AshesToArmor
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Thanks man! What do you have planned for your lights?
How to: Complete LED Swap
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Thanks man! What do you have planned for your lights?
carsNskis
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Retrofit HID projectors, possibly quads, demon eyes, led turn signals, led drls like yours... Spendy build so I need to save up (and hunt for good deal on good parts) Ski season is right around the corner so new skis and ski rack are priority in the budget first.
I want to fab the drl and turn signal board myself so need to brush up on my soldering and electrical knowledge too
AshesToArmor
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nickalltogether
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Mine do, but they're full bore brightness from what I can tell, not slightly dimmed like the normal halogen.
Hi everyone...i am a new user here. I have the D2 Rigid knock offs on my GEM they are floods. They are from a company called sidetracked off-road. They do a great job as headlights. I would say they project 40-60 yards no problem. And the beam is pretty wide. I also have a light bar mounted up top that projects real far 200 yards or more. Here is a video of both lights in action. The light bar is again from the same company.
prototype pcb
prototype pcb
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AshesToArmor
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I don't see the video... Definitely curious though! I'm in the process of starting a light bar project myself.
willgarmon
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Ok, so it seems I'm having an issue similar to another person... I ordered the LED low beams directly from the link, and when I install them, they just flicker for a few seconds and then turn off. They stay on after the car has been turned off. Not too familiar with this problem, anyone know what causes it?
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AshesToArmor
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Mysterious driver's side high beam problem
**sorry for cross-posting, but I wasn't sure which thread is more appropriate**
Let me just start off with a few of these...
NOTE: I've replaced all of the halogens in my 2013 Sonic with LEDs (except the fog lights)
So, the last few weeks, I've noticed that whenever I switch on the high beams -- whether flashing them or turning on full-time -- only the passenger side bulb turns on the FIRST time they're switched on. If I flash the highs and flash them a second time, both bulbs turn on. Same if I turn them on, off, then back on again.
I've checked the connections and nothing seems to be off. I reversed the bulb to make sure it wasn't a polarity issue and the same thing happened. Now I'm stumped :sadbanana:
Anyone experience anything like this with LED high beams? If so, got any suggestions what I can do to fix it?
**sorry for cross-posting, but I wasn't sure which thread is more appropriate**
Let me just start off with a few of these...
NOTE: I've replaced all of the halogens in my 2013 Sonic with LEDs (except the fog lights)
So, the last few weeks, I've noticed that whenever I switch on the high beams -- whether flashing them or turning on full-time -- only the passenger side bulb turns on the FIRST time they're switched on. If I flash the highs and flash them a second time, both bulbs turn on. Same if I turn them on, off, then back on again.
I've checked the connections and nothing seems to be off. I reversed the bulb to make sure it wasn't a polarity issue and the same thing happened. Now I'm stumped :sadbanana:
Anyone experience anything like this with LED high beams? If so, got any suggestions what I can do to fix it?
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AlphaWhiskeyPapa
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From what I've read about LED lights, you should turn them all on when you start your car and allow them to warm up. It seems they just need to be turned on to warm up. Hopefully this helps.**sorry for cross-posting, but I wasn't sure which thread is more appropriate**
Let me just start off with a few of these...
NOTE: I've replaced all of the halogens in my 2013 Sonic with LEDs (except the fog lights)
So, the last few weeks, I've noticed that whenever I switch on the high beams -- whether flashing them or turning on full-time -- only the passenger side bulb turns on the FIRST time they're switched on. If I flash the highs and flash them a second time, both bulbs turn on. Same if I turn them on, off, then back on again.
I've checked the connections and nothing seems to be off. I reversed the bulb to make sure it wasn't a polarity issue and the same thing happened. Now I'm stumped :sadbanana:
Anyone experience anything like this with LED high beams? If so, got any suggestions what I can do to fix it?
gijoefontaine
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Someone on this forum posted about installing truck bed lighting under the car so what you unlocked the car it lit up.
Anyone remember who it was and where the post went??
I need some help.
PM me please!
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Anyone remember who it was and where the post went??
I need some help.
PM me please!
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OssiansFolly
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Kind of new here and was browsing info on doing a full LED swap, and I found this. Not sure if anyone has seen this or looked into how to make them, but they are supposed to be SIGNIFICANTLY cooler than standard resistors. Since the 2016 has less space laying around for front turn signals I was wondering if anyone tried these out?
https://youtu.be/I6SAhMHbrEA
https://youtu.be/I6SAhMHbrEA
Supa_$on!c
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wondering the same thing.
I am new to the forum, I have a 2016 Sonic Hatchback (owned it for less than a month)
I am wondering the same thing. My LED's have a bigger heat sink so the dust cover no longer fits. Has anyone had the same issue and what di you do to fix the problem. . .
TIA.
I am new to the forum, I have a 2016 Sonic Hatchback (owned it for less than a month)
I am wondering the same thing. My LED's have a bigger heat sink so the dust cover no longer fits. Has anyone had the same issue and what di you do to fix the problem. . .
TIA.
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JTee2017
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I did this - - - https://www.ebay.com/itm/85mm-Rubber-Housing-Seal-Caps-HID-LED-Light-Aftermarket-Headlamp-Retrofit-Kit/142441807104?hash=item212a317d00:g:enAAAOSwjiFZY735:sc:USPSFirstClass!53546!US!-1
For lights I now actually have the JDM Astar. . . which do not flicker and require no CANBUS anti flicker add on.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050430.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=JDM+ASTAR+G2+8000LM+H11LL%2FH11+LED+Car+&_sacat=0
More listed below form Amazon as well.
I haven't seen a specific thread for this so maybe a good place for all to place there finds. Since the 2017-18 has a different headlight arrangement.
I upgraded just the stock Low Beam Projector lights to an LED bulb. IT works very well, no flicker, plug and play.
Of course, the small dust cover needs to be fitted with another type in order to fit the larger LED and it's driver and allow some room for air to circulate for cooling.
since May-June I've been running with the dust cover extensions and swapped LED bulbs with our other car so it would have LED headlights too. Everything running just fine.
Note: there also are a number of rubber dust cover extensions in various sizes on Amazon. I used a pair of 85mm on our new 2017 Sonic . .. the Equinox/Terrain may need another size.
See last picture . . .
https://www.amazon.com/Housing-Headlight-Install-Conversion-Retrofit/dp/B06XFT9GZJ/ref=sr_1_24_sspa?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1514242469&sr=1-24-spons&keywords=rubber+dust+cover+headlight&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...&rh=i:aps,k:rubber+dust+cover+headlight&ajr=0
https://www.amazon.com/Auxbeam-Housing-Headlight-Conversion-Retrofit/dp/B073QPGZ92/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1510420796&sr=1-3&keywords=85mm+rubber+dust+cover+headlight&dpID=31V87VbW0XL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
I did upgrade to a better bulb with a newer chip and brighter light output and coverage.
Currently, the bulbs have a coupon deal for $42 a pair. Very nice bulbs and about the same price as a pair of those short lasting halogen upgrade bulbs.
https://www.dealnews.com/search.html?search=Sealight+LED
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTYUT10/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A298MPJAFJ2R5R&psc=1
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OssiansFolly
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I ended up using these. I swapped all my lights out for LED, and put in full CANBUS cancelers and resistors. Honestly it was a lot easier than it looked on here.
JTee2017
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You can use those type of rubber dust covers with holes in the back. But they do not seal well and eventually will allow moisture into the headlights. . . and maybe dust and insects. Also, those leave the LED cooling fan exposed to the elements and dust. Probably ok for a year or so, maybe more if you drive in clean conditions.
If you see fogging of the headlight lenses. . . you will find out soon enough.
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OssiansFolly
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I'm 2 months in driving through Cleveland and the rain, snow, ice, slush, salt, etc. with no fogging or any issues in the housing. If you install them right nothing gets in.