Currently Available LED Fog Light Bulb?

[Farmlifer]

Going to perform the well documented DRL modification on my 2001 S with factory Xenon headlights very soon.

Seeking a “currently available” LED bulb solution nothing too blue/white. Those listed in many posts (OPT7 H7 CREE XLamp LED DRL Fog Light Bulbs - 5000K Bright White) is no longer available anywhere I can find online.

Is anyone using the (SYLVANIA - H7 LED Fog Light - Premium Quality Plug and Play LED Fog Light) or have a currently available LED solution that will go well with Xenon lights?

Appreciate any current suggestions this is a great forum!

[Farmlifer]

Ok, so I did not get any feedback - purchased these from Amazon will let everyone know what I think in a few days with DRL modification.

AUTOGINE H7 LED Fog Light Bulbs, 2600 Lumens Extremely Bright 3030-SMD 64210 LED Bulbs for Auto Motorcycle Cars Trucks SUV Fog DRL Lights(6000K Xenon White)

[10/10ths]

...LED bulbs do NOT work in halogen bulb reflectors.

Keep us updated on if these actually work.

Thank you.

[particlewave]

I think you’re over estimating how many currently active users are running LED fog lights as DRLs (that bulb is close to the lens and some LEDs get real hot).

[JayG]

I have had LEDs in the fog lamp spot running as DRLs for over 5 years without ANY issues.

P-wave is correct, some LEDs get very hot, but if you use a lower power one, its not an issue. Also remember the fog light are regular halogen H-7's anyway and halogens get very hot.

Yes as 10/10 noted, LEDS don't work as well in halogen reflectors, but since DRLs don't need to project far, its not an issue anyway

[Farmlifer]

Very easy overall... LEDs are brighter than I expected too cold today and too much snow on the roads for a LED heat test. Will monitor if appears hot on the lens can always undo everything back to original.

The DRL function works as reported I never noticed before the automatic leveling motors engage with turn of the key - mod or not and lights on or not tried both configurations (OEM/DRL). Got the fused add a circuit here

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CSELMO8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_tzk.Fb1YRAT3Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

And tap

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CQBNFI/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_qAk.Fb35H0KF9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

And LED

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MBNBJMF/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6Ak.FbASC7MZ2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


My first 986forum modification done!

[JayG]

Originally Posted by Farmlifer

Very easy overall... LEDs are brighter than I expected too cold today and too much snow on the roads for a LED heat test. Will monitor if appears hot on the lens can always undo everything back to original.

The DRL function works as reported I never noticed before the automatic leveling motors engage with turn of the key - mod or not and lights on or not tried both configurations (OEM/DRL). Got the fused add a circuit here

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CSELMO8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_tzk.Fb1YRAT3Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

And tap

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CQBNFI/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_qAk.Fb35H0KF9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

And LED

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MBNBJMF/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6Ak.FbASC7MZ2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


My first 986forum modification done!

Nice job!

You probably could have used a lower output LED as DRLs aren't really for illumination, just visibility to oncoming vehicles

[Farmlifer]

Originally Posted by JayG

You probably could have used a lower output LED as DRLs aren't really for illumination, just visibility to oncoming vehicles

I looked and looked these stated “1300LM output each” and stated Fog and DRL - have to see in daylight certainly bright in garage... Fingers crossed they stay cool �� thanks for the positive feedback keeps me motivated to do more to the car!

I have these from SBLED coming in the mail and will compare then decide which ones I will keep. Like I said easy enough to switch out these are only 260 lumens maybe too dim...

H7 LED Daytime Running Light Bulb - 260 Lumens
Part Number: H7-W36-DRL

[10/10ths]

...You are trading Fog Light functionality for a DRL?

Is that right?