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LED blinker/reverse/tail bulbs
GTMac - July 22nd, 2015 at 05:07 PM

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.

hus22l - July 22nd, 2015 at 05:18 PM

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 - July 22nd, 2015 at 05:56 PM

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

bussboy - July 22nd, 2015 at 06:18 PM

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 - July 22nd, 2015 at 06:19 PM

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 

psimitar - July 22nd, 2015 at 10:09 PM

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.

GTMac - July 23rd, 2015 at 07:51 AM

Thanks Barls!

Quote:
Originally posted by barls
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 

GTMac - July 23rd, 2015 at 07:54 AM

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?

psimitar - July 24th, 2015 at 07:25 PM

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.

68AutoBug - July 25th, 2015 at 04:19 PM

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Originally posted by GTMac
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...

HappyDaze - July 25th, 2015 at 06:32 PM

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

68AutoBug - July 26th, 2015 at 01:19 AM

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Originally posted by HappyDaze
Thanks Lee... not just for useful info bulbs, but for bringing back your helpful input here. :tu::tu:


Thanks Greg

the old brain is still working...

Lee

hulbyw - July 26th, 2015 at 07:13 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by HappyDaze
Thanks Lee... not just for useful info bulbs, but for bringing back your helpful input here. :tu::tu:

X 2
Cheers....Wayne

GTMac - July 26th, 2015 at 10:47 PM

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