What do I need to know about installing LED bulbs into my car?
Let’s take a look at what you need to know. Most LED Light Bulbs Are ‘Plug-and-Play’ We offer LED replacement bulbs for almost every exterior light on your vehicle: headlights, taillights, brake lights, side marker lights, turn signal lights, fog lights, daytime running lights (DRL), reverse lights, and more.
What’s the difference between hid and xenon headlights?
Xenon/HID: Xenon is one type of HID (high intensity discharge) bulb. Instead of using a heated filament, Xenon headlights use gas. Xenon lights are brighter, have a lower operating temperature, and last longer. Also keep in mind that HID bulbs can be a bit pricier and professional installation may be recommended.
Why are LEDs the future of automotive lighting?
With more and more automakers fitting LED (Light Emitting Diode) light bulbs in new vehicles as standard equipment, it’s easy to see that LEDs are the future of automotive lighting. And for good reason. LEDs are transistors coated with a substrate that emit light when current is applied.
Why are my LED lights not working in my car?
The LED bulbs have a lower resistance that the flasher unit interprets as a “bulb out” problem. Should this occur, the solution is simple and readily available: obtain a set of easily installed resistors.
Is it safe to put HID headlights on my car?
They say, in sum: It just won’t work. Of course, this will not stop people from installing these lights, and thinking these lights look cool, and aiming these lights squarely in your face so you’re blinded as you drive down the road. But at least now you know that you’re not alone in your hatred of these things.
Where are HID bulbs mounted in a car?
In cars that come with HID bulbs, the ballast is integrated into the cars electronics already. When people convert their cars’ headlights from halogen to HID, the ballast is a small wallet sized package that contains the necessary electronics and is usually mounted close to the headlights, in the engine bay.
Can you put HID bulbs in halogen headlights?
So now you know that you can put LED and HID bulbs in your stock halogen headlights and understand how it works on a high level, you are likely wondering how much these kits cost. As a general rule of thumb, HID kits are about 30% to 50% cheaper than LED kits and for either technology, pricing varies with quality.
Which is cheaper to install hid or LED bulbs?
As a general rule of thumb, HID kits are about 30% to 50% cheaper than LED kits and for either technology, pricing varies with quality. In fact, installing LED headlight or fog light bulbs is identical to installing halogens, which should take, on average, no more than 10-15 minutes per headlight, assuming a typical Plug & Play kits.