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SS Drifter · 08-14-2010, 01:23 AM

The quality control of P13W LED bulbs are extremely poor. They don't fit properly and many buyers buyers are have premature failure. AAC just keeps selling the same junk.

As much as you may want to believe that this will work, don't waste your money. This only incourages more scams like this one.

xBlackout_Camaro · 08-14-2010, 01:30 AM

I've loved every aac style light ive installed so far, which lights are you talking about

fieldgoal00 · 08-14-2010, 02:41 PM

I've had my P13W leds on my camaro for over 6 months now with no problems

LS3 SS · 08-14-2010, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Drifter

The quality control of P13W LED bulbs are extremely poor. They don't fit properly and many buyers buyers are have premature failure. AAC just keeps selling the same junk.

As much as you may want to believe that this will work, don't waste your money. This only incourages more scams like this one.

SS Drifter · 08-14-2010, 11:28 PM

It sounds like you guys got lucky. My DRL LED replacements didn't fit and this seems to be a very common problem. AAC's solution is to modify the base with an xacto. BS in my opinion. I didn't pay $69 for a bulbs with bases that are out of spec... They are kind of pain to get to ya know. If they were advertised as great LEDs, no warranty and they might not fit I probably would have passed on buying them.

Quality problems happen but, you don't keep selling parts out of a bad lot. You fix the problem or discontinue the product. I have to wonder how many C5 members are stuck with DRL bulbs that don't fit right.

AntzV · 08-14-2010, 11:35 PM

I've also had many problems with there lights, I personally think they are very poor quality and over priced

khislop007 · 08-15-2010, 12:04 AM

Mine gave trouble too. I am on my second set now. I had nine LEDs out on one build and seven out on the other with two flickering.

I'm thinking of getting the non rs fog light housing and putting hids in them but not the kit from AAC

RedJewel2SS · 08-15-2010, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khislop007

Mine gave trouble too. I am on my second set now. I had nine LEDs out on one build and seven out on the other with two flickering.

I'm thinking of getting the non rs fog light housing and putting hids in them but not the kit from AAC

i converted from the AAC leds to the BFXenon HID kit, and couldnt be happier with the choice! i got the 4300k kit to match the stock headlights. you can upgrade the stock headlights to 6000k or 8000k with matching fogs but that means more money!

CAM-MARO · 08-15-2010, 06:52 PM

that sucks i was really thinking of buying those fog lights , i hope they can reslove these issues as to many people want these lights !

bossbunny · 08-15-2010, 10:03 PM

I have all AAC lights and have had no problems.

CAM-MARO · 08-16-2010, 08:52 PM

nice

linkwpc · 08-17-2010, 09:43 AM

I had my P13W from ACC and only lasted 2 days... Then it burnt out.... Plus its made my lamp housing was all brown. It look like it burn out with a little bit of fire but since there was not much air in there, it went out. But it could have burned up my car! P13W from ACC suck!

Support@OracleLights.com · 08-17-2010, 02:02 PM

I know a lot of you are frustrated right now about the P13W bulbs not lasting as long as they should. We have been taking defective bulbs and testing them to see if there was any fault when we built the lights and nothing appears to be wrong with the bulbs themselves.
What we think is going on is the Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Signal is sending fluctuating output voltage/currents to the P13W bulbs when they are set on "Auto" mode and because of this fluctuation the lifespan of the bulbs is being drastically shortened.
The P13W bulbs we sell for the DRL replacements for the RS equipped models are the same exact bulb we use for our 5202 LED replacement bulbs for the Non-RS equipped vehicles. The only difference in the back housing of the bulb that is different due to the difference in connectors for the two different models. We have seen a very small percentage of 5202 LED bulbs being returned, which further solidifies our assumption that the PWM signal that is being sent to the DRL bulbs from the factory harness is the leading factor to the problem customers are experiencing with the P13W bulbs.
In Non-RS equipped vehicles, since the Fog lights are actually Fog Lights, the circuit being fed to the replacement 5202 LED bulbs is actually a 12V non-modulated source which does not cause any interference with the operation of the 5202 LED bulbs.
We are working on a solution for you because we do not want any of you to be frustrated with our products. Right now we have an Advanced MECP and an electrical engineer working with us to get the problem rectified.

RedJewel2SS · 08-17-2010, 02:27 PM

do you believe this is going to shorten the lifespan of the stock halos or sidemarkers also? i am using your wiring harness that you provide with the DRL bulbs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonathan@AACstyle.com

I know a lot of you are frustrated right now about the P13W bulbs not lasting as long as they should. We have been taking defective bulbs and testing them to see if there was any fault when we built the lights and nothing appears to be wrong with the bulbs themselves.
What we think is going on is the Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Signal is sending fluctuating output voltage/currents to the P13W bulbs when they are set on "Auto" mode and because of this fluctuation the lifespan of the bulbs is being drastically shortened.
The P13W bulbs we sell for the DRL replacements for the RS equipped models are the same exact bulb we use for our 5202 LED replacement bulbs for the Non-RS equipped vehicles. The only difference in the back housing of the bulb that is different due to the difference in connectors for the two different models. We have seen a very small percentage of 5202 LED bulbs being returned, which further solidifies our assumption that the PWM signal that is being sent to the DRL bulbs from the factory harness is the leading factor to the problem customers are experiencing with the P13W bulbs.
In Non-RS equipped vehicles, since the Fog lights are actually Fog Lights, the circuit being fed to the replacement 5202 LED bulbs is actually a 12V non-modulated source which does not cause any interference with the operation of the 5202 LED bulbs.
We are working on a solution for you because we do not want any of you to be frustrated with our products. Right now we have an Advanced MECP and an electrical engineer working with us to get the problem rectified.

08-14-2010, 01:23 AM	#1
SS Drifter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 588	AACstyle P13W LED The quality control of P13W LED bulbs are extremely poor. They don't fit properly and many buyers buyers are have premature failure. AAC just keeps selling the same junk. As much as you may want to believe that this will work, don't waste your money. This only incourages more scams like this one.

08-15-2010, 12:04 AM	#7
khislop007 ZEUSS Drives: Hard! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 2,567 View My Garage	Mine gave trouble too. I am on my second set now. I had nine LEDs out on one build and seven out on the other with two flickering. I'm thinking of getting the non rs fog light housing and putting hids in them but not the kit from AAC __________________

08-15-2010, 06:52 PM	#9
CAM-MARO K1NG CAM Drives: 2010 Summit White LT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SANTA CLARITA Posts: 139 View My Garage	that sucks i was really thinking of buying those fog lights , i hope they can reslove these issues as to many people want these lights ! __________________

08-16-2010, 08:52 PM	#11
CAM-MARO K1NG CAM Drives: 2010 Summit White LT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SANTA CLARITA Posts: 139 View My Garage	nice __________________

08-17-2010, 09:43 AM	#12
linkwpc The punching cat Drives: '10 Camaro SS Black W/Hugger&W/IOI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 4,048 View My Garage	I had my P13W from ACC and only lasted 2 days... Then it burnt out.... Plus its made my lamp housing was all brown. It look like it burn out with a little bit of fire but since there was not much air in there, it went out. But it could have burned up my car! P13W from ACC suck! __________________ My car build (COTW 7/23/12) - - - - - - > CLICK HERE! : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80725

08-14-2010, 01:30 AM	#2
xBlackout_Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Cyber Grey Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 500	I've loved every aac style light ive installed so far, which lights are you talking about

08-14-2010, 02:41 PM	#3
fieldgoal00 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 769	I've had my P13W leds on my camaro for over 6 months now with no problems

08-14-2010, 11:28 PM	#5
SS Drifter Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 588	It sounds like you guys got lucky. My DRL LED replacements didn't fit and this seems to be a very common problem. AAC's solution is to modify the base with an xacto. BS in my opinion. I didn't pay $69 for a bulbs with bases that are out of spec... They are kind of pain to get to ya know. If they were advertised as great LEDs, no warranty and they might not fit I probably would have passed on buying them. Quality problems happen but, you don't keep selling parts out of a bad lot. You fix the problem or discontinue the product. I have to wonder how many C5 members are stuck with DRL bulbs that don't fit right.

08-14-2010, 11:35 PM	#6
AntzV Drives: blacked out 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 626	I've also had many problems with there lights, I personally think they are very poor quality and over priced

08-15-2010, 10:03 PM	#10
bossbunny Mrs. Bunny to you Drives: Not a Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cut 'N Shoot Texas Posts: 24,336	I have all AAC lights and have had no problems.

08-17-2010, 02:02 PM	#13
Support@OracleLights.com Drives: www.CamaroLighting.com Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,245	I know a lot of you are frustrated right now about the P13W bulbs not lasting as long as they should. We have been taking defective bulbs and testing them to see if there was any fault when we built the lights and nothing appears to be wrong with the bulbs themselves. What we think is going on is the Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Signal is sending fluctuating output voltage/currents to the P13W bulbs when they are set on "Auto" mode and because of this fluctuation the lifespan of the bulbs is being drastically shortened. The P13W bulbs we sell for the DRL replacements for the RS equipped models are the same exact bulb we use for our 5202 LED replacement bulbs for the Non-RS equipped vehicles. The only difference in the back housing of the bulb that is different due to the difference in connectors for the two different models. We have seen a very small percentage of 5202 LED bulbs being returned, which further solidifies our assumption that the PWM signal that is being sent to the DRL bulbs from the factory harness is the leading factor to the problem customers are experiencing with the P13W bulbs. In Non-RS equipped vehicles, since the Fog lights are actually Fog Lights, the circuit being fed to the replacement 5202 LED bulbs is actually a 12V non-modulated source which does not cause any interference with the operation of the 5202 LED bulbs. We are working on a solution for you because we do not want any of you to be frustrated with our products. Right now we have an Advanced MECP and an electrical engineer working with us to get the problem rectified.

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