How to Upgrade Yamaha Drive2 to Street-Legal LED Lighting

Quick answer

To make your Yamaha Drive2 street-legal, install a complete LED light kit that includes turn signals, brake lights, and a horn. The Yamaha Drive2 Deluxe Street-Legal LED Light Kit by Instamatic provides everything you need in one package.

Installation steps

1. 1. Disconnect the battery: Before any wiring, disconnect the negative battery terminal on an electric cart or the 12V battery on a gas cart. This prevents shorts and accidental activation. Never skip this step; a live circuit can damage the kit or cause injury.
2. 2. Mount the headlights and tail lights: Remove the factory headlight bezels or blank covers. Insert the new LED headlight assemblies, securing them with the provided hardware. For the tail lights, remove the existing lenses and mount the new LED units in the same location. Use the included templates to mark and drill holes if needed. Check that the headlight housings sit flush to prevent moisture entry.
3. 3. Route the wiring harness: Lay the main harness along the cart’s frame, starting from the front headlights, running under the dash, and back to the tail lights. Secure the harness with zip ties, keeping it away from moving parts and heat sources like the engine or motor. Leave slack at the front and rear to allow for steering and suspension movement.
4. 4. Connect the turn signal switch and horn: Mount the turn signal switch on the steering column using the supplied column cover. Connect the switch’s wires to the harness per the instructions. Install the horn in a dry location under the dash or front body, and connect its wires. Test the turn signals and horn before securing all panels; a reversed wire can cause the signals to flash incorrectly.
5. 5. Wire the brake light switch: Attach the mechanical brake switch to the brake pedal arm. Adjust the switch so it activates when the pedal is pressed, then connect its wires to the harness. This ensures the brake lights illuminate only when braking. If the brake lights stay on, the switch is too tight; loosen the adjustment screw slightly.
6. 6. Connect power and test: For electric carts, connect the harness’s power leads to the battery pack (typically 48V to 12V converter or direct to 12V battery if equipped). For gas carts, connect to the 12V battery. Reconnect the battery terminal and test all functions: headlights (low and high beam), turn signals, brake lights, horn, and the USB port. If a function doesn’t work, check the corresponding fuse in the harness before re-wiring.
7. 7. Secure all components and reassemble: Once everything works, tuck any excess wire, zip-tie the harness securely, and reinstall the dash panels, steering column cover, and any removed body trim. Double-check that no wires are pinched. A loose wire can cause intermittent failures; tug gently on each connection to confirm it’s seated.

Product facts

• Yamaha Drive2 Deluxe Street-Legal LED Light Kit | Instamatic®: This kit includes upgraded OEM-style LED headlights, tail lights, a wiring harness with turn signal assembly, mechanical brake switch, horn, USB port, and steering wheel column cover. It provides all the street-legal essentials in one box, so you don't need to buy separate turn signal or horn kits.

  

• Yamaha Drive (G29) LED Headlight Replacement Assemblies: These are LED headlight replacement assemblies with integrated marker lights, available as a set or individually, and include a 3-pin Molex connector. If you already have a basic light kit, these assemblies can upgrade your lighting to brighter LEDs, but you may need to splice wires if your existing harness uses a different connector.