LED conversion bulb
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Forum Name: Lights, Neon, LEDs, HIDs
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Printed Date: June 09, 2024 at 1:33 AM
Topic: LED conversion bulb
Posted By: HotRod53F100
Subject: LED conversion bulb
Date Posted: May 28, 2002 at 8:06 PM
I was looking at the new type LED bulbs that are made to replace the old standard 1156 and 1157 bulb. Has anyone used these yet? Do they give the same resistance to the circuit as a standard bulb? The reason for my question, if the resistance is different, the flashers and turn signal may not work correctly. Also, in a red tail light, would you use a super white or a red bulb for the best effect?
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HotRod
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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: May 29, 2002 at 8:55 AM
I have a friend that bought one of these LED bulbs for his motorcycle with 40 LED lights mounted on one base that fit his OEM connector. They are very expensive and very bright. ------------- Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: SOUND PRESSURE
Date Posted: May 31, 2002 at 3:44 AM
I PUT THIS CONVERSION IN MY 92 TOYOTA COROLLA WITH THE CLEAR TAIL LIGHTS. YOU KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE A TURN SIGNAL THAT IS BLOWN OUT AND IT STARTS TO BLINK REAL QUICK, WELL THAT IS WHAT HAPPENED WHEN I PUT THE REAR STOP, TURN, AND BACK UP WITH THE NEW LED CONVERSION. MAYBE IT'S JUST MY CAR BUT IT DOES NOT BOTHER ME AT ALL. IT'S AS BRIGHT AS THE ORIGINAL TO ME AT LEAST. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU ALL KNOW.
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Sound Pressure
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Posted By: brock_fuzzy_69
Date Posted: June 04, 2002 at 10:07 AM
the led bulbs will flash at a faster rate because of the reduced current draw special flashers are sold to compinsate for this though the special flashers are available through special hot rod supply places they do look nice though peek in a magazine like american rodder I'm sure you will find an ad for the different flasher
Posted By: Jerry Siemens
Date Posted: June 07, 2002 at 10:23 AM
Use red LED's with red lenses.
Posted By: Ishinc
Date Posted: June 21, 2002 at 9:49 PM
i have almost the same problem...but in my case i added a relay so my blinkers will also be my brake lights. everything works but my blinkers are blinking fast now. i am thinking that the resistence is lowered now since i am using an direct 12 volts. i was wondering if it is possible to add in a resistor or something use have more resistence? sounds like it should work.....any ideas?
Posted By: HotRod53F100
Date Posted: June 23, 2002 at 6:01 PM
From what I know about automotive flasher circuits, they flash based on the load on the flasher. That's why a turn signal will not flash when there is a burnt out bulb. The resistor idea will definately work, but keep in mind that the wattage of the resistor will have to equal the wattage of a typical bulb. Thats not something that you can run down to the local Radio Shack and buy.
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HotRod
Posted By: Ishinc
Date Posted: June 27, 2002 at 2:49 PM
by any chance you know what type of resister i would need? it is for a honda accord. where would i find one of these resistors? ish
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