8th Gen and LED Fogs not compatible?
09-23-2018, 05:36 PM
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8th Gen and LED Fogs not compatible?
So, I’ve always run Diode Dynamics LEDs w/o issues until now. I bought my SR about 2 months ago and immediately upgraded the fogs to LEDs to match the factory LED headlights. Within days I had moisture and soon after a bulb failure. Now, I have read about the moisture issue that exists with LED bulbs and can buy into the logic which causes it. I called DD who immediately sent me out a replacement bulb. They also stated that these bulb failures are rare. Well, within weeks of installing the replacement bulb I had another bulb failure (different bulb). Now, I am starting to wonder if these cars are not meant to receive LED fogs? If so, why? So, now I have to call DD up yet again to return these lights. I can’t see going back to halogens so is there a better bulb to use out there?
09-23-2018, 05:50 PM
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So, I’ve always run Diode Dynamics LEDs w/o issues until now. I bought my SR about 2 months ago and immediately upgraded the fogs to LEDs to match the factory LED headlights. Within days I had moisture and soon after a bulb failure. Now, I have read about the moisture issue that exists with LED bulbs and can buy into the logic which causes it. I called DD who immediately sent me out a replacement bulb. They also stated that these bulb failures are rare. Well, within weeks of installing the replacement bulb I had another bulb failure (different bulb). Now, I am starting to wonder if these cars are not meant to receive LED fogs? If so, why? So, now I have to call DD up yet again to return these lights. I can’t see going back to halogens so is there a better bulb to use out there?
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09-24-2018, 09:35 AM
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Hey, been messing with this issue the whole weekend. The guy in the other thread said that he drilled some tiny wholes in the housing and he had no problem ever since. Some people claim that fog lights has to have air ventilation in the housing.
Left one had a bit of condensation in the morning now it’s clear. The right one thought still have it. I applied a good amount of silicone because I have spotted very poorly designed flow in JDM products. I believe that the housing is made up with multiple plastic pieces. See attached photo. I think moisture gets inside the fog light housing through led bulb not around it. ( see 3rd pictures for water marks going out of the bulb)
Last edited by NisCal17; 09-24-2018 at 10:09 AM.
09-24-2018, 12:15 PM
#5
Hey Mike,
First, thank you for your support and patience, this is definitely not the experience we want our customers to have. Especially when they've supported us over the years as you have. This is the first I'm seeing or hearing of this issue, but I'll be passing it along to our engineering team for review.
In the meantime, please keep us posted, and let me know if I can be of any direct assistance.
Thanks Mike!
Jake H.
Diode Dynamics
First, thank you for your support and patience, this is definitely not the experience we want our customers to have. Especially when they've supported us over the years as you have. This is the first I'm seeing or hearing of this issue, but I'll be passing it along to our engineering team for review.
In the meantime, please keep us posted, and let me know if I can be of any direct assistance.
Thanks Mike!
Jake H.
Diode Dynamics
09-25-2018, 06:21 AM
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LED fogs in my 16 Platinum -- no issues
I have the Diode Dynamics LEDs installed in my 8th gen. I have not had a single drop of condensation, ever. The only thing I might suggest (and I'm sure this has been tried!) is to be darn sure the seal for the bulb is complete. Leeching around the seat is a primary cause of moisture gathering in the the fog housing.
A plug for the DD bulbs -- they are fantastic and match my headlamps perfectly. Once you get this worked out, you *will* be very happy with the outcome!
Good luck resolving.
A plug for the DD bulbs -- they are fantastic and match my headlamps perfectly. Once you get this worked out, you *will* be very happy with the outcome!
Good luck resolving.
10-08-2018, 06:26 AM
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Hey Mike,
First, thank you for your support and patience, this is definitely not the experience we want our customers to have. Especially when they've supported us over the years as you have. This is the first I'm seeing or hearing of this issue, but I'll be passing it along to our engineering team for review.
In the meantime, please keep us posted, and let me know if I can be of any direct assistance.
Thanks Mike!
Jake H.
Diode Dynamics
First, thank you for your support and patience, this is definitely not the experience we want our customers to have. Especially when they've supported us over the years as you have. This is the first I'm seeing or hearing of this issue, but I'll be passing it along to our engineering team for review.
In the meantime, please keep us posted, and let me know if I can be of any direct assistance.
Thanks Mike!
Jake H.
Diode Dynamics
Thanks for the concern and posting in this thread. As always, DD customer service is leading the way. I actually returned the “suspect” fog light and had one immediately shipped right out to me. You guys are awesome and very understanding. My fingers are crossed on this last one. Thanks again for all the assistance with this. Looking forward to picking up some LED brake/turn lights from you guys soon.
10-08-2018, 06:28 AM
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I have the Diode Dynamics LEDs installed in my 8th gen. I have not had a single drop of condensation, ever. The only thing I might suggest (and I'm sure this has been tried!) is to be darn sure the seal for the bulb is complete. Leeching around the seat is a primary cause of moisture gathering in the the fog housing.
A plug for the DD bulbs -- they are fantastic and match my headlamps perfectly. Once you get this worked out, you *will* be very happy with the outcome!
Good luck resolving.
A plug for the DD bulbs -- they are fantastic and match my headlamps perfectly. Once you get this worked out, you *will* be very happy with the outcome!
Good luck resolving.
10-09-2018, 12:30 PM
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Jake,
Thanks for the concern and posting in this thread. As always, DD customer service is leading the way. I actually returned the “suspect” fog light and had one immediately shipped right out to me. You guys are awesome and very understanding. My fingers are crossed on this last one. Thanks again for all the assistance with this. Looking forward to picking up some LED brake/turn lights from you guys soon.
Thanks again,
Jake H.
Diode Dynamics
11-09-2018, 06:52 PM
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I have a 2017 SL and replaced the low beam with diode dynamics SL1. Great beam pattern and crisp cutoff line. No glare whatsoever no condensation either. Replaced the fogs as well with SLF yellows and no issues. Going on 2 months now. Great upgrade so far.[img]blob:https://maxima.org/ce656599-ca31-44f4-b6c8-650849bd96d1[/img]
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11-10-2018, 06:01 PM
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I have a 2017 SL and replaced the low beam with diode dynamics SL1. Great beam pattern and crisp cutoff line. No glare whatsoever no condensation either. Replaced the fogs as well with SLF yellows and no issues. Going on 2 months now. Great upgrade so far.[img]blob:https://maxima.org/ce656599-ca31-44f4-b6c8-650849bd96d1
Diode dynamics LEDs SL1 and SLF yellow
11-29-2018, 05:38 PM
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Does the SL come with LEDs stock? I thought I heard somewhere along the line that LED vs Halogen have different housings. I have an S and I feel like I'm stuck with Halogen because I won't pay for new housings just to upgrade to LEDs. I also don't want to blind everyone else doing it wrong
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