CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion (https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/)
-   C5 General (https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-general-103/)
-   -   Modified LED Tails w/Halo (https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-general/4027328-modified-led-tails-w-halo.html)

c5BlackBeauty 08-10-2017 03:22 PM

Modified LED Tails w/Halo
 
Greetings - Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated. I installed new LED tails, modified with the halos. My wife was following me the other day and noticed the halo in one of the tails fails to light. She also thought two of the lights were a bit less bright than the other two. I'm going to check connections but again, any thoughts on what my problem may be?

Thanks!

mrmagloo 08-10-2017 03:36 PM

If you installed NEW units, I'd suggest sending them back and asking for replacements. I had one arrive DOA and the vendor sent a replacement that same day. I'm not sure you want to try to disassemble these things, and risk damaging them if you have other recourse.

coia96vette 08-10-2017 03:39 PM

Make sure that you have them wired the right way. LED's only work with the right polarity.

mrmagloo 08-10-2017 04:40 PM


Originally Posted by coia96vette (Post 1595334287)
Make sure that you have them wired the right way. LED's only work with the right polarity.

They use the stock plug in connectors so it's impossible to reverse the polarity.

Vetteman Jack 08-10-2017 06:58 PM


Originally Posted by mrmagloo (Post 1595334260)
If you installed NEW units, I'd suggest sending them back and asking for replacements. I had one arrive DOA and the vendor sent a replacement that same day. I'm not sure you want to try to disassemble these things, and risk damaging them if you have other recourse.

Do this. The lights should be warranted for a period of time.

FX VETTE 08-10-2017 08:25 PM


Originally Posted by mrmagloo (Post 1595334260)
If you installed NEW units, I'd suggest sending them back and asking for replacements. I had one arrive DOA and the vendor sent a replacement that same day. I'm not sure you want to try to disassemble these things, and risk damaging them if you have other recourse.

:iagree:

Mike98SilVert 08-10-2017 10:47 PM

I agree with the others. If you just bought them new, the vendor will likely replace the defective taillight. I would contact the vendor.

RVETTE42 08-11-2017 12:45 PM

:iagree:Contact Vendor!

DDaaryl 08-11-2017 01:17 PM

Another thought, put the OEM lights back in. Mine work perfect after 15 years!

C5R USA 08-12-2017 12:11 AM


Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty (Post 1595334151)
Greetings - Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated. I installed new LED tails, modified with the halos. My wife was following me the other day and noticed the halo in one of the tails fails to light. She also thought two of the lights were a bit less bright than the other two. I'm going to check connections but again, any thoughts on what my problem may be?

Thanks!

As the others have suggested, since these are NEW, contacting the vendor to make good on their product is the best way. Might I inquire, as to what vendor you used for this?

Yello95 08-13-2017 01:40 AM


Originally Posted by DDaaryl (Post 1595340106)
Another thought, put the OEM lights back in. Mine work perfect after 15 years!

You had modified halos 15 years ago?I have had original halos for a long time with no problems also...:cheers:

I bought 2 sets at that time and have the second set still in the box unused :D

neutron82 08-13-2017 04:02 AM

1 Attachment(s)

Originally Posted by DDaaryl (Post 1595340106)
Another thought, put the OEM lights back in. Mine work perfect after 15 years!

...

ri-vette 08-13-2017 11:54 AM

i have modded halo also and my right inner goes completely off when the brake is pressed. the parking lights on halos work as should. i wonder whats the warranty on these?

twill 08-13-2017 03:49 PM

Same here.
 

Originally Posted by ri-vette (Post 1595351804)
i have modded halo also and my right inner goes completely off when the brake is pressed. the parking lights on halos work as should. i wonder whats the warranty on these?

I had the same problem on the right inner light. I reversed the wire and it all seems to be working now.

ri-vette 08-14-2017 08:24 AM

fixed!!! i just bent the lil taps in the vechiles harness side. fixed thank god!!

mrmagloo 08-14-2017 01:22 PM


Originally Posted by ri-vette (Post 1595357183)
fixed!!! i just bent the lil taps in the vechiles harness side. fixed thank god!!

Got lucky - Congrats!


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:33 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands