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Discussion in 'Lighting' started by TheBeast, Oct 22, 2016.

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  1. Oct 22, 2016 at 6:41 PM
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    ok so I got the kit from Amazon for our Tundras....9 bux LED kit...

    popped the covers out and the aluminium shields...replaced the bulbs with LED..and nothing....even lost the rear dome which I didn't change the bulbs yet, thinking it blew a fuse when I swapped them...

    anyone know which fuse it is ?

    thx
     
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  2. Oct 22, 2016 at 6:51 PM
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  3. Oct 22, 2016 at 6:57 PM
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    I bought Amazon LEDs, not a kit though. I identified the type and quantity and got them that way. I had zero problems whatsoever. Most were JDM brand.

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    I also bought $170 VLEDs LED switchbacks that failed in just under 3 months.. Both socket adapters melted. I think you can blow a fuse when installing the dome light if you allow the bulb to contact the metal reflector.
     
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  4. Oct 22, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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    Got mine from headlight revolution. No problems with it whatsoever.
     
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  5. Oct 22, 2016 at 7:03 PM
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    that cheap ass Amazon kit is a POS. now ordering new fuse and kit from JDM ASTAR...

    thanks @Backslider
     
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  6. Oct 22, 2016 at 7:16 PM
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    great. thanks ! lesson learned..no cheap ass kit from Amazon anymore..
     
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    Next time, pull fuse, plug in lights, put fuse back in. Then see which lights aren't on. Pull fuse again and reverse the lights that weren't on and put fuse back in. Should prevent fuse from popping.
     
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    I have had about 4 or 6 of the 10 LEDs in that $10 kit fail on me. Junk. The start by 1-3 leds flickering for a while then over time they are dead.
     
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  9. Oct 22, 2016 at 7:43 PM
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    Did that on a couple in mine. Just bent them back and no problems to date.
     
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    is the size T10 ?

    Amazon has yorkim kit with 944 4.5 stars.
     
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  11. Oct 22, 2016 at 8:04 PM
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    Best to buy things with either top build quality or a good return policy with guys like us!! LOL

    Neither careful nor gentle. Works with plenty of things, just not new things!
     
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    you should update your build thread. I kinda got it because you bought it..lol
     
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    I wouldn't give that led junk kit to my worst enemy..LOL
     
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    I'm gonna guess the $13 ones are going to be about 30% better than the $10 ones. :notsure:
     
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    The idea that you need to pay $40 for good LEDs or $1000 for a good light bar is ludicrous. I have had Amazon LEDs, including headlights, in my wife's car for 4 years without a single failure. I have had the same JDM brand LEDs in my work provided car, which is a Prius, for 2 years without a single failure.

    I'm not saying that all the cheap brands are great, but that there are less expensive options out there that are every bit as good on build quality and longevity as the overpriced, rebranded Chinese brands sold by resellers for inflated costs.
     
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    My favorite is the "made in the USA" LEDs that are actually parts made in China, assembled in the US.
     
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    fuck it.. I just bought couple kits on Amazon with plenty of spare fuses...will update once I get them and the quality...

    JDM ASTAR
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    I've had the $10 cheapos for one year and 1 just started flickering. Luckily there was an extra one in the pack for some reason. I'll probably buy another set and just replace one at a time as they fail. If they all start failing, I'll know it wasn't a fluke and then I'll look into higher priced ones when those run out.
     
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    thanks. I will do it that way when I get the parts
     
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    Sorry man. I should update, your right. I will do that soon.
     
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    quick question: DRL and dashboard light on the same circuit b/c I lost both as well. Noticed my clock reset too.
     
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    the fuse was indeed shot. gotta find a spare one now and see if everything back up. If not I might have another blown fuse.
     
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    from my internet searches looks like same fuse for dashboard lights...now to find if DRL for gen 2 is on the same one.
     
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    ok..yep same fuse for DRL..quick run to autozone to replace it and I got my interior lights on + DRL. Also control dash light and clock memory.

    ..let's get back to the program..
     
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    so the "DOME" 7.5A low profile mini fuse controls DRL + interior lights +dashboard lights +clock memory.
    2012 Tundra.
     
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    thanks to Amazon, the original faulty LED kit is being returned to them for full refund.
     
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    ok so for the next round..am I better unplugging the battery or removing the fuse ? how about for HID install ?....:annoyed:
     
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    also I usually have one of those stereo settings saver with 9V battery when I disconnect the battery. Will it cause issues or not ?
     
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