LED upgrade caution and question
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LED upgrade caution and question
I purchased the interior and exterior LED kits from Sewellparts.com and was a little disappointed initially due to not as bright as I thought they would be and to much blue color. The troubles started within 1 week. LEDs burned out and several constantly have a strobe affect and I don't mean bad connection results I mean it looks like I had a strobe module installed. I see the DYI thread with the link for LEDs and I see several options on carid.com I ask what have you bought and are you satisfied. I would like to make the next replacement my last.FYI the sewell LEDs have an odd flange LED cluster compared to what I have seen on other LEDs and it is easy to disengage the device when pulling it back out. You can use a magnet to get it out. Thanks for any advice. This is my first post and I seem to have the most modified 2011 GX here. I will get some pics out soon..
Last edited by tecman; 11-02-13 at 08:41 PM.
#2
I replaced every bulb in my truck and my 07 IS (8 years) with vleds and to this day not one bulb has failed. If you search you will find all the bulbs used. I used only 5000 kelvin (pure white - no blue) and they all match perfect.
http://www.vleds.com/
Koz
http://www.vleds.com/
Koz
#3
Thaks Koz
Unfortunately Vleds has the 2W LEDs I ordered on back order so I will need to put the factory bulbs back in and wait. I have sent 2 requests for a return with no response from Sewell. I have ordered several things from them before with good customer support but apparently they do not want to deal with me with there after market product. I am embarrassed when people see the strobeing effect I have all over my truck. Oh yes after market upgrades can be frustrating. I have custom wheels, grill and duel exhaust and none have gone well.
#4
I installed the flange model from vleds and they are bright but also directional. 4 leds on one side so intensity is directional. No problem with all interior lighting just face them forward. The running board placement is an issue. Intensity is either extreme center or forward and back with a gap in the center. I installed some reflectors but not sure if they will hold up. I installed the same leds for I guess you would call them the running lights (first notch on turning lights on). I like them but not the orange daytime running lights and do not have a need for high beams so I disconnected them. I did experience a directional issue here as well, bright light forward or to the side so I had to adjust both to be bright forward. The previous order was for front firing leds and that would have caused a new set of problems.
Last edited by tecman; 11-18-13 at 07:18 PM.
#5
I apologize for reviving this old thread, but does anyone have the bulb sizes (numbers) for the upgrades. I can tell from Sewell it is:
Interior
2 Front Map (Dome) Bulbs
2 Center Map (Dome) Bulbs
2 Rear Cargo Bulbs
4 Courtesy Door Bulbs
Exterior
2 Front Clearance Bulbs
4 Running Board Lamps
Interior
2 Front Map (Dome) Bulbs
2 Center Map (Dome) Bulbs
2 Rear Cargo Bulbs
4 Courtesy Door Bulbs
Exterior
2 Front Clearance Bulbs
4 Running Board Lamps
#6
Goto www.vleds.com they allow you to select a vehicle and show you all the part numbers for different lights
#7
Goto www.vleds.com they allow you to select a vehicle and show you all the part numbers for different lights
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This the info I used, big write up in the DIY thread.
Currently on my GX460 I have:
Dome lights (need 3 sets)
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/G...04828-1-2.html
Door and puddle lights (need 4 sets)
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/C...85865-1-2.html
Parking lights (need 1 set)
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/D...64848-1-2.html
Reverse lights (need 1 set)
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/P...26829-1-2.html
Turn signals (need 2 sets)
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/P...34404-1-2.html
Fog Lights
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/D...24328-1-2.html
Load resistors to avoid hyperflash for LED turn signals
http://www.v-leds.com/BlinkerWarning...25803-1-2.html
Currently on my GX460 I have:
Dome lights (need 3 sets)
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/G...04828-1-2.html
Door and puddle lights (need 4 sets)
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/C...85865-1-2.html
Parking lights (need 1 set)
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/D...64848-1-2.html
Reverse lights (need 1 set)
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/P...26829-1-2.html
Turn signals (need 2 sets)
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/P...34404-1-2.html
Fog Lights
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/D...24328-1-2.html
Load resistors to avoid hyperflash for LED turn signals
http://www.v-leds.com/BlinkerWarning...25803-1-2.html
#11
This the info I used, big write up in the DIY thread.
Currently on my GX460 I have:
Dome lights (need 3 sets)
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/G...04828-1-2.html
Door and puddle lights (need 4 sets)
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/C...85865-1-2.html
Parking lights (need 1 set)
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/D...64848-1-2.html
Reverse lights (need 1 set)
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/P...26829-1-2.html
Turn signals (need 2 sets)
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/P...34404-1-2.html
Fog Lights
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/D...24328-1-2.html
Load resistors to avoid hyperflash for LED turn signals
http://www.v-leds.com/BlinkerWarning...25803-1-2.html
Currently on my GX460 I have:
Dome lights (need 3 sets)
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/G...04828-1-2.html
Door and puddle lights (need 4 sets)
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/C...85865-1-2.html
Parking lights (need 1 set)
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/D...64848-1-2.html
Reverse lights (need 1 set)
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/P...26829-1-2.html
Turn signals (need 2 sets)
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/P...34404-1-2.html
Fog Lights
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/D...24328-1-2.html
Load resistors to avoid hyperflash for LED turn signals
http://www.v-leds.com/BlinkerWarning...25803-1-2.html
Ummm None of your links work??
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