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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 08:04 PM
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I have an 04 Dodge Ram 1500 and I just recently put some led headlight bulbs in and every once in a while my lamp out comes on idk if it’s because they are cheaper bulbs or if my truck just can’t handle the leds. Do y’all have any answers
 
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Old Feb 29, 2020 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Dustinyourshelf
I have an 04 Dodge Ram 1500 and I just recently put some led headlight bulbs in and every once in a while my lamp out comes on idk if it’s because they are cheaper bulbs or if my truck just can’t handle the leds. Do y’all have any answers
Sometimes LEDs can cause that since they may not be drawing enough power. Were there any issues with the old bulbs (I'm assuming Halogen???)?
 
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Old Feb 29, 2020 | 01:02 AM
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Sometimes LEDs can cause that since they may not be drawing enough power. Were there any issues with the old bulbs (I'm assuming Halogen???)?
no there were no problems with the old bulbs I just wanted brighter headlights and the led aren’t even as bright as I thought they would be
 
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Old Mar 1, 2020 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Dustinyourshelf
I just recently put some led headlight bulbs in and every once in a while my lamp out comes on
Get with the seller and let them know. They usually can ship you out a module to prevent that.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2020 | 12:48 PM
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I just went through this on my 05' and ended up sending my LED's back. I just got the Bright White halogen bulbs for my headlamps and Fogs and it looks good and Im much happier.
 
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Posted to wrong thread. Pls delete.
 

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I've replaced my lights with LED Twice but never had to remove the headlights. they are accessible from under the hood. just twisted them to get them out of the housing. I've never seen anyone remove the headlight to change their bulbs. Did they make two different headlights for the 07'?
 
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Old Jun 2, 2024 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by josephmx
I've replaced my lights with LED Twice but never had to remove the headlights. they are accessible from under the hood. just twisted them to get them out of the housing. I've never seen anyone remove the headlight to change their bulbs. Did they make two different headlights for the 07'?
It is possible to change the bulbs without taking the headlights off, but it's really easy to do and saves a lot of hassle by just taking the headlights off. The parking lights are also in there too.
 
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LED lights have a similar throw pattern to HID lights. I'll throat punch anyone who uses LEDs in a factory reflector housing.
 
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