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CamaroDreams07 · 08-06-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aj2ssrs

Yes with the plasmas. I'm on my second set.

Unbelievable. Sorry to hear it.

MagnumForceGB · 08-06-2011, 07:01 PM

Here is what my passenger side plasma led light did after 2 months.

The wires going to the plug are small, around 30 gauge or so. They break very easily. I fixed mine by stripping the wire down to the 20 gauge, then soldering it to the plug.

aj2ssrs · 08-07-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MagnumForceGB

Here is what my passenger side plasma led light did after 2 months.

The wires going to the plug are small, around 30 gauge or so. They break very easily. I fixed mine by stripping the wire down to the 20 gauge, then soldering it to the plug.

I don't know why they use such thin wire. Mine let go where the thin wire is soldered to the male prong in the connector. I removed both prongs and resoldered them to the heavier gauge wire, cutting out all the thin wire. A week later my other bulb did the same thing so I fixed that one and figured all was good. Shortly after that, the other end of the wire where it connects to the back of the bulb housing broke. Tried to fix it but couldn't. I wish the bulb was re-designed so the plasma bulb didn't have the pigtail wires attached to them. Just have the factory connectory plug directly into the back of the bulb housing like the stock ones do.

The Stig · 08-07-2011, 01:27 PM

The pigtail wires contain the resisters that protect the LEDs from the voltage flux. The voltage flux is what kills the regular P13W bulbs.

aj2ssrs · 08-07-2011, 01:43 PM

[QUOTE=stieger;3580955]The pigtail wires contain the resisters that protect the LEDs from the voltage flux. The voltage flux is what kills the regular P13W bulbs.[/QUOTE

I think the resistors are built into the back of the bulb housing, not in the pigtails.

The Stig · 08-07-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aj2ssrs

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

The pigtail wires contain the resisters that protect the LEDs from the voltage flux. The voltage flux is what kills the regular P13W bulbs.

I think the resistors are built into the back of the bulb housing, not in the pigtails.

I wouldn't know the answer to that, more a question for Jonathan or Justin

DraggnFrameGMC · 08-07-2011, 02:00 PM

If everyone has such a problem with the leds why doesnt every1 just switch over to hids then?

Hutch52 · 08-07-2011, 02:15 PM

You will need a harness, get one from Fieldgoal he sells different types of set ups.

CamaroDreams07 · 08-07-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DraggnFrameGMC

If everyone has such a problem with the leds why doesnt every1 just switch over to hids then?

That's a whole lot more involved. I think everybody likes the LEDs, just wish they would actually work like other LED lightbulbs have been doing for years. It's not a new technology, and shocking to be executed so poorly.

You basically have two options. You can get the standard LEDs which look amazing but more than likely will burn out unless you buy a harness because they didn't do their homework to discover the pulsing. Or you can get the Plasmas which are the wrong color (way too blue compared to the headlights) and apparently still have problems because they used cheap wiring.

And before you say it, I know, I know...their customer service is awesome!

FL1CK · 08-07-2011, 04:34 PM

I didn't see from the OP, but also noticed that no one asked him if they are seated correctly in the harness. When I first got my plasmas they weren't and came out in about a month... not totally, and just by looking you won't notice. But, like I said, no one asked and he didn't mention if he checked... for me, it was a simple fix that if that's what is wrong is getting blown out of proportion here.

E85LSX · 08-07-2011, 10:10 PM

I messed with the light today.

It seems that the plug on the light does not "snap" or lock into into the vehicles harness. I believe this is where the problem is. The connector is slightly different than the stock bulb not allowing it to lock in.

I pressed it together and it seems to be working but I will assume that over time the connector will loosen again, causing the light go out intermittently

pnyklr · 08-24-2011, 09:14 PM

Any updates?

-Funk

08-06-2011, 07:01 PM	#16
MagnumForceGB Drives: Fastest 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 3,571 View My Garage	Here is what my passenger side plasma led light did after 2 months. The wires going to the plug are small, around 30 gauge or so. They break very easily. I fixed mine by stripping the wire down to the 20 gauge, then soldering it to the plug. __________________ Camaro V6 = 11.268 @ 120.11

08-07-2011, 01:27 PM	#18
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	The pigtail wires contain the resisters that protect the LEDs from the voltage flux. The voltage flux is what kills the regular P13W bulbs. __________________

08-07-2011, 01:43 PM	#19
aj2ssrs Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North NJ Posts: 192	[QUOTE=stieger;3580955]The pigtail wires contain the resisters that protect the LEDs from the voltage flux. The voltage flux is what kills the regular P13W bulbs.[/QUOTE I think the resistors are built into the back of the bulb housing, not in the pigtails. __________________ ADM race intake, Dynatech lt headers w/hi-flo cats, Jannetty Racing dyno tune, VMax CNC ported TB, MGW short throw shifter, Elite Engineering catch can

08-07-2011, 02:15 PM	#22
Hutch52 Drives: 2011 Victory Red 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 369	You will need a harness, get one from Fieldgoal he sells different types of set ups. __________________

08-07-2011, 04:34 PM	#24
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	I didn't see from the OP, but also noticed that no one asked him if they are seated correctly in the harness. When I first got my plasmas they weren't and came out in about a month... not totally, and just by looking you won't notice. But, like I said, no one asked and he didn't mention if he checked... for me, it was a simple fix that if that's what is wrong is getting blown out of proportion here. __________________ I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!

08-07-2011, 02:00 PM	#21
DraggnFrameGMC Drives: 2011 Synergy Green Camaro LT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 830	If everyone has such a problem with the leds why doesnt every1 just switch over to hids then?

08-07-2011, 10:10 PM	#25
E85LSX Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 244	I messed with the light today. It seems that the plug on the light does not "snap" or lock into into the vehicles harness. I believe this is where the problem is. The connector is slightly different than the stock bulb not allowing it to lock in. I pressed it together and it seems to be working but I will assume that over time the connector will loosen again, causing the light go out intermittently __________________ Mods: TVS2300, 3.2 pulley, American Racing Headers, Custom Cam, Coil Overs, Tuned for E85, 610RWHP* 570RWTQ Follow me on Twitter www.e85lsx.com

08-24-2011, 09:14 PM	#26
pnyklr Drives: A Gift From My Wife Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 1,557	Any updates? -Funk __________________ 2012 Convert 2SS/RS SW/IO LS3 - Build #1081 07/21/2011 - (3800) Order produced and vehicle is being prepared for shipping. 08/09/2011 - (4200) Shipped (vehicle is shipped to the dealer or interim point of delivery). 08/16/2011 - (5000) Vehicle has been delivered to dealer. 08/19/2011 - In my possession.

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