Hi, I plan to upgrade hid to led, just wondering the ballast connector will heating or not, because I have burn the connector before, that time still using hid. btw my car is handa Crz
Size, mount and wattage use. Choose the same one as what you have in order to avoid any complication. Your bulb size should be a D4S based on a short google search I did.
You mentioned at 3:41 that you can turn the bulb to make sure the focus is correct. In your experience with this bulb, how do you orientate the bulb to get the best focus or in your opinion, it's not important how you turn the bulb?
Depends largely on your reflector/projector. For my inspira, the best focus I get is when the bulb is vertical. For my Alphard hi-beam, its slanting 45 degree towards the center. For the Alphard main beam (projector), it didn't make any difference whichever angle i twist it.
@@randolphcirilo4800 The one I got is meant to be connected to the ballast. However, you can get LEDs that are meant for direct connection. You cannot just cut the D4S plug cause that plug is connected to the ballast.
Hi bro TC's, I had install same brand LED like your that purchased from shoope. Mine are D2S type. But after installed the light output dimmer than my HID stock. Had adjust the focusing but not much help Can you advise it?
That’s the whole scam that “just” replacing hid bulbs with led bulbs is. The majority of the time - you’re simply getting an incorrect beam pattern because it’s impossible for them to place the leds in the same location as the center of the hid bulb…. So Here’s what you should try: 1) if you have hazy or cloudy external plastic housings the. Go to headlight restoration pro - and - sand polish coat your lights. 2) Consider doing a new projector retrofit such as morimoto d2s 5.0 or if you want to go LED there’s a morimoto and nhk options. The main idea is to get a projector that is designed FOR led from the start. There are no shortcuts Every single time we get new lighting upgrades on the market - same bs games where people try to scam others into buying cheap upgrades that most often do not work. It’s the same cycle every 5-10 years… Lightwekz has all sorts of retrofit options… go there
Yes, my car has AFS. If its flashing there is 3 possibilities:- - you might have accidentally pop the projector out of the socket mount ( to verify, just rock the projector and if its loose then its out. Just pop it back in.) - either the wiring or a socket is blocking the movement of the projector, check and verify that nothing is stuck - new bulb is too heavy (i had this issue last time when I just got the car and it came with some very heavy LEDs that everytime i go over a speedbump, it gives me the AFS flashing light) Let me know if this helps.
Why do my LED's come on for a second but then shut off? I got LED's exactly like yours in this video that include a connector that plugs directly into the vehicles D2S connector. Is the vehicles D2S HID ballast putting out too high voltage to work with LED? DO I need to remove the ballast somehow?
@@TCsAnythingGoes yeah it’s meant to connect directly into the D2S ballast but the LED only stays on for a second. The regular xenon HID bulb that was in there was working fine too.. the HID ballast is 35W..the bulb is 60W. is the ballast too weak to power the LED?
@@L7Fx so i checked back the link where i purchased the LEDs and mine are 35w. So i am guessing your ballast is not powerful enough to power those 60W LEDs.
Here ya go shopee.com.my/2-Pcs-Super-Bright-LED-More-Than-HID-Light-Canbus-TDCU-Car-LED-Headlight-D1S-D2S-D2R-D3S-D4S-D4R-D8S-LED-Bulb-Error-Free-i.172546004.7283720494
For those outside Malaysia, do you have a link to order online? Also any feedback on these LEDs after 6 months of use? Is it still maintaining its brightness? Is it still running at 100%.
I do not have a link for overseas purchase. But I can say that my LEDs are still performing just like the day I bought them. So happy with LEDs that I have already converted all 4 of my cars to LEDs projectors now.
@@TCsAnythingGoes Oic. In that case, can you please share the model number of the led so that I can search for them online? Also how much did you pay so that I know if I am getting a good price.
@@natnut2008 I didn't see what the model number is and I have already throw away the box. Sorry. But I still have the link where I purchased it. shopee.com.my/2-Pcs-Super-Bright-LED-More-Than-HID-Light-Canbus-TDCU-Car-LED-Headlight-D1S-D2S-D2R-D3S-D4S-D4R-D8S-LED-Bulb-Error-Free-i.172546004.7283720494
provided the LEDs you purchased is meant to connect to HID ballast and as I have just learned in one of the recent comments, make sure the LEDs wattage is the same and supported by your current ballast.
@@SurfTomas might want to read carefully on the watts. Some sellers put their LEDs as 110w. When in fact its a 55w LED but since it comes in a pair, they just add it up and claim its a 110w LED.
Good question and I actually pondered on this myself as well. But so far even after operating the headlight for 4 hours ( night time driving ), it has not degraded or burn yet so I am guessing its ok.
Can't see the cutoff lines reflected off glass man. Usually when checking output of headlights, it's advisable to point the car at a wall, you get a much better result.
Thanks man, IRL the cutoff is pretty visible on my glass since its tinted dark. But I do agree with you that its easier to see the cut off and adjust if its pointed to the wall. I was just too lazy to move the car since the parking facing the wall already has two other cars parked there. Appreciate your support on my little small channel.
@@abumaleeha1 Is your LED the same as mine? Also when you tuck the connectors, check if you accidentally pop the projector out of its socket (can easily push it back) or if the wiring and connector is blocking the projector from moving left/right/up and down.
@@TCsAnythingGoes yeh it's pretty much same as yours just is a silver colour. Called d series frm aliexpress, yeh I was thinking the wires or connector coming in the way. Tried multiple times changing it about. Then gave up
@@abumaleeha1 I had this issue before when i first got the car. The previous owner installed some LEDs that was too heavy and every time i hit a bump or even those yellow lines, the AFS lights come on. Then i changed to OEM HIDs and the problem went away. Then I upgraded to the current LEDs which is lighter than the previous LEDs, no issues with AFS yet except one time where the socket was blocking the movement of the projector and it popped the projector out. Had to stop the car at the side of the road and pop it back in then moved the socket away and till now, all is good.
@@newry123 link if possible. I think it meant 105w for a pair instead of a single led bulb being 105w. Which means you are probably getting 55w led bulbs which is more common.
Yeah I looked at it again I think your right, my original hid bulb is 35w so if I put one off these in which or50w would it damage the headlamp or the wiring,
@@newry123 unlikely to damage the headlamp or wiring. but if u are getting those that aren't meant for HID ballast like the one in this video, then you will need to modify the wiring.
I have been lucky all these while. HIDs usually last me for a couple of years. I normally change them out as one set instead of just the ballast or bulb alone. LEDs, i have only started using them about a year ago, so far been pretty happy with them. None of them blew on me yet.
I agree that its hard to find 4300k LEDs. So far been using 6000k LEDs on my Alphard, Inspira, Myvi and Ecosport..... seems to be able to go thru even JPJ roadblocks fine. I just made sure its all on projectors and does not glare higher than the officer's knee.
Ohhh HID do last long. I have been using HIDs for a long while before moving all my cars to LEDs. In this video, the HID is only used for a year and it barely degraded (i seldom drive night). If you have not done so, I suggest you give LEDs a try. They are brighter and also does not have the need for start up time like HIDs.
@@TCsAnythingGoes LEDs are not brighter. I have 2 pairs of d3s LEDs. The white effect makes you think the led is brighter however the xenon will light wider and further.
@@hal752 4300k - yellowish white. 6000k - white. The output color is determined by these kelvin units. Higher = whiter to blueish. I would stay at 6000k for best performance in dry and wet conditions. If you have ever driven a car with 8000k bulbs in the night rain, you will understand that the light will just bounce off the water surface making the road really dim and dangerous to drive. As to whether LEDs are brighter or not, you have to see the lumens value. And LEDs have various lumens depending on the brand, design, chip used and etc. So a cheap LED may even be dimmer that HIDs and there are LEDs that outperforms HIDs. As to the beam pattern, it also depends on the housing of the light and the design of the LEDs. If the housing is designed for HID, obviously it will work very well with HIDs. Based on my tryouts of LEDs few years back VS now...... LEDs have definitely improved vastly and even surpassed HID in terms of performance and efficiency. Few years back, I tried moving to LEDs and I returned it after just one drive with the LED (not even a cheap LED). As recent as this year itself, I tried cheap LED (Brand C6) on a projector housing meant for halogen and the light output was worst than halogen. Then I tried a more expensive brand (Brand Novsight) in the same housing and the light output and beam pattern definitely surpasses even the HID in my Alphard. My point is, give it a try. LEDs aren't as terrible as it used to be anymore.
I agree there not terrible however on my car I've found that d3s xenon bulbs at around 5000k provide a higher lumin rating at 10 meters compared to a LED. I tested against a pair of bull vision LEDs and they miss the hot spot that xenons offer which is in turn used in high beams. Xenon light in my car has further range than the LED. Personally it would say if the xenon was 100 percent the Led would be around 85.
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Thank you for this video and explanation
Wow...nice share..tq bro👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hi, I plan to upgrade hid to led, just wondering the ballast connector will heating or not, because I have burn the connector before, that time still using hid. btw my car is handa Crz
Hey my friend I have old Lexus rx 330 HID I want to change LED please let me know what brand I can use
Hi everyone. So, this means that the led bulb still needs the ballast?
Bro anh10 is using which one?TQ
Hello, What is the difference between D2S D2R vs D4S D4R? I have a 2007 Lexus IS250, which one should I order for low beam headlights? Thanks
Size, mount and wattage use.
Choose the same one as what you have in order to avoid any complication.
Your bulb size should be a D4S based on a short google search I did.
Can u tell me how to up and down level headlamp adjuster? I have same model alphard like u
Hi, thank you for your comment. I just released a video on how to adjust the headlamp. Hope it helps.
bro, tak payah modify ape2 ye kalau tukar led yang ni? heard that if we wanna change to led, we need to modify
Hi TC, what’s your Headlamp Type on this Alphard? Was it Reflector or Projector type? Thanks.
The low beam is projector. The hi beam is reflector.
You mentioned at 3:41 that you can turn the bulb to make sure the focus is correct. In your experience with this bulb, how do you orientate the bulb to get the best focus or in your opinion, it's not important how you turn the bulb?
Depends largely on your reflector/projector. For my inspira, the best focus I get is when the bulb is vertical. For my Alphard hi-beam, its slanting 45 degree towards the center. For the Alphard main beam (projector), it didn't make any difference whichever angle i twist it.
Hi TC. So you didnt remove the ballast right? The new LED connect back to the ballast?
Yes, you are correct. This LED i purchased is meant to connect to HID ballast.
@@TCsAnythingGoes Can I use these bulbs WITHOUT the ballast? Just cut the ds4 plug?
@@randolphcirilo4800 The one I got is meant to be connected to the ballast. However, you can get LEDs that are meant for direct connection.
You cannot just cut the D4S plug cause that plug is connected to the ballast.
Hi bro TC's, I had install same brand LED like your that purchased from shoope. Mine are D2S type. But after installed the light output dimmer than my HID stock. Had adjust the focusing but not much help Can you advise it?
That’s the whole scam that “just” replacing hid bulbs with led bulbs is.
The majority of the time - you’re simply getting an incorrect beam pattern because it’s impossible for them to place the leds in the same location as the center of the hid bulb….
So
Here’s what you should try:
1) if you have hazy or cloudy external plastic housings the. Go to headlight restoration pro - and - sand polish coat your lights.
2) Consider doing a new projector retrofit such as morimoto d2s 5.0 or if you want to go LED there’s a morimoto and nhk options.
The main idea is to get a projector that is designed FOR led from the start.
There are no shortcuts
Every single time we get new lighting upgrades on the market - same bs games where people try to scam others into buying cheap upgrades that most often do not work.
It’s the same cycle every 5-10 years…
Lightwekz has all sorts of retrofit options… go there
Does your car have AFS? After I installed this D4S LED bulb, my car's AFS sign keeps flashing.
Yes, my car has AFS. If its flashing there is 3 possibilities:-
- you might have accidentally pop the projector out of the socket mount ( to verify, just rock the projector and if its loose then its out. Just pop it back in.)
- either the wiring or a socket is blocking the movement of the projector, check and verify that nothing is stuck
- new bulb is too heavy (i had this issue last time when I just got the car and it came with some very heavy LEDs that everytime i go over a speedbump, it gives me the AFS flashing light)
Let me know if this helps.
Why do my LED's come on for a second but then shut off? I got LED's exactly like yours in this video that include a connector that plugs directly into the vehicles D2S connector.
Is the vehicles D2S HID ballast putting out too high voltage to work with LED? DO I need to remove the ballast somehow?
if the LED you bought is meant to connect to D2S ballast, then it should work unless the ballast is kaput.
@@TCsAnythingGoes yeah it’s meant to connect directly into the D2S ballast but the LED only stays on for a second. The regular xenon HID bulb that was in there was working fine too..
the HID ballast is 35W..the bulb is 60W. is the ballast too weak to power the LED?
@@L7Fx so i checked back the link where i purchased the LEDs and mine are 35w. So i am guessing your ballast is not powerful enough to power those 60W LEDs.
Lamp size or name
Hello , does it work for bmw ? Do i need to change the ballast or plug and play only?
Just gotta get the correct type of bulb and one that is stated for HID ballast.
@@TCsAnythingGoes thanks bro!
Mind sharing on where u bot the above?
Here ya go
shopee.com.my/2-Pcs-Super-Bright-LED-More-Than-HID-Light-Canbus-TDCU-Car-LED-Headlight-D1S-D2S-D2R-D3S-D4S-D4R-D8S-LED-Bulb-Error-Free-i.172546004.7283720494
For those outside Malaysia, do you have a link to order online? Also any feedback on these LEDs after 6 months of use? Is it still maintaining its brightness? Is it still running at 100%.
I do not have a link for overseas purchase. But I can say that my LEDs are still performing just like the day I bought them. So happy with LEDs that I have already converted all 4 of my cars to LEDs projectors now.
@@TCsAnythingGoes
Oic. In that case, can you please share the model number of the led so that I can search for them online? Also how much did you pay so that I know if I am getting a good price.
@@natnut2008 I didn't see what the model number is and I have already throw away the box. Sorry. But I still have the link where I purchased it.
shopee.com.my/2-Pcs-Super-Bright-LED-More-Than-HID-Light-Canbus-TDCU-Car-LED-Headlight-D1S-D2S-D2R-D3S-D4S-D4R-D8S-LED-Bulb-Error-Free-i.172546004.7283720494
bro anh20 is using which one?
ANH20 originally uses HID D4S
So, i can replace my d2s hid bulps with d2s led bulps (vw mk5, with ballast and projectors) ?
provided the LEDs you purchased is meant to connect to HID ballast and as I have just learned in one of the recent comments, make sure the LEDs wattage is the same and supported by your current ballast.
@@TCsAnythingGoes yes i got u, so example if ballast is 35w, only LED bulbs 35w
There are so many D2S/D4S LEDs that are greater than 35w, some >100w, but hid only come in 35w & 55w.
@@SurfTomas might want to read carefully on the watts. Some sellers put their LEDs as 110w. When in fact its a 55w LED but since it comes in a pair, they just add it up and claim its a 110w LED.
halo bro TC's...is it same with vellfire anh20?
Yeap, its the same.
Tq bos..anyway what is the type bulb for hi beam ya
@@narizalfadzil1615 hi-beam uses 9005 bulb.
Is there any possibilities to burn the LED bulbs due to overheating? Because the plastic dust cover is installed and no air is going in.
Good question and I actually pondered on this myself as well. But so far even after operating the headlight for 4 hours ( night time driving ), it has not degraded or burn yet so I am guessing its ok.
Can't see the cutoff lines reflected off glass man. Usually when checking output of headlights, it's advisable to point the car at a wall, you get a much better result.
Thanks man, IRL the cutoff is pretty visible on my glass since its tinted dark. But I do agree with you that its easier to see the cut off and adjust if its pointed to the wall. I was just too lazy to move the car since the parking facing the wall already has two other cars parked there. Appreciate your support on my little small channel.
Hi, did the cover fit after led?
Yes it did. Wasn't an issue to close back the cover.
@@TCsAnythingGoes hi I fitted and tuck the connector on the side. I kept getting afs flashing
@@abumaleeha1 Is your LED the same as mine? Also when you tuck the connectors, check if you accidentally pop the projector out of its socket (can easily push it back) or if the wiring and connector is blocking the projector from moving left/right/up and down.
@@TCsAnythingGoes yeh it's pretty much same as yours just is a silver colour. Called d series frm aliexpress, yeh I was thinking the wires or connector coming in the way. Tried multiple times changing it about. Then gave up
@@abumaleeha1 I had this issue before when i first got the car. The previous owner installed some LEDs that was too heavy and every time i hit a bump or even those yellow lines, the AFS lights come on. Then i changed to OEM HIDs and the problem went away. Then I upgraded to the current LEDs which is lighter than the previous LEDs, no issues with AFS yet except one time where the socket was blocking the movement of the projector and it popped the projector out. Had to stop the car at the side of the road and pop it back in then moved the socket away and till now, all is good.
My hid bulbs r 35w can I put 105w led in
Where did you find 105w led for cars?
@@TCsAnythingGoes eBay,advertised POWER:105W
@@newry123 link if possible.
I think it meant 105w for a pair instead of a single led bulb being 105w.
Which means you are probably getting 55w led bulbs which is more common.
Yeah I looked at it again I think your right, my original hid bulb is 35w so if I put one off these in which or50w would it damage the headlamp or the wiring,
@@newry123 unlikely to damage the headlamp or wiring. but if u are getting those that aren't meant for HID ballast like the one in this video, then you will need to modify the wiring.
Still use the ballast?
For this particular LED model, yes, it uses the HID ballast.
LED headlights is a straight fail in our county. Such a pity
Lol I'm. Going for led this time hid don't last for long so let's see what happen
I have been lucky all these while. HIDs usually last me for a couple of years. I normally change them out as one set instead of just the ballast or bulb alone.
LEDs, i have only started using them about a year ago, so far been pretty happy with them. None of them blew on me yet.
Bagi link
Link dah ada kat description. Tapi disarankan cari yg baru memandangkan video ni dah lebih setahun, rasanya ada bulb baru dah sekarang.
most of the LED on market is 6000k and above. Hard to find 4300k.. if JPJ doing roadblox, die lor.. denda rm2k or 6mnth jailed..
I agree that its hard to find 4300k LEDs. So far been using 6000k LEDs on my Alphard, Inspira, Myvi and Ecosport..... seems to be able to go thru even JPJ roadblocks fine. I just made sure its all on projectors and does not glare higher than the officer's knee.
You actually comparing a well used HID bulb to a brand new LED. HID last long if you have a good brand. This is not a fair comparison
Ohhh HID do last long. I have been using HIDs for a long while before moving all my cars to LEDs. In this video, the HID is only used for a year and it barely degraded (i seldom drive night).
If you have not done so, I suggest you give LEDs a try. They are brighter and also does not have the need for start up time like HIDs.
@@TCsAnythingGoes LEDs are not brighter. I have 2 pairs of d3s LEDs. The white effect makes you think the led is brighter however the xenon will light wider and further.
@@hal752 4300k - yellowish white. 6000k - white. The output color is determined by these kelvin units. Higher = whiter to blueish. I would stay at 6000k for best performance in dry and wet conditions. If you have ever driven a car with 8000k bulbs in the night rain, you will understand that the light will just bounce off the water surface making the road really dim and dangerous to drive.
As to whether LEDs are brighter or not, you have to see the lumens value. And LEDs have various lumens depending on the brand, design, chip used and etc. So a cheap LED may even be dimmer that HIDs and there are LEDs that outperforms HIDs.
As to the beam pattern, it also depends on the housing of the light and the design of the LEDs. If the housing is designed for HID, obviously it will work very well with HIDs. Based on my tryouts of LEDs few years back VS now...... LEDs have definitely improved vastly and even surpassed HID in terms of performance and efficiency. Few years back, I tried moving to LEDs and I returned it after just one drive with the LED (not even a cheap LED).
As recent as this year itself, I tried cheap LED (Brand C6) on a projector housing meant for halogen and the light output was worst than halogen. Then I tried a more expensive brand (Brand Novsight) in the same housing and the light output and beam pattern definitely surpasses even the HID in my Alphard.
My point is, give it a try. LEDs aren't as terrible as it used to be anymore.
I agree there not terrible however on my car I've found that d3s xenon bulbs at around 5000k provide a higher lumin rating at 10 meters compared to a LED. I tested against a pair of bull vision LEDs and they miss the hot spot that xenons offer which is in turn used in high beams. Xenon light in my car has further range than the LED. Personally it would say if the xenon was 100 percent the Led would be around 85.