Rear Lights- LEDs Purchased

[n1ff]

Well I finally got round to fittin them!!!! Here's the (crappy) pics.

Also fitted my HID w/ led sidelight combo and they are amazing!

Only on problem now though..... My boot won't unluck!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!!?!


Help please?!? I've bin able to open the boot just by pullin the catch from the inside but the unlocking motor just isnt enganing at all any more, could this have anything to do with the new lights as they all come off the same power supply?!

 

[Rodie121]

No photos as yet sorry, but I have tried one in the car briefly before removing due to quick flashing. From what i saw it was very good, so am just awaiting the resistors. Looks tem times better than standard bulbs, very bright and orange. Will report back when the resistors are fitted......

cheers but....

 

[n1ff]

Does this mean I should be thinking about puttin resistors on my sidelights?

 

[Rodie121]

might have to yes

 

[n1ff]

good to know, Whats this resistor kit then?! I just had a look and kind find any n e where?!

 

[Rodie121]

I really would know I bought some resistors for my old indicator bulbs but never wired them up. I want to get the smd bulbs with built in load resistors

 

[n1ff]

The indicators need the right current to determine how quickly they flicker don't they?? so you know when a bulb is out? So this doesnt mean that ill actually need resistors for my sidelights?

 

[Rodie121]

Yes the only reason the bulb will flash quicker is because the LED does not draw as much as a normal bulb. so it thinks the bulb your using (LED) has blown / not working. The sidelight might be ok but may be dim if a resistor is not in place.

 

[n1ff]

kk cheers mate

 

[LEE69]

Load resistors
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-6-Oh...CarParts_SM&hash=item2c60e7a107#ht_973wt_1287

 

[n1ff]

Lee u reckon I'll need something for my sidelights? Oh and I've ordered some gunsmoke for the bottom halfs all I need now is a hair dryer

 

[LEE69]

Yeah as the leds aren't enough load for the cars circuit.

 

[n1ff]

hmmmmm had a look at the advert again and it says these have a built in resistor to avoid dash warnings.... but they still only run at 12v! hmmmm... I think I'll risk it for now, it's not like it ever goes dark this time of year any way!

 

[LEE69]

Did you see anything? because mine had nothing built into them.

 

[Rodie121]

So lee you wired the same resistors as the link above for the side lights?

 

[LEE69]

Nope, i haven't used any resistors.

 

[n1ff]

Well I used some gunsmoke lamin-x on the bottoms of the LED tail lights and tbh, they're nowhere near as dark as I'd hoped!

What u reckon?! Might just retint the whole lot. OH AND ALSO the feckin film ripped some of my paint off!!!!!

 

[LEE69]

I'd do the whole lot, looks half done and the tops to bright now.

PITA about the paint.

 

[n1ff]

Yea mate cheers im ordering it now. PITA!?!?

 

[dgjdrummer]

Pain In The Ass!