AlphaRex Headlight Help

[WhiteNBlackRam]

Hey Guys. Any help is appreciated

So I got the AlphaRex headlight's, don’t think it matters which ones but the v1.

If I go the Led route

I originally had the quad headlights with h11 bulbs. I know they use h7 bulbs, so I will get some. I was going to buy some decoders because I don’t want to deal with any problems. But I’m not sure on which size to get? H7? H11?

If I go the Hid Route

I see there are some Hids that only include the ballast and bulbs. Others also include a wire harness. What is the difference. There are kits that are said to work for our trucks with only the ballast and bulbs for easier install. Like https://www.amazon.com/DDM-Tuning-P...s_a_1_6?keywords=ddm+h7&qid=1584151073&sr=8-6
But then again there are kits like morimoto that also uses a wire harness. I was just wondering if there is any harm or difference between using either of these setups as it would make it easier.

DRL. Going to use F66.

I was going to buy a fuse tap but not sure which is the correct one. I see many options like: Standard, Mini, Low Profile Mini, Micro. Which is the right one? Also the fuse tap has two spots. One for the original fuse, which I think is 10A or not even sure if there is even one. As I haven’t checked. And then a spot for the new fuse. Which one goes in this spot, 10A? Or what goes in both of them?

 

[RAMTRPR]

Subscribed. I have the G2 Pro ones and about to install. I’m in the same boat but I ordered Lasfit H7 LED bulbs. Not here yet though.


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[1500ram12]

Hey Guys. Any help is appreciated

So I got the AlphaRex headlight's, don’t think it matters which ones but the v1.

If I go the Led route

I originally had the quad headlights with h11 bulbs. I know they use h7 bulbs, so I will get some. I was going to buy some decoders because I don’t want to deal with any problems. But I’m not sure on which size to get? H7? H11?

If I go the Hid Route

I see there are some Hids that only include the ballast and bulbs. Others also include a wire harness. What is the difference. There are kits that are said to work for our trucks with only the ballast and bulbs for easier install. Like https://www.amazon.com/DDM-Tuning-P...s_a_1_6?keywords=ddm+h7&qid=1584151073&sr=8-6
But then again there are kits like morimoto that also uses a wire harness. I was just wondering if there is any harm or difference between using either of these setups as it would make it easier.

DRL. Going to use F66.

I was going to buy a fuse tap but not sure which is the correct one. I see many options like: Standard, Mini, Low Profile Mini, Micro. Which is the right one? Also the fuse tap has two spots. One for the original fuse, which I think is 10A or not even sure if there is even one. As I haven’t checked. And then a spot for the new fuse. Which one goes in this spot, 10A? Or what goes in both of them?

You'd get the h7 decoders because that's what size bulb is used with these headlights.

Some kits include or have an optional relay harness used to power the hid's. Basically using the driver's side headlight connection to trigger the relays to send power power from the battery instead of the truck's headlight wiring to power the ballast. Problem with that is it's more failure points.

A lot of members who have these headlights, including myself, have been using the Innovited hid's. Everything will fit inside the housing. Or if you are interested in the led route, the popular one's are Hikari ultra (~$80 Amazon), katana ($50 Amazon) and one's I tried and felt were brighter than the others Aukee ($60 Amazon). Most choose a combo of Innovited 35w hid's for low's and led's as highs.

To be error free without adding a bunch of resistors and relays to try and get everything to work I'd look into alfaobd ($49 Google play store or download through alphaobd.com for windows) paired with obdlink mx bluetooth obd2 reader (~$60 Amazon). You will be able to enable factory settings for hid and led's. Although ram never offered hid's or led's (other than turn/park lamps on 13+ trucks) FCA uses a lot of the same modules across their lineups. So these options are in our trucks that alfaobd allows us to enable. Dealer's are unable to access these do to FCA restrictions.

Also if you feel more comfortable having the ballast outside the headlights contact alpharex and order a predrilled set of dust covers. $10 shipped. This way if you ever decide to not use hid's you'll have the original dust covers still.

Should be a mini fuse


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[crash68]

 

[WhiteNBlackRam]

You'd get the h7 decoders because that's what size bulb is used with these headlights.


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Thank You!!! I ask about the decoders because when I was looking at them the h11 looked normal. But the h7 looked like they plugged into a house outlet lol. I was basing off which kit to get from this website https://www.bulbfacts.com . I'm not sure if they are even accurate though. There's this ballast I saw on amazon that sounds tempting from the reviews it's from HYB, but I've never heard about them. Now I just gotta figure out which is the correct fuse Amp and how many I should run.

 

[1500ram12]

Never heard of them. I've used both the 35w and 55w Innovited hid's and have had zero issues. I'm currently running morimoto xb55 hid's just out of curiosity. They are slightly brighter than the Innovited. Not by much and not for the price difference.

For the fuse rap. I believe alpharex states to use f66 I think. Should say on their site. So whatever fuse is in that spot is what you will use


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[WhiteNBlackRam]

Yes. I think f66 uses a 10A fuse so that would go on the bottom of the fuse tap. Not sure what goes in the new fuse tap slot. Another 10A fuse? 15A? 20A? As alpha rex states connect between 10A-20A. Sorry, guys I don't want to mess up.

And I’m pretty sure it’s a Micro2 Fuse Tap, but someone correct me if I’m wrong

 

[1500ram12]

I believe the fuse tap is a single fuse. Basically the bottom part looks like a fuse, that goes where the fuse was, then depending on whether you get one with a built-in fuse or a empty cavity one, the existing fuse or replacement fuse goes in top and the wire coming out is your keyed on power source


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[WhiteNBlackRam]

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The fuse taps have the bottom that fits into where the original fuse was. Then there are two slots on top. The bottom slot is where the original fuse which is a 10A if using F66 goes. I’m just confused on what would be the correct Amp fuse to use in the top slot. In order to protect the new circuit. Some people say that one of them should be higher others that it should be the same. So I don’t even know.

 

[1500ram12]

Since it's only to turn on the drl's a 10 amp is more than enough. Lots of people have just stuffed the wire into the fuse opening. I believe f66 is for a sun roof.


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[WhiteNBlackRam]

I've seen that. But I don't know sounds kind of sketchy to me lol. I guess two 10A fuses it is.

 

[1500ram12]

I've seen that. But I don't know sounds kind of sketchy to me lol. I guess two 10A fuses it is.

Definitely is. 10 amp is plenty


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[crash68]

I've seen that. But I don't know sounds kind of sketchy to me lol. I guess two 10A fuses it is.

You could add the DRL circuits so the brow lights function like factory DRLs(no extra fuses required). I have mine set to drop out with turn signal and they also turn on when remote starting the truck.
You'll have to add the following:
PIN 8 - LEFT DRL LAMP DRIVER
PIN 23 - RIGHT DRL LAMP DRIVER
You'll want to check the plug under the fuse box to make sure the wiring is already there from the BCM. If it is, contact M² Mods for a set of extended length DRL pigtails. Once they're wired up you can enable them with AlfaOBD.

 

[RAMTRPR]

on My 2009 I don't have Fuse F66 I looked up what F66 is on the newer trucks and matched it to M19 for the older rams. I don't know if its right though. The AlphaRex lights DRL come on with ignition period. Also turning the lights off on the knob does nothing. There are just on when the truck is on.

Did I get the wrong fuse. The wiring is very straight forward so don't think that is messed up lol.

 

[1500ram12]

on My 2009 I don't have Fuse F66 I looked up what F66 is on the newer trucks and matched it to M19 for the older rams. I don't know if its right though. The AlphaRex lights DRL come on with ignition period. Also turning the lights off on the knob does nothing. There are just on when the truck is on.

Did I get the wrong fuse. The wiring is very straight forward so don't think that is messed up lol.

The way alpharex has the drl set up and they way they want it is as soon as you turn on acc power the drl's light up. It's done this way for ease of install.


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[Jessica Smith]

Ythe popular one's are Hikari ultra (~$80 Amazon), katana ($50 Amazon) and one's I tried and felt were brighter than the others Aukee ($60 Amazon). Most choose a combo of Innovited 35w hid's for low's and led's as highs.

I saw there's a new listing for 2020 Hikari (non-ultra) that seem well reviewed.

 

[bigred90gt]

I saw there's a new listing for 2020 Hikari (non-ultra) that seem well reviewed.

Those will be absolute trash. I believe those are the same design as the original Hikari (non ultra). The diode size and placement is wrong, and it will give a horrible light pattern, especially in a projector.

 

[Jessica Smith]

Those will be absolute trash. I believe those are the same design as the original Hikari (non ultra). The diode size and placement is wrong, and it will give a horrible light pattern, especially in a projector.

Hmm, reviews seem positive though. I had already ordered (although not received) and will give them a try. Amazon returns are easy if they suck.

Supposedly the reason the original sucked is that its expecting one "dot" of light, but the originals were a full 0.2 inches apart top to bottom. These are only 0.06 inches apart, so should be more on point in theory.

I usually prefer HID, but being non-bixenon means that wouldn't really work for highbeams at the least.

 

[1500ram12]

I saw there's a new listing for 2020 Hikari (non-ultra) that seem well reviewed.

I saw those a while ago. They look similar to a set of opt7 led's I have. Sucked for low beam in quads. Never could get a good beam pattern. Work great as highs. Biggest reason is the spacing of the led's. From your other post the Hikaris are narrower so that should help


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[Jessica Smith]

The new 2020 Hikari's have acceptable beam pattern IMO. Below is lowbeams only, no high or fogs on (9005 Hikari fogs now ordered):



Video: https://imgur.com/1rvd0ml