Can the vehicle pass the annual inspection after replacing the original halogen bulbs with LED bulbs?
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Replacing the original halogen bulbs with LED bulbs can pass the annual inspection. According to relevant regulations, the combined brightness of the vehicle's two headlights should not exceed 430,000 lumens to be considered within the qualified range. The color temperature of the headlights should not exceed 6000K to be considered qualified. As long as they fall within the qualified range, the vehicle can pass the annual inspection. When replacing LED bulbs, the issue of lenses should also be considered: 1. For private cars within six years, replacing the halogen bulbs with LED headlight assemblies will not cause problems during the annual inspection. Currently, factory-installed halogen bulbs are 50 to 60 watts, as bulbs with higher wattage may cause the brightness to blind the drivers of oncoming vehicles for 2 to 4 seconds, which could lead to the other party being held primarily responsible in the event of an accident. 2. After modifying the headlights to LED, the vehicle might fail the lighting test during the inspection, because the testing equipment evaluates the headlights based on the heat emitted by the brightness of the lights to determine if they are qualified.
Oh, I recently replaced the halogen bulbs in my own car with LED ones, thinking it would improve brightness and make driving safer. But during the annual inspection, the testing station staff measured the light pattern and said it was incorrect with severe glare, resulting in an immediate fail. Later, I found out that annual inspections have strict requirements for lighting, especially that the beam must be uniform and not scatter light into oncoming traffic. Many cheap, uncertified LED lights can cause issues if installed improperly. Now, I recommend buying specialized products with CCC or E-mark certifications, even if they're more expensive—they're reliable. Also, have them installed and adjusted by a professional shop to ensure proper alignment. Otherwise, you'll definitely run into problems during the inspection. Safety is more important—don't take risks.