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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Super 8 150 => Topic started by: pilipo on June 02, 2014, 05:41:52 PM

Title: L.E.D. headlight bulb conversion. Light Control Module (LCM) issue again!
Post by: pilipo on June 02, 2014, 05:41:52 PM
Replaced stock 35 watt Halogen bulbs on my Super 8, 150cc with 900 lumen per headlight bulbs that use only around 20 watts, or 1.5 Amps total. As a result the Light Control Module (LCM) is now NOT sensing properly, so headlights now only work when idling, and get brighter as I give throttle, then both go out with increased throttle. I think the LCM is there to preserve battery life due to the large drain of the 35 watt X2 Halogen bulbs. I got rid of the halogens, now I want to get rid of the trouble some LCM, as I no longer need it. L.E.D. bulbs are the future, how to upgrade my bike to accommodate the new LED bulbs?
Title: Re: L.E.D. headlight bulb conversion. Light Control Module (LCM) issue again!
Post by: de dee on June 15, 2014, 03:48:55 AM
easy way is to wire them from the battery and use the high low switch for on off,.  or find the power from ignition so it turns on with the key,. 
Title: Re: L.E.D. headlight bulb conversion. Light Control Module (LCM) issue again!
Post by: zombie on June 16, 2014, 01:53:11 AM
That is exactly what I would do. Grab the power that comes off the key for the horn or parking lights, and run it thru the dimmer to the headlights.

Your LED's will have no effect on any other circuit. Just be sure to unplug the old light module so there is no back feed.

I did the exact same thing adding two projection lenses, and 2 multipack LED's.
Title: Re: L.E.D. headlight bulb conversion. Light Control Module (LCM) issue again!
Post by: DMblues01 on June 16, 2014, 06:33:04 PM
I've been considering this just with the stock bulbs, to try and eliminate the stupid auto dimming when I'm at a stop light. Is it a fairly simple mod? Electrical system is the one thing I'm not very experienced with. Not sure I fully trust myself tinkering with the wiring.
Title: Re: L.E.D. headlight bulb conversion. Light Control Module (LCM) issue again!
Post by: zombie on June 16, 2014, 09:07:04 PM
I just answered on another thread. I'll try to link it here...

http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=12002.msg120480#msg120480 (http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=12002.msg120480#msg120480)
Title: Re: L.E.D. headlight bulb conversion. Light Control Module (LCM) issue again!
Post by: DMblues01 on June 16, 2014, 09:13:33 PM
Quote from: zombie on June 16, 2014, 09:07:04 PM
I just answered on another thread. I'll try to link it here...

http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=12002.msg120480#msg120480 (http://www.kymcoforum.com/index.php?topic=12002.msg120480#msg120480)

Yeah, I just saw the answer on the other thread. Thanks for the info zombie!  :)
Title: Re: L.E.D. headlight bulb conversion. Light Control Module (LCM) issue again!
Post by: zombie on June 16, 2014, 09:24:56 PM
 ;)  Wait for B&L on this mod... I seem to remember some of the bikes did not react well to this.

I'm sure it can be worked out w/ a schematic if needed. We'll see what he says.
Title: Re: L.E.D. headlight bulb conversion. Light Control Module (LCM) issue again!
Post by: DMblues01 on June 16, 2014, 09:46:09 PM
Quote from: zombie on June 16, 2014, 09:24:56 PM
;)  Wait for B&L on this mod... I seem to remember some of the bikes did not react well to this.

I'm sure it can be worked out w/ a schematic if needed. We'll see what he says.

I plan on leaving it alone for now, since my dealer is getting me a new LCM on warranty. Just thinking about possibilities for later down the road if it causes problems again in the future.