[hondalove2016]

I am thinking about adding the 2020 Touring/Elite LED headlights to my 2016 Touring. I am irritated that the 2016-2018 Touring got those cheap halogens. The 2020 Touring/Elite headlights are rated very well (in regards to safety) and I think that they look very sharp. In fact, I think they look better than the 2016-18 Elite LEDs (as you can see in the pictures below). I assume that they will fit my 2016 since the 2020 body style is virtually unchanged from the 2016 body style. I don't want "aftermarkets" because I want something from the manufacturer that I know will be safe and work well. Thoughts? Has anyone else done this?

Thanks!

2016 Elite Headlights (left) vs 2020 Touring/Elite Headlights (right)

 

[MtMan]

Have you priced them? They are $850 each. And they are NOT plug-n-play.

 

[ls973800]

Here is a post with all kinds of questions and answers about the LED lights added to models which don't have them. I didn't go through the post but you should be able to find some answers and some suggestions of what you can or can not do.

LED Lights

 

[stevenmax02]

Whoever approved those lights in the design has NEVER had to drive toward one in the pitch black dark on a country road. They are the absolute worse. One time I flashed my brights at a truck that had those because I thought his brights were on and he flashed back to show they weren't. I had to come to a complete stop until he passed because I was approaching a curve and I couldn't see anything.

 

[cintocrunch]

I like the new ones, adds some visual pop to the front end.

 

[Nail Grease]

If you look closely, you would also have to replace your fenders, 2 part chrome grille, painted bumper........ Most likely the entire front end must be rebuilt with new model parts.

 

[Nail Grease]

I feel like I rained on the party. This post and the Black grille post.

 

[EzeE1o]

If you look closely, you would also have to replace your fenders, 2 part chrome grille, painted bumper........ Most likely the entire front end must be rebuilt with new model parts.

Nope. The headlight assemblies are the same shape and size.

 

[cintocrunch]

I feel like I rained on the party. This post and the Black grille post.

Nope. The headlight assemblies are the same shape and size.

According to @EzeE1o , if you knew your stuff a little better you wouldn't have falsely rained on anybody's party!

@Nail Grease - Piloteers Jerk of the Day

 

[Nail Grease]

Nope. The headlight assemblies are the same shape and size.

I disagree. Definitely a difference where the light goes into the fender.

it is not a match.

 

[Nail Grease]

According to @EzeE1o , if you knew your stuff a little better you wouldn't have falsely rained on anybody's party!

@Nail Grease - Piloteers Jerk of the Day

Now after my comparison post pic, is a hailstorm on the party. Run for Cover!

 

[EzeE1o]

Now after my comparison post pic, is a hailstorm on the party. Run for Cover!

your pic is slightly different angles, that's why you think the fender is different.
also, here is a pic of the LED headlamps on an earlier 3rd gen:

So it looks like swapping 2019 LED headlights to...

I have his number you get your lights, looks like 2 recent purchases of those lights on ebay gave him NEGATIVE review. looks like one confirmed that its not like pictured. they prob got the standard projector and not full LED...

www.piloteers.org

 

[Nail Grease]

your pic is slightly different angles, that's why you think the fender is different.
also, here is a pic of the LED headlamps on an earlier 3rd gen:

So it looks like swapping 2019 LED headlights to...

I have his number you get your lights, looks like 2 recent purchases of those lights on ebay gave him NEGATIVE review. looks like one confirmed that its not like pictured. they prob got the standard projector and not full LED...

www.piloteers.org

Then when you compare the back, it appears the connections are not the same. 2016 on top.

 

[EzeE1o]

Then when you compare the back, it appears the connections are not the same. 2016 on top. View attachment 134886

the back of the headlight doesnt matter, i'm only talking about you claiming that someone needs to change the fender and bumpers. is the pic of the black, pre-facelift pilot with the new LED's not good enough for you??

 

[Glen_T]

I believe within a current year, all fenders are the same P/N. But between years (i.e. 2016 vs. 2020), the fender P/Ns are not the same. The original posting asked about putting 2020 LED headlights on a 2016 Touring.

What I don't know is what the difference is - might not be the shape around the headlights.

 

[Nail Grease]

the back of the headlight doesnt matter, i'm only talking about you claiming that someone needs to change the fender and bumpers. is the pic of the black, pre-facelift pilot with the new LED's not good enough for you??

I believe within a current year, all fenders are the same P/N. But between years (i.e. 2016 vs. 2020), the fender P/Ns are not the same. The original posting asked about putting 2020 LED headlights on a 2016 Touring.

What I don't know is what the difference is - might not be the shape around the headlights.

The fenders are not the same.

 

[EzeE1o]

ok thats fine that the part numbers are different. doesnt mean that a 16-18 pilot owner cant use their existing fenders, grill, bumper.

2017 EX-L to 2019 LED Headlight Conversion.

I've seen people talking about this here and about their being information on the Facebook Group but thought people might like a writeup here. It's a technically easy job just lots of bolts to keep track off so organization is key. It doesn't require much in the way of tools just patience, time...

www.piloteers.org

 

[Nail Grease]

ok thats fine that the part numbers are different. doesnt mean that a 16-18 pilot owner cant use their existing fenders, grill, bumper.

2017 EX-L to 2019 LED Headlight Conversion.

I've seen people talking about this here and about their being information on the Facebook Group but thought people might like a writeup here. It's a technically easy job just lots of bolts to keep track off so organization is key. It doesn't require much in the way of tools just patience, time...

www.piloteers.org

Ok. I'll stand corrected.

 

[OpenRoads]

Only one way to find out... buy one and see if it fits. Doesn't fit, take it back.

 

[gifty74]

I went with a well-reviewed pair of LED bulbs in the stock halogen housings in our 2017 Touring Pilot. Low beams only at this point in time, but made a nice difference for $60. You can get cheaper ones, but they vary a lot in quality / beam pattern. Fool proof way is to buy the HID kit from xenondepot. I think they'd be a bit brighter than the low beam LEDs we have, but I'm not sure I really need anymore.