ADR Approved 7" LED Headlight Upgrades

One of my favourite 7" LED headlights is our SABRE. You can see it here → ADR Approved SABRE 7 Inch Sealed Beam LED Headlight Upgrade.

The 7" SABRE is ADR Approved, powered by genuine Philips LEDs, and includes a multi-function white DRL plus an amber indicator. They also look fantastic.

ADR Approved vs ADR Compliant: What’s the Difference?

Many people aren’t clear on the difference between ADR approved 7" LED headlamps and ADR compliant LED headlights, so here’s a quick overview to help you make an informed choice.

ADR compliant means the headlight meets the Australian Design Rules for electrical safety, beam aim, and maximum lumen output on low beam. These lights generally produce a flat, symmetrical beam pattern.

ADR approved 7" LED headlights have an asymmetrical beam pattern that is RHD compatible (steering wheel on the right). On low beam (passing beam), an RHD asymmetrical 7" headlamp kicks up on the left and kicks down on the right.

An ADR approved 7" headlamp will also have specific ECE markings on the lens (with an E-mark and number). The supplier should be able to provide the ECE certificate for engineering inspections and roadworthiness purposes.

Fitment & Wiring Overview

These 7" sealed beam LED headlights directly replace standard 7" halogen sealed beams. Connections are via a standard H4 high/low plug, with two extra wires for the halo/DRL and indicator. Typically the DRL/halo wire connects to your park light circuit, and the indicator wire connects to your indicator circuit.

Pre-Purchase Checks

• Buckets / space: Some vehicles have very little room behind the lamp bucket. Confirm the depth before ordering. We have compact options for tight housings (e.g., older VW Kombi).
• Electrical system: The SABRE (and ~99% of LED headlights) is actively switched: Earth, Active Low, Active High. Some vehicles (e.g., older LandCruiser/Hilux) are earth-switched. In those cases, use polarity converters.
• Sealed/semi-sealed specifics: Some factory inner lights are vehicle-specific with brackets on the lamp itself. Standard LED sealed beams don’t replace those bracketed units. Standard sealed-beam buckets retain the lamp with a front/rear ring assembly.

Need Help?

Call us in Australia on 1300 775 359 during business hours (AEST).

Lex Boyle, Director
Pro Vision Lighting™
www.pro-vision-lighting.com