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LED headlight question
So I bought an amazon LED kit, the Cougar Motors that everyone seems to say is good, but for whatever reason the passenger side light just doesn’t project. Thought is was the bulb so I switched sides but it works fine on the left. On the passenger side the way it sits in the housing it’s almost as if the bulb is turned and seated facing the wrong way so it doesn’t project light. Still looks like it’s on but doesn’t throw light at all like the drivers side. I spent 45 minutes trying to see if there was another way to install it and there isn’t. Any clue how to fix this or just buy a new kit?
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01-03-2019, 02:45 AM
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I had the exact same issue with the exact same kit. I ended up returning the lights and getting a pair that has the ability to adjust the bulb and they light up evenly now! Not that much brighter than the stock halogens. I’d get a pair from headlight revolution they make a pair designed and test for the 4Runner and they are bright as frig!
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01-03-2019, 02:57 AM
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I was trying to do this without spending the $150-200 for LED lights since they really just aren’t as bright as the HID kits. I ran DDM kits for years and at like $50 they can’t be beat. Thought I’d try this route but I just don’t want to spend that much on LED’s that’s aren’t that much brighter than halogen just a different color. I will see what I can find locally so I can test fit.
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01-03-2019, 07:44 AM
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I was trying to do this without spending the $150-200 for LED lights since they really just aren’t as bright as the HID kits. I ran DDM kits for years and at like $50 they can’t be beat. Thought I’d try this route but I just don’t want to spend that much on LED’s that’s aren’t that much brighter than halogen just a different color. I will see what I can find locally so I can test fit.
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From a h9 halogen to h11 led user, i can say that some leds have now surpassed halogens in terms of lux and lumens. So far the highest rated leds are the supernova v4 and the morimoto 2stroke 2.0. The word on the street is the supernova v4 and katana are the same leds but minus the huge markup. Check out bulbfacts on the highest rated leds. Hids will still outperform leds but slim leds wont need dustcap modifying.
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01-03-2019, 11:46 AM
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The question is......do they fit the 4Runner? I mean they might fit but does the passenger side actually project light? The kit I bought doesn’t so it’s how the bulb actually fits the housing. And yeah modifying the dust cap I’d also rather not do
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01-03-2019, 12:13 PM
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The question is......do they fit the 4Runner? I mean they might fit but does the passenger side actually project light? The kit I bought doesn’t so it’s how the bulb actually fits the housing. And yeah modifying the dust cap I’d also rather not do
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Yes, it does fit and they offer adjustable beam pattern. I run the Morimoto 2stroke 2.0 and the fitment is perfect and they are supposedly a little deeper than the Katana/Supernova v4. The output and color temp is better than stock or h9 halogen. If I could do it again I would go for the Katana kit cause the output is slightly higher but way cheaper.
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01-03-2019, 11:29 PM
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From a h9 halogen to h11 led user, i can say that some leds have now surpassed halogens in terms of lux and lumens. So far the highest rated leds are the supernova v4 and the morimoto 2stroke 2.0. The word on the street is the supernova v4 and katana are the same leds but minus the huge markup. Check out bulbfacts on the highest rated leds. Hids will still outperform leds but slim leds wont need dustcap modifying.
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Check Nineo from Amazon. Both 9005 (Hi-beams) and H11 (low beam) looks and works exactly the same as Supernova V.4 for the fraction of the cost. The color, beam pattern and output even drivers or wire protecting sleeves are identical.
I had H11 and 9005 bulbs side by side and the only difference other then price is the finish color. Supernova V.4 H11 is bright silver, where 9005 is also silver but has much darker finish. Both 9005 & H11 from Nineo are black.
Also, Supernova V.4 (Hi-beams) came with wrong locking ring with much narrower tabs where Nineo 9005 came with proper one matching OEM tabs (9005/HB3).
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01-04-2019, 12:04 AM
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I bought the Auxbeam T1 series for my low beams. I had their F16 series and I switched to their new T1 series sometime in June. The T1 model bulbs has an adjustable knob from behind so you can level it with your driver side bulb. It's also slightly brighter than their F16 series. It a very clear white and I'm very happy with them.
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01-21-2019, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Monroe
Check Nineo from Amazon. Both 9005 (Hi-beams) and H11 (low beam) looks and works exactly the same as Supernova V.4 for the fraction of the cost. The color, beam pattern and output even drivers or wire protecting sleeves are identical.
I had H11 and 9005 bulbs side by side and the only difference other then price is the finish color. Supernova V.4 H11 is bright silver, where 9005 is also silver but has much darker finish. Both 9005 & H11 from Nineo are black.
Also, Supernova V.4 (Hi-beams) came with wrong locking ring with much narrower tabs where Nineo 9005 came with proper one matching OEM tabs (9005/HB3).
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Have you tried these for your fogs?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Monroe
Check Nineo from Amazon. Both 9005 (Hi-beams) and H11 (low beam) looks and works exactly the same as Supernova V.4 for the fraction of the cost. The color, beam pattern and output even drivers or wire protecting sleeves are identical.
I had H11 and 9005 bulbs side by side and the only difference other then price is the finish color. Supernova V.4 H11 is bright silver, where 9005 is also silver but has much darker finish. Both 9005 & H11 from Nineo are black.
Also, Supernova V.4 (Hi-beams) came with wrong locking ring with much narrower tabs where Nineo 9005 came with proper one matching OEM tabs (9005/HB3).
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Any problems out of the nineos so far? I just ordered some for mine.
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01-12-2019, 01:44 AM
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I bought them too (the Cougar ones) and I got them to seat in there, but they were not bright at all.I sent them back. I, however, kept the Highbeam ones they are super bright.
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01-12-2019, 09:13 AM
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I bought them too (the Cougar ones) and I got them to seat in there, but they were not bright at all.I sent them back. I, however, kept the Highbeam ones they are super bright.
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Did you make sure the LEDs were facing sideways, 9 & 3 o'clock position. The beam pattern can be allover the place if not.
I know it took me good 5 minutes for each bulb to find a sweet spot. The brights were easy since you can see them. The bulbs in lows I couldn't see because of projector lens. What I did instead is, I followed the wiring coming from the bulb that happen to be in-line to make sure it's pointing perfectly down once the bulb is locked.
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02-14-2019, 06:29 PM
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Sure, I know what you mean, but it’s a piece of metal on the 4runner that makes it not fit only on the passenger side. Eh. It is what it is.
You can buy sandpaper and just sand it down a smidge.
Personally, I’d rather do that than risk humidity issues in my headlights than by having to mod the dust cover.
To each their own. 
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02-14-2019, 06:31 PM
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Yeah that’s why I got rid of the HID. I didn’t want to mess with the dust covers
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10-01-2019, 09:20 PM
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The katanas fit inside the dust cap. I didn’t modify or cut anything for them to fit and have zero issues.
As for adjusting, do it while it’s darker out and aim it against a garage door or something so you can watch the beam pattern.
The HID kits you’ll need to modify the dust cover. These you don’t
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