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C-Light Switchback LED Boards for 2015-2021 Subaru WRX/STi

Regular price$240.00 CAD
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  • WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE BOX:

Two (2) custom-shaped LED halos, left and right
Two (2) waterproof driver units
Two (2) input wire pigtails
Eight (8) T-tap input connectors
Installation Guide

Quantity: Pair (Left and Right Side)
Warranty: 3 year warranty


  • Free shipping within Canada on orders over 350$
  • Special Order Item, Usually Ships Within 3-7 Business Days

Features

  • Computer-designed LED halos, for perfect fitment in WRX/STi headlamps
  • Huge increase in brightness, with pure white and brilliant amber output
  • Over 5000 sets installed, with proven reliability
  • Optional DRL harness allows the LEDs to function just like factory DRL

Overview

Time for an upgrade! These C-Light LED modules are circuit boards that fit right behind the factory diffusing reflector. The Switchback option illuminates in an extremely bright white, as well as a brilliant amber. Don't be fooled by other options on the market: these LEDs have been designed from the ground-up for this application, and assembled in St. Louis, Missouri, to be absolutely the brightest lights physically possible.

High output, clean appearance. The custom-designed LED modules replace the factory bulb or single LED, illuminating with a much higher intensity. With our proprietary high-density "HDLED" technology, these modules are populated with over 500 LED chips, which are then coated by a diffusing gel, resulting in a perfectly uniform light when turned on. When it's off, the diffusing gel hides the chips, resulting in a clean, OEM appearance.

Choose your look. These C-Lights are available in two color options: switchback illuminates with a dual color function, providing a pure 6000K white color for the running light, along with a bright amber for turn signal. The all-amber version illuminates with amber output for turn signal as well as the running light, for a distinctive look.

Constant-current power. To power the modules efficiently, your order includes two custom-designed drivers, which feature transient voltage suppression, reverse protection, and a switching driver for extremely high reliability over time. And here's what really makes this product shine over the competition: with an embedded microcontroller, the drivers utilize multi-stage PWM dimming, to allow for a half-brightness DRL, for use at night (parking lights), as well as a full-power DRL during the day. Finally, the amber turn signal is run at even higher power, making it easily visible in broad daylight!

Wire it up. Wiring instructions are included with your order. You will need to use the included T-tap connectors to connect the drivers to ground, parking signal, and turn signal on each side. Another wire is included for DRL connection. You can tap this into your DRLs to have the C-Light come on as a DRL alongside your factory DRL bulb. If you wish, you can add the DRL Harness to your order. Fully plug-and-play, this harness will disable your factory DRL, and power the C-Lights instead. Your high beam will still work as normal.

Professional installation is recommended for this product, as the headlights must be opened. However, these lamps are substantially easier than most to work with, so we do recommend watching the installation process yourself, by viewing our video.

    Specifications

    Total LEDs: 524 (262 per side)
    Inputs: Plug-and-play connector for ground and parking light. T-taps for DRL and turn signal.
    Integrated Protection: Full waterproofing and shockproofing, transient suppression, overvoltage protection, thermal shutdown, reverse input protection.

    Measured Lumen Output Switchback: DRL: 610, Amber Turn Signal: 500, Parking: 330
    Measured Lumen Output Amber: DRL: 570, Amber Turn Signal: 1070, Parking: 310
    Power Consumption Switchback (watts): DRL: 7.0, Amber Turn Signal: 7.2, Parking: 4.0
    Power Consumption Amber (watts): DRL: 7.0, Amber Turn Signal: 13.3, Parking: 3.8
    Current Draw Switchback (amps @ 12.8V): DRL: 0.6, Amber Turn Signal: 0.6, Parking: 0.3
    Current Draw Amber (amps @ 12.8V): DRL: 0.5, Amber Turn Signal: 1.0, Parking: 0.3
    Color Temp (CCT): 2000K, 6000K
    Beam Angle: Omnidirectional (270 degrees)
    Operating Voltage: 5-16V
    Polarity: Polarity Specific
    Operating Temperature: -40C to 85C (-40F to 185F)
    LED Emitter: Custom-Manufactured
    Connector(s): JST Inline Connectors, T-Tap Inputs
    Driver Features: External, Waterproof, Constant Current
    Materials: FR4 PCB
    Cooling: Passive, no heatsink
    Wire Colors: To make these boards work with factory lighting functions on the WRX and STi, we recommend tapping to the following wires.


    Left side (driver side in US):

    Headlight Connector:
    Low Power (50% Brightness): Black/Green
    Ground: Black
    Turn Signal Connector:
    Turn Signal: Light Blue

    Right side (passenger side in US):

    Headlight Connector:
    Low Power (50% Brightness): Black/Blue
    Ground: Black
    Turn Signal Connector:
    Turn Signal: Light Blue

    If you are using the optional DRL Harness, tap the High Power Red wire to the harness.

    Fitment

    NOTE: Compatible with 2018+ WRX Base and Premium, but not compatible with 2018+ WRX Limited or STi. See below for a detailed outline of fitment.

    2015-2017 WRX and STi (All Trims) -Compatible with our halos

    2018+ WRX (Base, Premium, Limited)
    Base and Premium trim levels still use Projector Halogen Headlights -Compatible with our halos
    Limited Trim uses the new LED Projector Headlights -NOT COMPATIBLE WITH OUR HALOS

    2018+ STi (Base, Premium, Limited, Type RA, S208)
    All use the new LED Projector Headlights -NOT COMPATIBLE WITH OUR HALOS

    Make: Subaru
    Model: WRX and STi
    Years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 Electrical

    Compatibility: No electrical issues (tested and confirmed)
    DRL Function: Operates at full brightness for DRL