Jump to content

Illuminated Bow Tie

dodge stomper

Recommended Posts

dodge stomper Enthusiast

dodge stomper

Posted
Posted

Just installed the bow tie on my 16 LTZ and must say for the price I am VERY disappointed in the brightness of it. In the Videos I watched it seemed much brighter. Wondering if there is an easy fix to swap the LED's? I had it installed at the dealer as anything I order from the GM accessories site my dealer installs for nothing so I did not see the back and how accessible the LED's are.

 

 

 

 

djxn40 Enthusiast

djxn40

Posted
Posted

Just installed the bow tie on my 16 LTZ and must say for the price I am VERY disappointed in the brightness of it. In the Videos I watched it seemed much brighter. Wondering if there is an easy fix to swap the LED's? I had it installed at the dealer as anything I order from the GM accessories site my dealer installs for nothing so I did not see the back and how accessible the LED's are.

 

 

 

 

Um can we see it ?

 

Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk

dodge stomper Enthusiast

dodge stomper

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I'll post a pic if need be but have a broken ankle to be honest and not feeling like limping out there! LOL... Hope ya understand. Just do a You-Tube search "Illuminated Bowtie and you can see the accessory.

15_silverado Enthusiast

15_silverado

Posted
Posted

Just installed the bow tie on my 16 LTZ and must say for the price I am VERY disappointed in the brightness of it. In the Videos I watched it seemed much brighter. Wondering if there is an easy fix to swap the LED's? I had it installed at the dealer as anything I order from the GM accessories site my dealer installs for nothing so I did not see the back and how accessible the LED's are.

 

 

 

 

As you can see from the pictures I posted, mine is bright enough at night, but it is about worthless in daylight.

 

Is this how yours is???

15_silverado Enthusiast

15_silverado

Posted
Posted

Oh and there is no easy way or most likely no way at all to replace the LEDs or whatever it uses, there are just 2 wires coming out the back of the bowtie and it's a sealed unit.

SilveradoSaver Senior Enthusiast

SilveradoSaver

Posted
Posted

Seems useless during the day. Does it come on with the headlights, or does it stay on all the time? Looks sweet at night though!

dodge stomper Enthusiast

dodge stomper

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Thanks for the pics!

 

Honestly... I don't think mine are that bright... maybe half... It seems the pictures look brighter than they are to the ACTUAL EYE. Took pics of mine but had the resolution set to high says pic to big to upload.

 

 

Bummer that changing the LED's is not an option...

 

Keith

 

15_silverado Enthusiast

15_silverado

Posted
Posted

Seems useless during the day. Does it come on with the headlights, or does it stay on all the time? Looks sweet at night though!

It comes on with at least the parking lights on.

 

The first photo as you can see it's on with just the parking lights and DRL's of course.

 

The second photo is parking lights on with fog lights on.

 

In both photos the actual headlights are off, only the DRL's are on.

15_silverado Enthusiast

15_silverado

Posted
Posted

Thanks for the pics!

 

Honestly... I don't think mine are that bright... maybe half... It seems the pictures look brighter than they are to the ACTUAL EYE. Took pics of mine but had the resolution set to high says pic to big to upload.

 

 

Bummer that changing the LED's is not an option...

 

Keith

 

I will say those photos I posted are very honest. That is exactly what it looks like to the naked eye at night. But again it is worthless at daylight.

HoldHard Enthusiast

HoldHard

Posted
Posted

Might be slightly off topic, but these things are crazy expensive! I love the look. Hate the price.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

Wow... $265 but it is a plug and play after drilling one hole in the grill.

 

HH

dodge stomper Enthusiast

dodge stomper

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Yes, for that special touch I do love them on my truck... Another great look (To Me) are the chrome bed side rails....

  • 3 weeks later...
jsm174 Enthusiast

jsm174

Posted
Posted

Anyone know where to find the installation instructions? I received mine today (off of ebay), and the accessory sheet says:

 

"Instructions for install of this part are available through GM Service Information (S.I) within the "Accessories Manual" section specific to the vehicle for which you purchased the accessory. For customer installation please request service instructions sheet from your local deal."
Thanks
cbrsilv15 Senior Enthusiast

cbrsilv15

Posted
Posted

Scroll back through this thread. They are posted. I've seen it before, just don't know the page number.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    250.5k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    342,937
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    Reyben
    Newest Member
    Reyben
    Joined

  • Who's Online   4 Members, 0 Anonymous, 609 Guests (See full list)

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • asilverblazer
      Cold start Miss, oil in cylinder

      By asilverblazer · Posted

      Can you sample the pooled liquid, enough to confirm it is oil?   ...That its not fuel or coolant.   Also, make sure combustion gases aren't entering the cooling system.   Simply put, either oil being pushed up past the rings (this really isn't possible), oil leaking past the head gasket, oil leaking past the valve, oil entering through the intake air path. If none of this is likely - it may not be oil.   What could be likely is the fuel injector leaking down. A puddle of gas would still smoke and rough idle. (Same cylinder has the same problem after injector replacement?)   What is the crank time first thing in the morning, when the puddle would be present? Does it seem like the high pressure fuel pump needs an extra second or two to rebuild the pressure that injector 8 may have let bleed off? Check the fuel pressure via a scanner prior to starting the engine.    
    • Donstar
      Navigating senior years.

      By Donstar · Posted

      Good information!  I didn't know about the dementia aspect and asked for a general for my second knee. I'd heard that recovery room time is usually shorter with a general.   The anesthesiologist talked me out of it and I had the spinal.  Inconvenience and/or discomfort is a small price to pay for reduced risk!
    • garagerog
      Navigating senior years.

      By garagerog · Posted

      This is for those over 70 years of age contemplating joint replacement surgery involving general anesthesia. Even some 55 yrs. ago when I took my pharmacology class the dangers of developing dementia in the elderly that had general anesthesia were beginning to be recognized. Over the years there has been some refinement in the cautionary warnings, avoid general anesthesia if possible if you've had close to 10 priors, especially over the age of 70 and/or a family history of dementia. I'm not including the twilight anesthesia induced by propofol often used in cytoscopies or colonscopies. Seriously think about seeing a neurologist and undergo cognitive testing before proceeding if any of those criteria apply to you. Spinal anesthesia may be an option in some cases. I'm in the above camp and although I could use a new right knee, I get fidgety according to a prior orthopedic surgeon when the bone saw spools up or maybe it was the smell of saw blade meeting bone, anyhow I may have one general anesthesia left in me which I will pocket for now and I'm choosing mind over mobility, anyway where did I leave my damn cane!
    • GMCustomerService
      July 2026 upgrade push issues

      By GMCustomerService · Posted

      We understand your frustrations with your auto start/stop, fuel gauge and cruise control concerns since your latest update, @LarT-26. You mentioned getting repairs completed, however, have your concerns been resolved? If not, we would like to learn more so we may explore the best path of assistance moving forward alongside your local dealership. When you have a moment, please visit: https://s.gmc.com/support-request and complete the request form with all pertinent details. This will help us to better understand your concern and ensure that it is routed correctly. We will keep an eye out for your outreach.
    • GMCustomerService
      Multigate electrical problem

      By GMCustomerService · Posted

      We understand your frustrations with being unable to open your Sierra’s top inner tailgate, @smitty81503. Your concerns are frustrating, and we would like the opportunity to explore the best path of assistance to pursue their resolutions. There are many different factors that could be the root cause of vehicle concerns, and we handle each one on a case-by-case basis. When you have a moment, please visit: https://s.gmc.com/support-request and complete the request form with all pertinent details. This will help us to better understand your concern and ensure that it is routed correctly. We will keep an eye out for your outreach.

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...