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      07-29-2018, 11:03 PM   #1
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Thumbs down Read before you buy LUX LED

Mod please close as LUX is now dealing with the issue.

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      07-30-2018, 02:53 AM   #2
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i have got allmost 4 years and over 40 000 km of harsh winters and hot summers on my LUX lights, not a single issue. had some fog inside my headlight and it burned my headlight ballast had to change the lenses and reseal the units ( blackhousing opportunity.) this is when i realized how powerful were them angel eyes. Very satisfied with the product.
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i have got allmost 4 years and over 40 000 km of harsh winters and hot summers on my LUX lights, not a single issue. had some fog inside my headlight and it burned my headlight ballast had to change the lenses and reseal the units ( blackhousing opportunity.) this is when i realized how powerful were them angel eyes. Very satisfied with the product.
Happy to hear that, that's what I've heard about their product and why I'm so surprised that they fail to honor their warranty when their product has issues. I'd like to continue using their lights and hopefully have the same experience as you, but so far, I can't say I share your experience
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Mine flickered out of the box, despite there site saying they wouldn't. I was more disappointed that the outer halos were now dimmer than stock, no matter the distance I looked at them. Definitely not what I expected for $200.
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      07-30-2018, 09:46 AM   #5
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Mine flicker as they turn on, but that is normal as the car normally uses PWM pulses to control the lights and it attempts to ramp power up slowly. This is something that LEDs cannot deal with.

Once the lights are on fully they stop flickering.

The bulbs have a different shape than what the rings were designed for which can result in uneven light between the inner and outer rings.
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Mine flicker as they turn on, but that is normal as the car normally uses PWM pulses to control the lights and it attempts to ramp power up slowly. This is something that LEDs cannot deal with.

Once the lights are on fully they stop flickering.

The bulbs have a different shape than what the rings were designed for which can result in uneven light between the inner and outer rings.
Can this be coded out? I have LED angel eyes (not LUX) and LED fogs and coded the bulb check out to keep them flashing during voltage check. Could this potentially solve the problem for LUX as well? Just spitballing suggestions for LUX users.
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Can this be coded out? I have LED angel eyes (not LUX) and LED fogs and coded the bulb check out to keep them flashing during voltage check. Could this potentially solve the problem for LUX as well? Just spitballing suggestions for LUX users.
Yes, you can code out the bulb check and even the power warning (if applicable and you know all the bulbs are working fine). That will get rid of the pulsation lighting at the front or back end (part of that is also the fade option that won't work well with the LED lights). The same problem really exists for ALL brands -- it has more to do with the car's routine. So yes, the same will happen for HPB, etc.

Wondering if the OP meant "flickering" during regular driving or just parking/startup.
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We are working to resolve this. Thank you

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Can this be coded out? I have LED angel eyes (not LUX) and LED fogs and coded the bulb check out to keep them flashing during voltage check. Could this potentially solve the problem for LUX as well? Just spitballing suggestions for LUX users.
Yes, you can code out the bulb check and even the power warning (if applicable and you know all the bulbs are working fine). That will get rid of the pulsation lighting at the front or back end (part of that is also the fade option that won't work well with the LED lights). The same problem really exists for ALL brands -- it has more to do with the car's routine. So yes, the same will happen for HPB, etc.

Wondering if the OP meant "flickering" during regular driving or just parking/startup.
I'd be curious as to the same. OP, is it a constant flickering or only at start up?
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My understanding was that the LUX pulses / flickers when turning off. Not sure about turning on during startup. It should just fade on. The LUX rep could chime in here.
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Since LUX is now dealing with this issue, I'm going to close the thread, if there's anything else to elaborate on, I will update this.
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I'd be curious as to the same. OP, is it a constant flickering or only at start up?
It doesnt happen every time, which bugs me, it didnt happen from day one in my case.
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It doesnt happen every time, which bugs me, it didnt happen from day one in my case.
Gotcha. Thanks.
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You edited your initial post which could have been useful to others. Just because you seem to have worked it out doesn't mean that it wouldn't help others. Judging from the Lux response, it looks like you jumped the gun in criticizing their product before they could respond.
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      07-31-2018, 11:37 AM   #15
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I didn't, I waited a few days and the initial response wasn't what I expected from the company, specially when I am still within the warranty period.
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