Can Halogen Lights Be Replaced with LED?

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Tyra
07/25/25 12:59pm
Halogen lights can be replaced with LED bulbs. However, it should be noted that the focal points of the reflector bowl and lens of the original halogen lights are different from those of LED lights. LED lights may produce uneven light beams, and depending on the quality of the product, if the heat dissipation and constant current effects are poor, the lighting effect will also be relatively poor. Poor heat dissipation of the lights can also have a significant impact on the vehicle itself. The replacement method is as follows: 1. First, purchase the corresponding LED bulb based on the model of the halogen light; 2. Remove the halogen bulb and plug in the LED bulb, securing it firmly with a ballast. However, replacing with an LED bulb may not always yield satisfactory results. Since the original vehicle light path is designed for halogen lights, with different focal points for the reflector bowl and lens, some vehicles may experience uneven lighting or the formation of light beams after installing these LED lights. Additionally, due to varying product quality, if heat dissipation and constant current are not properly managed, LED light decay can be very noticeable, significantly shortening the lifespan.
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