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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Hi guys

have anyone replaced the yellow DRL to LEDS yet?
If so what kind of bulbs did u guys use? what sizes? and where did u guys purchase the lights from?


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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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I believe they're 9005's and yes, I've done it... Love it... I got mine from V-LEDS and you MUST get their DRL modules so you can ensure no flicker... If you don't get the modules (9.95 each, I believe) your DRLs may flicker due to reduced voltage.

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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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not to bash you, but there are so many threads related to this topic and same questions you've asked. The search feature does come in handy.
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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Alex,

I just replaced mine and here is the link to where I bought mine from:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...Q5fAccessories


Here is a pic of them on my car.
Attached Thumbnails LED replacement for Driving Lights-new-drl-lights.jpg  
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 05:46 AM
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1stlxs, hes talking about replacing the DRL with LED, not the parking light.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by The G Man
1stlxs, hes talking about replacing the DRL with LED, not the parking light.

My bad, thanks G Man.

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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 08:10 AM
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i saw pictures of somebody who did that. They're pretty bright if you switch to that LED bulb, but you lose your high beams.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Here you go... Just remember, if you do this... you will lose your high beams.

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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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Thats a nice looking DRL, but what do you do if you need your high beam to see a road sign or something?
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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there is another thread that shows how to replace the tiny driving light with a new led bulb that will not cause you to lose your high beam. it is just not as bright. can't quite recall where i saw the tread, but if i come across it again i will post. it's either a 168 or 194 series bulb.
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Originally Posted by The G Man
Thats a nice looking DRL, but what do you do if you need your high beam to see a road sign or something?
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ryan78
there is another thread that shows how to replace the tiny driving light with a new led bulb that will not cause you to lose your high beam. it is just not as bright. can't quite recall where i saw the tread, but if i come across it again i will post. it's either a 168 or 194 series bulb.
The 194 bulb is the parking light, it comes on when the headlight is on, the DRL comes one when the headlight are off. They are in the same housing, so it confuse a lot of people.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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ah, thanks. already upgraded to the piaa hyperwhites for those. need to do the 194's next.
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Ryan, u have any pics, Piaa hyperwhilte for the DRL at half power is still pretty yellow and you can see the blue blub from the outside.
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by The G Man
Thats a nice looking DRL, but what do you do if you need your high beam to see a road sign or something?
Hit the road sign and get out of your car to see what it says....lol
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