# LED Gem Car headlights **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [September 10, 2015, 11:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289 "2015-09-10T11:54:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![dougl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2019, 12:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/61 "2019-05-27T00:17:29Z")
And I put these on my 2002: [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32797976680.html](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32797976680.html) you can see a picture in this thread: [Just purchased 2002 e825-4 where to start rejuvenation?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-purchased-2002-e825-4-where-to-start-rejuvenation/12708/23) ---
**Author:** ![kharrington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d9b06d/32.png) [@kharrington](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kharrington)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2022, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/62 "2022-11-17T17:16:02Z")
hello grant i cant seem to find these in the links or on line these seem really nice ---
**Author:** ![kharrington](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/d9b06d/32.png) [@kharrington](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kharrington)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2022, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/63 "2022-11-17T17:17:14Z")
looking for these for my 2015 e4 can you give me some info on these these look like the best fit ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2022, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/64 "2022-11-17T18:07:36Z")
The lights I posted a link for might not even be around any more the way electronics advance so fast. Knowing what I know now. I would totally spend the extra $ and buy the rigid D2 lights. They are WAY brighter than the Aux beam lights I played with. Do a search on you tube plenty of people showing the difference between the El cheep-0’s and the Name brand lights I think they are worth the extra money. Good luck with your search Rigid Industries 202213BLK D-Series Midnight Optic Spot Light ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/2/2b67b3c603b0ccc5bd33be90b1f5b3cce61149fe.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![dougl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2022, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/65 "2022-11-17T20:47:26Z")
Mine were something like this, 20W 6500K spot beam offroad light. they have lots of side light but the main beam is forward. ![6500K-2000ML-20W-oval](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/3/373cc0b318c92a6c4f08b24a0447936348ff2221.png) ![6500K-2000ML-20W-oval2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/b/b095dc510f625724e9acf049cdab7011a0b45a03.png) [https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832703405229.html](https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832703405229.html) ---
**Author:** ![JarJarJava](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jarjarjava/32/15158_2.png) [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/66 "2022-11-18T01:55:11Z")
I had the same headlights for my 02. My '10 has knockoffs of the Ridgid lights like Grant posted. Emmy has H4/6004 led inserts because it has 6" Hella offroad lights stock and nothing would really fit where they are. ---
**Author:** ![JarJarJava](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jarjarjava/32/15158_2.png) [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\ **Post date:** [November 18, 2022, 2:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/67 "2022-11-18T02:10:23Z")
> [@JarJarJava](#): > > Yay Chinesium. Lolz. Seems I already mentioned those lights 3-1/2 years ago. ---
**Author:** ![Banger978](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@Banger978](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Banger978)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2025, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/68 "2025-01-16T23:29:40Z")
I think these are it.[Amazon.com: OZ-USA E-bike White LED Headlight High Output 6000K Compatible with Vamoose Mammoth Rad Power Bikes RadMini RadRover RadExpand RadRunner : Sports & Outdoors](https://www.amazon.com/OZ-USA-Headlight-Compatible-RadExpand-RadRunner/dp/B0BVJNFL7J/ref=sr_1_2?crid=KZGEZIV7I6KR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v_wWakmxyt4CAWsuNt82qV1GYUxt8kXZcpbAXEO7PF80XsRNnDrMkDVz1tCC02_dlmrJfMv96fDX2uFVlS4bK9ubFP4WtAgeRnu-1I-iO64ppzoinb7NqY-rurAn4b7BtsNhTYcJrvWX-6rIBXUT2pkQ47m9MLO-exwuV_HKIs_xYz9QhkiTSla_9HDRSuEIygYOFQCccCMoJf3TFMJrIGjaMhkYts_eRutrdm57XEADI7Y5UnMm3XcbRx29_ROHV8IBpVSWNY2e_ez6gSymUmdOHeeDfNKru1mVgQBUHuxt4uMf5ESC-ZC54ocOn5GlgY_7yV_mG_bs48n-JO3ExN8UdGPgydWBUV2N1_Yfnck._Q_iy4OTmDlNU-EWOCG8MGH_3SSGgc3wL7GXdve40zY&dib_tag=se&keywords=E-Bike+High+Output+LED+Headlight&qid=1737070058&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=e-bike+high+output+led+headlight%2Csporting%2C153&sr=1-2) ---
**Author:** ![sunol](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/sunol/32/16102_2.png) [@sunol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sunol)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2025, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/69 "2025-05-14T13:59:27Z")
2025 addition to this helpful thread. I went with these. Then to manage the ‘square peg in round hole’ aesthetic, I 3D printed a surround using flexible filament. Mounting is using longer 2" 5/16 stainless bolts. The bolts hold everything in place, the 3D print is mostly just for looks. They are spots instead of floods. I aligned them as a stack in front of me. Much brighter than stock, but not ‘light up the night’ like a light bar or, perhaps, multi LED headlamps. Reminds me of a regular modern car on low beam. Works well for my application. Low draw. I think I measured 4 amps total for both headlights. > **[Amazon.com: LED Pods, AKD Part 3 Inch CREE LED Off Road Driving Lights 40W Spot...](https://www.amazon.com/AKD-Part-Driving-Lights-Bumper/dp/B0921RFMWW)** > > Buy LED Pods, AKD Part 3 Inch CREE LED Off Road Driving Lights 40W Spot Small LED Fog Lights Pods Ditch Lights Backup Light 2 Packs for Truck Motorcycle UTV ATV SUV Surron Toyota: Lighting - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases ![IMG_5531](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/3X/b/3/b3ebc17a3479947019ba6535aa912aae85ef2b33.jpeg) ![IMG_5523](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/3X/d/7/d75e4f6e3b4ce51884f7d7585440c1f0b57ce1a7.jpeg) ![IMG_5524](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/3X/b/8/b8b97b2c1c5ba58a0658782026c507522b3b5289.jpeg) ![IMG_5525](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/3X/9/3/93641acacde6bf17ba7d0ce152ac66ee7bdea028.jpeg) ![IMG_5528](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/3X/1/3/13ea79ceef69d880b5a96e044dcd223a51948f5d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/70 "2025-05-14T16:40:31Z")
How cool. Are you Intrested in offering the File? My brother started putting gem car related 3D printer items on a website where you can down load and print gem related files ---
**Author:** ![sunol](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/sunol/32/16102_2.png) [@sunol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sunol)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2025, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/71 "2025-05-14T22:49:38Z")
You bet. I wanted to upload here, but didn’t see where to upload stl files. I placed on thingiverse. Pretty simple file. Feel free to share/use without attribution. Would be interested in your brothers site! > **[GEM Car Headlight surround - pre 2004 by sunol](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7038193#google_vignette)** > > 80mmx100mm oval with cut out for inexpensive rectangular LED light from Amazon. Upgrade your headlights while fitting square peg in round hole. Made for these headlights. Printed with flex and then used double sided rubber tape to hold in... ---
**Author:** ![SFGEM](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/sfgem/32/17049_2.png) [@SFGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SFGEM)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2025, 3:36am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/72 "2025-09-12T03:36:56Z")
Any 2025 links to LED replacement headlights? Looking for best plug and play options! Also, anyone know the LED bulb replacement for the rear license plate? If so, will it throw a code? ---
**Author:** ![Garthhh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/garthhh/32/13053_2.png) [@Garthhh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Garthhh)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/73 "2025-09-12T18:12:20Z")
I use these for license plate light after deleting the bracket > **[Amazon.com: Frienda 10 Pcs Motorcycle License Plate Light 12v LED License Plate...](https://www.amazon.com/Frienda-License-Waterproof-Motorcycle-Aluminum/dp/B09CPYVYVT)** > > Features:Convenient to use:These license lamps are lightweight, convenient for you to carry, you can put them in your camping bag, backpack, shopping bag, handbag, purse and more, they can be your suitable choices for license lights replacements, you... ---
**Author:** ![Garthhh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/garthhh/32/13053_2.png) [@Garthhh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Garthhh)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/74 "2025-09-12T18:14:18Z")
Led for 2013 headlights > **[Amazon.com: YM E-Bright 2-Pack 900 Lumens White BA20D COB 12W Led Bulb for...](https://www.amazon.com/EverBrightt-2-Pack-Lumens-Motorcycle-Headlights/dp/B01N1WFC8W)** > > Amazon.com: YM E-Bright 2-Pack 900 Lumens White BA20D COB 12W Led Bulb for Motorcycle BA20D lights High Low Beam : Automotive ---
**Author:** ![SFGEM](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/sfgem/32/17049_2.png) [@SFGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SFGEM)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/75 "2025-09-12T18:25:59Z")
Forgot to mention, I have a 2006. Will this bulb fit the existing rear license plate socket and not cause a code? I’m trying to stay as OEM as possible, but I know I will need to screw in some brackets for some front license plate replacements. ---
**Author:** ![JarJarJava](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jarjarjava/32/15158_2.png) [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/76 "2025-09-12T21:58:27Z")
> [@SFGEM](#): > > I have a 2006. Will this bulb fit the existing rear license plate socket and not cause a code? The classic body gems like yours are dumb as a box of rocks in those regards, the various GE controllers they used over the years really only had codes related to motor, throttle, battery functions and brakes iirc. There may have been a 'noid light on the pod, but I don’t recall ever seeing that on my 2010 and I replaced all the lights with LEDs. ---
**Author:** ![JarJarJava](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jarjarjava/32/15158_2.png) [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2025, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/77 "2025-09-12T22:31:56Z")
Here’s what I can recall / find in my amazon history for lights on my old gems: 2002 longback (long bed “truck” 2-seat) Headlights: > **[Amazon.com: Ourbest Led ATV UTV Motorcycle Fog Lights, Forklift Warning Lights...](https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Driving-Ourbest-Auxiliary-Forklift/dp/B07HRJKM3D)** > > Package 2x 20W Led LED spot lights +brackets +Screws Tail (brake/turn) > **[Amazon.com: Partsam 2 Pcs 6 Inch Red Oval Led Trailer Tail Lights 24 LED Grommet...](https://www.amazon.com/Partsam-Light-Rubber-Trailer-Waterproof/dp/B0129ZP16Q)** > > Buy Partsam 2 Pcs 6 Inch Red Oval Led Trailer Tail Lights 24 LED Grommet Mount, Oval 6" Red Stop Turn Tail Brake Light Rubber Flush Mount Replacement for Trailer RV Trucks Bus Waterproof: Brake & Tail Light Assemblies, Parts & Accessories -... swapped the bulbs out in the existing seat back (back of headrest) running & brake > **[Amazon.com: OXILAM 1157 LED Bulbs Brake Lights 3000 Lumens Extremely Bright 2057...](https://www.amazon.com/1157-LED-Bulbs-Lights-Lumens-Extremely-Brilliant/dp/B07GYL5X7H)** > > Buy OXILAM 1157 LED Bulbs Brake Lights 3000 Lumens Extremely Bright 2057 7528 7507 BAY15D 1157 LED Bulbs for Tail Lights Brake Lights Brilliant Red, 2PCS: Back Up Lights - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Stuck an LED bulb in the license plate light, don’t recall what bulb # though. 2010 eL (longbed truck, 2-seat) Swapped the useless high/low lights in the hood for these wired to go on for both high/low headlight functions: > **[Amazon.com: Nilight Led Pods 2Pcs 18W 1260LM Spot Off Road Lights Super Bright...](https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-Driving-Mounting-Bracket-Warranty/dp/B00G620ZVU)** > > Buy Nilight Led Pods 2Pcs 18W 1260LM Spot Off Road Lights Super Bright Driving Fog Boat Lamp Work Lighting Bar for Trucks Van Camper Wagon Car Pickup Golf Cart ATV UTV SUV Boat 4x4: Spotlights - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible... Put these on the bumper to come on also when the high beams were turned on: > **[Amazon.com: Nilight 2PCS 7 Inch 18W Ultra-Slim Single Row LED Flood Light Bar...](https://www.amazon.com/Nilight-40008F-B-Ultra-Slim-Dricing-Warranty/dp/B07TKT9FBL)** > > Specifications: LED Power: 18W (6 x 3W/pcs High Intensity LEDs) Beam Pattern: Flood Beam Operating Voltage: 10-30V DC Lifespan: 30, 000 hours above Waterproof Rate: IP67 Color Temperature: 6000K Lumen: 1530 LM Material: 6063 Aluminum Profile, High... @AssyRequired noticed there was wiring on the electrical prints for back up lights, so installed these in back - they sucked. Had to warranty them twice, they would leak and flood with water, and I seem to recall one of them the circuit board had a partial failure due to vibration so only the top half of the LEDs came on. Something like that. > **[Amazon.com: Partsam 2Pcs 6.3" inch Oval Truck Trailer Led Tail Stop Brake Lights...](https://www.amazon.com/Partsam-Trailer-Taillights-Running-reflectors/dp/B07N8M4B38)** > > Buy Partsam 2Pcs 6.3" inch Oval Truck Trailer Led Tail Stop Brake Lights Taillights Running Red and White Backup Reverse Lights, Sealed 6.3 inch Oval led Trailer Tail Lights w reflectors Flush Mount: Tail Light Assemblies - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY... Switched the 3rd brake light (on top of the cab) bulbs out for LED along with the license plate bulb, but don’t remember what numbers. The current 2015 eM1400 - went with Grote semi-trailer red ovals - running & brake/turn only - 4 or 5x the cost of those crappy Partasans, but they haven’t failed. Added a Grote LED back up - don’t remember the number, don’t think any other GEM uses it. LED bulb in the license plate light and some barely legal for on-road use H4 LEDs for the headlights since they used Hella off-road rally lights that the LED upgrades are only sold in Europe at like $400 per light and the right model Ranger LED fitted hood would have cost even more ---
**Author:** ![Pythan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@Pythan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pythan)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2025, 1:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/78 "2025-09-13T01:09:31Z")
The ones that are $12.79 by Nilight are floods not spots. I just put a pair on my cargo trailer for work lights out the back end.. They are built well and very bright, but not spot lights. They are flood lights. ---
**Author:** ![JarJarJava](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jarjarjava/32/15158_2.png) [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/79 "2025-09-13T17:20:53Z")
That’s just like your opinion, man. 😁 Now that you mention it… I do recall them not having a “spot” like range, but rather being defocused into being more like a long throw flood . Parabolic reflectors, but didn’t seem like the LEDs were at the proper focal length for the reflector or the arc curve is off, possibly intentionally, so instead of acting like a MagLight which has no lens, creating a tight collimated beam when when you get the reflector in the right spot, we got a fairly even wash. What would you say, like 50-60 degree spread? IIRC, they did kind of light the forward most tip / strip of the hood and light up the back of the bull bar on the tube bumper, which may not have been a GEM bumper and it was pushed out a bit more than the norm. The LEDs I stuck in the 2002 had focusing reflectors and a convex lens for each LED (2 LED per fixture) and they would paint ellipses oni the ground if they were aimed to low ---
**Author:** ![Pythan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@Pythan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pythan)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289/80 "2025-09-13T17:45:38Z")
Ya know it’s funny, I have worked with LEDs and theater lights for so long, when I read spot light, I think of a more collimated beam. I bought them as floods, I needed them to be floods and with only two of them I lit up the next generation.. 😅… They do seem too wide to me to be spots.. but for the money, they are pretty well built and bright bright bright.. But now I have to pull my trailer out to the driveway and light them up and take a closer look. [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289.md?page=3) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289.md?page=5)