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eBay LEDs melted after a day! Watch out for these

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sporttracguy, Jul 23, 2012.

  1. Jul 23, 2012 at 10:52 AM
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    sporttracguy

    sporttracguy [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So here is the deal, I picked up a set of these LED bulbs for my day time running lights on eBay. Plugged them in, drove to work this morning (about a 20 min commute) and here is what they looked like when I got there:
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    This is what the ad looks like on ebay:
    LEDmeltedsample_767973dc4e9d9d7d508279466a05141b73f98d6a.jpg
    One of the lenses has some smoke residue in it (need to figure out how to clean it)

    Id like to think this was just a fluke but seeing as both bulbs melted within minutes, im doubting it. Its too bad, these things looked great when they worked
     
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  2. Jul 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM
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    neonlazer

    neonlazer Mechanically Goofy

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  3. Jul 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM
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    DeeKay21

    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

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    Dang that sucks. Google vleds.com.....they have some quality stuff but they can get pricey.
     
  4. Jul 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM
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    white toy taco

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    good to know. LED's are expensive for good ones but they can get cheap/shitty real quick
     
  5. Jul 23, 2012 at 12:09 PM
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    sporttracguy

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    On the plus side, just got a full refund from the seller, no questions asked.
     
  6. Jul 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM
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    white toy taco

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    thats because he knows his product is shit:rolleyes:
     
  7. Jul 23, 2012 at 2:10 PM
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    jtgroce

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    mainewoodsballer

    mainewoodsballer YESSAHBUD...heyut

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    hahaha...prob shipped right from china huh?
     

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