LED blinker/reverse/tail bulbs

GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 22 Jul 2015, 5:07 pm

#1016878

As the subject says, will I have any problems running these type of bulbs as a straight swap over to standard bulbs?

Intend to run all bulbs in my Type 3 as led's.

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hus22l Officially Full-On Dubber

229 posts · joined Apr 2012 · 22 Jul 2015, 5:18 pm

#1016880

I think there is a special flasher that you need. There are a few Guys on here that have done and can explain properly. Did you search for topics on this already?

GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 22 Jul 2015, 5:56 pm

#1016883

Yeah I did search and either nothing or I have wrong search criteria.

1971 Type 3 Fasty - EJ20T

I love 242HP sleepers. 🤪

How many sets of lights does it take a $229k Carrera S to learn? 😂 UPDATE: Cayman S, M3, B4 now added to the list.

bussboy Seriously Crusin Dubber

138 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 22 Jul 2015, 6:18 pm

#1016890

Yep all my kombi globes are LED except generator light which need the globes resistance to operate the charging system. Also have LED flasher unit.

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 22 Jul 2015, 6:19 pm

#1016891

did you remember to set the time frame to from the beginning not the last week which is the default
i found a shit tin of threads when i did this including this one
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=80996#pid754296

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psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 22 Jul 2015, 10:09 pm

#1016913

Need an LED flasher and if you use LED for the generator then need to measure resistance of old bulb and put 1W resistor is parallel with the new LED bulb. This will allow the regulator to work properly.

madness is in the eye of the beholder 👍

GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 23 Jul 2015, 7:51 am

#1016926

Thanks Barls!

barls wrote:did you remember to set the time frame to from the beginning not the last week which is the default
i found a shit tin of threads when i did this including this one
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=80996#pid754296

1971 Type 3 Fasty - EJ20T

I love 242HP sleepers. 🤪

How many sets of lights does it take a $229k Carrera S to learn? 😂 UPDATE: Cayman S, M3, B4 now added to the list.

GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 23 Jul 2015, 7:54 am

#1016927

No generator issue, running a Suby. So can anyone suggest a flasher unit. I found them on ebay for $12 of course China but also Bosch for $48.

Just buy the quality unit and be done with it or the others are fine?

1971 Type 3 Fasty - EJ20T

I love 242HP sleepers. 🤪

How many sets of lights does it take a $229k Carrera S to learn? 😂 UPDATE: Cayman S, M3, B4 now added to the list.

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 24 Jul 2015, 7:25 pm

#1016985

Try these guys Vehicle wiring products

Even with the exchange rate and a few quid for postage they could be better than paying $48. That is a rip off. Even $12 for a chinese one ain't great unless it's free shipping included.

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jul 2015, 4:19 pm

#1017016

GTMac wrote:As the subject says, will I have any problems running these type of bulbs as a straight swap over to standard bulbs?

Intend to run all bulbs in my Type 3 as led's.

You can find on ebay now, led bulbs with a resistor, so You can use them with normal flasher cans, plus, many new cars with computers don't like the "wrong" resistance showing for LED bulbs without the correct resistance. or the resistors are also for sale on ebay..

I just found some great tail/stop bulbs with "COB" LEDs in them...
well, I just searched ebay and couldn't find these bulbs??
they fit into the normal 12v VW tail lamps and replace the 12v 5w/21w bulb with offset pins..

If You run an alternator in Your VW, You cannot use an led in the dash, as it needs to be the correct bulb [resistance] for the alternator to work...

LEE ..... just My thoughts...

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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 25 Jul 2015, 6:32 pm

#1017022

Thanks Lee... not just for useful info bulbs, but for bringing back your helpful input here. 👍👍

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Jul 2015, 1:19 am

#1017040

HappyDaze wrote:Thanks Lee... not just for useful info bulbs, but for bringing back your helpful input here. 👍👍

Thanks Greg

the old brain is still working...

Lee

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hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 26 Jul 2015, 7:13 pm

#1017061

HappyDaze wrote:Thanks Lee... not just for useful info bulbs, but for bringing back your helpful input here. 👍👍

X 2
Cheers....Wayne

GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 26 Jul 2015, 10:47 pm

#1017077

Yes thanks Lee, you've helped me many times before..

1971 Type 3 Fasty - EJ20T

I love 242HP sleepers. 🤪

How many sets of lights does it take a $229k Carrera S to learn? 😂 UPDATE: Cayman S, M3, B4 now added to the list.