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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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I tried doing a little search and i couldnt find anything so....

i was wondering what bulbs do i need to change out the running lights right below my low beam headlight . I know what size bulb it is im just unsure if i need to go with the 4 led or what !

I have HIDs and the yellow running light looks weird so i want to change it to a cool white LED bulb .

which of these is the one i need to go with ?

http://www.superbrightleds.com/mini-wedge.html
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:35 AM
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i got the 5 LED hyper white bulbs
i didnt see if you said your 08 or not - either way same affect


Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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I used standard bulbs, arent leds sensitive to heat? having them sit next to the stock headlights is not a good idea, I dont think.
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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they usually are sensitive to heat. but ive had single led under my bulbs in my headlight (ive used both halogen and HID) and have only one burn out in the year and a half that ive had them
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:45 AM
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theres certain types that u can stick in there and will be fine.
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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buy an extra set... 10$? buy 3 :D
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:06 AM
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it says right on the page...
"Warning: do not use in headlamp housings - heat will cause LED failure and VOID WARRANTY!"
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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PIAA ftw!
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:47 AM
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jjjosh41
it says right on the page...
"Warning: do not use in headlamp housings - heat will cause LED failure and VOID WARRANTY!"
Yeah but thats only the single LED light it has it under . The other ones it doesnt say that .

I know its a 194 but im asking which one of those i should go with . I have an 07 !
Old Jan 13, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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if you have an 08 the only heat your LED's will see is from your high beams! How often do you use them? (i only use them for flashing )
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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I have an 07
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 03:08 AM
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Go to PepBoys and get the Blue/Chrome halogen ones..They are like $4 a pair...They Do the job!...
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 04:24 AM
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how to change out th ebulb for the parking lights its really hard to get your fingers in there to twist and pull off??????
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 04:31 AM
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I used my 12 year old........he has small enough hands to get a grip on them.......give them a twist and then light wiggle...then more twist........more wiggle.......they will come out........
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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i tried to use needle nose pliers to take them out but i cant seem to get the driver side ones out lol ????
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twist harder?



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