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Old Nov 18, 2025 | 09:43 PM
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Do any of these fit properly and not cause FM or TPMS issues?
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One brand I can vouch for is made by Oracle Lighting. When I went cheap with some Amazon versions, I got random front/right TPMS failures/loss of connection.
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Oracles. Don't sit exactly flush (oh well) and work fine without issue for the past 6 years on my C7.

I had tried the "others", and they did set off the TPMS light.
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Morimoto is another "name brand" you could try.
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I have the $40 Amazon ones. They have never set off the TPMS light. They are not totally flush but you really don't notice. I like the look of black when off, bright when on. I also changed the rear reflectors to LED brake lights, same thing, black when off bright when on. The Oracle ones don't fit flush either, they have plugin issues and latching issues. I wonder if it's the same manufacture that makes both of them.





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we have oracle and no problem!
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They have fitment issues also.
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Also have the Oracles - They work great but if you have OCD you should probably pass.
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All of the types (from Amazon) I have tried worked OK and they fit flush. There was a problem with the leds on one set, but other than that no interference.
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For those of you saying u had no issues , do u drive a lot at night ?

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With couple of strategic placed 3m double face tape strips , my oracle's have fit perfectly for over 4 years

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Originally Posted by stevettec7
One brand I can vouch for is made by Oracle Lighting. When I went cheap with some Amazon versions, I got random front/right TPMS failures/loss of connection.
I went Oracle as well. Love them.
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Thanks for the replies guys!
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Originally Posted by Dcasole
For those of you saying u had no issues , do u drive a lot at night ?

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I drive at night, probably 70% day 30% night.
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The Oracle product does seem to have a much better track records of not interfering with the TPS system on the car. I run a set from JW Motorsports and they do occasionally set a warning about the right front sensor.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
The Oracle product does seem to have a much better track records of not interfering with the TPS system on the car. I run a set from JW Motorsports and they do occasionally set a warning about the right front sensor.
I also have the JW Motorsports as well and love them. They sit perfectly, very flush and no problems snapping into place. But also get the dreaded front right TPMS light. The Oracles are the only ones I ever heard of not throwing the light. I have the Oracles and I love them, just can’t get pass them not laying flush.( OCD flares up bad) I never had a problem with them staying on or had to modify to fit. Went in like butter just stuck out a little. Hers a pic of the Oracles.

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I run the Oracles with no issues. Just be aware that they are bright AF!
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I run the Oracles with no issues. Just be aware that they are bright AF!
I tinted mine with dark window tint
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Originally Posted by mdolandese
I also have the JW Motorsports as well and love them. They sit perfectly, very flush and no problems snapping into place. But also get the dreaded front right TPMS light. The Oracles are the only ones I ever heard of not throwing the light. I have the Oracles and I love them, just can’t get pass them not laying flush.( OCD flares up bad) I never had a problem with them staying on or had to modify to fit. Went in like butter just stuck out a little. Hers a pic of the Oracles.
See the pictures of mine that i posted above , a few well placed strips of 3m double face tape , some gentle massage with a heat gun on the retaining clips to make sure they all snapped in ... and now they are all flush ....and have been since I installed them a few years ago .

Should not have to do this with a $300 set of lights set of lights but I also understand manufacturing ... I am sure the bumpers are not held to any strict tolerances as far as depth as the OEM lights are a lot thinner with only having 2 leds where as the Oracle leds run the full length . I am sure that when they did their test fits, it they fit great in that one or two test mules....

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