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b-radaz · 01-26-2018, 01:47 PM

Hey gang,

I have a 2013 RS/SS 1LE. I swapped out the factory DRL bulbs for some LED's. When they work they look a lot more modern that the factory bul. The problem is they keep burning out. I have tried cheap ones and expensive ones. It doesn't seem to matter though. They all burn out eventually. Anyone else having this problem? If so, if there a way to fix this -or- do I simply need to go back to the factory bulbs?

bigtwan25 · 01-26-2018, 01:50 PM

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xc_SS/RS · 01-26-2018, 02:05 PM

probably need to add some resistors to the wiring to limit the power to the bulb. LED bulbs will burn out if overpowered. what brand bulbs?

b-radaz · 01-26-2018, 02:24 PM

I have used a copy different ones. Cheap ones I can't even remember the name and some nicer ones from Oracle as well.

Arogg · 01-29-2018, 07:40 AM

I have the same issue on my 2010 SS. I change them every couple of months it seems like. Maybe 6-8 months per set. My current set ive had almost a year which is incredible but im pretty sure I just jinxed myself lol

DrLove38 · 01-29-2018, 10:27 AM

Sounds like y'all need to check these people out https://www.diodedynamics.com/
I've had these for nearly a year with no problems and they match color of halos and hid headlights
I got these https://www.diodedynamics.com/p13w-hp48-led-pair.html

spyderbuddy · 01-29-2018, 11:32 AM

got mine from diodedynamics also, had them about 2 years or more no problems

3rdgen3 · 01-29-2018, 03:47 PM

Mine are diodedynamics also..they lasted 3 years! But close to the end of 2017 my passenger side one started flickering.

I've heard it's because our housing isn't big enough to disapate the amount of heat contained inside it.

Currently looking into other options that involve replacing the drl/fog housing.

NC_SS · 01-29-2018, 03:51 PM

Running DD LED fogs

Ebay LED's are cheap for a reason

cnrad · 01-29-2018, 03:56 PM

I have been running Diode Dynamics as well for over a year now and have had no problems.

Mr_Draco · 01-29-2018, 11:15 PM

I bought a set from http://www.vleds.com/ over 7 years ago when I first bought my car. The driver side is still working, the passenger side just went out so I'm ordering another set.

Mr_Draco · 01-29-2018, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-radaz

I have used a copy different ones. Cheap ones I can't even remember the name and some nicer ones from Oracle as well.

Stay away from anything Oracle. It's overpriced Chinese crap.

13BRM2SSRS · 01-30-2018, 08:25 AM

Another vote for Diode Dynamics been running for at least 2 years no issues.

Kman6thgen · 08-17-2020, 01:00 PM

I use diodedynamics p13w-hp48 , they are super bright and match the hid headlights . I use the GM adapter so they can stay on with the halos.

01-26-2018, 01:47 PM	#1
b-radaz Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 12	Switched DRL's to LED and they keep burning out Hey gang, I have a 2013 RS/SS 1LE. I swapped out the factory DRL bulbs for some LED's. When they work they look a lot more modern that the factory bul. The problem is they keep burning out. I have tried cheap ones and expensive ones. It doesn't seem to matter though. They all burn out eventually. Anyone else having this problem? If so, if there a way to fix this -or- do I simply need to go back to the factory bulbs?

01-26-2018, 02:05 PM	#3
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,884	probably need to add some resistors to the wiring to limit the power to the bulb. LED bulbs will burn out if overpowered. what brand bulbs? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

01-29-2018, 07:40 AM	#5
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 822	I have the same issue on my 2010 SS. I change them every couple of months it seems like. Maybe 6-8 months per set. My current set ive had almost a year which is incredible but im pretty sure I just jinxed myself lol __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's in the trunk / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Moog Endlinks / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads

01-29-2018, 11:32 AM	#7
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,399 View My Garage	got mine from diodedynamics also, had them about 2 years or more no problems __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

01-29-2018, 03:47 PM	#8
3rdgen3 10-bolt Destroyer Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - AGM, LS3/6M Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canukistan Posts: 860	Mine are diodedynamics also..they lasted 3 years! But close to the end of 2017 my passenger side one started flickering. I've heard it's because our housing isn't big enough to disapate the amount of heat contained inside it. Currently looking into other options that involve replacing the drl/fog housing. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - LS3/TR6060: Cam, Headers, Exhaust, Intake, Gears, Twin Disk, Suspension, Tuned - 475rwhp, 443rwtq

01-26-2018, 01:50 PM	#2
bigtwan25 Drives: 2011 SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 75	..

01-26-2018, 02:24 PM	#4
b-radaz Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 12	I have used a copy different ones. Cheap ones I can't even remember the name and some nicer ones from Oracle as well.

01-29-2018, 10:27 AM	#6
DrLove38 Drives: 2013 Black SS/RS Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Texas Posts: 133	Sounds like y'all need to check these people out https://www.diodedynamics.com/ I've had these for nearly a year with no problems and they match color of halos and hid headlights I got these https://www.diodedynamics.com/p13w-hp48-led-pair.html

01-29-2018, 03:51 PM	#9
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Running DD LED fogs Ebay LED's are cheap for a reason __________________ Speed engineering 1 7/8 LTs, CAI inc Cold Air Intake, offroad connectors, Solo performance axle back with J pipes, tune, and in need of a driver mod LOL

01-29-2018, 03:56 PM	#10
cnrad Drives: a wagon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ᴄᴀʟɪꜰᴏʀɴɪᴀ Posts: 1,199 View My Garage	I have been running Diode Dynamics as well for over a year now and have had no problems.

01-29-2018, 11:15 PM	#11
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,177	I bought a set from http://www.vleds.com/ over 7 years ago when I first bought my car. The driver side is still working, the passenger side just went out so I'm ordering another set.

01-30-2018, 08:25 AM	#13
13BRM2SSRS Drives: 13 Camaro 2SS Vert L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 632 View My Garage	Another vote for Diode Dynamics been running for at least 2 years no issues. __________________ Black GFX / Dynatech Supermaxx LT Headers / FR Black Chrome ZL1 Replicas 275/315 / RDP Tune / CAI / VMAX TB / MBRP SS Catback / Gtechniq CSL & EXOV3 / VTC / RX Catch Can / Valentine 1 / Halo DRL / LED Fogs

08-17-2020, 01:00 PM	#14
Kman6thgen Drives: 2016 Camaro 2ss garnet red tintcoat Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 21 View My Garage	Best led drl I use diodedynamics p13w-hp48 , they are super bright and match the hid headlights . I use the GM adapter so they can stay on with the halos.