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Redvert12 05-06-2019 02:48 PM

DRL's
 
Currently have Diode dynamics LED bulbs in DRL for about 3 years. One is now out but when I went to purchase replacement they indicate a 4-6 weeks before they ship.
Does anyone else have any other vendors LED DRL's that they are happy with?

SSkat 05-06-2019 03:15 PM

Not a vendor but I havent had any problems from my ijdmtoy leds. Have had them for about a year.

bigwormgraphix 05-12-2019 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Redvert12 (Post 10511407)
Currently have Diode dynamics LED bulbs in DRL for about 3 years. One is now out but when I went to purchase replacement they indicate a 4-6 weeks before they ship.
Does anyone else have any other vendors LED DRL's that they are happy with?

We have the Diode Dynamics LED bulbs in stock and ready to ship:
https://www.bigwormgraphix.com/2010-...-lighting.html

dianeokie 05-13-2019 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwormgraphix (Post 10516804)
We have the Diode Dynamics LED bulbs in stock and ready to ship:
https://www.bigwormgraphix.com/2010-...-lighting.html

Can you tell me which DRL led bulbs are correct for a 2011 2LT/RS? I think I saw P13W. I had the stock replaced with LED quite some time ago, but one of them is broken and hanging down. I want to get replacements but not sure exactly what to get. I have what seems to be a fairly bright white one now.:noidea:

bigwormgraphix 05-14-2019 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dianeokie (Post 10518142)
Can you tell me which DRL led bulbs are correct for a 2011 2LT/RS? I think I saw P13W. I had the stock replaced with LED quite some time ago, but one of them is broken and hanging down. I want to get replacements but not sure exactly what to get. I have what seems to be a fairly bright white one now.:noidea:

P13W is correct for a Camaro with the RS package. Is your whole fog light hanging down or just something in the bulb. The lights at the link below replace everything, also have a lot better night visibility.
https://www.bigwormgraphix.com/2010-...og-lights.html

Or if you just need new bulbs the link below is the correct bulbs for your car:
https://www.bigwormgraphix.com/2010-...-lighting.html

Mike14bumblebee 05-14-2019 09:27 AM

Diode Dynamics should be under warranty I believe, I would wait and contact them about it

Redvert12 05-18-2019 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwormgraphix (Post 10516804)
We have the Diode Dynamics LED bulbs in stock and ready to ship:
https://www.bigwormgraphix.com/2010-...-lighting.html

Can you tell me why I must buy the adapter harness? I don't care to have them as fog lights, only DRL;'s

bigwormgraphix 05-18-2019 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Redvert12 (Post 10522104)
Can you tell me why I must buy the adapter harness? I don't care to have them as fog lights, only DRL;'s

LED bulbs have a lower resistance, so the car's computer will think you have a bulb out and not supply power to that circuit. Without the harness the bulb will flash for a second when you unlock your doors, but other than that they won't light up at all. We do not require customers to buy our harness to get led bulbs if you want to try it without the harness, it doesn't harm anything on the car.

sjmautoprod 05-20-2019 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike14bumblebee (Post 10518394)
Diode Dynamics should be under warranty I believe, I would wait and contact them about it

What he said. They have a three-year warranty.

Redvert12 05-28-2019 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bigwormgraphix (Post 10522108)
LED bulbs have a lower resistance, so the car's computer will think you have a bulb out and not supply power to that circuit. Without the harness the bulb will flash for a second when you unlock your doors, but other than that they won't light up at all. We do not require customers to buy our harness to get led bulbs if you want to try it without the harness, it doesn't harm anything on the car.

I was still confused about the harness. I was running the Diode dynamic LED's for years without any additional harness and it worked great. If something has changed on DD's end I think they should let that be known. I am sure your shop does outstanding work and that you are very knowledgeable about the products. I went with JDM this time. I will let you know if they disappoint me. Thanks for your return posts.

bigwormgraphix 05-28-2019 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Redvert12 (Post 10529384)
I was still confused about the harness. I was running the Diode dynamic LED's for years without any additional harness and it worked great. If something has changed on DD's end I think they should let that be known. I am sure your shop does outstanding work and that you are very knowledgeable about the products. I went with JDM this time. I will let you know if they disappoint me. Thanks for your return posts.

All led bulbs need the harness, so if you currently have led bulbs you don't need an additional harness which is why we make it optional. The harness installs with the fog light wiring and not on the bulb so if a previous owner installed it you wouldn't see it when swapping the bulbs. Nothing changed, 2010-13 Camaros have always needed the harness for led bulbs.

0stones0 09-21-2019 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwormgraphix (Post 10529391)
All led bulbs need the harness, so if you currently have led bulbs you don't need an additional harness which is why we make it optional. The harness installs with the fog light wiring and not on the bulb so if a previous owner installed it you wouldn't see it when swapping the bulbs. Nothing changed, 2010-13 Camaros have always needed the harness for led bulbs.

Not trying to beat this harness thing to death but, ...
I understand your reasoning about the resistance of the bulbs but, why doesn’t DD mention anything about having to use a harness with their bulbs?
In particular, I believe the harness either has the fogs on all the time or with the headlights. I want to be able to have the fogs on through the switch when I choose.
From DD listing:
“Direct replacement for Chevrolet Camaro RS fog light bulbs.”
“Plug and play, no modification with factory P13W bulb size.”
Am I missing something?

Thanks

sjmautoprod 09-21-2019 05:40 PM

Ugh. The 10-15 DRLs are not "monitored", so no load resistors needed, if that's what the thought was.

The only "monitored" bulbs on the 10-13s are turn signals and brake. Not sure about the headlamps.

0stones0 09-21-2019 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sjmautoprod (Post 10624760)
Ugh. The 10-15 DRLs are not "monitored", so no load resistors needed, if that's what the thought was.

The only "monitored" bulbs on the 10-13s are turn signals and brake. Not sure about the headlamps.

So, harness is not needed if I change from the stock RS bulbs to the led’s?

Thanks


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