Beginning of a buggman LED Overhaul (And HIDs)
Idk anything about retrofit kits, idk what i need to buy yet but i'll figure it out
ok so when i first got these i had a problem with 3 of the tail/reverse bulbs. I had to swap them around numerous times.
with my headlights on, one of the tail bulbs wouldn't work however, it worked when i turned on my directional. this happened more than once, had to switch to the reverse location because it worked that way, stupid.
Last week a cluster LED died and i got pulled over for one of my plate lights being out.
For anyone looking for LEDs, i suggest buying them from superbrightleds.com instead. I've had their LEDs in my car's cluster and plate lights for almost two years now without any problems. Im going to be switching everything over to their brand soon except my dome light and OHC board.
sad to say, this reminds me of harbor freight tools lol. Another local member was sent 1 or two bad LEDs right outta the box which was a let down. Wasn't a polarity issue, we tried them different ways and in different locations, nothing.
with my headlights on, one of the tail bulbs wouldn't work however, it worked when i turned on my directional. this happened more than once, had to switch to the reverse location because it worked that way, stupid.
Last week a cluster LED died and i got pulled over for one of my plate lights being out.
For anyone looking for LEDs, i suggest buying them from superbrightleds.com instead. I've had their LEDs in my car's cluster and plate lights for almost two years now without any problems. Im going to be switching everything over to their brand soon except my dome light and OHC board.
sad to say, this reminds me of harbor freight tools lol. Another local member was sent 1 or two bad LEDs right outta the box which was a let down. Wasn't a polarity issue, we tried them different ways and in different locations, nothing.
Last edited by 99offroadrngr; Jan 1, 2013 at 09:57 AM.
ok so when i first got these i had a problem with 3 of the tail/reverse bulbs. I had to swap them around numerous times.
with my headlights on, one of the tail bulbs wouldn't work however, it worked when i turned on my directional. this happened more than once, had to switch to the reverse location because it worked that way, stupid.
Last week a cluster LED died and i got pulled over for one of my plate lights being out.
For anyone looking for LEDs, i suggest buying them from superbrightleds.com instead. I've had their LEDs in my car's cluster and plate lights for almost two years now without any problems. Im going to be switching everything over to their brand soon except my dome light and OHC board.
sad to say, this reminds me of harbor freight tools lol. Another local member was sent 1 or two bad LEDs right outta the box which was a let down. Wasn't a polarity issue, we tried them different ways and in different locations, nothing.
with my headlights on, one of the tail bulbs wouldn't work however, it worked when i turned on my directional. this happened more than once, had to switch to the reverse location because it worked that way, stupid.
Last week a cluster LED died and i got pulled over for one of my plate lights being out.
For anyone looking for LEDs, i suggest buying them from superbrightleds.com instead. I've had their LEDs in my car's cluster and plate lights for almost two years now without any problems. Im going to be switching everything over to their brand soon except my dome light and OHC board.
sad to say, this reminds me of harbor freight tools lol. Another local member was sent 1 or two bad LEDs right outta the box which was a let down. Wasn't a polarity issue, we tried them different ways and in different locations, nothing.
hmmm that does not sound good.
I hate to read this though because Ive always had good luck with Buggmans stuff and yve always been a fan of him.
I wouldnt really call 5 bulbs with issues a fluke lol plus 2 on another members truck. It's a shame but whatever ill be ordering new products. Im just upset they only lasted a few months.
Last edited by 99offroadrngr; Jan 1, 2013 at 09:13 PM.
I had a similar issue with Bugg's Led's in my Dome light.
After handing them off to a buddy of mine in the Electrical Engineering dept at school, his review were similar to yours. Harbor Freight quality. They're able to be fixed if you can get them apart and can solder them. But needless to say, I picked up a few from superbrightleds.
I guess i'll wait till the cluster bulbs go to put my white gauge face on.
After handing them off to a buddy of mine in the Electrical Engineering dept at school, his review were similar to yours. Harbor Freight quality. They're able to be fixed if you can get them apart and can solder them. But needless to say, I picked up a few from superbrightleds.
I guess i'll wait till the cluster bulbs go to put my white gauge face on.
I had a similar issue with Bugg's Led's in my Dome light.
After handing them off to a buddy of mine in the Electrical Engineering dept at school, his review were similar to yours. Harbor Freight quality. They're able to be fixed if you can get them apart and can solder them. But needless to say, I picked up a few from superbrightleds.
I guess i'll wait till the cluster bulbs go to put my white gauge face on.
After handing them off to a buddy of mine in the Electrical Engineering dept at school, his review were similar to yours. Harbor Freight quality. They're able to be fixed if you can get them apart and can solder them. But needless to say, I picked up a few from superbrightleds.
I guess i'll wait till the cluster bulbs go to put my white gauge face on.
I got a little bit more planned too. I picked up a nice bent piece of 3/8" plate steel the other day and a new tailgate (mines rusted out on the inside) Gotta love Craigslist.
ok so when i first got these i had a problem with 3 of the tail/reverse bulbs. I had to swap them around numerous times.
with my headlights on, one of the tail bulbs wouldn't work however, it worked when i turned on my directional. this happened more than once, had to switch to the reverse location because it worked that way, stupid.
Last week a cluster LED died and i got pulled over for one of my plate lights being out.
For anyone looking for LEDs, i suggest buying them from superbrightleds.com instead. I've had their LEDs in my car's cluster and plate lights for almost two years now without any problems. Im going to be switching everything over to their brand soon except my dome light and OHC board.
sad to say, this reminds me of harbor freight tools lol. Another local member was sent 1 or two bad LEDs right outta the box which was a let down. Wasn't a polarity issue, we tried them different ways and in different locations, nothing.
with my headlights on, one of the tail bulbs wouldn't work however, it worked when i turned on my directional. this happened more than once, had to switch to the reverse location because it worked that way, stupid.
Last week a cluster LED died and i got pulled over for one of my plate lights being out.
For anyone looking for LEDs, i suggest buying them from superbrightleds.com instead. I've had their LEDs in my car's cluster and plate lights for almost two years now without any problems. Im going to be switching everything over to their brand soon except my dome light and OHC board.
sad to say, this reminds me of harbor freight tools lol. Another local member was sent 1 or two bad LEDs right outta the box which was a let down. Wasn't a polarity issue, we tried them different ways and in different locations, nothing.
Sorry to hear about the trouble. I thought we got the brake/turn/reverse led's straightened out.
I'll be glad to send you replacement cluster led's & the plate led, just sent you a PM (been busier than usual with the holidays).
The cluster led's & plate led's come from different suppliers so I don't have any control over the components they use, but I do test every one before they ship to make sure they work before they ship out.
They've both been very reliable led's, but it is possible that they died prematurely or the wires may have worked around inside the bulb sockets where they're not making good contact.
Even though I don't make much on them, if there is an issue I'll replace them.
No matter where you get them from, online, auto parts stores, etc, they're all likely made overseas, probably in the same factory.
Sorry to hear about the trouble. I thought we got the brake/turn/reverse led's straightened out.
I'll be glad to send you replacement cluster led's & the plate led, just sent you a PM (been busier than usual with the holidays).
The cluster led's & plate led's come from different suppliers so I don't have any control over the components they use, but I do test every one before they ship to make sure they work before they ship out.
They've both been very reliable led's, but it is possible that they died prematurely or the wires may have worked around inside the bulb sockets where they're not making good contact.
Even though I don't make much on them, if there is an issue I'll replace them.
No matter where you get them from, online, auto parts stores, etc, they're all likely made overseas, probably in the same factory.
I'll be glad to send you replacement cluster led's & the plate led, just sent you a PM (been busier than usual with the holidays).
The cluster led's & plate led's come from different suppliers so I don't have any control over the components they use, but I do test every one before they ship to make sure they work before they ship out.
They've both been very reliable led's, but it is possible that they died prematurely or the wires may have worked around inside the bulb sockets where they're not making good contact.
Even though I don't make much on them, if there is an issue I'll replace them.
No matter where you get them from, online, auto parts stores, etc, they're all likely made overseas, probably in the same factory.
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