Headlight swap: SV to SL headlight

[JBDS]

Good day all,

has anyone attempted a headlight swap on a 2015 rogue? I noticed the SL has projector and the SV does not and was wondering it anyone ever installed the SL's headlight in a SV....

I am assuming it should be a simple headlight swap.

Thanks for any information/Assistance

[Meynardo]

It's not that simple. SL has LED's so you would need the whole system (ballast, surge protection, automatic leveling system...).
And this would probably be price prohibitive. Better off swapping your regular lamps to LED's. There is already a nice thread about it

2014-rogue-s-bulb-replacement-led-upgrade-t586065.html

[followingnfront]

2015s dont have auto leveling so get headlights from a 2015...

It should be a relatively easy swap

[beh1977]

2015s dont have auto leveling so get headlights from a 2015...

It should be a relatively easy swap

I have a 2015 SL, and the headlights auto-level every-time i start it up. Not sure where you got your info from, but its wrong.

[Rogue One]

2015s dont have auto leveling so get headlights from a 2015...

It should be a relatively easy swap

I have a 2015 SL, and the headlights auto-level every-time i start it up. Not sure where you got your info from, but its wrong.

No, he's partially correct. All 2nd gen Rogues built AFTER December 2014 do not have auto-leveling headlights.

Here's the official changes:

2015 Nissan Rogue, What's New:

Models and Options
SL Premium Package revised
Auto-leveling headlights are no longer available (after Dec. 2014 production).

Drivetrain
New Feature: Eco mode added to Xtronic CVT®
Eco mode optimizes transmission ratio changes and throttle sensitivity settings to encourage greater fuel efficiency.

Exterior
Revised color choices
Arctic Blue Metallic (RBG) replaces Graphite Blue (RAQ).
Glacier White (QAK) replaces Moonlight White (QAA) on S and SV.
Pearl White (QAB) is a new extra-cost color.
Saharan Sun (EAP) is no longer available (after Nov. 2014 production).

Interior
Quick Comfort™ Seat Heater availability revised
Heated front seats are now available on SV as part of the SV Premium Package.

Comfort and Convenience
NissanConnect℠ with Mobile Apps is now standard on all trim levels (starting Jan. 2015 production).

Please note: The build date of your vehicle is the determining factor.

[followingnfront]

Yep. I got my "info" from owning a 2015 SL Premium that does not have auto leveling lights. Thanks Rogue One

[Meynardo]

Didn't realize 2015's didn't have auto leveling anymore. Then I guess I was "partially" correct.

Anyway, the price and easiness of simply replacing the stock bulbs with LED' is much more appealing (at least it would be to me).

[followingnfront]

Didn't realize 2015's didn't have auto leveling anymore. Then I guess I was "partially" correct.

Anyway, the price and easiness of simply replacing the stock bulbs with LED' is much more appealing (at least it would be to me).

The performance will be nowhere near switching out the housings, and will probably be worse than stock and blind other drivers

[Meynardo]

The performance will be nowhere near switching out the housings, and will probably be worse than stock and blind other drivers

That is a fair point. But according to the ones that swapped their stock bulbs for LED's, they seem not to experience this issue, and the light cut off of the LED is even better.
Otherwise I would tend to agree with you, anything other than stock is subject to variations and sometimes it can be worse.

[jr15642]

Has anybody tried this yet? Replacing the SV headlight housing with a post 2014 production year(no auto-leveling) SL Projector housing??

[followingnfront]

It will bolt right up. If youve ever dealt with HIDs it will be simple.

When installing HIDs in place of halogens, you need to connect a wiring harness from the stock plugs to the HID ballasts, and then to the bulbs...

It should be easier with LEDs. Im not entirely sure how the OEM LED systems work, but if they have ballasts, it will be similar to using HIDs...

If they dont have ballasts, it should be plug and play

[Leo2005]

It will bolt right up. If youve ever dealt with HIDs it will be simple.

When installing HIDs in place of halogens, you need to connect a wiring harness from the stock plugs to the HID ballasts, and then to the bulbs...

It should be easier with LEDs. Im not entirely sure how the OEM LED systems work, but if they have ballasts, it will be similar to using HIDs...

If they dont have ballasts, it should be plug and play

Almost....in order to install the led headlights off SL model you will need to disconnect the splitting harness that goes to the headlight and plug the led headlight straight to the plug before splitting to H11, turn signal etc. I've done it last may on my Murano. Will get some pictures when I get home off of my computer.

[Leo2005]

This is the plug that I was referring to:

And the difference:

[yearoftherat]

Almost....in order to install the led headlights off SL model you will need to disconnect the splitting harness that goes to the headlight and plug the led headlight straight to the plug before splitting to H11, turn signal etc. I've done it last may on my Murano. Will get some pictures when I get home off of my computer.

@Leo2005. So correct me if I'm wrong...By disconnecting the splitting harness, will I loose the ability of row of LED's to act as DRL's?

[Leo2005]

Almost....in order to install the led headlights off SL model you will need to disconnect the splitting harness that goes to the headlight and plug the led headlight straight to the plug before splitting to H11, turn signal etc. I've done it last may on my Murano. Will get some pictures when I get home off of my computer.

@Leo2005. So correct me if I'm wrong...By disconnecting the splitting harness, will I loose the ability of row of LED's to act as DRL's?

No you don't.