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Old 09-18-17, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ShawnOk
Hey buddy, so from what you're saying I can bet the problem is the ballast. But your thought to clean and check connections is a good problem solving step. Once you do that the next thing would be to replace bulbs and ballasts. Both the bulbs and ballasts should have a brand name, model number, and even a bulb stamp with the type of bulb. Might be easier to replace with all new parts. Just a thought. Secondly, you are 100% correct about LEDs. As you know from my Shreveport back roads driving, I learned the hard way. Even the highest wattage LED in the fog will not illuminate crap. I nearly clipped a few deer that night. That's being said, if true night and fog visibility is your goal avoid the LED. I just purchased the 6k 55w H11 Kensun kit. Good reviews. Havent installed yet but will post once complete. As for heat... I'm sure they will run hot. Our fog housing are metal and real glass so I doubt any melting will occur. Fuse and wire issues are something different, as the OEM are 35watt. Guess we'll see.
Let us know how it turns out. As I recall the fog light housing has cap that keeps the water from going in. When the bulb cools down the air inside the housing can suck in water if not capped. The ballast will be a tough fit with the cap on. BTW, if want the best light penetration on a country road you may have to go with a lower temperature than 6k.
Old 09-18-17, 01:36 PM
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....I'll definitely give everyone an update, on what I figure out or decide to do. I was planning to work on them today, but having an issue with my back, due to some heavy lifting. Also, keep in mind that my foglight housing aren't the same as the factory Sc
Old 09-20-17, 08:26 AM
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LED will not be as bright as HID, but that's not necessarily a bad thing for the fog lights given that they don't really have much of a cut off.

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