2015 Yukon HID Conversion from The Retrofit Source

[BuffaloBigJ]

Just curious if you ordered the CANBUS adapter with the kit? I'm in the middle of installing the extreme kit... Installed the driver side this morning, and going to finish the passenger side this weekend.

I did find out that you have to switch the polarity on the CANBUS adapter for them to work.

Yep, they worked for a couple of months and then died.

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[vishnu619]

The canbus kit is a must. Got it free with my kit from kbcarstuff with the code I posted before. You will have nothing but issues with any kit from any site if you do not install it.

 

[Prormk]

I was told 100% from The Retrofit Source that we do not need the canbus. Relays and capacitor, not canbus

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/h...-hid-system-sierra-low-beam.html#.VpBYOk10yJA

The link is The Retrofit Source's Sierra Spec HID kit. They put it together specifically for 2015 GMC Sierra's. So, should give you a list of what's needed right there.

 

[Flynnstone]

I finished up the Xenon Depot/KB Car Stuff Extreme Kit yesterday, and all is working well. I used both the relay and the CANBUS adapter.

One thing i have noticed, is that when the headlights are firing up, the passenger side bulb has a very minor flicker, that lasts about a second while the bulb is igniting, then everything warms up and operates normal. I've read that this can be a normal occurence during warmup, but i'll be keeping an eye on it.

During the installation I tested the kit both with and without the CANBUS adapter, and while it worked without it, i've heard issues are likely to pop up and light flicker can occur... so i left it in.

 

[Flynnstone]

Yep, they worked for a couple of months and then died.

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Interesting...The majority of their reviews online are positive, and people tend to have more longevity out of their kits...Did they send you replacement parts for free, and was it the ballast that ended up failing?

 

[BuffaloBigJ]

Interesting...The majority of their reviews online are positive, and people tend to have more longevity out of their kits...Did they send you replacement parts for free, and was it the ballast that ended up failing?

I had to post shopping for replacements, $20, the first time was the bulb. I suspect this time its the ballast but I just pulled them out for the winter and went back to halogen. I'll get a replacement in the spring. I didn't want to get stuck having a headlight out in the Buffalo winter.

It sucks because they looked so much better and provided a tin more visibility. For a kit that cost $160 shipped, I expected to have zero issues. Especially when the ddm tuning kits I usually buy are only $50. I went of of recommendations from the forum, which I regret now. I should if stuck with what I knew. I'm not putting down kbcarstuff and I'm not recommending ddm tuning, I'm just speaking from my personal experience. As always YMMV when it comes to dealing with retro kits.

Jeff

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[LGSONE]

Just install the TRS Silverado Spec kit and the relays and capacitor with no canbus. Working perfectly.

On my Silverado I had the same install for 3 years with no issues and no Canbus installed. Using DDM HID's. Only relay's and capacitors. Think I replaced one bulb even with the DRL running them all the time. I did put dielectric grease in / on every fitting and never had an issue. Hoping the same with the TRS kit

LGSONE

 

[felixgun]

I must have had a bad silverado spec kit. Installed on 15 Yukon and passenger side wouldn't come on even though all parts tested good on drivers side. Tried kit on 10 Tahoe and did the same exact thing. Took off the kit off the Tahoe and put on an older TRS kit that came with my retrofit projectors from Vision AutoWorks and grounded in same exact spots so I know it isn't the vehicle or the grounding wires...

 

[LGSONE]

So, 15 degrees this morning and no headlights... capacitor went out. Had a spare from another kit, installed it and got to work. Never had a failure in less than 48 hours and I'll be damned if I'll pay for shipping for a replacement. Put a dispute in with Paypal. We shall see how that goes. SH*t happens and as long as they make good on it than I really have no issues with the kit otherwise. Well built (so it seems). More to come but my wife was not a happy camper having to get her small hands in were things were mounted this morning.

LGSONE

 

[Prormk]

hmmm, no good there. My kit will see around 15 degrees on a regular basis here in Alaska. I might need to order a spare......

 

[pro510]

I used the HD Extreme kit from KBcarstuff.com. I have had no issues at all. I got the upgraded phillips bulbs in 4300 temp color. They work great. I went with them because I saw in some instances morimotos were dead out the box or had issues. I did see that retrofit took care of it but did not see anyone have issues with the KBcarstuff sets. I also used a code MOPARHID and got the canbus for free plus $25 off. I am not sure if the code still works but I got a set for my older SUV and used 8thcivic and got $25 off my order.

I have them in since February.

Any issues since you installed them about a year ago?

Thanks

 

[LGSONE]

Little update, TRS was more than happy to replace the hardware. So I'll chalk it up to sh*t happens. I also asked about the fog light upgrades available for the 2015+ and they have some nice "made to fit" fog lights I'll think about after we see how the next couple of months go with this kit. Anyone use these.. not to hijack, maybe just a ink if possible.

LGSONE

 

[vishnu619]

Any issues since you installed them about a year ago?

Thanks

Still in with no issues.

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[Areola Borealis]

So fellas, I ordered a xenondepot 4300k phillips set for the wife's 15 yukon slt before I discovered this forum and thread. I did not opt for the canbus since it was my understanding that the drls are independent from the headlight power. Will I be alright with just the wiring harness?

 

[Prormk]

Yes, however, you will need a capacitor link.

 

[k5blazerkeith]

So, after a few weeks of constant failures with the Opt7 HID kit, I went and got the Xenon Depot kit with the Philips bulbs through KBCarconnection. Installed last weekend, so far, so good...everything worked out of the box and no issues yet (crossing my fingers for long term reliability). The only thing I have noticed is that they do not shut off at same time, the driver's side shuts off and then a moment later the passenger side shuts off...not a big deal, just never noticed the Opt7 (when they both worked!) do that...also, the color is different, being 4300s, so my led fog lights no longer match, but again, I'm over it. Just want reliable, bright headlights...

 

[k5blazerkeith]

Week 1 report - all is well! Lights come on every time, no flicker, no fuss...hopefully it lasts long time. Xenon Depot kit with Philips bulbs, through KBCarConnection (with free CANBUS kit), works great. If anything changes I'll report back.

 

[felixgun]

The title of this thread needs to change now since it's no longer from TRS.

 

[Areola Borealis]

Yes, however, you will need a capacitor link.

Awesome thanks. Is there a specific one that this kit plays nice with?

 

[Prormk]

Get one from TRS. It'll work just fine.