FMTV, LMTV, M1078 Civilian Truck-lite LED Headlight Install

[Swamp Donkey]

If I remember correctly the HET headlights are 12 volt.

Hard to tell from the picture but it appears the light says 24v. This is most likely the problem.

 

[bigfishtoys]

yes, the back of my LED headlight shows "24 volt only" painted in yellow. So if Shark Bait is correct that HET headlights are 12 volt, then i need an LED headlight that is, or works with 12volt. Mine is part #07370. I wonder what part # i should be looking for? I think we found the problem.

 

[Shark Bait]

The Truk-Lites I used were 12-24 if I remember. Lol, I'm old. Memory is getting bad.

 

[res0wc18]

Awesome stuff. And if you don't want to make the harness yourself contact these guys

http://www.thosemilitaryguys.com/h4-head-light-conversion-dot-approved-pair/

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[Tinstar]

Look on eBay
There were both 12v only and 24v only sets on there last time I looked.
Should be able to get part number off that.

Every light are Truck-Lite LEDs on my M925A2 and headlights on my CUCVs.
They make the best!

 

[spankybear]

I would recommend that you crimp the connector instead of soldiering it. There is a good chance the wire will break if soldiered and you won't see it. I work with MS connectors on a daily bases and have seen many broken solder connections in connectors. I have not seen broken wire with a crimped connection.

 

[NV555]

Wow those are a great option.

I have some of the MRAP 24v 7 inch headlights that I could use in my HMMWV. I think I will use those connectors next time I need a headlight.

 

[deshet]

Great write up
The Halogen Lights that came out of my LMTV were 12v
I replaced them with LED lights that are advertised for HUMVEE and Jeeps
They are made to directly fit a Jeep Wrangler
These LED lights are rated for 10v-30v
The light is at 300% brighter for under $100.00 check fleabay and az prime
I chose the led lights with 3 horizontal rows of led lights (13 led lights with High Beam on)
I did not like the light pattern of the led lights with the vertical lights in the middle

You may need longer bolts for you lights housing.It was more difficult to get the light housing ring back in place then anything else

HMMWV Humvee M998 LED Lights Headlights Plug and Play

 

[Tinstar]

You get what you pay for.
Many different noname/cheap brand lights are advertised for jeeps and such.
Good Quality LED headlights cost a lot more than $100.

Yes there is a difference.
Quality, reliability, beam pattern, longevity, light color, materials and so on.

One can save money on other things, but headlights aren’t something to skimp on.

 

[Green Mountain Boys]

Has anyone used these in a cold/snowy environment? Do they generate enough heat to keep clear? As I write this it is about 0F and snowing sideways. Just wondering when cold... is too cold for these.

 

[simp5782]

I have the trucklite 07496s that have a heated lens.

 

[Tinstar]

Has anyone used these in a cold/snowy environment? Do they generate enough heat to keep clear? As I write this it is about 0F and snowing sideways. Just wondering when cold... is too cold for these.

I’ve used mine down to -6 and no issues.
Some snow, but we don’t get much snow down here anymore.

Have read some guys have had issues and most do not.
Depends on that particular snowfall.
TruckLite does make several styles with heated lenses.

I’ve been in snow that sticks like glue and have had to stop and wipe headlights off. Regular halogen bulbs were installed at the time.
Have not been in any heavy snowfall with the LEDs.

 

[Taylor45]

My light terminals are labeled 16, 17, 18. How do those correlate to non military lights (+, -, ground)?

16 is ground 17 is low and 18 is high