LED interference..? Video proof???

[jrmudder92]

So a few weeks ago I replaced all 11 interior lights to LEDs from super bright LEDs. And now it seems like I can’t use the button on the outside of the handle to lock it or use the fob to lock it. I also normally keep my key in my left pocket and now it will not start unless I keep it in my right pocket. So if it is the leds what ones should I change back first to see what may fix this?

 

[scott johnson]

I have never heard of Led interference. Might want to check the battery in your remote for starters.

 

[jrmudder92]

I have never heard of Led interference. Might want to check the battery in your remote for starters.

I put new batteries in both remotes. Both remotes do the same thing.

 

[scott johnson]

I swapped out all of my lights with LED with no issues. Hopefully someone else on here might have some insight.

 

[KilaCruiser]

Similar experience as above - installed leds all around, no interference. Had to install capacitors for the high beams I put in but otherwise, all good... I'm no mechanic but leds are cheap, so if you think that's the issue, try another set?

 

[Markuson]

Swapped LEDs in years ago.
Zero issues.

My bet is it’s coincidental. Correlation without causation kind o thing...
Easy way to prove would be to hit the light button that shuts off all interior lights... Try again. Or to truly prove it...remove all LEDs and/or add OEMs back. Would be extremely surprised if it has any impact. I’ve got LEDs all over the place in mine...

Key sensors can go bad...

 

[jrmudder92]

Swapped LEDs in years ago.
Zero issues.

My bet is it’s coincidental. Correlation without causation kind o thing...
Easy way to prove would be to hit the light button that shuts off all interior lights... Try again. Or to truly prove it...remove all LEDs and/or add OEMs back. Would be extremely surprised if it has any impact. I’ve got LEDs all over the place in mine...

Key sensors can go bad...

I’m I crazy?.....

 

[jrmudder92]

 

[BrownDog09]

Is your key in a metal key fob? I had a very similar experience after I put a metal key fob on my key.

 

[jrmudder92]

Is your key in a metal key fob? I had a very similar experience after I put a metal key fob on my key.

No still in the factory plastic housing.

 

[radman]

for what it's worth, some garage door openers used to spec NON-Led bulbs for "interference issues". I guess it's a think, but not sure if it's a 200 thing.

 

[g1701gst]

I wouldn't have believed you without the video. Strange. No interference issues with the LED's in my LX. I would try some different LED bulbs. these are cheap and worked for me: Amazon product

 

[BrownDog09]

Take a gander at this article.

https://www.elektormagazine.com/news/led-rumpus

 

[jrmudder92]

Take a gander at this article.

https://www.elektormagazine.com/news/led-rumpus

Hmm that's a good read I would hope for better from superbright LEDs

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Does it affect all door sensors, or just the driver door? Passenger side too? Kinda curious if this may be all the bulbs or just one that's way outside of spec.

 

[jrmudder92]

Does it affect all door sensors, or just the driver door? Passenger side too? Kinda curious if this may be all the bulbs or just one that's way outside of spec.

All doors

 

[Markuson]

I’m I crazy?.....

Certainly not crazy after seeing that.
Bizarre for sure.

I’d try deactivating the lights and try....then pull them out and try.

One other thought... Have you tried pressing g the Start Button with the FoB itself? This should allow you to bypass the wireless signal (since this starts the truck even with a dead fob battery) and might shed some light on the question... (see what I did there? haha...[groan...])

To me...the most certain way to determine e it’s related to the LEDs is to simply put the OEM lights back in and see what happens with them on/off.

 

[KLF]

Hmm that's a good read I would hope for better from superbright LEDs

All the bulbs in my previous '11 and my current '15 were swapped out with LEDs from there, no issues.

 

[Markuson]

All the bulbs in my previous '11 and my current '15 were swapped out with LEDs from there, no issues.

Same here. I have no OEM bulbs left inside my truck except for the ash tray...

 

[NYC570]

There's certainly LED interference with some bulbs. My LX loses connection to the key fob when my phone is near the start button and one of the doors is opened and the LEDs light up. I didn't know what was happening until I read something about LED interference in this thread.

Key is Not Detected - 2011 LC

Just recently, starting getting the below notification in my 2011. Never have any trouble unlocking the doors, or starting the truck. And i have changed batteries and moved to the other key fob, no luck. This only happens when a door is opened while the truck is running...like when i drop my...

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