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Need recommendation for LEDs for DRLs that do not flicker.

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Old 09-10-15, 03:19 PM
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Default Need recommendation for LEDs for DRLs that do not flicker.

I have an 2006 Lexus IS 350 and I bought some LEDs for my DRLs from VLEDs but when I installed them, they would flicker. Can you guys recommend a set of LEDs I can install that are bright that do not flicker for my DRLs. Thanks in advance.

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It's not the LED that is the issue, it's that the voltage being supplied to them is too low.

You need a decoder that plugs in inline and bumps up the voltage. If you bought a proper kit, it should have come with them.

I got mine off eBay for $30 but the decoders they sent were too small and I had a very slight flicker. After contacting the company, they sent me proper replacements that fixed my issue.
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Originally Posted by getafewliv
It's not the LED that is the issue, it's that the voltage being supplied to them is too low.

You need a decoder that plugs in inline and bumps up the voltage. If you bought a proper kit, it should have come with them.

I got mine off eBay for $30 but the decoders they sent were too small and I had a very slight flicker. After contacting the company, they sent me proper replacements that fixed my issue.
I actually did get a decoder for it on VLEDs, but the decoder had a "ground" line that I had to hook up which would prevent me from closing the cap for the headlights.

Can you show me what you bought so I can see what I need.
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I purchased this one as it was recommended by some members here. I removed the decoder and it fits inside the headlight housing.
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Canbus-Deco...D-p/aa1038.htm
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Can't go wrong with xenon depot
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It will still flake a little even with the decoder if u want 100% no flick get relay harness
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