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Are these a direct replacement of high beam/ DRL?

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Old 06-20-12, 07:54 AM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-18-SMD-50...e5e848&vxp=mtr

If not, any other options? Do I NEED a decoder?

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I'm not sure about any question you ask. But I tell you, LED light bulb's out put are horrible.... I bought one for my fog light and they were less brighter than the original fog light...
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Originally Posted by JasonChang
I'm not sure about any question you ask. But I tell you, LED light bulb's out put are horrible.... I bought one for my fog light and they were less brighter than the original fog light...
ummmm....I just want my DRL to look white, brightness is not really my concern lol

by direct replacement I meant sth like plug and play which I don't have to change anything else except for the bulb?
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You may need the decoder Im not sure. Why not just buy them from VLED or ijdmtoy with the harness included? Its all plug and play. Plus your most likely getting better quality than buying from ebay
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Originally Posted by 12369874
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-18-SMD-50...e5e848&vxp=mtr

If not, any other options? Do I NEED a decoder?

Thanks guys
Yeah, you will need the harness since our factory drl's are programmed at 50% power so you will barely get any output, unless you get them turned off at the dealer. I would def. go with one of the two options given above (vled or ijdm toy) if you want plug & play
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You'll need the decoder to prevent a few things:

1. Error message on the dash that says "DRL" and it's pretty annoying (this is true for Honda/Acura, but not too sure for Lexus guys)

2. One side may not light up and severe flickering may occur.

3. The only thing with the kit we have is that you'll have to leave the cap off, but that should not cause any negative side effects.

Have any questions? PM me.
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Yes, it's direct plug and play

there is no message code for lexus (i have it on my car for about a month and go back to stock cause i need high bean for canyon run)

It does flickering a bit but won't noticeable from distance
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ijdmtoy DRL ftw
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Hey thanks for the info guys. I guess paying more for higher quality is a must LOL, just seeing if saving some bucks are possible XD
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