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Old 04-24-2014, 10:52 PM
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So I installed js2k led parking lights. They have suddenly stopped working, but they still function for brake lights. I'm thinking it's a short or something, anyone know where I can get this checked out?

It's just on the passenger side
Old 04-24-2014, 11:51 PM
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My js2k reverse light only works on one side. Haven't ever been able to figure it out.
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thats unfortunate. Im gonna check if the stock bulbs fix the problem
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I believe you need a relay for the wiring. I have no idea how to attach one for these bulbs, otherwise I'd get these super bright ones.
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Originally Posted by TougeHorseman
My js2k reverse light only works on one side. Haven't ever been able to figure it out.

I actually have these too, but they both work just fine.
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you guys need to make sure the contacts for the bulbs are in the right spots. for the parking bulbs, it's just a matter of reversing the bulb until it lights up. for the reverse lights, i forget which model bulbs they are & how the contacts are oriented, but my CREE LED reverse bulbs from Automation LED just screwed right in.... no relays or adapters necessary. they're bright as heck too.

my only gripe about my Automation LED bulbs are that the parking lights are borderline ricer blue. the ones i got off a Craigslist seller were a nice white & brighter, but one burned out within a couple days.
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why don't you just put back your stock incandescent and see if it still works ?
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Originally Posted by Trustd_1
you guys need to make sure the contacts for the bulbs are in the right spots. for the parking bulbs, it's just a matter of reversing the bulb until it lights up. for the reverse lights, i forget which model bulbs they are & how the contacts are oriented, but my CREE LED reverse bulbs from Automation LED just screwed right in.... no relays or adapters necessary. they're bright as heck too.

my only gripe about my Automation LED bulbs are that the parking lights are borderline ricer blue. the ones i got off a Craigslist seller were a nice white & brighter, but one burned out within a couple days.
I was gonna say this, but rereading the post it seems like OP had installed them and got them working before until they suddenly conked out?
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Originally Posted by felixs2k
Originally Posted by Trustd_1' timestamp='1398455610' post='23130287
you guys need to make sure the contacts for the bulbs are in the right spots. for the parking bulbs, it's just a matter of reversing the bulb until it lights up. for the reverse lights, i forget which model bulbs they are & how the contacts are oriented, but my CREE LED reverse bulbs from Automation LED just screwed right in.... no relays or adapters necessary. they're bright as heck too.

my only gripe about my Automation LED bulbs are that the parking lights are borderline ricer blue. the ones i got off a Craigslist seller were a nice white & brighter, but one burned out within a couple days.
I was gonna say this, but rereading the post it seems like OP had installed them and got them working before until they suddenly conked out?

I've had them for about 2 weeks. and its only yesterday i noticed that one is not working
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Problem solved.

I determined the problem isn't my wiring since my stock bulb still works. After replacing the bulb, i noticed that one of the pins on the LED literally falls out. They are held in place with glue apparently, and I'm assuming they're wasn't enough glue.
Ive sent and email to Js2k, requesting a replacement seeing as theyve only been on my car 15 days...


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