Retrofitting LED Headlamp Bulbs as a
replacement for halogen bulbs in car headlights are becoming popular with car
enthusiasts and people wanting a brighter light with no modifications.
To get a nice white headlight beam
effect, without too much work and at a reasonable cost, you can get a plug and
play led headlight bulb kit that gives you a nice white light that you fit
easily yourself with a little bit of mechanical experience.
Some things to look out for before
you go ahead and purchase some led lights for your car.
1. Check what bulb you have in
it.
The best way to work out your bulb is, is to check your cars operations manual, call your manufacturer with your VIN number, check if the bulb in your car has a part number on it, or look them up online.
Looking them up online is not always
the best option because a vehicle in the USA might be a different type that is
sent to Australia or the UK.
It is always best to look in your
manual or call the manufacturer with your VIN number.
Note** If you call your dealer, ask for the OEM part number, not their own part number.
Note** If you call your dealer, ask for the OEM part number, not their own part number.
2. Are Your Lights Can-Bus
Controlled?
Some vehicles like Audi or some VW have an automatic lighting system. This is where the cars computer controls when the lights and they come on automatically, when it gets dark or you go through a tunnel, or when you turn the car on.
Some vehicles like Audi or some VW have an automatic lighting system. This is where the cars computer controls when the lights and they come on automatically, when it gets dark or you go through a tunnel, or when you turn the car on.
If you do have automatic lights, you
will need to make sure that you get can-bus decoders.
Can-Bus means "Controller Area Network", this is a fancy way of saying that your computer controls the lights.
Note*** If you have 50-watt resistors, you can trick your car into thinking that the lights are still halogen. When you upgrade the standard halogen bulbs to led, in vehicles which have a can-bus system, they draw less current, and the computer thinks your bulb is blown or not there.
Can-Bus means "Controller Area Network", this is a fancy way of saying that your computer controls the lights.
Note*** If you have 50-watt resistors, you can trick your car into thinking that the lights are still halogen. When you upgrade the standard halogen bulbs to led, in vehicles which have a can-bus system, they draw less current, and the computer thinks your bulb is blown or not there.
We provide free can-bus decoders if
you need them with most of our kits.
You can find more detailed
information here -> https://www.pro-vision-lighting.com/led/led-headlight-bulbs
3. Does the bulb have standard
fitting? Or does it need adapters with the kit?
Some cars have headlight bulb adapters instead of the normal metal spring retaining clips. Check your bulb or ask your local auto electrician to check for you before you buy a led headlight kit.
Some cars have headlight bulb adapters instead of the normal metal spring retaining clips. Check your bulb or ask your local auto electrician to check for you before you buy a led headlight kit.
4. How do i tell a good seller from a
dodgy seller?
Check how long the company has been in business and specializing in led headlight bulbs, and check that they are not the cheapest you can buy.
A good company will have a proven after sales service and support system if they have been around for a long time, so check how much experience they have in the industry.
And you will be better off paying more for a high-quality kit, then find that a few months later you have just thrown away your money.
Check how long the company has been in business and specializing in led headlight bulbs, and check that they are not the cheapest you can buy.
A good company will have a proven after sales service and support system if they have been around for a long time, so check how much experience they have in the industry.
And you will be better off paying more for a high-quality kit, then find that a few months later you have just thrown away your money.
It most countries, you will have a
standard warranty period which is required by the law.
If you are buying internationally, make sure they will give you a warranty if you need it.
If you are buying internationally, make sure they will give you a warranty if you need it.
5. Look out for hidden costs.
If you need to pay for can-bus
decoders, headlight adapters or any extras, with a good quality company they
should be a Free optional extra.
Companies can be a bit deceiving in
what it really costs to get you up and running, so look at for hidden costs. If
you buy led headlight bulbs internationally be aware that in most countries you
will have to pay customs and duty taxes.
Freight costs is another added extra you may have to pay, at Pro Vision Lighting we include the cost of worldwide express freight in the final cost of any kit you get from us.
Freight costs is another added extra you may have to pay, at Pro Vision Lighting we include the cost of worldwide express freight in the final cost of any kit you get from us.
For more information or advice please
visit our website and get in touch with us. https://www.pro-vision-lighting.com/
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