution I came up with. And so far, they work perfect. Hope this helps.
What’s are you using for your fog lights do you have a part # plz
Hey, in this video, I had Auxito led fog light bulbs. Here is the link. AUXITO 9145 9140 H10 LED Fog Light Bulb Fanless, 6000LM Per Set, 3000K Golden Yellow, CSP LED Chips, Fog Light Bulbs or DRL Replacement, Pack of 2 a.co/g0C4HDe
@@OverlandBeanies thank you just got a 2014 limited and doing some changes 🎉
Do you have any night shots of just the headlight on? Without any fogs or extra lights on? I want to see the cut off line on those. Thank you
I can do that tonight. I'll take a few different shots.
drive.google.com/file/d/1H265gVVuIOtlgWG4pw37Y6mcdSBSl47N/view?usp=drivesdk
drive.google.com/file/d/1H4i4fPrt02QpoilVw5On0n-f-U1pKnMZ/view?usp=drivesdk
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@@OverlandBeanies thanks a lot! They truly helped on making my design on which light to buy 👍
@@OverlandBeanies So would you say they are better or worse than OEM as far as light output, visible light on the road?
Definitely 100% better than oem. I love them!!
Where did you get the Toyota grill?
I found it on eBay.
Can you tell me the wheel and tire size , do you have a lift also that grill where did you get it , just got my 2010 sequoia this truck is a beast thanks bro
I have 275/70 18 Falken Wildpeak AT3w tires on 18"x9 Icon Rebound wheels with a +25 offset. I just have the Revtek 2" front spacer lift with the adjusted factory rear air suspension. I will eventually upgrade it to a full suspension. The grill I found on Ebay, make sure find the one that includes the raptor leds and costs around $200. Congrats on your 2010, love to hear from fellow Sequoia owners!! I'll be posting more videos on my truck soon so subscribe if you haven't yet and I also have Instagram that usually has updates before the videos. Thanks for watching. Oh, and if you have any other questions, love to help out any way I can.
@@OverlandBeanies Hello bro! Nice setup there. Did you get the Toyota Emblem separately on the grill?
The grill came with the Toyota letters and the raptor lights. Make sure you find the right one on Ebay that has everything with it.
Can you tell me what the add on device you have added under the left instrument panel gauge?
It's called a Hikeit pedal controller. It helps me ease up my lead foot! Lol. Plus it helps with my fuel economy. You can check it out here: www.hikeit.com/product/hikeit-x9/
What is the Grill that you have on? I have 2010 platinum sequoia I would like to use such a grill thank you .
I found mine on eBay. If you search online for TRD style Sequoia grill, you can find it available sometimes. It comes and goes. I had a link but that seller doesn't sell it anymore so the link doesn't work anymore.
they work without having to do that mod on my tundra good video tho
Thanks for checking it out. That's great to hear! I don't know why but for some reason mine didn't work right and @Alpharexusa couldn't even figure it out. I spoke to 4 or 5 different people including a couple guys from where I bought it from.
Same with me.
Cut the plug off use a butt connector then a splice to the headlight wire
Yup, you can definitely do that to simplify things.
Great video ! Im curious , where did you get your trd pro front grilled from ? I have been searching and I can’t seem to find it . If you can possibly send me the link that would be great. Thank you
Hey, thanks for checking out the video. I found my grill on eBay but I don't see it available anymore. I think your best option is to buy an oem TRD Pro grill from Toyota. They are pretty spendy at around $400-$500 dollars. Or last resort is to keep checking eBay every now and then to see if the aftermarket one becomes available again.
@@OverlandBeanies Thank you !
What grill is that
It's the trd pro knockoff. Lol. Found it on eBay. Will probably switch to an oem trd pro grill eventually.
Wheres that grill from?
I have the same problem. Pro series Alpharex on a 2006 Tacoma, will this fix work on it too?
I'm fairly sure that it will work for you as long as you have the similar wire connections. The main connection is the extra yellow plug that doesn't plug into anything connected to the headlight side of the turn signal positive. If you have those two wires than it should work the same.
@@OverlandBeanies my harness doesn't have the long yellow wire however coming off my pro headlight is a short yellow wire with a black connector which is connected to anything.
Does anyone know what wire to connect for the Tacoma it is not yellow to yellow?
How did you route the raptor light cables ? I have a 2011 tundra where the grill is attached to the hood like yours
Hey, I routed them along the hood, down to where the hood hinge is, and then along the fender to the battery and fuse box. I'll try to take some pictures when I get home.
Nice job man
Does alpharex not make these anymore? Really want the full LED. Not the projectors.
MODIFY STREET AlphaRex PRO-Series For 07-13 Tundra/08-17 Sequoia Jet Black TRD-PRO look LED crystal Left/Right Replacement Assembly with Activation Light/DRL/Sequential Signal a.co/eZC6MUh
Will you loose the auto adjusting in the 2012 toyota tundra rockwarrior? I like having this feature in my truck
I think you do lose the auto adjusting. Pretty sure that feature is built into the factory headlights.
With these headlights can you change out the led or is it sealed?
I believe they are sealed.
Awesome!! Where did you get your grill?
Thank you for watching the video, I found the grill on Ebay. Mine came with the raptor lights included. I will try to find a link to the seller I bought it from and post it for you.
Here is a link to the exact one I got. www.ebay.com/itm/Fit-2010-2018-Toyota-Sequoi-Grille-TRD-Style-Black-Bumper-Grille-W-letters-W-LED/402739855704?fits=Model%3ASequoia&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item5dc52a8158:g:CyEAAOSwPzhgSHbm&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACcBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkTboA95HSvGa1O5UmCCGJLm4GVemKRCsgz7qh8Ylu6WRLS%252FJIoCi335fdclTWsE26grm4VZvyp%252F2aX0scTIvk61XmK6J5aoj47EqfTbdT1UNFJAz%252F5zvrIeE%252B2xESpyqWzWc6m8LHepKDu3IS9nrGGq4V1t71QgmNtbnVKkVxM1Y4SddrdhMA9xpZWdoAHu7ITnb14Q5h52mbhslTKtH7aBeO1H%252F%252FxXwepS%252BAOHdaec7m8qM8n13lOoBaNBb0jt89UBdym%252Fg9001KOc1LZfvpTQ97hWUdN4020XxtraXtb%252Br2034HHupQRwAFdkzr%252B0ApcGpxl2h97M2E0rU3wHuEYgPZ6SiwJIqy6QpnzJI5oYwPuJZIPoG%252BNB%252BKsgEOfsnSoIjNdXTlTqQD8HHyx8H9Kzp9IpZpfC4zCFbvsseAEXbHoA8%252F48Bd%252BIH9yYYyAYvsNJyTZ5GUN5McjlQOO%252F8LPc7Oaq7PEJ0gUAgT19ozYHWjlR5IwJD9hZWGp0iDdgDbnUvcVQhPPa%252BQarjSOdtpjRYxCWNi16zxJnsR73tU8ivKdy25oHiBt5vtDVO9FpSWJv2Loa2cdvDZHvmCWpVwp90vkduVh3S59MQLCCBbSUo0mmVhK55A%252Fi3CspXaI0ctRkKCi7%252BuuEr7bK6jFjrjg3MqQXolm5yBhyJV6gCxCQr9V8OQRMm%252B%252FLYlQlrDDf0OtDIdJroiqJIM3IBEJ8Sh8bSBexne3wi5S7eczFXEtsBgpQ3kQnxuv0mtwHTIVPkvIMBk3ZazbjDN4Ruk8iuTrQ%253D%253D%7Ccksum%3A402739855704037e577f7c484c7f807157d3b5ddb796%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524
Where did you get that grill I’ve been trying to find one for my 2011
I found it on eBay a while ago. Not sure if they are still available on there though.
Where did you find that Grille?
Thank you for watching the video, I found the grill on Ebay. It comes with the raptor lights and the Toyota letters included. Here is the link to the exact item I got. www.ebay.com/itm/174488672610
Where u get the grill at...?????
Thank you for watching the video, I found the grill on Ebay. It comes with the raptor lights and the Toyota letters included. Here is the link to the exact item I got. www.ebay.com/itm/174488672610
@@OverlandBeanies Do you know where to get the “TOYOTA” insert for the grill?
The ebay link above comes with the Raptor lights and the Toyota letters. I don't know if you can just buy the letters only.
good a query friend where can I get that sequoia grill
Hi, thanks for checking out the video. Anyways, I found my grill on Ebay but it looks like its no longer available from the link I have. All I see on Ebay now is the oem Sequoia TRD Pro grill which is $400-$500. I would check back on ebay every now and then to see if my aftermarket grill pops back up. Thanks.
Looking to upgrade the cheap headlights I installed. How is the lighting at night with these?
These Alpharex are very impressive at night. I highly recommend them!!
@@OverlandBeanies thanks for the info!
How have these been since you installed them…any issues and do they have a warranty before I drop $7-900 for them.
Hey. No issues at all. I think it comes with a one year warranty. I think they are definitely worth it.
Is that the TRD grill on your Sequoia?
Unfortunately, it is not TRD. It's aftermarket off Ebay. Lol
Which front grill u use bro ? Also the small yellow lights in the grill
I got my grill from eBay, it also came with the raptor grill leds. I don't know if it is still available on there though. The last time I looked for it, I couldn't find it anywhere on eBay.
Are these lights the same as MODIFY STREET HEADLIGHTS?
These are Alpharex brand headlights. www.modifystreet.com sells Alpharex headlights but not the model I'm running.
Any issues with lights after a year? Condennsation or anything else?
Nope, no problems at all.
Did you only have to do this procedure to 1 side? Or both?
Unfortunately, you will have to do it to both headlights. 😕
Which "CAR" is he referring to?
What grill is that? Would it be possible to fit on a 13 tundra?
So to my understanding, the Sequoia grill is slightly lower on the bottom edge so you wouldn't be able to use the same grill on a Tundra. So for example, you can put a Tundra grill on a Sequoia but it leaves a slight gap between the grill and the bumper, but not vice versa though. At least this is what I found out with my research. Maybe you can do some slight modification for it to work but I don't know if that would be a good solution. Hope this helps.
Where u get the grill from
I found it on eBay. It wasn't available anymore the last time I checked though.
Where did you get that grill
Hey, I found it on Ebay a while ago. Not sure if it is still available on there. Last time I checked, it was gone but I think I've seen a few places online that have them. If I come across it again, I will shoot you a link.
@@OverlandBeanies thanks I will try and look for it. Do you know what year grille that's for?
nice bro I like your griill where did you get it?
Thx, I found it on Ebay. Make sure you get the one that comes with the Toyota lettering and the raptor leds.
@@OverlandBeanies thanks👍
Does anyone know if this fits an 08?
@@davidsantos6438 I’d assume so considering 2008-2017 are the same body styles and everything
Yup, should fit a 2008. Sorry for the late response.
Are you fixing your light in the mall parking lot
Haha, it's my apartment parking garage.
Hello. I just bought the same headlights and did the mod like you show. I have some other questions I'd like to ask. Do you have a email or Facebook I may contact? Thanks
@@OverlandBeanies I've sent you an email
Hi..where can I order that same toyota grill?
I found mine on eBay but I don't know if it's still available.
@@OverlandBeanies thanks