Installed Headlight LED DRLs

[STE92VE]

Cool, ordered two of these from the ebay link you put up earlier. For such a cheap price you can't go wrong.

Edit: BTW, I hope I didn't miss it in a previous post but is changing the bulb pretty easy? Can it be found in the manual?

As long as you're not in a rush, can't beat pricing from China and may have to wait 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Just got this email from the seller:
Hello, dear customer,

The item has just been sent via China Post Service, it may take 8-15 days for you to receive. .


DRL bulb replacement? So easy a cave man can do it.

 

[nXt]

I think these are the same or similar to the ones I bought on eBay.
Do they remain on at very dim level after you turn off the car or open & close the door?

Dang, went into the garage tonight where it's completely dark and I noticed the LEDs DO stay on at a very dim level.
You guys think this is safe (battery wise)?

 

[STE92VE]

Dang, went into the garage tonight where it's completely dark and I noticed the LEDs DO stay on at a very dim level.
You guys think this is safe (battery wise)?

This doesn't make sense. If no current is flowing to the bulb socket, how can an LED be lit? Does it fade away or does it remain in that dim level?

 

[MATR6]

Dang, went into the garage tonight where it's completely dark and I noticed the LEDs DO stay on at a very dim level.
You guys think this is safe (battery wise)?

It should turn off after 2-3 minutes. I'm not too worried as others are experiencing the same.
I'm guessing there is current going through the bulbs/wires & since the LEDs take so little power to light up that even a few watts light them off. I've had them in for +2 months now & no dead battery & they turn off after accessory is turned off automatically by the ECU.

 

[Mithan]

This thread is really long.

Can somebody just provide me a link to a set of DRL LED bar lights that will work (easily) on a 2013 CX-5 GS?

 

[STE92VE]

This thread is really long.

Can somebody just provide me a link to a set of DRL LED bar lights that will work (easily) on a 2013 CX-5 GS?

Feeling lazy or is your "search" feature broken?

 

[mixmasterlove]

This thread is really long.

Can somebody just provide me a link to a set of DRL LED bar lights that will work (easily) on a 2013 CX-5 GS?

https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)

 

[gezundheit]

https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)

Save yourself some money: https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned) These actually came in 10 days, which is pretty amazing. I think the LED's are pretty dim compared to stock bulbs but for DRL they're fine.

Edit: Credit to STE92VE on the last page for giving me the original link. Thanks!

 

[STE92VE]

Edit: Credit to STE92VE on the last page for giving me the original link. Thanks!

Glad it worked out for you. Just got mine this week too but have not had a chance to install them yet.

 

[thatguy2013]

Dumb question, but do the replacement DRL's that these guys sell:

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Mazda-CX-5-LED-Daytime-Running-Light-Kit-p/mazda-cx-5-drl.htm

Work with low DRL and work with the High Beam? Thanks in advance

 

[stromdriver]

Dumb question, but do the replacement DRL's that these guys sell:

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Mazda-CX-5-LED-Daytime-Running-Light-Kit-p/mazda-cx-5-drl.htm

Work with low DRL and work with the High Beam? Thanks in advance

no, you lose any 'high beam' function when you go to the leds

 

[Gio26NJ]

I think they started making decoders for those who have the Touring and Sport models. Not sure on the reliability though and those things probably get pretty hot too. I'm thinking of getting some led smd bulbs for my 6 but don't want to risk frying anything.

 

[stromdriver]

This thread is really long.

Can somebody just provide me a link to a set of DRL LED bar lights that will work (easily) on a 2013 CX-5 GS?

if you have a tech package/xenon equipped one then get these

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Chevy-Camaro-RS-SS-DRL-LED-Bulbs-p/p13w-led-fog-light-4h.htm

if you have halogen bulbs then you're going to have more troubles...

 

[Martines]

Hi there,
I have CX-5 with technology package and DRLs are separate bulbs. I didn't really like those stock yellow bulbs. After my previous experience with LEDs, I decided to order CREE LEDs to my Mazda, https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned).

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=205757&d=1388493201
They are very bright and super easy to install.
In addition, in Switzerland since Jan. 2014, there is a law to use DRLs (or position lights) during daily driving.
Here is LED in left lamp and stock yellow one in right lamp (my mum in the car).

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=205748&d=1388490949
Here after changing both:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=205755&d=1388491218
And in daily light:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=205754&d=1388491217
I think it was a great idea to change them.

 

[STE92VE]

Would like to see pics of the Cree bulbs since I too was not enthused over the regular LEDs. Can't see pics in your post.

 

[Martines]

Please check again my post with photos above and also my link to eBay.

 

[loximoto]

Please check again my post with photos above and also my link to eBay.

We can see the link but I'm afraid there is no photo in your last post.

 

[Martines]

We can see the link but I'm afraid there is no photo in your last post.

that's strange. Have you checked my post #134?

 

[minnesotaart]

that's strange. Have you checked my post #134?

Yes. There are no photos in post #134 other than the one in your signature.

 

[tibimakai]

No pictures, only an Ebay link.