Trying to install LED running lights
12-08-2012, 03:05 AM
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Correct. In picture 4, you can see the color difference and what the actual color is. Parking/running lamp, is the one in the headlight housing, in which I used the amazon bulbs. The side marker is LED with no error code. To note, I changed amber side markers to clear and had to tinted.
12-08-2012, 12:00 PM
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I have been researching aftermarket LED fog lights after reading this thread. Every article I read mentioned that resistors needed to be installed to get the LED's to function properly. You should try the wiring kit I linked earlier in this thread.
even if they don't work it's only $20.
even if they don't work it's only $20.
12-08-2012, 12:04 PM
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Correct. In picture 4, you can see the color difference and what the actual color is. Parking/running lamp, is the one in the headlight housing, in which I used the amazon bulbs. The side marker is LED with no error code. To note, I changed amber side markers to clear and had to tinted.
Yea, I see that your side lenses are clear, and not the amber.
What a pain in the *** this has been so far. One question I had is that you mentioned something about having to rotate them 180 degree when plugging them in?? So now I'm to believe they are polarity sensitive? If so, I doubt they say how to plug them in on the bulb...what do you suggest so I don't have to spend another $20 on a second set?
12-08-2012, 03:17 PM
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What a pain in the *** this has been so far. One question I had is that you mentioned something about having to rotate them 180 degree when plugging them in?? So now I'm to believe they are polarity sensitive? If so, I doubt they say how to plug them in on the bulb...what do you suggest so I don't have to spend another $20 on a second set?
This is the instruction on google I found: http://autolumination.com/3157_led_s...eshooting.html
First common symptom with the first answer on the same section. Does not pertain to just the 3157 bulb, but most or all LED.
From my experience, my bulb did not turn on from initial install, nor did they work after I did a 180. I fiddle with the wiring, start restart engine, swap from left to right side, I did everything until it turns on. Sometimes they don't want to light up even with the correct negative/positing position, don't let that discourage you! It SHOULD light up.
12-08-2012, 06:56 PM
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In the products I buy, some came with instructions or on the invoice itself that states "if they do not light up, simply take out and turn it 180 degrees and plug it back in"
This is the instruction on google I found: http://autolumination.com/3157_led_s...eshooting.html
First common symptom with the first answer on the same section. Does not pertain to just the 3157 bulb, but most or all LED.
From my experience, my bulb did not turn on from initial install, nor did they work after I did a 180. I fiddle with the wiring, start restart engine, swap from left to right side, I did everything until it turns on. Sometimes they don't want to light up even with the correct negative/positing position, don't let that discourage you! It SHOULD light up.
This is the instruction on google I found: http://autolumination.com/3157_led_s...eshooting.html
First common symptom with the first answer on the same section. Does not pertain to just the 3157 bulb, but most or all LED.
From my experience, my bulb did not turn on from initial install, nor did they work after I did a 180. I fiddle with the wiring, start restart engine, swap from left to right side, I did everything until it turns on. Sometimes they don't want to light up even with the correct negative/positing position, don't let that discourage you! It SHOULD light up.
12-08-2012, 07:29 PM
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I'll send you the ones that work for me since I'm not using them.. Once I find them haha. As well as pictures of them installed and working once I have time.
