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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 05:51 AM
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2008+ e-serues aero headlights upgrade

Can I swap out the factory base square headlights for the factory aero headlights (are they plug n play)?

Can I swap out the factory base square headlights for the factory aero headlights (are they plug n play)?
 

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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 09:56 AM
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Think you're going to have to be a little more specific. There are a ton of lights named aero for the automotive industry.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 10:04 AM
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I think he is talking about the factory headlight options. I don't know for certain but I believe it can be done relatively easy, it may not be a direct plug and play due to the difference in headlight type... sealed beam to H13 bulb so the connector is likely different, but that can be addressed relatively easy. Any while you're in there you should put some LED bulbs in the headlights if nothing else, I have Beamtechs in my van and improvement in light output is pretty dramatic.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 10:21 AM
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Yes, the factory aero composite headlights.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Conanski
I think he is talking about the factory headlight options. I don't know for certain but I believe it can be done relatively easy, it may not be a direct plug and play due to the difference in headlight type... sealed beam to H13 bulb so the connector is likely different, but that can be addressed relatively easy. Any while you're in there you should put some LED bulbs in the headlights if nothing else, I have Beamtechs in my van and improvement in light output is pretty dramatic.
you have the factory composite headlights with the upgraded bulb?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 11:06 AM
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Something like this??

https://www.headlightrevolution.com/...eam_Headlights
 
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 11:40 AM
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Can I swap out the factory base square headlights for the factory aero headlights (are they plug n play)?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 11:41 AM
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Oops, the link was for older vans.

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Can I swap out the factory base square headlights for the factory aero headlights (are they plug n play)?
 
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Factory headlights.
 
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Originally Posted by Sean_Memphis
Can I swap out the factory base square headlights for the factory aero headlights (are they plug n play)?

Can I swap out the factory base square headlights for the factory aero headlights (are they plug n play)?
I presume you mean changing to those from these below?


 
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Originally Posted by Sean_Memphis
you have the factory composite headlights with the upgraded bulb?
Yes my van is just like the one in your first pic, I changed all the external bulbs to LED but the headlight upgrade is definitely worth it. The LED bulbs are quite a bit brighter than the 55/60w halogen bulbs and those are noticably better than the 35w sealed beams you have. Here is old vs new, incandescent on the passenger side and LEDs on the drivers.


 
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That's right 👍
 
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Old Sep 1, 2022 | 10:25 PM
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Just wondering if they make a quality aftermarket headlight that's plug n play or what's needed to convert to the factory ones...

 
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