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OG VX · 10-01-2014, 10:00 AM

Hey guys,
Re-installed the LED bulbs today, and they work flawlessly! Very happy that (so far) this issue seems to be resolved for me.

Perhaps the switch will need to be replaced at some point. However, I'm now very familiar with the 92-95 combination switches, so a future swap and/or re-build should be much easier at this point. I'm very glad that removal of the steering wheel is not required, as it is on other Honda's (Accords, specifically) from this era.

LED's I purchased are here

These are, indeed, a full plug-and-play "conversion".

They are very "new". I don't pretend to be an expert on LED headlight conversions by any means, but here is what info. I have to offer/share at this time:

1. Amperage used/required is lower than standard halogens

2. Output is slightly less than halogens. The difference is negligible though. The LED headlight bulbs that came out about a year ago on Ebay were low output units, and had output similar to DRL's. Once you start looking around, these units are easy to spot out. Once more info. comes out on these newer units, it will be more obvious that these new kits are suitable as stand-alone headlight bulbs. The key: look for the cooling fan unit at the back of the bulb. If it doesn't have this, it will not be a standalone headlight unit. . They kits with the fans are, of course, much more expensive than the DRL-type bulbs ($15 versus $80-100).

3. Output looks a lot "cooler"/modern than halogens

4. No projector is required. No need to "retro-fit" a projector, such as with xenons

5. Near instant turn on. No wait time for ballasts to fire, as with xenons

6. Wiring/Connections are simple. Not multiple connects as with ebay xenons. As a result, less potential connection issues. Blows Xentec connections/system away.

7. Military grade construction. So beautiful, they belong in a museum. Must see/hold to really appreciate. Pictures don't do these units justice. Thing of beauty, for real.

8. More expensive than (Ebay) HID's. Paid $80 versus $30 for a Xentec.

9. Prices appear to be rising, not lowering. So, hurry and get "on board" before this craze intensifies.

10. LED wattage ratings are lower than halogen, but equal higher. So, a 20W LED kit equals the output of a typical 55W halogen bulb. My kit ordered was 20W. However, this was discontinued, and a newer design that was a 30W set was sent to me. Now, same company offers 40W kits. I'd go for these, if I could.

11. Hi/Low, dual fitment bulb. One LED fires for low-beam. Flicking on high-beam activates the 2nd LED. The cutoff is also higher for the hi-beam. The design is very well engineered.

12. Color is a "cool white" w/ a hint of blue. About 5500K on the Kelvin scale. Think of a very pure, intense, Silverstar bulb. No glare, like a (non-focused/projected) xenon bulb.

13. Fans are built into the backside of the unit. These cool the xenons. Unsure at this point if they run all the time, or just intermittently when the bulbs reach a certain temperature.

14. My bulbs are "CREE-type" LED's. They are knockoffs, essentially, of the CREE bulbs. But, are supposed to be great quality.

15. Shipment time took about 10 days from China. Seller was very professional and was a great communicator.

So far, highly endorse them. A great way to get an upgraded look w/o having to (1) get a high-intensity halogen bulb with a low life ; or (2) Xenon "upgrade" that is temperamental at best, and looks terrible unless appropriate projectors are retrofitted.

Hope this helps!

10-01-2014, 10:00 AM	#22 (permalink)
OG VX JDM hypeR mileR Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 418 The OG VX - '92 Honda Civic VX Team Honda 90 day: 68.64 mpg (US) Thanks: 475 Thanked 418 Times in 198 Posts	Hey guys, Re-installed the LED bulbs today, and they work flawlessly! Very happy that (so far) this issue seems to be resolved for me. Perhaps the switch will need to be replaced at some point. However, I'm now very familiar with the 92-95 combination switches, so a future swap and/or re-build should be much easier at this point. I'm very glad that removal of the steering wheel is not required, as it is on other Honda's (Accords, specifically) from this era. LED's I purchased are here These are, indeed, a full plug-and-play "conversion". They are very "new". I don't pretend to be an expert on LED headlight conversions by any means, but here is what info. I have to offer/share at this time: 1. Amperage used/required is lower than standard halogens 2. Output is slightly less than halogens. The difference is negligible though. The LED headlight bulbs that came out about a year ago on Ebay were low output units, and had output similar to DRL's. Once you start looking around, these units are easy to spot out. Once more info. comes out on these newer units, it will be more obvious that these new kits are suitable as stand-alone headlight bulbs. The key: look for the cooling fan unit at the back of the bulb. If it doesn't have this, it will not be a standalone headlight unit. . They kits with the fans are, of course, much more expensive than the DRL-type bulbs ($15 versus $80-100). 3. Output looks a lot "cooler"/modern than halogens 4. No projector is required. No need to "retro-fit" a projector, such as with xenons 5. Near instant turn on. No wait time for ballasts to fire, as with xenons 6. Wiring/Connections are simple. Not multiple connects as with ebay xenons. As a result, less potential connection issues. Blows Xentec connections/system away. 7. Military grade construction. So beautiful, they belong in a museum. Must see/hold to really appreciate. Pictures don't do these units justice. Thing of beauty, for real. 8. More expensive than (Ebay) HID's. Paid $80 versus $30 for a Xentec. 9. Prices appear to be rising, not lowering. So, hurry and get "on board" before this craze intensifies. 10. LED wattage ratings are lower than halogen, but equal higher. So, a 20W LED kit equals the output of a typical 55W halogen bulb. My kit ordered was 20W. However, this was discontinued, and a newer design that was a 30W set was sent to me. Now, same company offers 40W kits. I'd go for these, if I could. 11. Hi/Low, dual fitment bulb. One LED fires for low-beam. Flicking on high-beam activates the 2nd LED. The cutoff is also higher for the hi-beam. The design is very well engineered. 12. Color is a "cool white" w/ a hint of blue. About 5500K on the Kelvin scale. Think of a very pure, intense, Silverstar bulb. No glare, like a (non-focused/projected) xenon bulb. 13. Fans are built into the backside of the unit. These cool the xenons. Unsure at this point if they run all the time, or just intermittently when the bulbs reach a certain temperature. 14. My bulbs are "CREE-type" LED's. They are knockoffs, essentially, of the CREE bulbs. But, are supposed to be great quality. 15. Shipment time took about 10 days from China. Seller was very professional and was a great communicator. So far, highly endorse them. A great way to get an upgraded look w/o having to (1) get a high-intensity halogen bulb with a low life ; or (2) Xenon "upgrade" that is temperamental at best, and looks terrible unless appropriate projectors are retrofitted. Hope this helps! Last edited by OG VX; 10-01-2014 at 10:21 AM..