LED bulb install into halogen headlights- fuse keeps blowing

[vrl2294]

I purchased Spec D headlights assembly and the bulbs were just ugly. So I purchased 3 different types of H1 LED bulbs and no matter what it keeps blowing my fuse and doesn't work. The first also didn't fit in the housing.

I read I needed a conversion kit so with all the bulbs it had a conversion kit. The most recent purchase was a bulb only and said I would not need a relay so I was hoping it would work and it did not.

Has anyone had similar experiences and if so, how did you get the LED bulbs to work?

 

[Fless]

What year is this vehicle? Post up some details, please.

 

[vrl2294]

What year is this vehicle? Post up some details, please.

It's a 2013 Tahoe LTZ. The headlights are spec D halogen which takes H1 bulbs for both high and low beams.

 

[Fless]

Moved this into the earlier year forum for you.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Welcome to the Forum from NH.

Lots of knowledgeable folks here who freely share their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives. Knowledge is power.

I hope that you will become a participating member in the Forum's discussions.

Pics of the truck, please.

I cannot personally help you with your question; however, other members on this Forum that are much more knowledgeable than me in this area will chime in.

 

[mikez71]

Do the headlights have any additional lights? Is all wiring OEM? Do the fuses blow instantly?

I hope to install some brighter (led?) bulbs as well, wondering what are the best quality LEDs...

 

[BoKo]

Do the headlights have any additional lights? Is all wiring OEM? Do the fuses blow instantly?

I hope to install some brighter (led?) bulbs as well, wondering what are the best quality LEDs...

Not to dredge up the dead, but I'm facing this issue right now. I have aftermarket headlights that worked great for a while and I noticed last week that the passenger side high beam no longer works. Diagnosting it as best as I could, I seen that the fuse instantly blows whenever I engage the high beams. Any ideas?

 

[mikez71]

replace your broken high beam maybe?

 

[petethepug]

The truck has had SpecD aftermarket headlamp assemblies installed that are running H1 halogen filled incandescent bulbs. You’re retrofitting aftermarket LED bulbs.

07-14 do not like non factory led lamps installed in locations where HID or incandescent bulbs were originally installed.

Are you touching the bulbs with your fingers without gloves? Down the road that wil short life them.

Ultimately, just install one of the original bulbs that previously worked. If the old bulb works, you know it’s the LED replacements.

If the original incandescent bulb blows fuses, you’ve probably have a melted headlamp socket grounding out.

Does it blow a fuse with nothing lamps installed?

 

[petethepug]

Uh, nuth’g lamps, I’m losing it.

 

[j91z28d1]

my yukon headlights had led drop in bulbs when I got it. they seemed fine, but I replaced the whole housing soon after.


you should check the amp draw of the bulbs you're trying to use. it should be under the fuse by atleast 75%. so like a 10amp fuse circuit will usually only run 6-7 amps max, before going to thicker wire and higher fuse. running a 10amp fuse with a 9-10amp load usually leads to hot and or melted fuse terminals. gotta remember the fuse uses a tiny wire is meant to burn quickly in a short. running one right at its rating makes for a lot heat across that small connection

 

[vrl2294]

Not to dredge up the dead, but I'm facing this issue right now. I have aftermarket headlights that worked great for a while and I noticed last week that the passenger side high beam no longer works. Diagnosting it as best as I could, I seen that the fuse instantly blows whenever I engage the high beams. Any ideas?

I ended up taking it to a the shop and they had special headlights they installed. Costed me $200 for all 4 bulbs and installation.