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LED SideLight Blubs

Imran

MrMush=)
Oct 4, 2007
299
0
Belfast
Hi There Guys:p
was just wondering if anybody cud post pics showing the differance between led sidelights and normal sidelight
thanks:D
 

seremotors

Dave the Parts Manager
Mar 11, 2008
12,507
9
Belfast UK
www.seatcupra.net
i had led's fitted and took them back out when i realised they had stopped working . . . . the ones i bought brought on the warning light on my dash and even after trying a couple of different types none work. still trying to get my head round it but i think its something to do with the vehicle power feed not suiting led's. maybe someone has a way round this?
 

flat2themat

Guest
An L.E.D. draws less power than a standard bulb so the car thinks the bulb has blown, I have heard there is a way of putting a resister in to combat this problem, not sure how to do this though or what resister you would need.
 

Smiler-MK2

Fear The Inferi
Dec 2, 2007
85
0
Cheshire
I was looking for some and found these not cheap ;)


Introducing the new PIAA Tera sidelight LED made specifically for European cars which will bring up a dashboard warning light of a blown bulb if using other LED's.

Featuring calibrated electronics, to enable the Tera LED to become invisible to the on board computer system thus preventing the activation of the bulb blown warning indicator. Superb 6500K colour temperature emits a bright eye pleasing light.

http://www.priracing.com/product.php/2293/22/piaa-led-tera-6500k-sidelight-bulbs-euro-cars--pair-
 

leviathan18

Active Member
Jan 30, 2007
452
1
Venezuela, Caracas
dont even need a resistor to go around this, position lights is w5w so you get the led of your choice and save the standar bulb, buy another socket like the one you have in the headlamp and connect it in series and thats all you need to do
 

MauroPT

Guest
Hope this Help:


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But i dont recommend the ultraleds resistors i have ceramic one muche better and dont heat up a lot....:lol:
 
Jan 18, 2007
518
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West Of London
Looking at the interior as well, it seems like you have been at the interior lights too. I must say that looks lush, esp against the white shell, well done. And do let us know part numbers.
 

H8T WP

Guest
Looking at the interior as well, it seems like you have been at the interior lights too. I must say that looks lush, esp against the white shell, well done. And do let us know part numbers.
ditto, come on MauroPT ! tell us :)
 

MauroPT

Guest
good morning

the interior Led light is easy to fit, no resistor needed...

i bought my leds in China,and I Sold them here at Portugal:


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At Photo they look blue,but they are really white


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And the Inversa Marche Light:funk:
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Cheers!i Have a cool Fog lighs!let me just the picture!:rolleyes:
 
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gruffs

Active Member
Dec 18, 2007
53
0
Try this site,


http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/


Then look under the 'Automotive' section.

I included the whole site as there is a whole eye-opening range of LEDs for all sorts of applications. Great for killing an hour or two!

*there is also a swap out relay for LED Indicator applications. £14.99*
 
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H8T WP

Guest
so what chopping / modding needs to be done to fit the sidelights ?
 

gruffs

Active Member
Dec 18, 2007
53
0
The relay that these guys sell is only for the indicators.

LEDs have a lower resistance than filament bulbs. This makes them flash very quickly similar to when your bulb blows.

All this relay does is replace the relay in your fuse box so when you use LED indicator bulbs, they do not flash quickly.

For sidelights, you should be able to do a straight swap i would have thought. Though i am not entirely certain. I'm sure someone will be along in a minute.
 
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