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Old Nov 22, 2017 | 02:44 PM
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I ordered switchback LEDs from Amazon a couple of days ago. After I installed them, the light is white with headlamps on , then turns Amber when I turn the signals on as it should.
The thing is though, in DRL mode, they are Amber with headlights off.

Is that normal?
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Yes it is. I got a set from Amazon and they do the same thing. If you turn on the parking lights they will be white when driving without the headlights on.
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Yes it is. I got a set from Amazon and they do the same thing. If you turn on the parking lights they will be white when driving without the headlights on.
Did you install the plug and play 9006 HB4 LED low beams too?
Just ordered a set and going to try them out. My headlights look yellow now next to the marker lights Not a fan of HID though.
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Originally Posted by corvettezman
I ordered switchback LEDs from Amazon a couple of days ago. After I installed them, the light is white with headlamps on , then turns Amber when I turn the signals on as it should.
The thing is though, in DRL mode, they are Amber with headlights off.

Is that normal?
Depends on which ones you ordered. I have Gen6 Switchbacks from Radio Flyer and the DRLs are white (looks awesome), which is what I opted for.
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Depends on which ones you ordered. I have Gen6 Switchbacks from Radio Flyer and the DRLs are white (looks awesome), which is what I opted for.
Not from Radio Flyer. My DRLs are amber. That’s okay. Still like them.
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My DRL's are amber too.
When they flash they are off amber off which is what I wanted.
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