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Why should I choose ceramic sockets over plastic sockets?

Ceramic pigtail sockets are recommended whenever bulbs exceeding the original wattage are installed.  Hi-wattage bulbs can burn out traditional plastic sockets, potentially causing bulb failure and other electrical problems.

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Which color LED bulb should I use?

 For best results, the LED color should be the same as the lens color. For example: a red lens will filter out all but the red portion of the light. So if the light is all red, little or no light will be blocked by the lens. The light from a white LED contains very little light in the red portion of the visible spectrum, so most of the light would be filtered out by a red lens.

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What are some turn signal issues with LED bulbs?

LED brake/tail lamps will not flash with thermal flasher units, due to their extremely low current draw. Also, with stock flasher units, the turn signals may flash faster than normal (hyper-flash). These installations may require LED flashers. Another fix is the installation of load resistors which are wired across (in parallel with) the turn signal bulbs to simulate the load of a standard filament bulb. LED flashers and load resistors can be purchased from our website.

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What are some dashboard indicator issues with LED bulbs?

Due to their low power consumption, LED bulbs may cause some newer vehicles to indicate a bulb is burnt out. Some cars indicate this by increasing the flash rate of the turn signals, some turn on a bad bulb indicator. The installation of load resistors or LED flashers can help resolve this problem.

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When should I not use LED bulbs?

Do not use LED bulbs in the same housing with headlamps. The heat may cause them to fail quickly and void the warranty.Some vehicles apply a pulsed voltage to the daytime running lights (DRL). This pulsed voltage causes LED bulbs to fail quickly, just as the stock filament bulbs also fail quickly in these DRL installations. Use in these applications voids the warranty.

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Do LED bulbs comply with SAE or DOT standards?

LED bulbs are for aftermarket and off-road use, and may not comply with SAE or DOT standards. Please check with federal, state and local laws before usage.