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Speaking of headlights being so expensive, I bought precut paint protection film and installed over the headlights. Barely noticeable and cheap insurance against flying debris.
So is there seriously NO real solution to the DRL going out except find a used or pay $4k for dealer to install. This is Insane. That’s like the main thing with the car. Complete Bull!
So is there seriously NO real solution to the DRL going out except find a used or pay $4k for dealer to install. This is Insane. That’s like the main thing with the car. Complete Bull!
yup. Ain’t nothing cheap when repairing or replacing parts for the LS!
I was able to open the headlights and was able to get a better look at the inside. There are two Led with heat sinks, and I think you might be able to get them replaced, or resolder with New LEDs. I don't know too much about LEDs, so can anybody tell what LED these are? or if it is even possible?
I also attached some photos of me powering the Original Led, but only powered ONE Led. Since I had it opened, I also added my own COB led to see if it is better or not. I bought a cheap Led switchback (White and Amber) to test out as well.
The COB Led strip i used was 24v, and the switch back led was 12v. The Original LED was brighter than both, even with only using ONE Led, but the color was too yellow for me, the color temperature appeared to be around 4000k-4300k, and is not to my liking.
I don't recognize that LED module, you might be able to find a replacement. If you plan on running any LED strip I highly recommend you use a small drop down resistor, say 2-3 ohms this will greatly increase the life of the LED strip. Stock the LEDs are driven hard, right to their spec limit. LEDs increase heat and power draw exponentially when they are outside of the sweet spot. You can figure this out yourself by using the diode tester on your multi meter, whatever the reading that is the voltage the LED should be at, maximum.
Example: Red LED beads I use frequently are spec'd at max 2.1 volts they diode test at 1.735 volts, at that voltage they run barely above ambient. Can make them much brighter but then they get very hot and need a big heat sink. Put another way lumens/watt drops dramatically after the sweet spot is exceeded.
I don't recognize that LED module, you might be able to find a replacement. If you plan on running any LED strip I highly recommend you use a small drop down resistor, say 2-3 ohms this will greatly increase the life of the LED strip. Stock the LEDs are driven hard, right to their spec limit. LEDs increase heat and power draw exponentially when they are outside of the sweet spot. You can figure this out yourself by using the diode tester on your multi meter, whatever the reading that is the voltage the LED should be at, maximum.
Example: Red LED beads I use frequently are spec'd at max 2.1 volts they diode test at 1.735 volts, at that voltage they run barely above ambient. Can make them much brighter but then they get very hot and need a big heat sink. Put another way lumens/watt drops dramatically after the sweet spot is exceeded.
