Can the Baojun 510 directly replace LED lights?
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The Baojun 510 can directly replace LED lights as long as the same model is used. Original lights of the Baojun 510: This 510 model comes with halogen lights without lenses, and the illumination effect of halogen lights is poor. Effect of modifying LED headlights on the Baojun 510: Since LED lights have higher brightness, upgrading to LED headlights can improve illumination. However, the light emission principle of LED lights differs from that of halogen lights. The original halogen light reflectors are not compatible with LED lights, and forcibly combining them can lead to issues like light scattering and focus deviation. To solve this problem, it is necessary to add LED dual-beam lenses. The role of the lens is to focus the light, making the beams emitted by the LED headlights more concentrated, thereby increasing the light's range, brightness, and width of illumination.
I drive a Baojun 510, and regarding the direct replacement with LED lights, although physically compatible types like H7 bulbs might fit, I don't recommend doing it directly. LED lights generate much more heat than halogen bulbs, and the original vehicle's heat dissipation design isn't adequate, which can easily lead to burnt lights or wiring. Even more troublesome is that the beam position might be off, making it hard to see the road with high beams on while dazzling oncoming traffic, which is too dangerous. I've also watched some videos explaining that LED modifications must pay attention to heat sinks and driver modules, or they might fail within days. It's best to choose vehicle-specific kits or have a repair shop help with beam adjustment—it doesn't cost much but ensures peace of mind and safety. I once tried DIYing it myself, but the beam ended up scattering everywhere, forcing me to switch back to the original lights and lose a bit of spare change. Nowadays, there are many types of LED accessories sold online, so choose quality brands and don't go for the cheapest option.
