LED eyelid bulbs without error
02-06-2009, 09:42 AM
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flickering is probably caused by the SLIGHT differences in current draw between the different LED's. Some draw just enough to keep the computer satisfied while others don't. At least that's what happens on the W203 and W211 city lights.
02-06-2009, 11:35 AM
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Hi eugenemon, I'm from Singapore too!
Just wanna check, if I don't mind the flickering and dimming, will the heat from the LEDs do any harm to the car (wirings, housings, etc)? I've ordered mine for both the eye lids and rear license plate but have not received them yet.
Just wanna check, if I don't mind the flickering and dimming, will the heat from the LEDs do any harm to the car (wirings, housings, etc)? I've ordered mine for both the eye lids and rear license plate but have not received them yet.
For the license plate, it will work. Only problem is it flickers when the engine has been switched off after driving for a while. Which is also because of the heat. But it is fine with me so I left it at the license plate. If you tried it in the eyelids and don't like it, you can use it for the interior light. That saying, once you fix them in the front interior lights, for the rear you do not need resistors when you also fit leds for the rear. I using it, no problems cause you don't switch it on for long so not much heat thus, no issues.
02-06-2009, 04:08 PM
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S204 C220 CDI, VW Scirocco III 1.4TSI 160
eugene, what kind of resistor do you have in parallel? Can you show the "setup"?
02-07-2009, 03:40 AM
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I just order this, let see next week...
What u guys think about???
http://www.katuauto.fi/product_info.php?products_id=246
Color looks great but i don't know how bright they are...
What u guys think about???
http://www.katuauto.fi/product_info.php?products_id=246
Color looks great but i don't know how bright they are...
02-07-2009, 10:59 AM
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Hi, yes. All factory bulbs except the Leds. It is quite blue at night but looks fine in the day.
Yea, I changed mine to the traditional LED plus load resistor ones.
The heat is bearable for the bulb holder and wires. Flickering is OK if its only for unlocking of the car. But in this case, when the accelerator is stepped on, the flickering and dimming is unbearable. It could dim until it looks like it wasn't on. And that's when you are driving. It will look like one of your bulb has blown.
For the license plate, it will work. Only problem is it flickers when the engine has been switched off after driving for a while. Which is also because of the heat. But it is fine with me so I left it at the license plate. If you tried it in the eyelids and don't like it, you can use it for the interior light. That saying, once you fix them in the front interior lights, for the rear you do not need resistors when you also fit leds for the rear. I using it, no problems cause you don't switch it on for long so not much heat thus, no issues.
Yea, I changed mine to the traditional LED plus load resistor ones.
The heat is bearable for the bulb holder and wires. Flickering is OK if its only for unlocking of the car. But in this case, when the accelerator is stepped on, the flickering and dimming is unbearable. It could dim until it looks like it wasn't on. And that's when you are driving. It will look like one of your bulb has blown.
For the license plate, it will work. Only problem is it flickers when the engine has been switched off after driving for a while. Which is also because of the heat. But it is fine with me so I left it at the license plate. If you tried it in the eyelids and don't like it, you can use it for the interior light. That saying, once you fix them in the front interior lights, for the rear you do not need resistors when you also fit leds for the rear. I using it, no problems cause you don't switch it on for long so not much heat thus, no issues.
So you've changed to normal LED and added in resistors now? Did you DIY yourself or which workshop did you go to? I'm really not good in such stuffs... thanks.
02-08-2009, 02:53 AM
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02-18-2009, 11:09 PM
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my led eyelids at day light will get some more night pics. I just bought a new SLR so i am going to use it tomorrow night to take some night pics.
02-19-2009, 04:10 AM
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Finally got around to installing. Came out perfect. Zero flickering and stays a constant brightness with engine off or on. Have them on my eyebrows and sidemarkers, but I'll probably swap them out of my sidemarkers for LEDs that shine to the sides to light the whole housing instead of straight out of it. Matches great though.
02-19-2009, 09:49 AM
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Nikon D70S SLR no flash w auto focus
Sunset shots:
Night Shots:
Sunset shots:
Night Shots:
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03-05-2009, 03:47 PM
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I hadn't seen these pics yet, they look great 
Also, I'm very happy to hear that it's just a few who have problems! Picky picky Benz 
Post some more pics
PS I can still get these and I'm ordering next week.
Also, I'm very happy to hear that it's just a few who have problems! Picky picky Benz Post some more pics
PS I can still get these and I'm ordering next week.
