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


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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posted on 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?
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posted on July 22nd, 2015 at 05:56 PM



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



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posted on 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.
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posted on 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
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posted on 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.



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thumbup.gif posted on July 23rd, 2015 at 07:51 AM



Thanks Barls!

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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
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posted on 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?




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posted on 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.




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posted on July 25th, 2015 at 04:19 PM



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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...

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posted on 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:



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posted on July 26th, 2015 at 01:19 AM



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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




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posted on July 26th, 2015 at 07:13 PM



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

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posted on July 26th, 2015 at 10:47 PM



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



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