Cheap LED's for your interior/exterior conversion

[OySmallFry@SCS]

As far as bulb socket size and correct fitment, both LED bulbs fit perfectly snug. I don't foresee any problems with them coming out and I didn't use any electrical tape or otherwise alter fitment.

3 week update -

The driver's side switchback vibrated loose from its female plug. It rattled around inside the corner housing for a few days before I found time to fish it out.

Quite annoying to retrieve, until I realized that that super sticky 3M tape wrapped around a flat head screwdriver works like a charm.

Upon closer inspection, it looks like these switchbacks don't seat 100% into the plugs for whatever reason. About 10 seconds with a dremel removed enough material for it to seat a lot better. And I added a small ring of electrical tape to snug up the fit just to be sure.

Working again. I'll have to do the same treatment to the other side another time. Either way, these are still worth the low price.

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[Rob08]

3 week update -

Upon closer inspection, it looks like these switchbacks don't seat 100% into the plugs for whatever reason. About 10 seconds with a dremel removed enough material for it to seat a lot better. And I added a small ring of electrical tape to snug up the fit just to be sure.

Thank you for the update! I will make sure to take these steps during install (I will be installing them on 25 March after I take delivery on 23 March).

 

[mada808]

I still haven't had an issue with any of my LEDs coming loose. They all fit like a glove.


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[DrEverettScott]

Has anyone tried these switchbacks? They look to have better reviews on amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Ext...id=1456519808&sr=8-10&keywords=jdm+astar+7443

Did these work for you? Did you need to buy resistors?

 

[mada808]

Did these work for you? Did you need to buy resistors?

All will require a resistor if you don't want the "gallop".

 

[DrEverettScott]

All will require a resistor if you don't want the "gallop".

Thank you sir, this is my first time working with resistors. Do you know if these would work?

http://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Res...xgy_263_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1830K2F1RAVDQM1WZ27B

 

[mada808]

Thank you sir, this is my first time working with resistors. Do you know if these would work?

http://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Res...xgy_263_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1830K2F1RAVDQM1WZ27B

Those will do the trick!

 

[Rob08]

I installed LEDs for the map lights. They turn on when the car door is open. I am able to turn them on/off with the two switches; however, as soon as the car starts I cannot turn the map lights on (unless I open the door). Any suggestions? :frusty:

 

[fstenuf]

I'm glad i found this thread today! I was really close to buying the expensive bulbs elsewhere.

I went with these for the swithbacks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252020970289?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT


And these for the markers.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251248399978?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I hope they work good enough to save the money.

I'll post picts when I get them installed:cheers:

 

[mada808]

I installed LEDs for the map lights. They turn on when the car door is open. I am able to turn them on/off with the two switches; however, as soon as the car starts I cannot turn the map lights on (unless I open the door). Any suggestions? :frusty:

That's a very odd issue. Have you checked fuses?


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[Freedom]

I'm glad i found this thread today! I was really close to buying the expensive bulbs elsewhere.

I went with these for the swithbacks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252020970289?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT


And these for the markers.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251248399978?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I hope they work good enough to save the money.

I'll post picts when I get them installed:cheers:

Please do!

 

[Rob08]

That's a very odd issue. Have you checked fuses?


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Exactly what it was. I checked the #1 fuse inside the passenger side of the vehicle and the fuse was blown. The fuse should have been the first thing I checked, but I didn't think that was the issue since the lights still worked up until the car started. Thanks!

 

[nightmare702]

And the gods sent us BBB! [emoji106]

 

[fstenuf]

Well the side markers didn't work. The heads are too big to fit in the socket. So I wouldn't recommend those.

 

[mada808]

Well the side markers didn't work. The heads are too big to fit in the socket. So I wouldn't recommend those.

Those are the exact ones I used and popped then in no problem.

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