AZN Optics 5W5 Canbus LEDs
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For forward projecting lights, you're still better off with HIDs as an upgrade.
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hey Mike, just wanted to confirm that the new V5 T10 LED is the correct one to replace the eyebrows.
http://www.aznoptics.com/index.php?m...products_id=95
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hey Mike, just wanted to confirm that the new V5 T10 LED is the correct one to replace the eyebrows.
http://www.aznoptics.com/index.php?m...products_id=95
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http://www.aznoptics.com/index.php?m...products_id=95
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Hello which 5000k vs 8000k match the DRL LED strip on the front bumper the best?
Also- I am in need of w163 dome light bulbs, front floor and front door puddle bulbs. All other LEDs i have put in have flickered. The only way I can get both dome lights, front floor lights, and door puddle lights to work is to replace 1 of the 2 dome lights with a regular bulb.
Please let me know what you have and suggest.
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Hello which 5000k vs 8000k match the DRL LED strip on the front bumper the best?
Also- I am in need of w163 dome light bulbs, front floor and front door puddle bulbs. All other LEDs i have put in have flickered. The only way I can get both dome lights, front floor lights, and door puddle lights to work is to replace 1 of the 2 dome lights with a regular bulb.
Please let me know what you have and suggest.
Thanks
charles
Also- I am in need of w163 dome light bulbs, front floor and front door puddle bulbs. All other LEDs i have put in have flickered. The only way I can get both dome lights, front floor lights, and door puddle lights to work is to replace 1 of the 2 dome lights with a regular bulb.
Please let me know what you have and suggest.
Thanks
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5000K is a better match for the LED strip on the bumper. 8000K has a slight bluish hue which your DRL strip does not have.
As for your w163, dome lights use our 41mm festoon LEDs, floor and door courtesy lights use our 38mm festoon LEDs
You can order directly from our website or if you send us a PM or email us directly at aznoptics@gmail.com we can send you an invoice
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They fit, trust me. It is a tighter fit due to where the resistor is positioned. Just grip it by the edge, wiggle it back and forth while applying firm pressure. Once it lined up just right and catches, it'll slide right in. It's a single piece pcb so no worries about breaking it. We. Tried packing in as much technology as possible on very limited real estate.
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They fit, trust me. It is a tighter fit due to where the resistor is positioned. Just grip it by the edge, wiggle it back and forth while applying firm pressure. Once it lined up just right and catches, it'll slide right in. It's a single piece pcb so no worries about breaking it. We. Tried packing in as much technology as possible on very limited real estate.
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Just putting in a good word for Michael, I was having some issues with some new LEDs for my eyebrow lights. He got back to me immediately after contacting him and sent out some new ones as soon as possible. Great customer service
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I got these instead from Amazon for $14 for a set of four and they've been perfect. A lower cost option that ships on Prime with a solid Amazon return policy in case it doesn't work for you.
No flickering, warning messages or any odd behavior to report. Lamps were recently tested in 102degF ambient stop-and-go traffic and the lamps were still lit and not cutting out like the AZN set due to heat.
Amazon LED vs standard filament :
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We didn't send you replacement? Our new v5.1 has new temp sensor technology where if temperature reaches too high where solder degradation could happen, it shuts off power till the unit cools down and re-engages. Some vehicles we've noticed with this run really high temps which causes the effect you're describing. All those who have mentioned this, we've swapped out to a cooler burning design model. Please pm me or email me your contact info so I can check if we did follow up on your exchange.
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We didn't send you replacement? Our new v5.1 has new temp sensor technology where if temperature reaches too high where solder degradation could happen, it shuts off power till the unit cools down and re-engages. Some vehicles we've noticed with this run really high temps which causes the effect you're describing. All those who have mentioned this, we've swapped out to a cooler burning design model. Please pm me or email me your contact info so I can check if we did follow up on your exchange.
Thanks. I already emailed you a couple times. You should have my email address in your inbox. Order confirmation #1923
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HI Michael,
I have a set for Canbus LEDs for my interior of the 2010 GLK350, the problem is it stays dim lit when i am driving and the only way to shut it off it by hitting the off button which renders the door function useless unless I turn it back on. Do you know of any way instead of using resistors since they get hot and I do not feel comfortable with them installed in the interior.
I have a set for Canbus LEDs for my interior of the 2010 GLK350, the problem is it stays dim lit when i am driving and the only way to shut it off it by hitting the off button which renders the door function useless unless I turn it back on. Do you know of any way instead of using resistors since they get hot and I do not feel comfortable with them installed in the interior.
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Just to be clear, you're not having this issue with our products right as our stuff are canbus units?
So here's the thing... many people think canbus (meaning coming with built in resistors) LEDs are not necessary for interior because interior are not tied to the signal processor so don't throw codes. However, due to how little power is required to light up an LED, any type of current leakage or slightly energized lines can cause that trickle light to come up. By having a resistor, it removes that as an issue. Now, I get that you don't feel comfortable with the heat that's naturally generated by resistors, but if you take a laser thermometer and take temp readings with a fully lit halogen bulb and compare with a canbus LED, you'll find the temperature pretty comparable. Interior also isn't on all the time so heat really isn't an issue. Footwell lights are really the only constant on, but quality LEDs will have an ambient mode to reduce heat and power during driving. Also interior units aren't weather sealed as they're interior so you do get decent air flow going along with cabin air con to help circulate and cool.
So here's the thing... many people think canbus (meaning coming with built in resistors) LEDs are not necessary for interior because interior are not tied to the signal processor so don't throw codes. However, due to how little power is required to light up an LED, any type of current leakage or slightly energized lines can cause that trickle light to come up. By having a resistor, it removes that as an issue. Now, I get that you don't feel comfortable with the heat that's naturally generated by resistors, but if you take a laser thermometer and take temp readings with a fully lit halogen bulb and compare with a canbus LED, you'll find the temperature pretty comparable. Interior also isn't on all the time so heat really isn't an issue. Footwell lights are really the only constant on, but quality LEDs will have an ambient mode to reduce heat and power during driving. Also interior units aren't weather sealed as they're interior so you do get decent air flow going along with cabin air con to help circulate and cool.
