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What issues are you experiencing? What year and model? Updated dealer flash?

  • 2007-2011 JK or JKU

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  • 2012-2015 JK or JKU

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  • 2016-2018 JK or JKU

    Votes: 26 27.7%
  • Other vehicle (specify in post)

    Votes: 4 4.3%
  • Flickering

    Votes: 8 8.5%
  • Poor beam pattern

    Votes: 6 6.4%
  • Delay switching high to low beams

    Votes: 31 33.0%
  • Static w/radio (list model of system in post)

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Pro Comp LED Headlights Issues Poll.

64K views 508 replies 79 participants last post by  Newbalewb 
#1 · (Edited)
So there has been some issues that others are experiencing lately with this product (# 76402P). If you are one of those PC headlight owners, please fill out the poll and add some detail as to the issue. Links to other threads you have started, etc. Also, post whether you have the latest dealer flash on the ECM.
 
#2 ·
2018 JKU, had radio static issues with 130S radio, both headlights had delays switching from highs back to lows, and one side would always take longer than the other. After highs being on for more than a few mins they would get stuck on. Got a replacement from 4WP, replacement did the same too, but no issues with the stock highs.
 
#24 ·
Where did you place the ferrite cores? I have the 430 non-nav too and have static. Ferrite cores arrived and will install tomorrow but just wondering where I should install them. Not sure it matters but just figured I'd ask.

Thanks for any feedback.
 
#7 ·
Maybe a "Working as intended" option?
 
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#8 ·
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Originally Posted by bryantom
seems to be a common problem with these lights, reach out to pro comp and they will get you a replacement set. mine did the same thing and they just had me ride into my local 4WP and swapped them out.

Installed my new Procomps about 1 month ago and they've been great. HUGE improvement. Then last week the driver side light stays on high beam mode and won't reduce to low beam for some reason. If I switch to low beams while driving OR turn off the engine and wait a couple minutes and restart the engine, the high beam still won't reduce to low beam. If I wait about 30 mins+, and then restart the engine, the low beam will return.

Only one headlight does this, the driver side. Both headlights were slow to reduce from high to low from the 1st day, but it didn't bother me. There's a 4WP about an hr from. Not at all psyched about going there. Plan to contact Procomp this week though.

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Originally Posted by oChaos Nine
Keep us updated with how these work for you. Since you have a 14 and I have a 16 I'm interested if a newer year model may have a similar issue. Keep in mind though mind wouldn't start the delay from high to low beam until I had the high beams on for a couple minutes, and from there the longer I kept the high beams on the longer it seems for them to completely cut off. The low beams do switch on immediately though, the highs just take time to completely cut off.

Both my headlights started-out like this also.

eta - I kept the Procomp box, etc.
 
#10 ·
2017, Unsure if I have the most current ECM flash with a 430N radio.

I get some static on the radio, but am going to put some ferrite beads inline. Not really a big deal to me since I spend 80% of the time connected to streamed content.

Additionally, I did not vote on the headlight high beam delay as it is only a fraction of a second.

In my opinion nothing major for the amount of light output and clarity from the lamps.
 
#11 ·
Well they had been working fine since I installed them 1 month ago. But I had not had them on for more than 10 min at a time. Last night I had them on for about 20 min. That is when one started to flicker and suddenly the high beam came on and stayed on till I got home. (I really felt bad for the other cars, that light is very bright) Tried them again after about 20 min being off and all seems fine.

I do not have the dealer flash on my 2014 jku. Nor do I think that would be a factor either way due to the way anti flicker circuits are generally wired. Flashing would eliminate the dips but this would not magically bypass the traditional antiflicker setups.

My guess is the circuit is not able to bleed off power correctly and eventually hits a breakdown point (turning on the high beam) Once it is able to bleed off the power while off it resets and everything works fine.

I will be contacting Pro comp today as I really don't like getting pulled over.
 
#17 ·
Bummer! What is the tag number on the new ones compared to the old Sir? I do not know if this is a lot number or if they all have this same number on them. Maybe others can post whether they have the similar number as this image.

 
#22 ·
Update on the tag numbers:

The top number is the build date or month T201809 is September 2018. The number below that is the production run number. The design and or specs have not chaged since the initial run released for sale. The investigation continues.
 
#28 ·
Spoke with procomp about the high beam coming on and not turning off. They advised me that they were aware of an issue with a small batch of lights. (but had no details as to the production dates.)

They advised me to make a run over to 4wp and swap them out, or to bug Allen and ask for a refund.
 
#29 ·
Well, I'm a huge fan of the Pro Comps. And with a set that I've had for well over a year and have made trips to California and back and never had a single issue, it's a bummer to see this happening to a few people.

However, I feel compelled to reserve my recommendation until this is sorted out.
@AOR I certainly appreciate what you are putting in to this. I bought mine from you and if this gets sorted out, I hope you get many more orders.
 
#32 ·
I agree with you on the recommendation until this is sorted. I spoke with PC this morning at length and they are trying to narrow down what the issue is. This is why I have been asking for images of the tags. They told me that they sell these all throughout Canada as well and haven't experienced this issue with those sales. For now, we will just trudge forward giving it our best to provide as much detail to the mfg as possible.

At this point I think anyone that has a set that is experiencing issues should make sure that however they are swapped out, they get back to PC R&D for analysis.

No, I haven't gotten a 2nd set of Procomps yet. I had just posted my above post about my Procomp high beam issues, then you posted your above question on the same day I posted.

Anyway, I still need to call AOR or Procomp about it (or do what they told you to do... visit 4WP or ask for refund from AOR).

Don't really want a refund. @AOR any suggestions for me?
Shoot me an email and I will get you another set out from Compton, CA warehouse. This should ensure they are the latest run. Just incase there was an issue with a certain production timeframe. For whatever reason I often seem to be the one that finds these things for mfgs. :rolleyes:

For anyone else having issues, post an image of the tags on your lights. Let's try and narrow this down a bit. Maybe I should add some localles to the poll. Maybe it is a regional thing. :p
 
#33 ·
The only potential change to my 2014 was I got a new battery under warranty in late 2017. The dealership told me they have to diagnose bad batteries with their machine, which is required for a customer to get a new one under warranty. I did get my battery replaced under warranty, so they apparently ran the electrical diagnostic. Not sure if there was any PCM updates, etc.
 
#35 ·
Don't manifest something that hasn't happened yet. There are many thousands of these lights out there without issue. Install and believe they will work perfectly. If they don't, post here and contact your vendor.

Allen
 
#37 ·
A "solution" to the problem would be to add another anti-flicker even though these have them built in. It will add a 1-2 second delay when switching from high to low but it's consistent and the long delays of 30+ seconds go away. At least it did in my testing when using a Qtech anti-flicker. I know that isn't a fix but it could be something to get you by until PC figures this out.
 
#39 ·
Pulled mine out and taking them to 4wp today. Sadly no tags on them. I don't remember removing them when I put them in, nor was there any sticker residue. Odd.
 
#40 ·
Should have driven it there and left the highs on in the parking lot. then gone out and showed them the issue. Either way, getting swapped is good.

Question for others. Has anyone followed the JWS troubleshooting guide to determine if this is happening outside the rig? Hook to 12V source and leave the highs on for a few mins, then discoand see about a bleed off?

https://www.jwspeaker.com/blog/installation-issues/
 
#50 ·
If the ones I get on tuesday don't work right, I will not be exchanging them, I will be returning them. Not going to play that game. I have had some cheepo led bulbs in the factory housing for quite a while now with no issues with flickering, radio noise or hi to low issues. Not expecting any issues but the poll numbers don't look good.
 
#59 ·
Pro Comp status

I am amazed at the lack of engineering and testing on this product. Does Pro Comp even claim they are DOT-compliant? Has anyone verified that they really are?
 
#60 ·
I am amazed at the lack of engineering and testing on this product. Does Pro Comp even claim they are DOT-compliant? Has anyone verified that they really are?
Easy there, they are DOT compliant and the majority of us have been running these lights for a long time with NO issues. Now that's not to say it's acceptable that people are having issues, and I'm sure the issues will be resolved. Also, it's not certain at all that some of this isn't related to BCM programming from the vehicle itself. :blackeye
 
#64 ·
2017 JKU Sport
Lights are about 1 year old. I had the static on my 130 radio and fixed it with ferrite coils. About a 1 second delay turning high beams on and off. No flicker. 2 days ago the driver's side lost half of the high beam? I'm sure I don't have a receipt for these. The low beams still work fine and I don't use the high beams very often.
 
#67 ·
Dividing the problem

OK, not trying to be flippant here. I hope to make some useful suggestions.

Something not mentioned yet is what happened to JW Speaker. That is cheaper knockoffs, with generally lower quality.

I am wondering if AOR, or the factory has looked at that aspect. It might be helpful to check that out. No sense in Pro Comp suffering at the expense of a greedy intellectual property thief.

With respect to testing, does the factory do a final test on each pair before it goes out the door? Does it include high to low switch speeds or failure to light tests? If so, it might be useful to cycle all the returned units through final test again and compare results. If the results are the same as the complaints you would know something bad is happening to them once they leave the factory. If the returned units all pass it could be the Jeep TIPM or maybe the final tests could be insufficient.

Does a TIPM or BCM actually control the units in the Pro Comp final test? If not maybe that is something the factory could try.
 
#70 ·
OK, not trying to be flippant here. I hope to make some useful suggestions.

Something not mentioned yet is what happened to JW Speaker. That is cheaper knockoffs, with generally lower quality.

I am wondering if AOR, or the factory has looked at that aspect. It might be helpful to check that out. No sense in Pro Comp suffering at the expense of a greedy intellectual property thief.
Are you saying that those that are experiencing issues are somehow getting imposter product? Even from PC when sending warranty units? The above statement is not clear on it's meaning for me.


With respect to testing, does the factory do a final test on each pair before it goes out the door? Does it include high to low switch speeds or failure to light tests? If so, it might be useful to cycle all the returned units through final test again and compare results. If the results are the same as the complaints you would know something bad is happening to them once they leave the factory. If the returned units all pass it could be the Jeep TIPM or maybe the final tests could be insufficient.

Does a TIPM or BCM actually control the units in the Pro Comp final test? If not maybe that is something the factory could try.
I cannot speak as to their testing procedures or their random or every unit functionality check prior to leaving the factory. I do know they are looking at multiple units that have been returned to try and recreate the issue as best they can with the JK's they have available. Of course this falls under the "every Jeep is different" problem in selecting a test group. I do know these were tested extensively prior to release to the public. Do I have access to that, no. I doubt they would release that to anyone outside the company.

We just have to provide data and allow the process to happen. Trusting in the fact that PC does not want this issue out there with their product. Even if the end vehicles they are going into is the issue. It is in their best interest to resolve it asap and with as much finality as possible given the random pool of vehicles they are being installed in and the ever changing of said vehicles electrical systems and computer controls.
 
#69 ·
Go search threads on JWS headlight issues if you think paying twice as much means no issues. They are great headlights, but also are not immune to problems.

It should be a known by now that every jeep behaves differently. Some have flicker, some have static, some have no issues. It is the same story with headlights, foglights, and tail lights - any brand.

Hats off to AOR for taking the time to assist with these problems.
 
#71 ·
I got the PC in today. Easy install. Perfect fit. Plug worked well, nice and snug. My lights were adjusted way low so I had to bring them up. Rain tonight so this is not a perfect adjustment but close. So far, on day one, no flickering, static, and goes from hi to low almost instant. If there is a delay it's less than a second. The low has a nice flat line and the high's reach out forever and are high. I don't know if the other more expensive brands are better but these are great. I'll keep using the high beams for testing the switch.
 
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