Side marker lights
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Heel & Toe
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Side marker lights
I purchased LED side marker lights and replacement LEDs for the rear bumper reflectors for my C7. I purchased from Ebay so I'm sure they're Chinese. Some vette owners have told me I should have bought the Oracles because the cheaper ones can cause problems with TPMS and tail lights malfunctioning. I've had them installed for 3 or 4 months but not alot of miles yet. Should I be concerned?
Melting Slicks
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Probably Chinese if purchased from Ebay. Turn your lights on and drive for a half hour and see if TPMS is effected. The rear LED reflectors do not cause issues as far as I know. Either way nothing to be concerned about unless you want to be able to monitor your tire pressure. I experienced this myself and returned the Chinese LEDs and replaced with the Oracles and they are issue free. Plus do a search as there are many threads on this issue.
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Some have the problem with the TPS, some do not. Strange how that works out. I have the LED side markers/rear reflectors and I have had the service TPS light come on.
Melting Slicks
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Bought the inexpensive ones. The TPMS light came on. Returned for refund.
Recently picked up a used set of Oracles here on the forum. No issues. Look great. The fact they stick up slightly is a non-issue for me.
Recently picked up a used set of Oracles here on the forum. No issues. Look great. The fact they stick up slightly is a non-issue for me.
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Melting Slicks
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I almost did the same when I installed the Oracles because they didn't snap in as firmly as OEM. But they ain't coming out, so I didn't. Might revisit at some point.
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