Yes, it will need to be disassembled prior to painting though.
CAN THE VECTOR GRILLE BE USED WITH AFTERMARKET HOOD LOCKS?
The openings of the Vector grille are smaller than the original openings. If the hood lock is in a place where a smaller opening will affect it, then no.
WHAT IS THE GREASE INCLUDED WITH THE GRILLE USED FOR?
Dielectric grease keeps moisture out of the electrical connections. This is very important for off-road vehicles such as Wranglers. The grease can be applied to any electrical connection but should be used especially during the installation.
I HAVE INSTALLED MY GRILLE BUT THE DRL IS NOT COMING ON, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
The DRL is switched on and off by the vehicle’s "parking lights", so turn on the parking lights.
If the DRL does not turn on when the switch is set to "parking lights" (or if one side only comes on), then the plug needs to be reversed. The plug for the DRL can be plugged in two ways, but the DRL driver has "polarity" which means it will not come on if that polarity is reversed. Simply unplug, turn 180 degrees and plug back into the socket.
WHEN I TURN ON MY HEADLIGHTS MY DRL GETS DIMMER, IS THIS NORMAL?
Yes, in order to be compliant with DOT regulations the DRL needs to adjust to 50% brightness when the headlights are activated. This is by design and totally normal.
AFTER WASHING MY JEEP I NOTICED SOME CONDENSATION INSIDE OF THE LENS, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Condensation does not necessarily suggest a defect in the product. Like your factory headlights, each light module in the Vector grille has a small vent to allow moisture to escape. When washing your Jeep, pay special attention not to spray high-pressure water directly at the back of the lights through the wheel arch. This could force water into the vent hole and cause some condensation. This can usually be corrected easily by parking the Jeep facing the sun for a few hours and letting the moisture dissipate.
AFTER WASHING MY JEEP I NOTICED THE DRL FLICKERING/ TURN SIGNAL DIMLY LIT WHEN OFF. WHAT CAUSED THIS?
Water entering the driver or the driver connection will cause the DRL to act erratic (like static on a TV) or the turn signal to stay on dimly lit when off. These are signs of current finding the path of least resistance. The good news is, it will not cause any permanent damage as long as it is addressed. Blow out the connector with compressed air and add grease to the metal contacts and reconnect the driver.
WHAT IS THE BOX ON THE BACK OF THE GRILLE WITH THE WIRES COMING OUT OF IT?
This is the LED driver for the DRL and turn signal components. The LED driver controls the DRL and turn signal function. This is a constant current LED driver that protects the LEDs from current irregularities and voltage spikes that could potentially damage the LEDs. The driver also contains the program for the startup sequence as well as the DRL dimmer function. When connecting the LED driver, be sure to check polarity. If the plug is reversed the driver will not function properly.
I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT MY HEADLIGHTS FLASH RANDOMLY, HOW DO I FIX THIS?
If the flashing is not present with the headlights ON and the engine OFF, but the flashing begins with the engine turned ON, then this is likely a "can-bus" flicker. This is basically the vehicle detecting that the headlights have changed (to LED) and are running a diagnostics to see what is going on. This can be corrected by installing the "anti-flicker" or "can-bus" adapters to resolve this issue.
If the lights flicker when (as an example) you go over a bump, then this may be a loose connection. The Vector headlight harness connects to the factory H13 headlight socket, check that the connectors are secure and the red tab is depressed and locked in. If the connector appears to be loose or can be pulled apart, then the factory headlight plug may be damaged.
I AM GETTING AN INDICATION ON MY DASH THAT THE TURN SIGNAL HAS A BULB OUT, HOW DO I FIX THIS?
The Vector grille in combination with certain aftermarket LED tail lamps can result in a "bulb out" indicator. The LED driver has additional resistance built in to prevent this, so an additional resistor is not normally needed. If you are seeing this then only a small amount of resistance needs to be added. A small Oracle Lighting 10W/39-Ohm resistor will easily correct this problem.
I NOTICED THAT MY HIGH BEAMS ARE NOT AS BRIGHT AS MY LOW BEAMS, WHY IS THIS?
The low beam lights use a combination of 6 modules to create your normal driving lights. The driving beam portion sends light way down the road to spot obstructions and give you long range of visibility. The low beam creates a wide field of vision for the driver without blinding oncoming traffic. The high beam only has 2 lights so naturally the high beam will not appear as bright even though it has a very high output of 1,600 Lumens.