[teowee]

I have a Kia Rio SLi 2013 and want to replace the "yellow" stock headlights.
Has anyone done that with 2013 model? if so how did you guys connect the HID wires to stock wires?

 

[yiannos18]

I gather you've read this sticky?
http://www.kia-forums.com/3g-2011-rio/80876-hid-kit-install-2012-rio.html

A guy from the Netherlands has also put up his build process for a few Rios, his facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/pimpmasters.kiario, can't remember his forum name (I think its xtra40?) and he's done main beams, foggies, turning lights, drls etc!

 

[teowee]

Thank yiannos18, I have looked at that before but the 2013 model has different female head, and there is only way to connect is cut the wire and join together, which I dont want to ever. sigh...

 

[yiannos18]

Thank yiannos18, I have looked at that before but the 2013 model has different female head, and there is only way to connect is cut the wire and join together, which I dont want to ever. sigh...

2012 to 2013 they changed the connectors? cheeky aren't they!
I haven't gotten around to it on mine but now, maybe I don't want to get around to it!

 

[xtra40]

@teowee
can you make e picture of the head and plug
so i can see if it is difrent then the 2012 model i have
and i also use difrend bulb holders so no need for twrap any more
have to make pictures but the wl come soone

 

[teowee]

Here is the pic at the back of that female plug. I guess the only way is just connect straight to the stock wires

 

[Wellman]

Here is the pic at the back of that female plug. I guess the only way is just connect straight to the stock wires

same case here and i can't find any way to install hid

 

[teowee]

Yes you can, just a bit tricky about hook up the wires into socket like that. Have you got your HID kit yet ? I still wait for mine

 

[Wellman]

I had mine since i bought my car but i cant sutil find a way to install it

 

[xtra40]

i see you have the same bulb holders i have
you have to remove the big plug just pres out the 2 smal plugs whit a screwdriver
they wil pop out real easy just put some tape around the electrikal plugs so the do not short out
i have found out that there are some bmw hid bulb holders whit wil fit after 2 minor
modfication
i have to make pictures and a howe to so this wil follow shortly
here is tjhe link to the adaptors 2 Pcs BMW E39 2 BMW 5SERIES 96 03 Year H7 Bulb Adaptor Bulb Holder Bulb Clip | eBay

this is a pickture of my headlight whith the new adaptor

 

[teowee]

@Xtra40
Thanks for showing that pic. I still waiting for my kits arrive so I can figure how to connect them without buying new plug. *fingers crossed*

 

[Wellman]

i see you have the same bulb holders i have
you have to remove the big plug just pres out the 2 smal plugs whit a screwdriver
they wil pop out real easy just put some tape around the electrikal plugs so the do not short out
i have found out that there are some bmw hid bulb holders whit wil fit after 2 minor
modfication
i have to make pictures and a howe to so this wil follow shortly
here is tjhe link to the adaptors 2 Pcs BMW E39 2 BMW 5SERIES 96 03 Year H7 Bulb Adaptor Bulb Holder Bulb Clip | eBay

this is a pickture of my headlight whith the new adaptor

Many thanks for your help, i just place my order for the adapters and still waiting for your comments about holder modifications

 

[teowee]

Many thanks for your help, i just place my order for the adapters and still waiting for your comments about holder modifications

@Wellman
Yeah, try that and can you take a pic or let us know the outcome later on pls

 

[teowee]

Ok. Kits arrived safe. But I couldn't install it due to adapter problem. I tried to get an adapter for HID on ebay but no help, only for BMW and other cars.. Any suggest please

 

[xtra40]

you can order these holders http://www.ebay.nl/itm/190818102023...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_4759wt_1397

the modifications pictures wil be made after my holliday if he wheter is good but i wil make them an then i wil post hem here so help is under way ;-)

 

[teowee]

@xtra40
Did you put the Warning canceller for the HID or no need to ?

 

[xtra40]

I always use error canclers but more importend is the extra relay switcing harnas i put in extra so the xenon is Linkt direct from THE Battery and not true the Car electronics so no danger of killig Anny thing i wil post the links when i get home

 

[xtra40]

so i finaly have had the time to take some fotos of the modification you have to do to the xenon hid bulb holders
2 pcs BMW E39-4 5-Series HID Xenon Light Bulb Lamp H7 Base Adapter Holder | eBay

i cut them like this

so you can get the wirres tru it

then i take a 5mm bold or hard plastic rod

 

[xtra40]

and stick it and glue it like this (glue is not nesesary )

now you can stick it back in the headlight

twist it so it locks in place

you may need to press hard becouse of the foam pading the first time but this wil prevent the bulb to get lose and gife the strange light
hope this wil help you all out


for al the pictures you can check here on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...1073741856.100004406111111&type=3&uploaded=13