Fellow Forum Members,
Is it possible to upgrade the OEM Xenon bulbs inside the left and right headlights of a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder over to LED? I have researched the matter and found the conversion kit below:
https://www.amazon.com/SNGL%C2%AE-Brigh ... B00T171AKC
My concern is the headlight relays may reject the LED light bulbs and cause me serious electrical problems.
I would really appreciate any opinions regarding this matter. Thanks in advance.
Convert Xenon Headlights over to LED bulbs?
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binar01011
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Re: Convert Xenon Headlights over to LED bulbs?
Your cars OEM headlight switch and small voltage side of the relay wouldn't be touched, so you shouldn't have issues there. These guys must get wired to the higher voltage side of the relay and would change the draw on your power supply. It reads 90 watts for this LED kit. I don't know the exact OEM Xenon draw, but I see HID (Xenon) averages 35 and halogen about 55. So I figure stock is likely 35 watts. I don't think that is serious electrical problems and this LED has the ballast stuff you'd expect in a kit. Hmmm, if you have a big stereo with large amplifiers then maybe you'll have an issue with adding this much more of a draw on the power supply. So, maybe you'll need a CAP for the stereo or a beefed up alternator. I do see the LEDs have full support and a 2 year warranty, so they at least claim to stand by their product. The price isn't bad at all for headlights, so I'd say give it a go and write back after a while to give a review on them.
Re: Convert Xenon Headlights over to LED bulbs?
The stock headlights in a pathfinder are halogen, not xenon. (right?)
I know i would be worried about glare in going from Halogen to HID.. but im not sure about LED.
You should seek out a reputable online source such as xenondepot.com or theretrofitsource.com
they have done the leg work of finding the right products that offer the best performance. Their prices come at a premium over what you might get shipped directly from china (for what may be the exact same product).
Ive rolled the dice on switchback leds and saved over 50% by ordering from overseas, something to think about, and you need to decide if its worth it.
I know i would be worried about glare in going from Halogen to HID.. but im not sure about LED.
You should seek out a reputable online source such as xenondepot.com or theretrofitsource.com
they have done the leg work of finding the right products that offer the best performance. Their prices come at a premium over what you might get shipped directly from china (for what may be the exact same product).
Ive rolled the dice on switchback leds and saved over 50% by ordering from overseas, something to think about, and you need to decide if its worth it.