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jcrussell034 · 12-10-2017, 08:31 PM

Good Evening Guys,

Just picked up a 2015 SS about two months ago. About a month in, i purchased some OPT 7 brand LED headlights. I had them on a previous car of mine and they worked like a charm, never any problems.

Two days ago, the passenger side started to flicker a little bit and even would turn off for about 5 seconds then come back on. I figured maybe a connection was loose so yesterday I checked both sides and all wires were snug.

Tonight on the way home from work, the passenger side started flickering again and then the drivers side started doing the same thing. Was wondering if you guys had any ideas as to why this may be happening?

Any thoughts or tips would be appreciated.

Thanks!

TheFlyingBananaSS · 12-10-2017, 09:40 PM

You need anti flicker capacitors on them. Easily found on ebay, about 10 bucks

Kopterman · 12-11-2017, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jcrussell034

Good Evening Guys,

Just picked up a 2015 SS about two months ago. About a month in, i purchased some OPT 7 brand LED headlights. I had them on a previous car of mine and they worked like a charm, never any problems.

Two days ago, the passenger side started to flicker a little bit and even would turn off for about 5 seconds then come back on. I figured maybe a connection was loose so yesterday I checked both sides and all wires were snug.

Tonight on the way home from work, the passenger side started flickering again and then the drivers side started doing the same thing. Was wondering if you guys had any ideas as to why this may be happening?

Any thoughts or tips would be appreciated.

Thanks!

After purchasing Opt 7 Footwell Lighting I will never buy anything Opt7 again. Junk Electronics!

jcrussell034 · 12-11-2017, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

You need anti flicker capacitors on them. Easily found on ebay, about 10 bucks

The kit came with ECM Capacitors/Polarity Flip Adapters. Is that the same thing?

Thanks for the info.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 12-11-2017, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jcrussell034

The kit came with ECM Capacitors/Polarity Flip Adapters. Is that the same thing?

Thanks for the info.

Yes, install them.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 12-11-2017, 08:15 PM

I had opt7 too. They were good for 3 years until one bulb burnt out.

jcrussell034 · 12-11-2017, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Yes, install them.

Thanks. Just hooked them up. Hope they help.

jcrussell034 · 12-12-2017, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Yes, install them.

This seems to have worked so far. Thank you.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 12-12-2017, 10:30 PM

12-10-2017, 08:31 PM	#1
jcrussell034 Drives: 2015 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 4	LED Headlight flicker Good Evening Guys, Just picked up a 2015 SS about two months ago. About a month in, i purchased some OPT 7 brand LED headlights. I had them on a previous car of mine and they worked like a charm, never any problems. Two days ago, the passenger side started to flicker a little bit and even would turn off for about 5 seconds then come back on. I figured maybe a connection was loose so yesterday I checked both sides and all wires were snug. Tonight on the way home from work, the passenger side started flickering again and then the drivers side started doing the same thing. Was wondering if you guys had any ideas as to why this may be happening? Any thoughts or tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

12-10-2017, 09:40 PM	#2
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	You need anti flicker capacitors on them. Easily found on ebay, about 10 bucks __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

12-11-2017, 08:15 PM	#6
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	I had opt7 too. They were good for 3 years until one bulb burnt out. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

12-12-2017, 10:30 PM	#9
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	__________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.