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So does this conversion work or does it work with issues? Was thinking of doing this mod but for nearly 2 grand when it's all said and done they would need to work like factory for me to make the plunge.

It's my understanding that everything works. The only "issue" is that the DRL don't turn off when you activate the turn signals the way they do on the 2016's. Basically the white DRL and the amber turn signal are on at the same time.

 

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zmnypit
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Sorry I'm a little late, I've been in the Caribbean for a little over a week and just getting around to posting pictures. I know there was a lot of fuss of whether or not the SLT lights would so I bit

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Well, I finally got around to installing my 16-17 LED headlights. A huge thanks goes out to @zmnypit for fabricating the adapter harnesses. 

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One more night pic that should help.  

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Skeeter McSkeet Senior Enthusiast

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I've been looking on eBay and other places to find a deal on a pair of the new led headlamps. What's up with the actual led headlight bulbs? Do they come as part of the assembly? I'm asking because I've messaged a couple people about buying a pair and asked if the bulbs and controllers were included, and was told there are no bulbs since they're led headlights. But there has to be a bulb of some sort to produce light.

 

So I guess what I really need to know is what should I be looking for to be included with these assemblies as far as having everything I need to install minus the gen5diy harness?

 

 

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Someone else may have a better answer since I'm still looking as well. However, it's a sealed unit so the LED board and everything else should be included. The LED's aren't like a typical bulb because the service life on then is lie 25000 hours and probably will never need to be replaced...

 

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Someone else may have a better answer since I'm still looking as well. However, it's a sealed unit so the LED board and everything else should be included. The LED's aren't like a typical bulb because the service life on then is lie 25000 hours and probably will never need to be replaced...

 

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That's where I've been confused as I'm currently running aftermarket LED bulbs and I can take them in and out lol. I've seen some auctions say ballasts included and others say control module included. I'm also trying to figure out the difference in the chromed ones and blackish ones (so far I'm assuming chromed is Denali trim), and a way to tell a difference between the hid and led assemblies that don't have a part number listed.

 

It looks like everything is built into the led assembly, but I'm just trying to make sure I don't order a set and then need to hunt down another part to make them light up.

 

 

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That's where I've been confused as I'm currently running aftermarket LED bulbs and I can take them in and out lol. I've seen some auctions say ballasts included and others say control module included. I'm also trying to figure out the difference in the chromed ones and blackish ones (so far I'm assuming chromed is Denali trim), and a way to tell a difference between the hid and led assemblies that don't have a part number listed.

 

It looks like everything is built into the led assembly, but I'm just trying to make sure I don't order a set and then need to hunt down another part to make them light up.

 

 

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That's where I've been confused as I'm currently running aftermarket LED bulbs and I can take them in and out lol. I've seen some auctions say ballasts included and others say control module included. I'm also trying to figure out the difference in the chromed ones and blackish ones (so far I'm assuming chromed is Denali trim), and a way to tell a difference between the hid and led assemblies that don't have a part number listed.

 

It looks like everything is built into the led assembly, but I'm just trying to make sure I don't order a set and then need to hunt down another part to make them light up.

 

 

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I just finished doing this to my truck last weekend. I picked up the LED headlights from Ebay also. One was new and the other one used. The headlights are sealed units with all bulbs included. With the appropriate harness, they are plug and play.

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I just finished doing this to my truck last weekend. I picked up the LED headlights from Ebay also. One was new and the other one used. The headlights are sealed units with all bulbs included. With the appropriate harness, they are plug and play.

 

 

 

 

They look sharp on there bud! Thanks for clarifying that. I'm assuming after digging around, that the led module is the big silver piece on the back. I saw a listing for one without the module, and the metal piece wasn't there. I found a set like new for 1450, I've about bought them twice now lol. I'm waiting to hear back from my question of whether they work or not since it doesn't actually say that anywhere in the listing. If that's all good then I'll join the upgrade club.

 

 

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They look sharp on there bud! Thanks for clarifying that. I'm assuming after digging around, that the led module is the big silver piece on the back. I saw a listing for one without the module, and the metal piece wasn't there. I found a set like new for 1450, I've about bought them twice now lol. I'm waiting to hear back from my question of whether they work or not since it doesn't actually say that anywhere in the listing. If that's all good then I'll join the upgrade club.

 

 

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Yes sir, I understand. Sounds like you got it all figured out. The listings I bought mine from both said the lights had been tested and they accepted returns. Not sure how they would have done that or if they really were, but it made me feel a little better about giving them a shot without fear of being stuck with a headlight that didn't work. Post some pics when you get done!

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Put it on a charge card or PayPal and if they don't work and the seller plays games you can file a claim

 

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I would go through paypal for sure. But if it doesn't mention working or not working in the listing I imagine it could get tricky to win a claim lol. I just want to make sure they work. I've been trying to figure out why they are for sale unless it was a totaled truck somehow and the lights made it out without a scratch. Just makes me wonder a little haha.

Will definitely post some pics once I get some.

 

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I would go through paypal for sure. But if it doesn't mention working or not working in the listing I imagine it could get tricky to win a claim lol. I just want to make sure they work. I've been trying to figure out why they are for sale unless it was a totaled truck somehow and the lights made it out without a scratch. Just makes me wonder a little haha.

Will definitely post some pics once I get some.

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I see that set as well.

 

Not sure I wanted to pay that much since I've seen some cheaper. I currently have one on the way and I am on the hunt for a good driver side.

 

Anyone feel up to making a video or taking pictures of the 16+ LED headlights functioning on a 14+ truck with the re-pin or whatever harness you used?

 

I would go through paypal for sure. But if it doesn't mention working or not working in the listing I imagine it could get tricky to win a claim lol. I just want to make sure they work. I've been trying to figure out why they are for sale unless it was a totaled truck somehow and the lights made it out without a scratch. Just makes me wonder a little haha.
Will definitely post some pics once I get some.

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That's where I've been confused as I'm currently running aftermarket LED bulbs and I can take them in and out lol. I've seen some auctions say ballasts included and others say control module included. I'm also trying to figure out the difference in the chromed ones and blackish ones (so far I'm assuming chromed is Denali trim), and a way to tell a difference between the hid and led assemblies that don't have a part number listed.

 

It looks like everything is built into the led assembly, but I'm just trying to make sure I don't order a set and then need to hunt down another part to make them light up.

 

 

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From my understanding, the way to tell the difference between HID and LED by looking at them, is LED has that little GMC badge next to the projector, whereas HID has a turn signal bulb there.

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I see that set as well.

 

Not sure I wanted to pay that much since I've seen some cheaper. I currently have one on the way and I am on the hunt for a good driver side.

 

Anyone feel up to making a video or taking pictures of the 16+ LED headlights functioning on a 14+ truck with the re-pin or whatever harness you used?

 

What are you wanting to see? Everything works as the 14-15 slt lights do with a repin with the exception of the DRL shutting off with turn signal and the intellibeam feature. The auto lights, drl, brights etc are all the same.

 

From my understanding, the way to tell the difference between HID and LED by looking at them, is LED has that little GMC badge next to the projector, whereas HID has a turn signal bulb there.

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