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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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With that kind of length bulb it shoudln't be much of a problem without all of the line off. I only took on thing off and I maanged to get my JLC CREE one in there.
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This is the correct harness/socket for the reverse light right?

All my led's through out my car is V-leds, and have no problem so far. I'm not sure whats the problem here (unless it really is the wrong socket, then ill be a bit embarrassed lol)
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Yep, looks correct. As you can see, see, the harness appeared to be hooked. Unhook it which makes life easier.

Is the wires on the led itself sticking out? If they are, you might want to make sure the wires is flush with the plug.

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Here is my CREE.

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Install pics in reverse order.

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How long do vled bulbs last?
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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How long do vled bulbs last?
Mine have been going strong for over 2 years now. Not bad for high powered LEDs.
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Hello!

The v-leds 6k white 13 led is out of stock any other you could recommend for city/parking lights?
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My buddies Accords reverse lights on the left and my cree reverse bulbs on the right. Im not sure what brand of LEDs he has unfortunately, Please excuse the bad quality. In real life, my cree bulbs are brighter and outputs more light when reversing

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Gave up trying to fit the bulb. V-leds is giving me a full refund for it. Kinda sad I really wanted them to work!
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Now you can get JLC's CREE!
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Originally Posted by langjaykev
Gave up trying to fit the bulb. V-leds is giving me a full refund for it. Kinda sad I really wanted them to work!
I wonder what the issue was. So strange...
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by brociouz
I wonder what the issue was. So strange...
I agree.
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Originally Posted by Sango
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Now you can get JLC's CREE!
Most likely since they are located in socal too! ( i think)


Originally Posted by brociouz
I wonder what the issue was. So strange...

same I had multiple people try fitting it in, and their first impressions were like "what the, its too big"
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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Is there a huge difference between the ones in Ebay and Name brands?
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