I just received my VLEDS and began to replace my puddle lights, when i swapped the lights, i noticed the new LED does not fit completely into the puddle light assembly and will not let it lock closed.. I ordered the bulbs straight from the link provided in brociouz's thread on LED replacement. Can someone help me here..? I checked a few other thread and have not been able to find a solution. Should it be able to completely seal like it does with the stock halogen bulb?

 

It does not work. Send it back for a full refund. I had the same exact problem. The Flank bulbs ARE just to long. I ended up gauging the mirror finish of the puddle housing.

 

Get them from precisionled.com. fits perfect.

 

Well damn.. Okay then I will send them back and order from precision. Thank you guys for the quick responses!!

 

I had the same issue with my vleds. Don't twist the light socket all the way back into the housing and it won't shut off. I had to do that on one side.

 

VLED most likely changed the design but did not update the schematics of the design change which still has the old one which would of fit.

You could try JLC Lighting.

 

I recently changed my puddle lights and ran into the same situation as you. You can get the LEDs to completely fit into the housing by inserting the LED completely into the socket then just bending the LED downward while keeping it fully seated. This will allow you to lock the LED back into place. Not the best solution, but it worked for me without problems and the fitment of the LED in the socket still seemed tight, so not to come loose or anything. Give it a try if you don't want to hassle with returns.

 

what size is the puddle lights

 

If you have a picture, it will confirm the suspcision of the design change.

 

Which one did you get from precision led and how bright are they?

 

You can get this 5-SMD T10 from forum vendor Auto Design which sells JLC Lighting.

http://www.jlclightings.com/T10-168-...-p/sku_011.htm - pic of it.