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Old 03-17-2018, 07:53 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I tested the assumed bad ballast today with a known good bulb, and it works just fine. Looks like either the bulb died, which I haven't experienced yet, or there was a loose connection. My test bulb is the wrong size, so I'll have to order a new H11 set.

Are there major differences in quality or efficiency in bulb brands? I'll stick to the 4,500k range. Any recommendations on a replacement bulb?

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Originally Posted by ksa8907 View Post
I've got a question. Are you supposed to use a capacitor in series with the LED light so they don't generate so much heat?

OEM LED's flash on and off quickly, you sometimes see it on video.

Edit: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...HbtmO41mrwRCW6
I thought the capacitor was to reduce interfering noise that can mess with the computers.
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