How to: Complete LED Swap
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MORTIS
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Does this LED map bulb require a resistor or just plug 'em in and go? And is it the same bulb for the rear dome light?
Actually the main reason I want to switch them to LED is, today I was in the car and had the map light on for at least 10 minutes and the lens got so hot I couldn't hold my fingers against it. It may still be safe but the heat will surely degrade the plastic lens over time.
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2014 Blue RS
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2 things:
1. OP lists all the lights and they are not tbe same. Read that.
2. Over time you're right. Could degrade tbe plastic. I just like the white light vs the yellow.
1. OP lists all the lights and they are not tbe same. Read that.
2. Over time you're right. Could degrade tbe plastic. I just like the white light vs the yellow.
GreenGhost28
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MORTIS
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Thanks Blue RS. Yes I did read the bulb types on the 1st page, and the link for rear dome appears to be the correct and updates link, whereas the link for the map lights went to a bulb that didn't look right, so I wondered if the OP had perhaps forgotten to update that link as well. If you say it's correct, then I'll take your word.
Thanks GreenGhost.
2014 Blue RS
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Well, I'm ordering those lights today. So I'll let you know 
The Map light link is correct, they're NOT the same style as the dome light in the middle of the car, these are all exactly the same bulbs as I used on my car
MORTIS
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Well, I'm ordering those lights today. So I'll let you know
The Map light link is correct, they're NOT the same style as the dome light in the middle of the car, these are all exactly the same bulbs as I used on my car
Thanks guys... I'll be back.
AshesToArmor
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Does anyone else notice a flicker with the map lights when they try to dim on? (ex. When you take the key out or unlock the doors)
2014 Blue RS
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Yes. Mine flicker just a bit when coming on. At least that's when I notice it.
AshesToArmor
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Ugh, it's bugging the crap out of me
I love tre brightness of the lights and really don't want to go back to the stock ones, but the flicker is annoying.I'm thinking about going with red too instead of white. I'll post pictures tomorrow.
2014 Blue RS
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Really? I hardly notice. Once they're on, they're on.
nickalltogether
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I also have the slight flicker when they're dimming off. I just deal with it because the light is so much better.
nickalltogether
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Is anyone running capacitors on their LED headlights?
Mine come on initially when I crank the car then flicker off after about 8 seconds. They won't come on again for about a minute then they come on and stay on no problem.
Mine come on initially when I crank the car then flicker off after about 8 seconds. They won't come on again for about a minute then they come on and stay on no problem.
AshesToArmor
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Help help help!!!
Guys/gals,
I bought these switchback LED strips that I hoped I could tap into the front turn signals and I'm having an issue getting them to work.
They have three wires: red, yellow and black. I assumed the red would tap into the positive for the parking/daytime running lights, the yellow into the positive for the turn signals and the black into the negative/ground. I tried it this way first and then about every other way imaginable...still no luck.
Not sure if it's the load resistors I have for the switchback LED turn signal bulbs I have that could be causing an issue or what. Please help!
Guys/gals,
I bought these switchback LED strips that I hoped I could tap into the front turn signals and I'm having an issue getting them to work.
They have three wires: red, yellow and black. I assumed the red would tap into the positive for the parking/daytime running lights, the yellow into the positive for the turn signals and the black into the negative/ground. I tried it this way first and then about every other way imaginable...still no luck.
Not sure if it's the load resistors I have for the switchback LED turn signal bulbs I have that could be causing an issue or what. Please help!
minitrucking02
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you put the resistor in parallel?! ... that explains that...
AshesToArmor
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The resistor is tapped into the positive (turn signal) and negative on each side.
carsNskis
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Could you tap the power before the resistor? I thought the resistor is only necessary to have the blinker flash at the correct speed as an led doesn't offer resistance like a bulb does.
The switchback should take full 12v as it doesn't blink, only alternates color based on voltage input
AshesToArmor
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Oddly enough I did this last night before seeing this post and it worked. So you were right on the money! A small section of white LEDs are out so I'm going to return this set and hope the replacement works as it's supposed to.
Video of the light here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BIrB9DVj8Nu/
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carsNskis
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that's dope dude. Glad to hear that was the solution as I've been braining out my light build since I bought. One of these days
