 LEDs and housings in stock see post 48----GB ENDS 8/1/17, Got more back in for those that need them |
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| porschetub |
 Aug 21 2017, 04:13 PM
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QUOTE(Spoke @ Aug 21 2017, 03:08 PM)  QUOTE(porschetub @ Aug 20 2017, 08:33 PM) what is the function of the square box I did notice similar units don't use them,is it a ballast or transformer ??? I really don't , (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) You're close with the transformer. Most likely it's a dc-dc converter to convert the constant 12-14Vdc input power to a constant output current to the LEDs. LEDs are controlled by current, not voltage. A dc-dc converter is usually very efficient and doesn't get too hot. Thanks Spoke never too old to learn eh (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ....ok here I go again bear with me,so why do some not have this box ,mine don't,just plug straight into the 3 pin headlight circuit plug. Didn't buy the 914rubber ones because found the ones I have locally from a friend that has a auto electrical shop,he mentioned the had sold a lot of them with no issues,just hoping they are ok....reason I asked. I really would like to improve my lighting as I have rather poor night vision and always have had. |
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| 913B |
Oct 7 2017, 08:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None |
Hi Mark, did I miss something, was I supposed to add new wiring for the LEDs. I went to test fit one side and turned it on, there was hum from the internal fan in the bulb, as soon as I went to look at the headlamp. It turned off and I found the the low beam fuse blown.
Did I get a defect bulb or I need to add new wiring for the LED bulb ? Thanks Ted |
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| michael7810 |
Oct 8 2017, 08:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 6-June 11 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 13,164 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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Must be a defective bulb and/or transformer as long as the wires didn't get pinched somehow in the mechanism. I just installed mine with stock wiring and they work great.
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| 913B |
Oct 8 2017, 12:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None |
No pinched wiring, the headlight assy was not buttoned up yet, everything was not put back together.
That's good to know no new extra wiring is needed. I am going to plug in the other bulb and see. My wiring is very unmolested original, plus the headlight was working fine before the install. I even took a before video to look at the improvement when I am done. Is the fan supposed to be ON as soon as the headlights are turned on. I didn't realized there was a fan until I heard the humming sound. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Mikey914 |
Oct 8 2017, 02:21 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,639 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Been off the board for a few days at work.
Ours are warrantied so no problem dropping you a new one out. We will also test it so it's a known good. My guess is you got a dud. PM me your email so I can look up and drop out. Mark |
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| Mikey914 |
Oct 8 2017, 02:25 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,639 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(porsche913b_sp @ Oct 8 2017, 11:21 AM) No pinched wiring, the headlight assy was not buttoned up yet, everything was not put back together. That's good to know no new extra wiring is needed. I am going to plug in the other bulb and see. My wiring is very unmolested original, plus the headlight was working fine before the install. I even took a before video to look at the improvement when I am done. Is the fan supposed to be ON as soon as the headlights are turned on. I didn't realized there was a fan until I heard the humming sound. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Yes fan is on when under power. |
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