Read before you buy LUX LED

IZSL07L · 07-30-2018, 12:03 AM

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

mattgu40 · 07-30-2018, 03:53 AM

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.

IZSL07L · 07-30-2018, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mattgu40

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

weehe126 · 07-30-2018, 08:58 AM

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.

opjose · 07-30-2018, 10:46 AM

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.

King Rudi · 07-30-2018, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by opjose

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.

bluewater328 · 07-30-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Not_Judy

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.

LuxAngelEyes · 07-30-2018, 02:27 PM

We are working to resolve this. Thank you

King Rudi · 07-30-2018, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bluewater328

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Originally Posted by Not_Judy

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?

m8te · 07-30-2018, 11:38 PM

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.

IZSL07L · 07-30-2018, 11:52 PM

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.

IZSL07L · 07-30-2018, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Not_Judy

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.

King Rudi · 07-31-2018, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by IZSL07L

It doesnt happen every time, which bugs me, it didnt happen from day one in my case.

Gotcha. Thanks.

tcphoto · 07-31-2018, 10:53 AM

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.

IZSL07L · 07-31-2018, 12:37 PM

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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weehe126 Brigadier General 1197 Rep 3,238 Posts Drives: 2017 340i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2)	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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opjose Major 247 Rep 1,377 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2016 Location: Md iTrader: (0)	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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m8te New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320i LCI Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	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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IZSL07L Private 11 Rep 56 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: San Fransisco iTrader: (0)	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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tcphoto Brigadier General 4472 Rep 3,328 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	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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IZSL07L Private 11 Rep 56 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: San Fransisco iTrader: (0)	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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