Diode Dynamics Sidemarker Literally Almost Caught Fire! - Page 2

Arugon · 11-25-2017, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DirectTo

Man, glad to hear you and your car are okay. I did the DD tinted sidemarkers a while back and had no issues and just did the HID headlights today. They’re supposed to have great support, I’m sure they’ll take care of you.

Sure hope so! I contacted Phastek on Friday evening and I'm assuming they are closed over the weekend so If i don't get a response on Monday I'll be contacting Diode directly.

I must say though that Phastek has been very good to me, last time I had an issue with a product; another lighting upgrade funny enough; they sent me a replacement very quickly!

HartfordRacingCaptain · 11-29-2017, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Arugon

Sure hope so! I contacted Phastek on Friday evening and I'm assuming they are closed over the weekend so If i don't get a response on Monday I'll be contacting Diode directly.

I must say though that Phastek has been very good to me, last time I had an issue with a product; another lighting upgrade funny enough; they sent me a replacement very quickly!

What became of this issue?

BurningMan · 11-29-2017, 10:02 AM

Sounds like the current limiting resistor failed. Usually 330 - 470 Ohms, depending on the color. Without a current limiting resistor, the current draw goes off the charts and the LED burns up.

oneredry · 11-29-2017, 10:12 AM

so seeing this, what would be a better brand Oracle lighting (sp) or DD?

Torquem · 11-29-2017, 11:23 AM

I will never buy anything oracle ever again. I went through so many oracle sidemarkers on my c6 corvette it was ridiculous. On the plus side, they always sent out a replacement, but the quality and fitment was garbage. And they were crazy expensive.

I find the quality of the DD sidemarkers for my ZL1 to be outstanding.

00 Trans Ram · 11-29-2017, 01:12 PM

Well, if we are to apply the same logic to the OP and Diode Dynamics as we do to Oracle (basically, a few bad stories and suddenly EVERY product they've ever made sucks), then DD should be shut down permanently, all their employees sold into slavery, and their family names be stricken from all historical records.

oneredry · 11-29-2017, 01:33 PM

eek! well sounds like both companies are kinda shady.

KLG · 11-29-2017, 02:10 PM

Anytime you are dealing with electronics (or anything actually), failures will happen and I have had a few LED light failures over the years.

LED light failures can sometimes be a little more dramatic than an incandescent bulb.

My most recent experience with this was earlier this year. I had upgraded my wife's Ford Edge Sport puddle lamps to LED assemblies from Daytime BrightLites. One stopped working after a couple weeks. I removed it to check it out. Connections were good, so I applied power to it (by opening the door) and POOF; it heated up, smoked, and melted some of the wiring insulation. It was replaced, no questions asked and without returning the fried lamp.

--KLG--

Arugon · 11-29-2017, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HartfordRacingCaptain

What became of this issue?

Not sure yet, Phastek replied to me on Monday and I haven't heard back from them yet. Looks like they are waiting on DD to replace it. Hoping it doesn't take too long.

Torquem · 11-29-2017, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 00 Trans Ram

Well, if we are to apply the same logic to the OP and Diode Dynamics as we do to Oracle (basically, a few bad stories and suddenly EVERY product they've ever made sucks), then DD should be shut down permanently, all their employees sold into slavery, and their family names be stricken from all historical records.

I went through 8 different side markers that quit within a matter of 4 months. NONE of them fit properly. Call it whatever you like. My first experience with DD has been positive.

CruzySS · 11-29-2017, 06:42 PM

Installed my diode dynamics side markers and work great. Fitment was perfect and look amazing in person compared to the stock look.

Lerch98 · 11-29-2017, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BurningMan

Sounds like the current limiting resistor failed. Usually 330 - 470 Ohms, depending on the color. Without a current limiting resistor, the current draw goes off the charts and the LED burns up.

I agree.
It might be a good idea to test these 'lights' with a 12 volt dc source, like a 12 volt 1 amp wall wart. (little DC power supply) before installation.

cciepunk · 11-29-2017, 09:18 PM

Ordered my DD sidemarkers on Black Friday and just got to install them tonight. 15min and no issues. Love the new look.

devnull · 11-29-2017, 09:48 PM

When I had the s550 I went back and forth with DD a couple of times with their switchback LEDs (car and bulbs were new then). Nick and the group there are top notch. I'm positive they will take care of you fast...

11-29-2017, 10:12 AM	#18
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	so seeing this, what would be a better brand Oracle lighting (sp) or DD? __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

11-29-2017, 11:23 AM	#19
Torquem Bannable Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 460 View My Garage	I will never buy anything oracle ever again. I went through so many oracle sidemarkers on my c6 corvette it was ridiculous. On the plus side, they always sent out a replacement, but the quality and fitment was garbage. And they were crazy expensive. I find the quality of the DD sidemarkers for my ZL1 to be outstanding. __________________ One must forego the self to attain total spiritual creaminess, and avoid the chewy chunks of degradation 2017 ZL1 A10 - Hyper Blue Metallic Rotofab CAI, TM ported TB, AWE non res touring catback with PLP's

11-29-2017, 01:33 PM	#21
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	eek! well sounds like both companies are kinda shady. __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

11-29-2017, 02:10 PM	#22
KLG Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 200	Anytime you are dealing with electronics (or anything actually), failures will happen and I have had a few LED light failures over the years. LED light failures can sometimes be a little more dramatic than an incandescent bulb. My most recent experience with this was earlier this year. I had upgraded my wife's Ford Edge Sport puddle lamps to LED assemblies from Daytime BrightLites. One stopped working after a couple weeks. I removed it to check it out. Connections were good, so I applied power to it (by opening the door) and POOF; it heated up, smoked, and melted some of the wiring insulation. It was replaced, no questions asked and without returning the fried lamp. --KLG-- __________________ 2016 2SS Convertible; SIM; Black & Ceramic White interior; M6; NPP; DD LED side marker lamps & back-up lamps; LED trunk lamps, license plate lamps & front T/S lamps; 3rd brake light pulser; Skip-shift eliminator; Borla s-type non-npp axle backs; Weather-Tech floor mats, trunk mat, rear license plate frame/cover; GM fuel door; ZL1addons rock guards; Removed fender badges, front & rear SS badges; JLT CAI, tune, oil separator; RP Synchromax in transmission; RP MaxGear in rear differential; GM Lowering Suspension Upgrade; Dimple oil filter magnets & magnetic oil drain plug; 3M Ceramic window tint.

11-29-2017, 09:18 PM	#27
cciepunk Drives: 2018 SS 1LE W/ PDR Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: S. FL Posts: 28	Ordered my DD sidemarkers on Black Friday and just got to install them tonight. 15min and no issues. Love the new look. __________________ '18 SS 1LE Hyper Blue w/ PDR

11-29-2017, 10:02 AM	#17
BurningMan Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS / 2012 CBR1000RR Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 97	Sounds like the current limiting resistor failed. Usually 330 - 470 Ohms, depending on the color. Without a current limiting resistor, the current draw goes off the charts and the LED burns up.

11-29-2017, 01:12 PM	#20
00 Trans Ram Drives: 2017 2SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: United States Posts: 636	Well, if we are to apply the same logic to the OP and Diode Dynamics as we do to Oracle (basically, a few bad stories and suddenly EVERY product they've ever made sucks), then DD should be shut down permanently, all their employees sold into slavery, and their family names be stricken from all historical records.

11-29-2017, 06:42 PM	#25
CruzySS Drives: 2016 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2017 Location: Annandale MN Posts: 588 View My Garage	Installed my diode dynamics side markers and work great. Fitment was perfect and look amazing in person compared to the stock look.

11-29-2017, 09:48 PM	#28
devnull Scientific negotiator Drives: 2019 Grand Sport Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 873	When I had the s550 I went back and forth with DD a couple of times with their switchback LEDs (car and bulbs were new then). Nick and the group there are top notch. I'm positive they will take care of you fast... __________________ 2019 Grand Sport M7 2018 ZL1 *1LE* 6MT 2017 SS *1LE* 6MT . Matthew 25:40 *ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑβΕ*

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