2015 halogen headlights on a 2011 car?

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2015 halogen headlights on a 2011 car?

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Has anyone upgraded their 2011 halogen headlights to the the later 2015 versions. I'm looking at the wiring side. Tried one light and only the main beam will work. I'm presuming the wiring is slightly different. I was going to wire the extra sidelight, the upgrade has , direct to the original in the bumper. Is there a conversion harness available? Thanks in advance!
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Re: 2015 halogen headlights on a 2011 car?

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Pin 01 Can-hi
Pin 02 Can-low
Pin 04 12V for dynamic/static cornering lights (left side from fuse 5 and right side fuse 6 both 10A)
Pin 05 Ground
Pin 06 Dipped beam
Pin 07 Ground
Pin 08 Little square led light
Pin 10 Side light PWM signal
Pin 11 Shutter
Pin 12 DRL 12V
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Cheers :)
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This is for xenon, i will take a look for halogen later today.
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Thank you!
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I've used a multi meter on the feed on the car. It appears that the only difference is the extra positive feed for the extra sidelight bulb. Checked the new lights , by wiring 12V to the terminals and all bulbs work. Not sure why only the main beam will work, when I plug the new light in. Dipped beam headlight won't? Obviously the side light won't until I add the extra wire. Bit of a head scratcher.
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Re: 2015 halogen headlights on a 2011 car?

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Sorted. Thanks. Must have been a poor connection. I'm going to direct wire, from lower side light (original) a positive feed to the new sidelight. They wires for them easily accessible, in the new unit, with a small hole drilled and with the light out , easy access to the original feed wiring. The unit fits, with no modifications. Result. Will post pics, when done!
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