Budget LED headlights
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2006
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I installed these BEAMTECH lights from Amazon.
this weekend and I have a lot FM radio interference. I see others have had the same issue and BEAMTECH sent them additional adapters (decoders) and that has fixed the issue.
For those of you that have radio issues did the decoders completely fix the radio interference issues?
For those of you that have radio issues did the decoders completely fix the radio interference issues?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Down SOUTH
It fixed Both my 16 & 19 F350’s
Tuned
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I'm not really sure what the "new" version is and if it would have the same issue.
If the new version is passive cooling (no fan) and doesn't have funky flexible heat sinks I would consider it.
Thanks for the update on the info on the decoders fixing the radio issue.
If the new version is passive cooling (no fan) and doesn't have funky flexible heat sinks I would consider it.
I installed these BEAMTECH lights from Amazon. Amazon Amazon this weekend and I have a lot FM radio interference. I see others have had the same issue and BEAMTECH sent them additional adapters (decoders) and that has fixed the issue.
For those of you that have radio issues did the decoders completely fix the radio interference issues?
For those of you that have radio issues did the decoders completely fix the radio interference issues?
Elder User
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this is an irrelevant issue for a vehicle moving at speed. LED lights emit so little heat that the snow should actually shed snow better since it won’t melt/stick to the lens.
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this argument comes from the highway equipment market from when light signals started to switch over to LED and this was a problem. Newer signals have a ‘shake’ feature that occasionally vibrates any snow off.
this is an irrelevant issue for a vehicle moving at speed. LED lights emit so little heat that the snow should actually shed snow better since it won’t melt/stick to the lens.
this is an irrelevant issue for a vehicle moving at speed. LED lights emit so little heat that the snow should actually shed snow better since it won’t melt/stick to the lens.
Lack of heat from LEDs is a moot point IMHO
It isn't an issue snow bashing in my Polaris RZR with LED headlights either
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2018
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From: CA
Well, I got to use my new Beamtech H13's on my drive home last night through the back country and the difference in light output is astounding. I did not adjust my headlights after installing the LED's and boy did I get flashed alot on the way home. I've only been flashed twice in 18 months with the stock halogens.
Last night I adjusted both headlights down quite a bit, so I will try the same drive tonight and see what happens. I felt like I was melting cars last night with the searing white beams lighting up the two-lane country highway. Lol.
Last night I adjusted both headlights down quite a bit, so I will try the same drive tonight and see what happens. I felt like I was melting cars last night with the searing white beams lighting up the two-lane country highway. Lol.
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this argument comes from the highway equipment market from when light signals started to switch over to LED and this was a problem. Newer signals have a ‘shake’ feature that occasionally vibrates any snow off.
this is an irrelevant issue for a vehicle moving at speed. LED lights emit so little heat that the snow should actually shed snow better since it won’t melt/stick to the lens.
this is an irrelevant issue for a vehicle moving at speed. LED lights emit so little heat that the snow should actually shed snow better since it won’t melt/stick to the lens.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Southwestern Pa.
I recently purchased the Techmax H13 LEDs from Amazon and installed them my truck, along with a pair of Beamtech H10 LED fog light bulbs. So far I'm very pleased with the increased lighting output.
I do have a ton of FM radio noise/interference. Based on the recommendations that I read here, I also ordered 7mm ferrite chokes when I ordered the bulbs. 7mm isn't the optimum size...very loose fit on the leads to the bulbs and too small to fit over the factory wiring. This is the first that I've ever used ferrite chokes but I'd assume that a snug fit would give the best performance, so I guess that I'll order some smaller (5mm ?) chokes. I've also sent an email to the only Techmax LED website that I could find, which resides on a .tr (Turkish?) domain.
I do have a ton of FM radio noise/interference. Based on the recommendations that I read here, I also ordered 7mm ferrite chokes when I ordered the bulbs. 7mm isn't the optimum size...very loose fit on the leads to the bulbs and too small to fit over the factory wiring. This is the first that I've ever used ferrite chokes but I'd assume that a snug fit would give the best performance, so I guess that I'll order some smaller (5mm ?) chokes. I've also sent an email to the only Techmax LED website that I could find, which resides on a .tr (Turkish?) domain.
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From: Lost in the Ozone....
Based on the recommendations that I read here, I also ordered 7mm ferrite chokes when I ordered the bulbs. 7mm isn't the optimum size...very loose fit on the leads to the bulbs and too small to fit over the factory wiring. This is the first that I've ever used ferrite chokes but I'd assume that a snug fit would give the best performance, so I guess that I'll order some smaller (5mm ?) chokes.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Southwestern Pa.
Thanks! You've saved me from a cold, wet trip outside with the calipers. I'll get 5mm on order.
Laughing Gas
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From: Southwestern Pa.