Date: Wed, 29 May 2024 13:49:47 -0400
Reply-To: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon
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Hi Jeff,
I'm running the headlight relay with my LED H4 bulbs without any issues. The relay detects the power before it feeds the bulbs, so it isn't like any of the issues some folks have with the LED turn indicator relay.
Jack
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Palmer
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 6:19 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon
Has anybody ever had trouble with the combination of LED headlights and a headlight relay? Or was it unrelated in my case :)
Jeff
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> On May 28, 2024, at 1:52 PM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
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> This is a "Low cost" option... indicates hi/low beam too. Compact and will fit easy.
> https://tinyurl.com/2ma6f5m3
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> I've had good luck with this brand of LED.
> https://tinyurl.com/y3a5krzp
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> Prices continue to come down, as quality increases too.
>
> Jack
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:14 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon
>
> Hi Jack,
>
> I have the Hella lights on my 84, 2010 version. With Halogen bulbs I assume. Can I just swap the bulbs in or are new housings needed?
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> If just bulb, It may be worth a try.
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> Great info from folks on this topic.
>
> Eric Caron
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>> On May 28, 2024, at 9:04 AM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
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>> Attempting to keep my van looking as original as possible, I put in the Hella DOT lights, with a top quality H4 LED.
>> https://tinyurl.com/3ptxs6z2
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>> Pleased with the look and performance.
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/LQHpaqxUXrm98HRK6
>>
>> Jack R.
>> 84 Westy
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron
>> Sent: Sunday, May 26, 2024 9:36 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Head light swap to LED, Early Vanagon
>>
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> Some friends use these and I put a set in one van. My wife says they work great and I’m replacing my second van headlights with these. We didn’t want the black ones, but these are now available in a nicer light color.
>>
>> The swap in was easy. I didn’t do the halo or signal options on the outer ring yet but likely will.
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>> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLMKFN2R/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=A50AWZNH1YDG9&psc=1
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>> Keep sharing your findings. On affordable and safety upgrades.
>>
>> Eric Caron
>>
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