Does the White LED light gradually dimes by itself when not in use like the original interior light or it just lights off instantly?
164182
Yes the led lights do dim normally. They have been working great for 3 years now.
164183
Yes. It dims in the same style as the incandescent bulb. However, it dims more quickly...so the dimming effect is not as pronounced. But it definitely does NOT just abruptly shut off. We have had these in for a year+. No issues at all so far other than being very pleased with the brighter interior light. Makes Pilot look much more modern. We have Grey interior.
164184
They work just like the originals (go off gradually), my pilot is black with light grey interior (looks amazing inside).
172165
When you turn on your light switch, the LED will go out. Also, I keep mine on top of the fridge upside down during the day.
304235
I have been told/read that the original has a "whiter" light, and that the light fall off is more fluid, where as the ultra has "rings" people say. Not having the original I can not say for sure beyond that.
832018
The light stays on until you turn it off. This means you can't just let it completely shut off by itself. Not so good in my book.
1792682
No. It uses batteries. LEDs use very little juice therefore the batteries last a long time before changing.
136554
Definetly not normal, but the led is not generating its own power. Saying that if the light never stops blinking it likely an issue with the switch that turns on and off the powerto the fixture.if it does stop, it could still be the switch, at that point I would swap one that doesn't blink with the on that does. If the blinker moves its the fixture, if not its your AC switch or other wiring issue.
1260429
I just posted a photo showing the switch in the off position. The photo came out sideways, but you'll see the little green dots lit up to the point where the brightness had been set just before you turned the switch off.
2187099
It is normal John, mine does the same thing without any adverse effects. Actually, I noticed that after an extended period, they shut off completely. Keep in mind, its not the bulbs, but most likely our trucks that cause it. It just isn't a strong enough current to be noticeable with the standard bulbs.
580127
I personally habe no problem with mine so far.usually, Leds do last over 10 years but cheap components makes problems especially when it's connected without ground wire.
1499390
The only thing I can say is that I've never had a problem with the night light shutting off with my unit, and the LED light is only an indicator light, it's not supposed to be that bright. If the night light doesn't shut off, I would ask for a replacement unit.
11205
I have not had or used this long enough to find out. I think the LEDs current draw is low on the four D cells. Hasn't dimmed in about half hour total on time so far. I suspect it would run much longer than a light with an incandescent bulb.
853666
The light it self (led) will not create heat at all. You will not feel any energy heat come from the light at all.
865364
Mine does the same thing. I unscrewed the bottom cap and the top cap (not the head where the light is) wiped all battery contact surfaces and now it is better but sometimes comes on dim. This would suggest it's a manufacturing problem and not necessarily the switch. However, I wouldn't rule that out as the whole unit is not the best quality I have seen in these types of flashlights. I guess you get what you pay for.
1808156
wish I could be more helpful, but I don't dim the light in the traditional sense. I use dimmer X-10 modules to turn some lights fully on and off. What has happened over that year or so is that the light began to flash when not in use. My experience with other LED lights tells me that the loading circuit within the lamp has failed (an artificial small load to simulate standard bulbs to controllers). To not go crazy I put the lamp on a relay switched X-10 module.As far as color in full on performance, without an instrument, no one would see a color shift.hope that hellps.
535237
You are correct. I have had mine and it did the same thing. Pushing the reset and timer button and the light went out. I cant find my manual. Thank You!
839190
It is not a defect. it is auto set to be "On " when it arrives. you can switch it off - go to Menu from your remote - then to setup , scroll down and click on other settings and then go to LED illumination and there Turn it off
600391
after looking at mine a little closer it's as if its 5 little LED lights off together encased in plastic. I do not see a way to replace it no I have ever seen a product like that in the light bulb department. I will say that I've had mine since 2010 and I've never had a problem with it as long as the batteries are fresh. Hope that helps