Morimoto XB LED Headlight issues - keep blowing 15A fuse

I purchased the Morimoto XB LED Headlights for my 2017 Platinum Crewmax 4x4 recently. I hooked them up, with all the connectors they sent. I hit the unlock button on the remote and immediately blew a 15A fuse. Am I supposed to use all the connectors they sent with the lights? I'm wondering if one of the connectors that seems to change a 3-wire plug to a 2-wire is the issue? I can't figure out why the fuse keeps blowing. Any ideas? Suggestions?

 

I would assume that the LED's draw far less amperage than the factory headlamps. If so, you must have a bare wire grounding out drawing too much amperage.

 

I'm not certain I have the connections correct. On my 17 Platinum Tundra, I had Halogen Headlights with the LED DRL strip on the bottom. With these Morimoto XB LED Headlights, do I need the fuse tap that was sent with the lights? After reading some other threads, I realize I do NOT need the 3-wire to 2-wire harness (which I think is for the signal). I actually had this connected as I thought I needed everything sent with the lights I ordered from @Headlight Revolution. I just need straightened out on which, if any, of those wire harness sent with the lights are needed for the 17 Platinum (10A fuse tap and the 3-wire to 2-wire). Wondering I that's what's blowing the fuse? I'll double check tomorrow and see if I have any bare wires grounding out.

 

Hey man, would there be any chance you could email us on this with some photos? We can certainly get this taken care of for you, I just want to be caught up on the situation with some visuals!

Sales@headlightrevolution.com

 

You need to reach out to the vendor. This is an issue they are aware of. I am waiting for the new harness for mine as well. Started blowing the same fuse with too much draw out the blue. Anyway, they are aware of the issue and now have new harnesses. Hoping to put mine back in the truck this week. I pulled them out as soon as they started blowing the fuse.

 

FYI, this issue started after about 6-7 months of having the headlights. I assume it has something to do with the resisters being used in the harnesses as the new harness has a much larger inline resister.

 

Caleb, is this going to be an issue where most of us will have to change out the harness or is this a rare issue for certain model years? I got my lights back in September so I don't remember what the resistor for the harness looks like.

 

tag

 

It's just a bit smaller.

 

Just a quick Update. If you have a 2018 or newer with these headlights DO NOT allow the dealer to do the Indicator recall. This consists of moving the the grounding pin (White/black wire) on the truck side (Park light) harness from the position 2 to position 3. If this recall is done it will blow the fuse for the park lights.

 

Hi. I just purchased a Morimoto XB headlights for a second gen Tundra about a month ago and the 3 amp fuse just blew today. I was wondering if this will keep happening or is there a solution for this? thanks!

@Headlight Revolution

 

That is odd to hear about man! I'd like to hear more of this issue, Can I PM you so that I can look deeper into this? I'm certain it's an easy solution!

 

I have blown two 3 amp fuses on my 2nd gen XBs. The second fuse melted through the fuse body. On my third fuse now. 4 days in and still working. Fingers crossed. Installed my XBs about two weeks ago.

 

Ha....we would like to hear more on the 3rd gen tail lights......

 

Something is odd about this, you shouldn't blow any fuses at all so there's something underlying here... can you send us an email describing your issue? We'd be happy to help figure it out!

Sales@HeadlightRevolution.com

 

Oh really? That's news to me... Still waiting on the final go-ahead.

 

Haha. I hear ya.

 

Good luck guys

 

Just an update. I emailed Headlight Revolution as requested. Response was within a few hours. I’ve been advised to use a 5 amp fuse. Will do that. Very happy with HR customer support.

 

yes they have great CS

 

They warrantied my headlights and had a new set out within 24 hours. Top notch so far.

 

I have had no more issues with blown fuses. Still with a 3 amp. All is well. Love the headlights.

 

Hey guys - I'm having a similar issue here. 2017 with the LED strip DRL, Halogen headlight. I have everything connected, low beam, high beam, DRL, and marker all work. But when I flip the blinker, I blow the 15A fuse in the turn/harzard slot of the fuse box. @azimuth is this the same fuse you were blowing? Sounds like it may be different since you were blowing on the keypad entry?

 

Shoot us an email on this one, we can help you out with this!

Sales@HeadlightRevolution.com

 

Just sent an email.

 

I got her figured. I was using the extra supplied turn signal connectors. Apparently I dont need those.

 

Different issue but I sent you a PM yesterday about a warranty question.

 

My blown fuses are resolved. The very helpful representative at HR advised I use a 5 amp fuse. No more blown fuses. All is well with the world. I did get my Morimoto fogs in finally. Dude. Nice pair! lol

 

So you hooked up a 5 amp fuse instead of a 3 amp that came with the fuse tap harness from Morimoto and that fixed the issue, no more blown fuses? My 3 amp fuse Just blew.

 

Yep. Use a 5 amp. You’ll be golden.