9005 HB3 LED Daytime Running + HOT decoder...

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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Exclamation 9005 HB3 LED Daytime Running + HOT decoder...

today I got this set Product Code: LED_SKU45_R2 . for my Acura TSX 2010.... Installed how it shows here.

But... i was really confused. this decoder is extremely HOT... can't hold in hand a even 1 seconds. Is it normal? where I need to install this....

Please help!
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:59 PM
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oh hey thats my car on the first link! hehe

i test fitted the lights for the company, i watch them install it and honestly, i cant tell you if mine was too hot or not. i sold it afterwards and put my old ones back on, but someone on here also complained about the heat. i am guessing it is normal for resistors to get that hot? but im not quite sure if thats the case..or if thats harmful in anyway
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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thats what actually stopped me from purchasing. two other people said they got super hot in the last thread and noone followed through with an update. that page is still bookmarked for me
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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Hmm, haven't noticed mine, they haven't melted the zip ties I lied them to the sides with so i guess they're good LOL
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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go to hell kid
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 12:32 AM
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I wonder if there would be heat if you put resistors on switchbacks ?
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by pbhak002
I wonder if there would be heat if you put resistors on switchbacks ?
u dont need resistors for switchbacks
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 01:02 AM
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i heard that for some led switchbacks u do need it lol
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by pbhak002
i heard that for some led switchbacks u do need it lol
ohh then maybe? i just know that kawloon's you dont need them haha
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:19 AM
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that really nobody has an answer?
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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that really nobody has an answer?
email ijdm and ask them And then lets us know what they say so that all CU2 owners dont blow up with their LED DRLs ROFL
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 11:21 AM
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just turn on the low beam HID, then you also got your fog lights on(i think they should allow to turn on the fog with out the low beam on!@!).

i also notice that there is no way (or i dont know ) to increase the brightness of your screen when you have low beam on.

any one know how?
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Wait what. LOL.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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I sent them e-mail yesterday.... still no answer
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Well ive had mine since black friday. Resistors are supposed to get hot. Just make sure not to zip tie them to any gas lines
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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There's like a hole on the front end of the side of the engine back that I zip tied them to, just so you guys might wanna try that too!
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXKid2010
There's like a hole on the front end of the side of the engine back that I zip tied them to, just so you guys might wanna try that too!

can u make and post some pictures?
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Just got replay from www.iJDMTOY.com

Dear Customer,

It is normal for the decoders to get HOT therefore we only recommend it to be mounted on metal.

You can contact us at 626-872-1127 for the installation assistance.

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at anytime.

Sincerely,

Ivy
So, looks like nothing wrong with that decoders....
Ill install this at... so, weather is so bad and cold... maybe at weekends...

PS: also, if someone already installed it - can you guys make a some pictures?
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