jeremy0213 Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 This is my first post to this forum and I hope that it can help someone out there. Here is my recent experience with switching out the factory fog light bulbs with LED bulbs. Driver side bulb switched to LED and passenger side still stock. The LED bulbs that I bought can be found here: http://www.amazon.co...fb_lfb_prodpg_0 The stock bulbs are removed by grabbing the plug for the bulb, pressing firmly down on the tab to release and carefully pulling straight back. Then grab the bulb by pressing both tabs on either side to release and carefully pulling straight back to remove the bulb from the housing. The bulbs that I got need some modification to fit the housing. The above image shows both sides of the new LED bulbs, one of the old bulbs and the housing. Carefully using a sharp knife or razor shave off the single tab on one side of the bulb and the thick tab on the other side. You should compare the stock and replacement bulb to see if yours require the same modifications. The bulb showing the large tab on right in picture that is to be shaved off (sorry the picture is a little blurry) The bulb after the large tab is shaved off (again sorry for the blurriness) The bulbs should then fit in to the housing and just need a firm press to latch into place. The plug then needs a firm press to fit into the bulb. The plug can only fit into the bulb one way so don't force it in, only a firm press should get it to fit correctly. The bulbs came from the supplier slightly imperfect. One bulb had a clip broken off and the other had a bubble in the glass over the main forward facing LED. The broken clip is no big deal it is just going to be annoying if/when I need to remove that bulb. The bubble in the glass does't seem to affect the output, yet. I will be taking a closer look in the near future to see if it might affect the light pattern. The new LED bulbs have a much larger and round pattern from what I can tell so far. When I removed the stock bulbs the pattern was wide and flat. I am going to adjust the aim down due to the larger round pattern that the bulbs have to try and prevent any dazzling that they may cause for other drivers on the road. The light color is really nice and is comparable to 4300k from the information I can find online. Before After I do not have any problems with heat or melting as I have read some people have had when switching out for LED bulbs. Journey_SeXT and Gampisteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 I put the same ones in, bought off ebay, WAY better than stock. Fills in road much better on dark roads Gampisteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecrazyfoo4u Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Sweet writeup and pictures. Thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexandru.paul.popa Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 do they actually produce more lumens then the stock bulb? or its just for the looks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Yes way brighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubberdude88 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Nobody has an actual replacement LED bulb that will fit without modification? Is it just because it is a new "Chrysler" only bulb or just a new bulb that no LED specialty company has deemed in demand for sale? I don't mind making modifications but if I can wait a month or two for an LED to perfectly replace the OEM bulb with an aftermarket LED, I would rather wait. Anybody's thoughts??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgandy25 Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 What brand may I ask? I am a HUGE fan of V-leds, our Journey has a complete V-led hookup for the interior and license plate lights, I ordered their V3 Triton leds for the turn signals front and rear, I will post my install of them also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgandy25 Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 Clicked the link and its an iJDMtoy bulb, they are pretty popular and repliable company, as well as V-leds. the only two places I wold buy replacement LED bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgandy25 Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 do they actually produce more lumens then the stock bulb? or its just for the looks? From what I have read is that the stock chrysler bulb that goes in our cars produced around 900LM and the V-leds bulb which is comparable to this bulb makes only about 725LM of output, which is less and I would believe the same be true for these bulbs, the "blueness" cast down the road will look "brighter" but it may in-fact not be at all. for example the sylvania silverstar ultras claim to be 30% brighter and whiter. That isn't the whole story. they are infact less bright than their regular bulb! there is a big writeup here http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/superwhite/superwhite.html and herehttp://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/blue/bad/bad.html the LEDs simply do the same unless they are in fact brighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jptdo Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Hello the light looks very nice I'm considering this same bulbs for my Journey, but I have one question about your led foglights replacement, are those fog leds more or less brighter or just the same as the stock fog light bulbs? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgandy25 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hellothe light looks very nice I'm considering this same bulbs for my Journey, but I have one question about your led foglights replacement, are those fog leds more or less brighter or just the same as the stock fog light bulbs? thanks. It really depends on the product and where you buy them from, These fog light bulbs stock are generally brighter than LED replacement Fog light bulbs. My post above your post I tell the Lumen output but I will state it here again...The stock Lumen output of the stock bulb is about 900 Lumens, and the LEDs you see are about 725 Lumen. Also what color are you looking for the iJDMtoy bulbs are only available in 6K, V-leds offers the same type of bulb with a higher operating wattage which puts more light down the road, and they also offer a 5K bulb. What that means is the 5K bulb has more usable light, 5K puts out more usefull light than 6K bulbs do, thats why cars with projectors and HIDs generally have 4200K or 4500K HID bulbs not 5K or 6K. so 5K would be better choice if your looking for more usable light while the 6K bulbs will have a more blue tint and not being as useful. The difference in light down the road is negligible though. The V-leds version is here... http://www.vleds.com/bulb-number/5202-9009-h16/5k-white-6-led-drl-fog-light-bulbs-5202-9009-h16-1-pair-b-o.html Jptdo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jptdo Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 thank you for the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgandy25 Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Not a problem, if you have any more questions about converting anything to LEDs or HIDs don't hesitate to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philster Posted April 26, 2013 Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 Does anyone know if there is indeed a plug and play led for the 2013 Dodge Journey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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