Xenoilphobe
Well-Known Member
grab some aluminum foil and beef it up -- it will be tighter and you won't have the intermittent issue.
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sickfox
Member
Now I'm having the same LED issue with my VLED. My left side LED is not working intermittently. It weird because when I first turn on the car, both lights are working. After a few minutes of driving, it turns off. I did some tests - switched the LED to the right side (did not work), switch the white plastic that holds the LED with the LED to the right side (did not work), moved the right LED to the left side (works). So I think in conclusion, I have a faulty LED.
Hopefully, the replacement LED will solve the problem. Will report back after a month or two. :crying:
Hopefully, the replacement LED will solve the problem. Will report back after a month or two. :crying:
aneusomy
Member
Hi all,
I thought I'd post an update, if anyone is interested.
So I continued having intermittent reliability issues with my VLEDs. Instead, I now got a set of LEDs from Abstract Ocean (http://www.abstractocean.com/led-licence-plate-bulb-kit/). I have had them over a week now, and all I can say is that they work beautifully and reliably. I am SUPER happy.
1. These bulbs worked right off the bat - no flickering, flakiness, "sensitivity" to how much I tightened/loosened the screws, or other non-sense. They. just. work. Funny thing is, out of habit I keep checking on them half-expecting one bulb to be off, but no, they keep working
2. They are just a tad brighter than the VLEDs.. fantastic.
3. They give off nice white light and look great. Just a touch warmer in colour than the VLEDs, but I think it looks better this way and matches the backup/reverse white LED lights.
If anyone is interested, I can post some pictures of the lights working. BTW, if it makes any difference, my P85 was delivered Sept 30 2014.
In the mean time, here's a comparison photo of the VLEDs (the "rounder" bulb) and the bad boys from Abstract Ocean (the "block" bulb). Notice the thick white insulation at the sides! (The VLED bulb has black insulator tape that I stuck on, to no avail).
Ben
I thought I'd post an update, if anyone is interested.
So I continued having intermittent reliability issues with my VLEDs. Instead, I now got a set of LEDs from Abstract Ocean (http://www.abstractocean.com/led-licence-plate-bulb-kit/). I have had them over a week now, and all I can say is that they work beautifully and reliably. I am SUPER happy.
1. These bulbs worked right off the bat - no flickering, flakiness, "sensitivity" to how much I tightened/loosened the screws, or other non-sense. They. just. work. Funny thing is, out of habit I keep checking on them half-expecting one bulb to be off, but no, they keep working
2. They are just a tad brighter than the VLEDs.. fantastic.
3. They give off nice white light and look great. Just a touch warmer in colour than the VLEDs, but I think it looks better this way and matches the backup/reverse white LED lights.
If anyone is interested, I can post some pictures of the lights working. BTW, if it makes any difference, my P85 was delivered Sept 30 2014.
In the mean time, here's a comparison photo of the VLEDs (the "rounder" bulb) and the bad boys from Abstract Ocean (the "block" bulb). Notice the thick white insulation at the sides! (The VLED bulb has black insulator tape that I stuck on, to no avail).
Ben
Gizmotoy
Active Member
Those look nice. Seems to be a refinement of AGT's design: Amazon.com: AGT 36mm LED Bulbs Pair White 6000K 3423 3425 46413 6418 6423 6451 6461 6475 6476 6461 6486X: Automotive
I would have ordered AO's version a few weeks ago when I replaced mine had I known AO worked to develop an improved model.
I would have ordered AO's version a few weeks ago when I replaced mine had I known AO worked to develop an improved model.
sickfox
Member
Ben - Thanks for posting.
If my replacement VLED is still not working, this is my next action item.
If my replacement VLED is still not working, this is my next action item.
hans
P631
You might find that those kind rotate over time and then the light is not being projected in the correct direction.
Gizmotoy
Active Member
Not that one data point is particularly useful, but my AGTs, on which those appear to be based, have been fine over the past 13 months. Still pointing down. They're really snug in the housing.
One did fail, though, and I just replaced it.
I guess that technically they're a refinement on the basic design, but they are an entirely different bulb and manufacturer. I tried the AGT ones, but as they state on the listing, the all-metal body makes them susceptible to shorting. Also, 36mm is not quite the right dimension to match the OEM bulbs, and 6k doesn't quite match the other LED lamps on the car. All small details, but that's what makes us special
The AGT bulbs I got over a year and a half ago have been flawless. I got the 36mm and they seemed to fit perfectly. What is the correct dimension? They have little plastic insulator rings as well -- are they not sufficient to prevent shorting?
I just bought and installed a set of the Abstract Ocean LED bulbs today. Very snug fit and look great. Very happy with them so far.Hi all,
I thought I'd post an update, if anyone is interested.
So I continued having intermittent reliability issues with my VLEDs. Instead, I now got a set of LEDs from Abstract Ocean (http://www.abstractocean.com/led-licence-plate-bulb-kit/). I have had them over a week now, and all I can say is that they work beautifully and reliably. I am SUPER happy.
1. These bulbs worked right off the bat - no flickering, flakiness, "sensitivity" to how much I tightened/loosened the screws, or other non-sense. They. just. work. Funny thing is, out of habit I keep checking on them half-expecting one bulb to be off, but no, they keep working
2. They are just a tad brighter than the VLEDs.. fantastic.
3. They give off nice white light and look great. Just a touch warmer in colour than the VLEDs, but I think it looks better this way and matches the backup/reverse white LED lights.
aneusomy
Member
Me too. You cannot believe how such a small thing has been so frustrating.. that having them finally working has made me happier than I should be over something like this. These bulbs are great!
Anyway, a few people PM'd for a pic; I've attached one. I could do one in daylight too if requested.
Ben
hingisfan
hingisfan_Mark_V
Uggg....somehow I lost one of the little rubber washers that go on the screws. Any idea hoe I can find one? Or is it not really a big deal?
Eseell
Member
Larry93428
Member
breser
AutoPilot Nostradamus
These were mentioned way back in the thread, but I went to AutoZone several months ago and picked up a couple of Sylvania 6418 LEDs. They fit well with no "mods" and have worked perfectly ever since. Plus instant gratification.
http://www.autozone.com/electrical-...ray-light-led-mini-bulb_/449374_678836_19973/
http://www.autozone.com/electrical-...ray-light-led-mini-bulb_/449374_678836_19973/
So my VLEDS went on the blink and one burned out (actually some of the VLEDS actually burned right off like they shorted!).
Found something to try at Metropolis Metrotown (Burnaby, BC) - Overdrive Auto Tuning Ltd near Winners/HomeSense.
Very inexpensive at $5.99 each. Part # 36mm-2smd-w-canb (36mm festoon 2 smd led while canbus). A little less light than the VLEDS, but I like them.
They clipped in very snug, but not into the cover. Anyway he looked up which ones should be used and that's what came up, so I went for it.
Found something to try at Metropolis Metrotown (Burnaby, BC) - Overdrive Auto Tuning Ltd near Winners/HomeSense.
Very inexpensive at $5.99 each. Part # 36mm-2smd-w-canb (36mm festoon 2 smd led while canbus). A little less light than the VLEDS, but I like them.
They clipped in very snug, but not into the cover. Anyway he looked up which ones should be used and that's what came up, so I went for it.
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