Want to change fog light bulbs
12-18-2013, 06:00 AM
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Just buy 5500k or 6000k halogen bulbs to replace the existing ones, don't buy HID units, they should only be fitted with an auto leveling system because they are a very focused bright light and will dazzle and be dangerous for other drivers if they are not aimed correctly (that's why all vehicles fitted factory with HID have auto leveling and headlamp washers), also your fog lights emit a completely different light pattern compared to your head lights, this is so that on the rare occasion that you are caught in adverse visibility conditions they will light the road way without dazzling you when reflecting off fog!
Also the cost of fitting HID kits is astronomical compared to buying a couple of sets of bulbs to get the color you want, buy the bulbs from a decent manufacturer or you might find the color changes with age,
Finally make sure you stay under 55w, even using an LED bulb that is rated for an 80w output but with only a 15w draw for example it can still damage the housing, ive done it!
as I see it there are two options, buy a couple of sets of halogen bulbs starting a 5500k color and going up until you get the color you want or buy some LED equivalents, they will cost you more but theoretically will last longer, the color is still determined by the 'k' rating, I say in theory because the cheaper ones don't always last that long.
good luck
Kim
Also the cost of fitting HID kits is astronomical compared to buying a couple of sets of bulbs to get the color you want, buy the bulbs from a decent manufacturer or you might find the color changes with age,
Finally make sure you stay under 55w, even using an LED bulb that is rated for an 80w output but with only a 15w draw for example it can still damage the housing, ive done it!
as I see it there are two options, buy a couple of sets of halogen bulbs starting a 5500k color and going up until you get the color you want or buy some LED equivalents, they will cost you more but theoretically will last longer, the color is still determined by the 'k' rating, I say in theory because the cheaper ones don't always last that long.
good luck
Kim
12-18-2013, 02:40 PM
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Just buy 5500k or 6000k halogen bulbs to replace the existing ones, don't buy HID units, they should only be fitted with an auto leveling system because they are a very focused bright light and will dazzle and be dangerous for other drivers if they are not aimed correctly (that's why all vehicles fitted factory with HID have auto leveling and headlamp washers), also your fog lights emit a completely different light pattern compared to your head lights, this is so that on the rare occasion that you are caught in adverse visibility conditions they will light the road way without dazzling you when reflecting off fog!
Also the cost of fitting HID kits is astronomical compared to buying a couple of sets of bulbs to get the color you want, buy the bulbs from a decent manufacturer or you might find the color changes with age,
Finally make sure you stay under 55w, even using an LED bulb that is rated for an 80w output but with only a 15w draw for example it can still damage the housing, ive done it!
as I see it there are two options, buy a couple of sets of halogen bulbs starting a 5500k color and going up until you get the color you want or buy some LED equivalents, they will cost you more but theoretically will last longer, the color is still determined by the 'k' rating, I say in theory because the cheaper ones don't always last that long.
good luck
Kim
Also the cost of fitting HID kits is astronomical compared to buying a couple of sets of bulbs to get the color you want, buy the bulbs from a decent manufacturer or you might find the color changes with age,
Finally make sure you stay under 55w, even using an LED bulb that is rated for an 80w output but with only a 15w draw for example it can still damage the housing, ive done it!
as I see it there are two options, buy a couple of sets of halogen bulbs starting a 5500k color and going up until you get the color you want or buy some LED equivalents, they will cost you more but theoretically will last longer, the color is still determined by the 'k' rating, I say in theory because the cheaper ones don't always last that long.
good luck
Kim
I will start to browse again for higher kelvin rating halogen bulbs, I'm just looking for color match without risking performance nor doing something weird just because of the look.
Pretty interesting fact you just shared about auto-leveling mechanism for the HID lights in order to perform
I will come back with pics after modification of my fogs
Cheers,
J
12-18-2013, 02:41 PM
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The comments on LED's runs counter to what I know about them. I thought the whole point is they draw less power for the equivalent brightness of a standard bulb and thus less heat.
12-18-2013, 02:54 PM
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I know and to me, and if it wasn't for the fact that I'd experienced it I wouldn't believe it myself!
Not to say that it wouldn't work in some situations but I wouldn't risk my fittings to find out
Kim
Not to say that it wouldn't work in some situations but I wouldn't risk my fittings to find out
Kim
12-18-2013, 03:21 PM
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A couple of weeks ago I bought some LED bulbs for my garage rated 13W equivalent to 60W of regular bulbs,,,,, one day I tried to remove the LED bulb after it was On for a couple of hours... Dude that LED bulb was so hot to the touch I couldn't grab it.
12-19-2013, 12:54 AM
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Imagine if you go over the rated wattage.
12-19-2013, 01:27 PM
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Its been very difficult to find halogen bulbs 6000k.
I'm starting to consider LED with projection quality to perform the right way.
On the list:
-Nokya
-CREE
-iJDMTOYS
- maybe a rare korean brand to test
http://amzn.com/B00AQ6YNCY
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/High-Power-...w-cree-fog.htm
Will come back later with some updates and pics...
I'm starting to consider LED with projection quality to perform the right way.
On the list:
-Nokya
-CREE
-iJDMTOYS
- maybe a rare korean brand to test
http://amzn.com/B00AQ6YNCY
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/High-Power-...w-cree-fog.htm
Will come back later with some updates and pics...
Last edited by Jochy; 12-19-2013 at 02:14 PM.
12-15-2015, 12:31 PM
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I have a 2004 CTT. I'm attempting to replace the fog light bulbs with LED H11s. Has anyone found a solution that works? I tried replacing one side with just a bulb without a resistor harness, but as soon as I turned it on it threw a fault code for the fog lights.
12-15-2015, 11:05 PM
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If you solve this let us know. I've tried 3 different makers with the extra resistor harness and they all still throw error messages. Frustrating and wish could program the errors away
10-29-2023, 08:12 PM
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Changing fog lamp bulbs H11 - Cayenne S 955
Last edited by Blazer784; 10-29-2023 at 08:15 PM.
