nmadole Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) I have completed my HID Install on my 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Here is the link to the guide I made (with pictures) http://fusionhybridmpg.blogspot.com/2013/01/hid-install-special-post.html Feel free to ask me any questions you may have. ***Need to adjust Fog light position*** (one side has a shim, the other does not) Edited January 2, 2013 by nmadole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expresspotato Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Thank you for posting this guide 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghent360 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks for the guide. Just a few questions: What HID kit did you use? Did the HID bulbs fit in the H11 socket without issues (I had trouble with a few kits)? How did you route the cables for the passenger side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks for the guide. Just a few questions: What HID kit did you use? Did the HID bulbs fit in the H11 socket without issues (I had trouble with a few kits)? How did you route the cables for the passenger side? I used DDM Tuning H11 35W 5000K w/ wiring harness. The tabs are perfect. The bulbs come with a shim and grommet .. for the fogs I had to remove both the shim and grommet (the just slide off) and then they fit. Low beam just required some elbow grease to get them to turn/lock. I ran the wiring harness across the front of the engine bay (following windshield washer fluid line) then directly to low beam and down along side the reservoir for the fog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expresspotato Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Hmm after you added the photo we can see why people diss on HID. I will be getting them but that light pattern looks all distorted especially when when comparing the left and right fogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 the fogs are off because i took the shim out of one, for a better fit... It is the bulbs angle in the housing that is the issue... will be fixing 2morrow after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B8BB8B Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 It's white, there's a cut off and it's on the new Ford Fusion - looks awesome. Who cares about distortion - it's probably fine for drive.....unless your constantly driving into walls :\ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camride Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Awesome, thanks for the guide! I need to order my kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 I know these pics are terrible but I will try to get some better ones soon HID and Fogs Hids Fogs and Highbeams Side view of Fog coverage Front view (sorry for the terrible exposure) lows and fogs Front view (sorry for the terrible exposure) lows and fogs and high beams 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Anyone thinking... Shouldn't your fogs turn off when your high beams are on???? I changed the wiring so the fogs stay on.... Personal Preferance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pers69 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm thinking you'll have a high percentage of cars flashing you. Looks good and congrats. Hope those bulbs last several years :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThumperThumpy Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Is there no way to do this without pullingt the bumper and headlight out??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm thinking you'll have a high percentage of cars flashing you. Looks good and congrats. Hope those bulbs last several years :-) They have a lifetime warranty!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Is there no way to do this without pullingt the bumper and headlight out??? I can not see any way to do this without pulling the bumper... there is no room to work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1970 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Just put in my LED parking bulbs also, same as Wizard. Looks great. Yes, the whole grill needs to come off and make sure to look for 2 bolts under the headlight assembly, these need to come out also to remove the headlamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Just put in my LED parking bulbs also, same as Wizard. Looks great. Yes, the whole grill needs to come off and make sure to look for 2 bolts under the headlight assembly, these need to come out also to remove the headlamp. I think the LED parking bulbs made the most distinctive change to the car, I am so glad I changed them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.blackfoot Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Can't wait to do mine. Just waiting on the relay harness for the HIDs. I changed my reverse and trunk bulbs to LEDs, looks better. IMO (in my opinion). Still can't get the damn puddle lights out. Those things will just not budge. I want to replace those too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermans Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) Can't wait to do mine. Just waiting on the relay harness for the HIDs. I changed my reverse and trunk bulbs to LEDs, looks better. IMO (in my opinion). Still can't get the damn puddle lights out. Those things will just not budge. I want to replace those too. Here's a YouTube video on removing the puddle lights. This is a very simple process and I've done it once on a Mercury Sable. Edited January 18, 2013 by hermans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.blackfoot Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I know it should be a simple process but for some reason my puddle lights just do not want to come out. I'll take some pictures and see if anyone has a solution. I have watched this video several times, even took it to the dealer and no luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.blackfoot Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Just replaced the halogen headlight bulbs to HIDs today. Really wasn't all that bad to do. Looks a lot better. Installed the DDM Tuning kit, 6000K bulbs with wiring harness. Also replaced the running bulbs to LEDs. No cars flashing me. Thanks to nmadole for the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c.blackfoot Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Anyone having trouble removing the puddle light? Edited January 20, 2013 by c.blackfoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkan Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Just put in my LED parking bulbs also, same as Wizard. Looks great. Yes, the whole grill needs to come off and make sure to look for 2 bolts under the headlight assembly, these need to come out also to remove the headlamp. I think the LED parking bulbs made the most distinctive change to the car, I am so glad I changed them!This is the bulb in the same reflector and just above the high beam bulb, right? What size is that bulb? I can't find it in the manual. Also what size are the license plate bulbs and reverse light bulbs? Edited January 22, 2013 by rkan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamers Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 OK a few questions. I'd like to put HID in my Fusion Titanium. Is DDM Tuning the best place to get HID kits? How the heck can I tell which HID kit I will need? There appears to be over a dozen to select from on the DDM website. What does it cost to replace the Headlamps and the Fog Lamps? Will they look as good as stock or with that look aftermarket (blue-ish)? What is the best bulb color to get? 5000k ? I'd like the bulb color to match that on my 2013 Ford Explorer. How can I tell what stock bulb color the Explorer uses? Does Ford typically use the same bulb color on a HID's across their model lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamers Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Just replaced the halogen headlight bulbs to HIDs today. Really wasn't all that bad to do. Looks a lot better. Installed the DDM Tuning kit, 6000K bulbs with wiring harness. Also replaced the running bulbs to LEDs. No cars flashing me. Thanks to nmadole for the post. Can you tell me where you got the LED bulbs for the rear and front running lights? Can you provide the exact model # and costs too? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmadole Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 These are the exact bulbs I used from the front running lights http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-5-smd-led-wide-angle-wedge-base/206/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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