Important functionality is reserved in cars for lighting devices that are used at night. To improve their performance, car owners strive to easily tune the optics by installing progressive illuminators. However, not everyone knows whether installing LED lamps on a car is allowed. Such light bulbs have both positive and negative qualities.
The practice of LED lights gradually replacing traditional incandescent or halogen lamps is a growing trend in various areas. However, a consensus on the effect of using LED devices in the scientific community has not yet been developed. Some experts claim that LED devices screwed into a chandelier have a negative effect on the eyes, while opponents are confident of a neutral effect. Motorists have their own reasoning.
The disadvantages of using LEDs are their rather high cost, which is 10-20 times more than the price tag of incandescent lamps. Also, such optics will require a rated current, for which it will be necessary to install a resistor or new current sources in the circuit.
The disadvantages are compensated by the advantages obtained:
- The service life of LEDs, according to manufacturers, is several times higher than traditional incandescent lamps;
- a wide range of operating conditions, which allows you to effectively operate devices in the range from -30 C to +70 C;
- significantly less heat is generated due to increased efficiency;
- power consumption is several times lower with equal luminous flux output to traditional devices.
Experts have calculated that the response speed of LEDs is 200 ms higher than classic lamps. This fact is relevant when operating light optics in rear lights. The driver driving behind such a car will have time to notice the “stop” light a few hundredths of a second earlier. This fact will be reflected in a reduction in braking distance and can ultimately prevent accidents..
Is it possible to install LED lamps on cars?
Current rules regulate the use of diode optics for low and high beam lighting. According to these facts, legality is recognized in the following cases:
- The LED elements were installed at the automobile manufacturer. There is no need to be afraid of fines in such cases. Competent inspectors have information about the brands of cars with such headlights.
- Automotive companies have switched to producing cars of this brand and model with LED optics, although previously halogens were installed in the headlights. In this case, all lighting fixtures used correspond in brand, class, power, and type of reflectors to the one used at the factory.
However, some car drivers convert them themselves. At the same time, they have to interfere with the design of the vehicle.
Installation instead of halogen lamps
Without understanding whether LED lamps are prohibited in cars, some motorists independently look for such optics with suitable sockets and reinstall the devices. As a result, the light becomes much brighter and prettier. But everyone knows that there is a violation of the Traffic Rules and a violation of the current Code of Administrative Violations.
Clause 3.1 of the Traffic Regulations contains a complete list of faults for which it is prohibited to operate the vehicle on public roads. Among them there is not only color, quantity and operating mode, but also the “type” of the lighting device that does not correspond to the design.
The Administrative Code provides for punishment, according to Part 3, when the operating mode of lighting devices does not meet the requirements. The driver has the right to deprive his license for a period of six months to a year. Not everyone knows why you can’t install LED lamps on cars.
It is important to know that the main reason for banning LEDs in cars is the mismatch between the type of lamp and the type of reflector, so legalizing such a pair with a simple replacement will not work.
Legal use of diodes in lighting
During the usual change of halogens to LEDs, the inspector has the right to impose a fine of 500 rubles, but the driver has a legal option to legalize the new product. In this case, you will need to obtain a certificate of conformity of the vehicle with the changes applied to the design that meet the safety requirements.
To do this, you need to go to the traffic police to re-register the car. This way you will be able to avoid punishment and not pay fines. It’s easier for those drivers whose cars the automaker began installing LEDs on its own for the later model range. In such a case, a safety check is not required, which is stated in the regulations of the Customs Union.
To fully comply with the conditions of the traffic police, headlights from a similar new model must be installed on the car. After all, inside there will be reflectors that comply with regulatory regulations. Therefore, before properly installing LED lamps on a car, it is necessary to install a new headlight, which will eliminate complaints from law enforcement officers.
Let's start with the self-evident fact that modern technologies and the initial products of these technologies around us are changing and improving. This also applies to vehicles, which from year to year become better in some ways, worse in others, but on the whole they change again. More pragmatic, safe and convenient solutions sometimes displace existing ones. This also applies to lighting devices on our cars, starting from interior lighting lamps, dimensions and ending with low and high beam lighting devices. Today, the use of LEDs in low and high beam lamps is considered the most promising and advanced technology. And many motorists who share this point of view simply change the halogen lamps in their headlights to LED ones. But is it possible to do this, is it legal? This is exactly the topic we will cover in our article.
Is an LED lamp an approved equivalent for a halogen lamp?
Before we talk about the fact that an LED lamp and a halogen lamp are still different things, let’s turn to the technical documents regulating the use of such light sources on vehicles. At the moment, the “Technical Regulations of the Customs Union” has become for us a kind of Mecca in relation to technical requirements for cars. And this is where you can find some interesting things about the differences between halogen and LED bulbs.
“light source class” - characteristic of the physical principle of light emission: incandescent lamp (class 0); incandescent lamp with the bulb filled with halogen-containing gases (class H), gas-discharge lamp (class D), light-emitting diode (class LED);
From here it becomes clear that the LED class is not halogen or xenon at all. It goes without saying that one cannot be replaced by another. Since, in essence, by installing a lamp with a different principle of light emission, we change the class for the light source in the headlight. There is one more interesting note here regarding the installation of LED lamps, again all from the same Technical Regulations of the Customs Union (Appendix No. 4)
1.3. Requirements for lighting and light signaling devices
1.3.7. Adaptive front lighting systems that perform the function of low beam, regardless of the light source used, low beam headlights with LED light sources, as well as low beam and fog headlights with light sources of any class having a rated luminous flux of more than 2000 lumens, must be equipped with automatic correction device for adjusting the headlight angle. Low beam headlamps having light sources with a rated luminous flux of more than 2000 lumens must be equipped with an operable headlight cleaning device.
Let's summarize. LED headlights must have an adaptive system that allows you to automatically adjust the beam of light on the road. It is clear why this was done, so as not to blind oncoming people, thereby ensuring safety. Well, the presence of wipers, nozzles of something similar for washing headlights is also a must!
Now we can already summarize that the LED lamp not only itself is a different class of light source, but also when used in headlights it requires two conditions:
Adaptive automatic headlight leveling system;
- headlight cleaners.
If something goes wrong with you, that is, there are lamps, but there are no prerequisites for them, then the failure itself may lead to problems with the law.
About the operating mode of LED lamps
Many motorists consider the rationale regarding the operating mode to be far-fetched. That is, it seems like the color scheme has not changed and the lamps are not blinking, which means the mode of operation under which charges will be brought is not at all what they want to present to us. One can argue here for a long time, but if we take existing practice, we can quote an excerpt from the resolution of June 21, 2017 in case No. 05-0402/350/2017 Judicial precinct No. 350 of the Savyolovsky judicial district (Moscow City)
Letter No. 132/s of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation dated June 16, 2009 clarified that the development and production of vehicle headlights is carried out for a specific light source intended for use in vehicle headlights, in accordance with the requirements of international rules - the UNECE Rules. According to these Rules, each headlight must have a marking indicating the category of the light source with which the headlight must be used on a vehicle. At the same time, the operating mode of lighting devices, based on the disposition of the above norm, should be understood as a set of technical characteristics of headlights corresponding to a particular light distribution, ensuring road safety depending on the road situation and weather conditions, in turn, light distribution according to the UNECE Rules is determined by category the light source used and the design of the lighting device.
Draw your own conclusions about the operating mode... You can also turn to TRTS again, where in Appendix No. 9 you can find
9.4. When installing lighting and light signaling devices on a vehicle that are not provided for by its design, as well as changing the design of the headlights (changing the class of the light source in them), the requirements of UNECE Regulations No. 48, 53, 74, paragraph 1 of Appendix No. 3 to these technical regulations.
Now we open UNECE Rules No. 48 (these are Rules for cars, and No. 53 and No. 74 for motorcycles and mopeds), to which TRTS refers. And here you can find:
2.7.6 combined lights: Devices having different light sources or a single light source operating in different modes (for example, in different OPTICAL, MECHANICAL or electrical modes), wholly or partially common illuminating surfaces and a common housing.
That is, the Rules allow for an OPTICAL mode of operation and even some kind of mechanical one... And this is not bullshit, this is an international document! As a result, the statement only about flickering as an electrical mode of lamp operation is not valid. This means that with a possible replacement of the lamp and in fact the light source, it is quite possible to disrupt the operating mode for the lamp. It turns out something like this.
Well, one more excerpt from TRTS
9.2. If it is necessary to replace a light source provided by the design of a vehicle with a light source of the same class with different photometric characteristics or a different class, such a replacement can only be carried out together with the light module corresponding to the light source being replaced, or the headlight assembly. Installation of non-standard light modules is not allowed if the illuminating surface of the diffuser in the area of passage of the light beam of the non-standard light module has optical elements involved in the formation of the light beam. In case of changing the class of the light source, a conclusion from an accredited testing laboratory is required on compliance with the UNECE Rules applicable to the relevant types of headlights and light sources, the photometric parameters of the headlight with replaced light sources and light modules.
That is, in theory, even lamps can be changed to another light source in the headlight, but it is necessary to have a conclusion, in other words, approval or certificate that such lamps have been assessed for compliance with safety as part of the headlight of such a vehicle.
Penalty for installing LED lamps in a headlight unit if such lamps were not previously provided
First, you should refer to the list of malfunctions for which the operation of the vehicle is prohibited, and find there the following paragraphs 3.1...
The number, type, color, location and operating mode of external lighting devices do not meet the requirements of the vehicle design.
Light fixtures do not have lenses or use lenses and lamps that do not match the type of light fixture in question.
In general, if there is no lamp, or maybe there is something wrong with it, or the lenses do not fit the lamp, then this is a violation. And a violation, as we know, cannot but go unpunished, at least on paper, but as happens in life, you know more than we do. So, nominally here it is necessary to apply Article 12.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, part 3.
Driving a vehicle on the front of which there are light devices installed... the color of the lights and the mode of operation of which do not comply with the requirements of the Basic Provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the duties of officials to ensure road safety - entails deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of 6 years months to 1 year with confiscation of the specified instruments and devices.
From this it can be seen that the use of LED lamps does not even result in a fine, but in the deprivation of a driver’s license.
Confiscation of LED lamps in case of violation
If it turns out that LED lamps are located where they should not be installed, then such lamps may be confiscated. The compiled protocol on the violation will be sent to court, where the judge will decide the fate of the violating driver and the lamps. After all, deprivation of a special right is possible only by a court decision. But the confiscation of things for administrative violations can occur without trial; this is permitted by Article 243 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation. Confiscation of lamps can be carried out in accordance with the law, on a video camera or in the presence of two witnesses (seizure protocol). In this case, the inspector’s decision can be challenged in court. But actually, it doesn’t matter how the subject of the administrative violation will be confiscated, the main thing is that it can be done, and quite legally.
There will be another depressing circumstance: after the end of the period of deprivation of special rights, you will have to take an exam, which can also partly be attributed to some kind of additional punishment.
Question and answer on the topic “Fine for installing LED lamps”
Question: Is it possible to install LED lamps instead of other types of lamps?
Answer: With a probability of 99 percent. The points:
- the manufacturer most likely included in the design only the use of halogen lamps, you need to look at the VIN and find out from the dealers;
- halogen headlights do not provide automatic adjustment for light, which is mandatory for LED lamps;
- A headlight cleaner is a must.
Video about the fine for LED lamps
Hello. In my review today, I will tell you about LED lamps for car headlights “AutoLeader”, type H4, for low and high beam. I invite those interested - under cat.
The package contained this box:
At the bottom of the box the main characteristics of the lamps are indicated:
And on the side wall are the types of existing lamps:
In addition to the lamps, the box contains instructions for installing lamps in headlights:
Instructions
The lamps lie in a soft substrate:
Lamp characteristics from the product page:
specification:
Condition: 100% Brand New
Brand Name: Autoleader
Light Type: H4/H7/H11/9006/9005
(Please indicate the type before your purchasing, or the item will be sent randomly.)
model: 583600
Power consumption: L/25W, H/25W
Working Voltage: DC9-32V
Luminous Flux: 4000LM, H/4000LM
Waterproof Rate: IP65
Light Source Model: CSP Chip
Color Temperature: 6500K
Heat Dissipation Theory: Aircraft Aluminum 6063
Service life: > 30000hrs
Working temperature: -40~+80 degrees
Car Model: Suitable for Most Cars
Viewing Angle: 360 degrees
Certificates: CE/RoHs
The overall dimensions of the lamp fully correspond to the description:
The connector, standard for H4, is located on the cord:
Passive lamp cooling radiator:
Each lamp has six low beam LEDs and 6 high beam LEDs:
Low beam LEDs have a reflector, just like halogen lamps:
This completely replicates the design of LED lamps:
Compare for yourself:
True, Philips has the driver placed on the cord, and not located inside the radiator, where it is subject to excessive heat.
Why was this design chosen? The fact is that the headlight can work correctly only if the location and size of the LEDs completely matches the location and size of the spirals of the halogen lamp:
But this seemingly similar design will not work correctly:
Due to the fourth LED, the luminous flux in the headlight will be incorrect, since the length of the line of four LEDs exceeds the length of a regular spiral.
Let's remember how a headlight works with H4 lamps.
Low beam:
To prevent dazzling of oncoming drivers, the low beam filament is placed slightly in front and above the focal point, and is shielded with a special cap inside the bulb, using only the upper half of the reflector.
High beam:
The high beam filament is located in focus and illuminates the entire surface of the reflector.
And because of such design features of headlights with H4 lamps, many people indiscriminately criticize all LED lamps, saying that they are blinding, without even trying to understand the issue.
Here is the main culprit for this opinion:
Such a lamp will poorly illuminate the road and blind everyone; if you have not yet understood why, look again a little higher, at the design of the headlight. No explanation needed here.
The lamp in question uses small LEDs made using Chip-Scale Package (CSP) technology, as in Philips lamps. Specific brands of LEDs are not listed for any of the lamps.
The lamps indicate an operating voltage range from 9 to 32 volts:
Let's start disassembling.
Unscrew the two screws and remove the reflectors:
Plates with LEDs are removed downward:
Thermal paste is present in excess.
Driver:
Connect the lamp and turn on the low beam:
The consumption of a cold lamp at 12 volts is 1.519A:
At 14 volts, on average as in a car’s electrical system – 1,260A:
Switch the lamp to high beam:
Consumption on a cold lamp at 12 volts is 1.456A:
At 14 volts – 1.288A:
At 24 volts - 0.745A:
As it warms up, consumption begins to drop. At 14 volts – already 1.099A:
At most, I managed to heat the lamp lying on the table to 100.2 degrees:
Moreover, it doesn’t matter whether the low or high beam is on. LEDs and their number are the same.
But in a headlight, the lamp will work under more severe conditions. It’s difficult to imitate them, but I tried to get at least a little closer to them and put the switched-on lamp in a closed, empty box from under the same lamps:
Where the lamp worked for an hour. The temperature apparently stopped rising because the current stopped falling. At the same time, the lamp consumption was 0.701A at 14 volts:
The lamp heated up to 106 degrees:
Given the high temperature, it will be difficult to say what the actual lifespan of these lamps will be. And it's not about passive cooling. Active is no better, considering the conditions in which the lamp is operated in a closed volume, the fan will not live there for long and will die before the lamp, and the cooling will become much worse than passive.
Well, let's start installing the lamps in the headlights:
The plate attached to the headlight has a bayonet mount and can be easily removed from the lamp:
Getting to the headlight: 
Removing the protective cover:
Unclip the mounting bracket and remove the lamp:
Halogen lamp next to LED:
We insert the mounting plate from the LED lamp into the headlight and secure it with a bracket:
And insert the lamp itself into the plate and turn it:
Connect the power supply:
Place the block on the side and close the headlight cover:
We just have to wait until dark.
To begin with, I left a halogen lamp in one headlight, and an LED lamp in the second. As darkness fell, I measured the illumination in the brightest places on the wall. The headlights are located from the wall at a distance of approximately 2.5 meters.
Halogen lamp.
Low beam – 308 Lux:
High beam – 669 Lux:
LED lamp:
Low beam – 540 lux: 
High beam – 1505 lux:
It's time to move on to the beam shots. All beam shots were shot on a DSLR camera in manual mode with the same settings.
Low beam. On the left is an LED lamp, on the right is a halogen lamp:
High beam. On the left is an LED lamp, on the right is a halogen lamp:
By car. On the left is a halogen lamp, on the right is an LED lamp:
We install the second LED lamp.
Low beam:
The jackdaws dropped lower than with the halogen lamp.
High beam:
By car:
Low beam:
The light border on the left is clearly visible; the garages are not illuminated.
High beam:
Garages appeared.
I made a short video demonstrating the operation of the headlights, including during a short trip:
I originally planned to use these lamps to illuminate the garage. But now I'll leave them in the headlights for now. I'm interested to see if anything will be visible on a wet road at this color temperature. Although even with halogen lights on a wet road, I had to additionally turn on the fog lights in order to see potholes and potholes on off-road roads. My lighting is frankly weak... But I’m unlikely to see how these headlights shine on a wet road before October. And it will never be too late to put them in the garage.
Thank you for your attention.
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LED headlights are becoming increasingly popular among car enthusiasts. They combine stylish appearance and high practicality. Installation of LED headlights in general, it is produced the same for all models, although there are many variations.
In most cases, drivers use LED lamps as a decorative device, although they provide practical benefits when installed and configured correctly. This way the light spot becomes more saturated, does not blind oncoming drivers and is adjustable.
Installing LED running lights in headlights
This process is not very complicated, but you need to follow a number of recommendations in order to get the maximum benefit from such an upgrade. LED elements are connected to the battery in a parallel-series circuit, which allows you to power several lamps at once and at the same time maintain the same voltage. Typically, a 9 V voltage stabilizer is used for this, and gel silicone is squeezed into the housing for insulation. To protect the car from excessive heating, its elements can be coated with nitro paint. carried out in parallel with the installation of the main headlights as standard or as an additional option.
Before installation, it is necessary to develop a connection diagram in advance. In this case, you can create a light pattern of almost any shape. For this purpose it is better not to use superglue, but regular assembly glue. This will help you easily replace a failed element in the future. Installing LED lamps in headlights made by drilling holes of the required size (depending on the type of LED element). However, do not forget that the light from such lamps is scattered and must be focused. But the easiest way is to find a specialist who will answer all your questions and even.
Keep in mind
Many car enthusiasts ask the question: “ Is it possible to install LED bulbs in headlights?"? In some cases, the traffic police may classify modification of lights as an offense. Therefore, before installing LED headlights, you should consult with specialists.
- Use only certified products.
- There is no need to mount the LEDs “tightly” - in the future, if they break down, they can be easily replaced.
- It is recommended to hire specialists to adjust and configure electronics if you do not have the necessary skills.
LEDs in headlights have a strong luminous flux and a long service life. They allow you to significantly save on energy, and their service life can reach 7-10 years.
Leading car brands cannot stay away from innovation. Moreover, they are intensively implementing them. LEDs in the headlights were no exception. The first company to use them in production cars was Audi. The slightly bluish tint of the light gave the new series of cars a futuristic look, making them a bestseller.
At first, LED headlights were installed only in expensive premium cars. But times are changing and now you can find this type of lighting even in budget cars. However, for the sake of fairness, it is worth noting that in most cases this function is optional and you will have to pay extra for it.
If you have an old Lada or Ford from the nineties, then you will have to do the installation of LEDs in the headlights yourself. Fortunately, the installation process is not particularly difficult. In addition, the necessary set of tools for this can be found in every garage.
What is a car head light?
Before you start installing LEDs in headlights, you need to understand the very concept of headlights. In fact, this is a whole complex, which includes:
- daylight lights,
- near and far beam,
- all weather lights.
Some drivers decide to replace only one set of headlights with LEDs, while others completely change their headlights in the hope of achieving greater safety, economy and reliability.
It is on the point of expediency when installing LEDs in headlights that we need to dwell in more detail. So, this technology allows you to significantly save on electricity. This automatically increases the battery life and reduces gasoline consumption. Of course, the difference will not be very noticeable, but if you count in thousands of kilometers, the savings will be impressive.
First of all, drivers install LEDs in daytime headlights. The fact is that these headlights almost always work and no one has the desire to constantly change light bulbs, throwing thousands of rubles on it. In addition, reliable European lamps with a service life of one year are very expensive.
Installing LEDs in low and high beam headlights also makes sense. If possible, it is recommended to carry out a complete modernization by installing LEDs in the entire headlight complex.
Pros and cons of LEDs
Each technology has its pros and cons. LEDs were no exception; the obvious advantages of the equipment include:
- The light emitted by LEDs is as close to natural as possible.
- LED lamps are activated instantly and work immediately at full power.
- The lamps do not contain harmful substances such as mercury and other chemical compounds that are harmful to the environment.
- If we take into account the service life of LEDs for headlights, their purchase is extremely profitable.
- Improved road safety due to better lighting.
- LEDs are absolutely insensitive to vibrations due to the absence of a filament.
- LEDs for headlights are resistant to high and low temperatures and also have low power consumption.
At first glance, the advantages of LEDs in headlights are more than significant, but there are also disadvantages. First, the light elements need fine tuning and calibration. Otherwise, the risk of an accident greatly increases. Secondly, if you use non-original LEDs during installation, you will need separate insurance for them.
With the right approach, the disadvantages of LEDs in headlights can be completely eliminated. It is enough to buy original spare parts and spend a little time on fine tuning.
Another important advantage of LEDs in headlights is their wide range of uses and aesthetic appearance. You can choose any color of the elements, thereby making your car unique. The top illumination is considered to be blue and green light.
How LED headlights work
The design of LED headlights is fundamentally different from halogen ones. Many small details provide modern technology with tactical and strategic advantages over outdated analogues.
If you choose three main differences in the design of LED headlights from halogen ones, then they are the presence of a lens, a cooling system and a reflector. The fact is that the LED, in addition to bright light with a characteristic bluish tint (standard modification), emits a large amount of heat.
Considering that on long trips, headlights with LEDs have to work for 10-12 hours without a break, a good cooling system is simply necessary. At first, car manufacturers tried to install radiators, but such a solution was extremely unprofitable.
To ensure good cooling using a radiator, you need a lot of free space, which simply isn’t there. Let's do a simple calculation. The LED emits about 20 watts. Such power creates a light flux of 1500 Lumens. For effective cooling, a minimum of one and a half hundred square centimeters of area is required. An impressive figure, isn't it?
Important! A solution was found in the form of fairly powerful coolers that provide the required thermal conditions.
Separately, we need to talk about the features of light direction with LEDs in headlights. The uniqueness of the LED lamp is that the rays are directed in different directions. The main task of the lens is to focus them into one stream and direct them in the right direction.
For the sake of comparison, let's look at the operating principle of a halogen lamp. The design has two reflectors. One directs light to the other, and the latter, having bounced back, illuminates distant and nearby objects.
LEDs in low beam headlights
The feasibility of installing LEDs in low beam headlights depends on the correct selection of equipment. It must provide the required light flow and fit perfectly into the main structure.
In addition, everything needs to be arranged correctly. First, you need to take care of replacing the reflector and lens. Secondly, make fine adjustments. Thirdly, you should not skimp on power. LEDs in low beam headlights require lamps with a power of at least 20 W.
Attention! For navigation lights, LED equipment rated at 3-12 W is sufficient.
Installation
Many new cars are sold with LED headlights, and drivers are increasingly thinking about purchasing the same devices for themselves. This is not surprising, because the list of advantages of the equipment is more than impressive. But for the installation to be successful, you need to strictly follow the instructions and follow safety rules.
What you need to install LEDs in headlights
There are many methods for installing LEDs in headlights. It is not surprising that the list of necessary tools is constantly changing. But if you choose the simplest and most effective algorithm, then you will need:
- soldering iron,
- sealant,
- wire,
- drill,
- dye,
- insulating tape,
- marker.
You also need to stock up on the car's wiring diagram. This will not only allow you to quickly find the desired contact, but will also prevent the very possibility of an accident from an electric shock.
General installation algorithm
To ensure that the installation of LEDs in the headlights goes without any difficulties, it is best to carry it out in a garage in good lighting. The process itself consists of the following stages:
- At the first stage, carefully remove the headlights and place them on the table.
- Warm up the fastening layer with a hairdryer and dismantle it.
- Light reflectors must be painted black. This will protect oncoming drivers from glare. Otherwise, your headlights may cause an accident.
- Take a marker and mark the locations for installing the diodes.
- Use a drill to drill neat holes.
- Connect the diodes with resistors. This will help avoid short circuits and protect the wiring from possible burnout.
- Connect the equipment and install everything back. Secure the part with wire, which should be in your inventory.
- Before filling the headlight with LEDs with sealant, check the functionality of the entire system. If something doesn't work, reconnect.
After the LEDs are installed in the headlights, do a few more test checks and only then drive out onto the road.
Installing daytime running lights
Remove the front grille of the car and cut some holes for the lamps. Smooth out the radiator fins. You can use simple glue as a fixative. LED headlights weigh almost nothing, so glue will be more than enough.
Use the wires in the bumper as a power source. After installation is complete, take care of the cables. According to safety regulations, they must be securely fastened. The ideal option is to connect the power supply directly from the battery.
Important! A relay is responsible for the automatic operation of the LEDs in the headlights of the daytime running lights.
Results
Every year, more and more drivers install LEDs in their headlights. This allows you to save on gasoline and also provides increased safety on the road. The most important advantage of the equipment is its durability. One diode can last about 10 years. Installation is not a particularly complicated process and can be done by every car owner.
