As far as I know the Platinum edition headlights are plug and play led headlights


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Definitely not plug n play. Some of the earliest threads on this show a few successes by individuals who purchased the parts and got a tech qualified enough to get them up and running.

For now, the eBay seller here made
them plug n play with the correct harness.

PAIR ESCALADE PLATINUM DRIVER + PASSENGER HEADLIGHTS LED PLUG N PLAY UPGRADE | eBay

YOU WILL GET BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES INCLUDING THE HARNESS THAT WE HAVE ALREADY MODIFIED TO PLUG INTO YOUR TRUCK. our harness WILL NOT work for you as we would need your lights to repin the harness to it.

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Man the pretty pricey to want to switch to led’s but I know these headlight units aren’t cheap ether


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This is a good read on how the first Escalade owners dealt with trying to swap Platinum headlights in place of the HID lamps. One of the reads states that using all new OEM parts ran 5-$6K for the swap. The slam dunk eBay version with a harness is a deal.

Platinum LED Headlamps

Hi, So I know this has been discussed many a time, and I have read up all that I could find on the subject, but before I pull the trigger on parts this expensive, I just wanted to double check that I got my facts right. On 2010, 11, 12, 13 Escalades, the LED headlamps are plug and play to the...

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You can swap the LED headlights without the harness from the platinum. Literally the only thing you don't retain are the daytime running lamps. Everything else works as it should.

 

Please let us know the work around for the differing harness connections and changes to the pin out between the two harnesses.


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I'll have to dig up the diagrams form when I did it. It helps if you already have the platinum headlight plug, if not, you can just order one from mouser and make it yourself. Basically I just matched the wires up from the HID lamp to the LED lamp. Low beam to low beam, high beam to high beam, parking to parking, and bulb out detection to bulb out detection. It works just the same as it would with the HID lamp. There are two leftover wires from the DRL because the LED housing has NO dedicated DRL lamp, it just used the low beams and used a resistor in the harness to dim them. Also, I think the platinum lamp has an extra ground with I just spliced with one of the existing grounds. I wouldn't want to use those anyway as it will just shorten the life of the non-replaceable LED's in the headlamp assembly.

 

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Thank You.

 

I am not here to give someone a step by step on how to do anything nor am I making a guarantee on anything. Why would I take responsibility for what someone else does to their car? I simply shared what I did. Do what you will with it. It is also not my responsibility to do someone else's research for them. Yes, that conversion WateKing is a major undertaking. Not worth it in my opinion. The lights aren't even that great. The factory HID headlamps with a projector upgrade would blow the OEM LED headlights out of the water.

 

I take (no) responsibility for what someone else does to their car(?) I simply shared what I did. Do what you will with it. It is also not my responsibility to do someone else's research for them.

Done, I suggested a concern, you reaffirmed it. It’s in the open, everyone’s the wiser for it, no harm done.



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I hear what you’re saying. Unfortunately until the information on how to swap a couple of (terminal) pins is actually put out there, it’s not something that’s ever been done.

Don’t get me wrong, I support anyone who takes on swaps like this. Unfortunately, I’ve also learned that the fallout and bantering that occurs from individuals posting (supposedly) helpful information they never intend to share or post is simply a thread derail similar to trolling.


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There is some guy selling for $3500 both lights and a custom made harness. He will sell the harness alone also.

 

The headlights are decent, but nowhere near worth $3500. You'd be better off taking standard model headlights apart and swapping out the original HID projector for a better one, or for and LED projector. HID is still brighter.

 

Awesome thread. Suscribed

 

Sounds like you might be referencing HID swaps on Tahoe/Yukon OEM headlamps. It made him the “go to” for HID conversions an abundance of sesquipedalian nomenclatures rivaling the Escalade forums [emoji3]


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This popped up on YouTube this morning.

 

I like what he did. Unfortunately, it only benefits the driver. I would be really bummed having my teenage girls on the road with that vehicle behind them or coming at them on the highway.

The technology for adaptive LED headligts is finally tricking down to main stream cars so you don't have the boy racer headlights giving you this ...

 

Yes, there is a plug-and-play conversion kit to change your LED headlights. This kit is usually found in the same store where you bought the LED headlights. In any case, this is the case on the online store where I order my LED headlights. I recently ordered some car interior lights, and because this is the first time I will install such lights, I also needed the right kit. And on their website, I easily found everything I needed to assemble these interior lights. So search the Internet, and you will find it.

 

Welcome, Interesting clip from a non automotive article from Regency, but that info is really based on claims comparing 120V residential & commercial products.

Back on track w/ automotive products, this automotive journal shows how GM went to a company in Germany who was already making LED systems for Lexus & Audi when the 1st Escalade LED were made in Lippstadt.

LED Headlamps Provide Cadillac Escalade Technical Innovation, Design Character

The technology marks another step in regaining the brand’s reputation as a technical innovator, while providing another flourish to its design renaissance.

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So i just recently got a 14 platinum, needs the driver side headlight and they are not available anywhere, so i know this is the opposite of this thread but i want to convert these to the hid headlamp assembly, what problems am i going to be looking at, could i swap the pigtails?

 

Have you tried junk yards? It would be a shame to change to the regular hid. How bad is your headlight? Omg your right they are MIA but I will look for you some more.

 

I found someone for you. Call this guy I sent you the info.

 

Thank you!!!!


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As long as you use PayPal to purchase any item, you have purchase protection that’s 10x easier to resolve than a credit card. If they don’t want to use PayPal, then you’re spidey senses should be tingling.

Just make sure the seller verifies via text they’ll provide tracking and take sequential pictures of the item as you open the box. Install it right away to ensure you can make a claim or resolve any issues before your window closes.

PayPal uses the actual text / email / pictures from the communications as the deciding factor in resolution so they will ensure you get what you’re promised, including your shipping costs (both ways).

What happened to your existing headlamp?


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No its not a scam but make sure he sends you pictures and ask to hold his phone in front of it with the date and time. Just pay credit card and make sure you are covered. I am sure you know what to do to protect yourself.