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Noble · 07-20-2015, 09:40 PM

I checked the forums to try and find someone who has had a similar problem that I am having to no avail. So I will go ahead and make this post.

I basically just got a new vanity plate for my car and wanted to show it off by replacing the bland stock yellow bulbs with LED lights. They fit my car perfectly but when I try to turn them on it's a no-go. I was worried that I broke a fuse or something so I put the original bulbs back in the car to see if those still worked and those didn't either. I drove back to the place where I bought my LEDs to see if they could help me and he was stumped too. We put in one LED and one stock bulb and they turned on again! But then we took out the one stock bulb and tried to put the other LED in and then both of them turned off again. After figuring there was no hope, I put my old bulbs in and was ready to head back home, when all of a sudden, the stock bulbs turned back on! It took about 3 minutes for the power to come back to them for some reason.

All I want to find out is how in the world do I get both of my LEDs to work at the same time? What's the problem here?

UPDATE: After doing some indipendant testing on both bulbs I found out that one is faulty. I will exchange them in the morning for a new pair and see if it's fixed. But I still find it weird that the stock bulbs don't work until 3 or so minutes after the LEDs have been out.

Final Update: I returned my bulbs for new ones and it worked like a charm! I suppose if you have a similar problem to me, just check to make sure both lights work first.

Lacpac · 07-21-2015, 11:11 AM

Some LED's have a single polarity, Turn the bulb around 180 Degrees and try them again. they only work plugged in one way.

Cam_Cam · 07-21-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacpac

Some LED's have a single polarity, Turn the bulb around 180 Degrees and try them again. they only work plugged in one way.

Probably this if they are bulbs. I had the LED "bulbs" from Phasetek. They burn out and start to flicker like cop car lights after a few months.

Magz_rule · 07-21-2015, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam_Cam

Probably this if they are bulbs. I had the LED "bulbs" from Phasetek. They burn out and start to flicker like cop car lights after a few months.

Same with mine with phasetek. They are trash. Both of mine flickered and died within no time. Replaced them with some quality ones and have had no issues

Nish_z · 07-22-2015, 11:03 AM

What are "quality ones"? I have the same problem... Crappy reason for a cop to pull me over.

Cam_Cam · 07-22-2015, 12:52 PM

I have these and have had no problem

Magz_rule · 07-22-2015, 01:15 PM

The ones I have from Vleds have been great.

http://www.vleds.com/

Lacpac · 07-22-2015, 03:50 PM

I buy lots of 10-20 at www.dhgate.com Cheap enough to replace often but they seem to last pretty long so I don't have to replace frequently. I've replaced all my vehicle interior, trunk, underhood, pop-up camper bulbs (Inside and out) and licence plate bulbs. Some styles perform better than others.

07-20-2015, 09:40 PM	#1
Noble Drives: 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 6	2013 Camaro Rear LED License Plate Lights Not Working? I checked the forums to try and find someone who has had a similar problem that I am having to no avail. So I will go ahead and make this post. I basically just got a new vanity plate for my car and wanted to show it off by replacing the bland stock yellow bulbs with LED lights. They fit my car perfectly but when I try to turn them on it's a no-go. I was worried that I broke a fuse or something so I put the original bulbs back in the car to see if those still worked and those didn't either. I drove back to the place where I bought my LEDs to see if they could help me and he was stumped too. We put in one LED and one stock bulb and they turned on again! But then we took out the one stock bulb and tried to put the other LED in and then both of them turned off again. After figuring there was no hope, I put my old bulbs in and was ready to head back home, when all of a sudden, the stock bulbs turned back on! It took about 3 minutes for the power to come back to them for some reason. All I want to find out is how in the world do I get both of my LEDs to work at the same time? What's the problem here? UPDATE: After doing some indipendant testing on both bulbs I found out that one is faulty. I will exchange them in the morning for a new pair and see if it's fixed. But I still find it weird that the stock bulbs don't work until 3 or so minutes after the LEDs have been out. Final Update: I returned my bulbs for new ones and it worked like a charm! I suppose if you have a similar problem to me, just check to make sure both lights work first. Last edited by Noble; 07-21-2015 at 08:16 AM. Reason: Update

07-21-2015, 11:11 AM	#2
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 485 View My Garage	Some LED's have a single polarity, Turn the bulb around 180 Degrees and try them again. they only work plugged in one way.

07-22-2015, 11:03 AM	#5
Nish_z Drives: 2012 - SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 14	What are "quality ones"? I have the same problem... Crappy reason for a cop to pull me over.

07-22-2015, 12:52 PM	#6
Cam_Cam Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 525	I have these and have had no problem

07-22-2015, 01:15 PM	#7
Magz_rule Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NY Posts: 180	The ones I have from Vleds have been great. http://www.vleds.com/

07-22-2015, 03:50 PM	#8
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 485 View My Garage	I buy lots of 10-20 at www.dhgate.com Cheap enough to replace often but they seem to last pretty long so I don't have to replace frequently. I've replaced all my vehicle interior, trunk, underhood, pop-up camper bulbs (Inside and out) and licence plate bulbs. Some styles perform better than others.