V-LED New DRL Harness
04-17-2011, 09:42 AM
#161
The cheaper kit is the one from ijdmtoycar but the bulbs are too bluish at least for my taste. But I think V-leds upgraded their kit now seeing that it was using a hid harness to begin with. If you read the past posts you'll see at one point I was using just the bulbs from v-leds but then it starting bugging on me. Some members who are using bulbs alone are using the ebay bulbs.
04-17-2011, 08:24 PM
#164
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I have a new one and I haven't had any issues with it, no lights going out and no error code. I actually didn't get an error when I used the lights by themselves, but they weren't as bright. With the harness they're about 2x as bright. I'm really happy with how it looks, I find myself pulling close to cars just so i can see the reflection.
04-17-2011, 08:31 PM
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04-17-2011, 08:42 PM
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Why would you waste $100 when you can get the same bulbs for $22 shipped? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-X-6...Q5fAccessories
04-18-2011, 06:20 AM
#167
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You can see the lights during the day without the harness. The main reason that I bought the harness was that I didn't want to have the DRL warning light up on my dash.
04-18-2011, 06:45 AM
#168
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
04-18-2011, 08:42 AM
#170
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
04-18-2011, 06:47 PM
#172
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I e-mailed v-leds a few weeks back. The representative said the kit they're offering has resolved all issues. I'm just waiting for their switchbacks to come back in stock before I order it.
04-18-2011, 08:20 PM
#173
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Did the ijdmtoy kit have a resistor plate? I had a hell of a time figuring out where to put the resistor on the driver side, did you come up with anywhere to put it?
04-18-2011, 09:00 PM
#174
Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
How's that maybe you can pick out one and read it then come to a conclusion
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
How's that maybe you can pick out one and read it then come to a conclusion
04-18-2011, 11:35 PM
#176
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Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
How's that maybe you can pick out one and read it then come to a conclusion
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
I never got the drl code either with just the bulbs the issue I was having was that one bulb was a bit brighter then the other and even still they both weren't bright enough. When I got the ijdmtoycar harness the issues stopped. While you can run them without the harness you're not getting the full power of the light without it either.
How's that maybe you can pick out one and read it then come to a conclusion
04-22-2011, 06:23 AM
#179
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I found it to be a real pain getting the driver's side one out too, just not enough room to move around with the battery. The passenger's side one is much easier. I think I might have had more trouble getting the bulbs back in then getting them out too.
04-22-2011, 01:35 PM
#180
I'm going to have to finish this DRL project tonight since I started pretty late last night and I have to work today.
Last edited by Suprstar; 04-22-2011 at 01:38 PM.
04-24-2011, 05:48 AM
#182
so I had the old drl harness (purchased almost 2yrs ago) and decided to give this new one a try. was having some work done on the car yesterday and asked the shop to swap out the harness and add the new bulbs. well, no error code BUT they won't light up. the shop manager mentioned somthing about needing a volt converter. anyone have this issue or hear of this?
04-24-2011, 06:32 AM
#183
You have an '07 TL like me so it should work. I'm surprised mine worked the first time around. I usually always have to troubleshoot stuff I install.
Make sure the wires are connected properly. Watch the YouTube video I posted on the previous page.
I don't know what your mechanic is talking about. You don't need any additional parts if you purchased the most recent harness from V-LEDS.
Make sure the wires are connected properly. Watch the YouTube video I posted on the previous page.
I don't know what your mechanic is talking about. You don't need any additional parts if you purchased the most recent harness from V-LEDS.
Last edited by Suprstar; 04-24-2011 at 06:35 AM.
04-26-2011, 12:39 AM
#184
Whats the original harness?
Is it this?
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/D...viewsTabAnchor
I have DRL on my 2005 TL because Canadian models came out with them? Will this work for my LED DRLs?
Is it this?
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/D...viewsTabAnchor
I have DRL on my 2005 TL because Canadian models came out with them? Will this work for my LED DRLs?
05-03-2011, 02:44 AM
#186
Racer
Spent 4 hours on trying to troubleshoot what was going on and had the same issue some of you had. With the harness installed, the DRLs would not light up and there was no error code either. I've got the LEDs installed without the harness but the passenger side is brighter than the driver's side.
Any suggestions? Otherwise I'm returning the harness.
Any suggestions? Otherwise I'm returning the harness.
05-03-2011, 05:08 AM
#187
Snap a pic of your harness and the way it is installed. At least so I can get a better idea. The thing with the vled harness is that when you're connecting the plugs sometimes they actually push out so no contact is made. This was the problem with that first version harness. The other problem was that it was a hid harness they were using.
05-05-2011, 11:11 AM
#189
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Snap a pic of your harness and the way it is installed. At least so I can get a better idea. The thing with the vled harness is that when you're connecting the plugs sometimes they actually push out so no contact is made. This was the problem with that first version harness. The other problem was that it was a hid harness they were using.
Here are the pics of how they were connected. I also tried flipping the single black wire as well with no luck. I'm now awaiting a reply from James on what else we need to do.
05-06-2011, 03:23 AM
#190
Racer
Update: after talking to James, he thinks the relay is bad as others are having the same issue. We're going to swap out the relay and see what happens from there.
05-07-2011, 01:59 PM
#191
I'm telling you that harness isn't the updated one at all. that's the same one I had and went thru 2 of them. James is cool with the customer service but in the end that's the wrong harness. This is why I'm using the ijdmcartoy harness with v-leds' bulbs. their bulbs look better imo. Since I have had the harness in I haven't had any issues at all.
05-07-2011, 02:30 PM
#192
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Hmm.. so are they sending out un-updated harnesses with the kit despite saying there are new harnesses? I ordered mine a little while back and it should be coming in the mail soon. I'm hoping mine doesn't present any problems since it's always a pita with shipping back and forth between Canada and the States.
05-07-2011, 02:34 PM
#193
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I'm telling you that harness isn't the updated one at all. that's the same one I had and went thru 2 of them. James is cool with the customer service but in the end that's the wrong harness. This is why I'm using the ijdmcartoy harness with v-leds' bulbs. their bulbs look better imo. Since I have had the harness in I haven't had any issues at all.
05-08-2011, 07:13 PM
#195
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That harness doesn't look like the one I got a little while back from them, I'll see if i can get some pictures of mine tomorrow. Mine has a whole connector that attaches to the factory harness, not just a lone connector.
05-09-2011, 07:23 AM
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Hello fellow tl friends. I am fairly new to website, so i thought i would start posting so i can add pics soon to. But anyways, back to the Vleds harness, I recently purchased the 6k drl kit for my 08 type s and I cant get the leds to work with harness so for now i just have the bulbs in w/o harness and they work with no drl code. One is brighter than the other. So i tried everything with the harness and it will just not work. So i called vleds tech support and told them the deal was, i asked for a whole new harness and turns out they just sent me a new relay. wth. I was under the impression that i was going to get a new harness. So im upset there, not what i expected from vleds. so i have a friend helping me with the install, hes knows what hes doing and he had said that he had tested the 1st relay out and its working fine. so why they send me relay i dont know. So i now have to call tech support again while they are open, so pissed. so with that i just wanted to say hi, see if anyone has any ideas. btw, once i have enough posts i will post some pics. i have done vleds for the license plate and reverse, oh and i have the yellow 2500k piaa bulbs for fogs. cant wait to post pics.
05-09-2011, 02:23 PM
#197
finally got mine to work. turns out it was an issue with the installer. anyway I had the fist harness that V-LEDS put out a few years back and these are WAY brighter. Very happy with them.
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