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Jmoney01 · 12-25-2020, 04:43 PM

Go ahead and tell at me for led headlights, I know, l know, but man they are a lot brighter. Issue is, after I installed them, only one worked. Cleaned up the ground, the one that didn't work worked and the other one quit. Cleaned that ground and it switched again. Any ideas?
Merry Christmas to all
Jeremy

May70 · 12-25-2020, 06:22 PM

Electrical issues can be stupid easy or it can be like 'chasing a grimlin'.

Money well spent is a decent multimeter and time spent on youtube learning how to use it.

I plan to put the led headlights in mine but haven't gotten there yet. First I would just triple check all connections are good and reground the one that stopped working. If you still have no luck unplug the headlight and test the leads to make sure you are getting voltage. Assuming you are running your ground to chassis you can check that as well with the meter. If both those check out your headlight went bad. If you dont have any voltage OR have too little you have a problem between the source and the plug.

It could be so many different things.

REDROCKER652002 · 12-25-2020, 06:32 PM

Do a search. I think I remember something about needing a different dimmer or flasher or something like that. I could be wrong though, been drinking for a good part of the day. LOL.

Luvlegs · 12-25-2020, 07:09 PM

Is it possible you need 2 positives and negatives? I know LEDs are polarity sensitive and/or they won't work in series or parallel (and I think that depends on the lights themselves)

Jmoney01 · 12-26-2020, 08:40 AM

Each headlight is grounded from the plug. I am going to switch sides to see if that changes anything and check voltage tomorrow. Guess just go from there

BigBird05 · 12-26-2020, 09:29 AM

Try a test. Run 12v+ from the battery to each light separately and see if they light.

Andy4639 · 12-26-2020, 10:43 AM

First off the head lights are feed from the drivers side light plug for both lights. Make sure the old plug is connected good. Make sure you don't have the wires crossed up any where. LED's don't like wires being crossed.
Head lights don't need a different dimmer or flasher or something like that.

REDROCKER652002 · 12-26-2020, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

First off the head lights are feed from the drivers side light plug for both lights. Make sure the old plug is connected good. Make sure you don't have the wires crossed up any where. LED's don't like wires being crossed.
Head lights don't need a different dimmer or flasher or something like that.

Sorry for misquoting. Will try and not make statements I am not sure of.

Big Kev-O · 12-28-2020, 01:23 PM

Try testing them individually by connecting them directly to the battery with some jumper wires. Or swap them and see if the problem switched sides. Most of the LED headlight kits are Chinese made and cannot be trusted. You may have received a faulty LED. After you confirm they work then chase down your issue.

I am a tech nerd and love LEDs but have been let down by most of the aftermarket products. None of mine have made it over 2 years without burn out. Some did not work upon arrival. All were from reputable companies.

12-25-2020, 04:43 PM	#1
Jmoney01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Borden Posts: 97	Led headlight issue Go ahead and tell at me for led headlights, I know, l know, but man they are a lot brighter. Issue is, after I installed them, only one worked. Cleaned up the ground, the one that didn't work worked and the other one quit. Cleaned that ground and it switched again. Any ideas? Merry Christmas to all Jeremy

12-25-2020, 06:22 PM	#2
May70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 643	Re: Led headlight issue Electrical issues can be stupid easy or it can be like 'chasing a grimlin'. Money well spent is a decent multimeter and time spent on youtube learning how to use it. I plan to put the led headlights in mine but haven't gotten there yet. First I would just triple check all connections are good and reground the one that stopped working. If you still have no luck unplug the headlight and test the leads to make sure you are getting voltage. Assuming you are running your ground to chassis you can check that as well with the meter. If both those check out your headlight went bad. If you dont have any voltage OR have too little you have a problem between the source and the plug. It could be so many different things. __________________ 70 C20 Build link : Project Montezuma http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=794479 How to repair that rusted out 67-72 c10-c30! Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/MaycoCustomRestorations

12-25-2020, 06:32 PM	#3
REDROCKER652002 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: South San Francisco CA, Posts: 441	Re: Led headlight issue Do a search. I think I remember something about needing a different dimmer or flasher or something like that. I could be wrong though, been drinking for a good part of the day. LOL.

12-25-2020, 07:09 PM	#4
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Led headlight issue Is it possible you need 2 positives and negatives? I know LEDs are polarity sensitive and/or they won't work in series or parallel (and I think that depends on the lights themselves) __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

12-26-2020, 08:40 AM	#5
Jmoney01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Borden Posts: 97	Re: Led headlight issue Each headlight is grounded from the plug. I am going to switch sides to see if that changes anything and check voltage tomorrow. Guess just go from there

12-26-2020, 09:29 AM	#6
BigBird05 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cheraw Posts: 1,300	Re: Led headlight issue Try a test. Run 12v+ from the battery to each light separately and see if they light.

12-26-2020, 10:43 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Led headlight issue First off the head lights are feed from the drivers side light plug for both lights. Make sure the old plug is connected good. Make sure you don't have the wires crossed up any where. LED's don't like wires being crossed. Head lights don't need a different dimmer or flasher or something like that. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-28-2020, 01:23 PM	#9
Big Kev-O Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Simi, CA Posts: 495	Re: Led headlight issue Try testing them individually by connecting them directly to the battery with some jumper wires. Or swap them and see if the problem switched sides. Most of the LED headlight kits are Chinese made and cannot be trusted. You may have received a faulty LED. After you confirm they work then chase down your issue. I am a tech nerd and love LEDs but have been let down by most of the aftermarket products. None of mine have made it over 2 years without burn out. Some did not work upon arrival. All were from reputable companies. __________________ Made in America by Americans



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