replacing all light except healights with LED?
#1
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replacing all light except healights with LED?
Does anyone know what the codes are for replacing all bulbs interior AND exterior in my 2002 SCrew with LEDs? I saw another thread on it and they were all newer models. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
#5
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If you change the signals to LEDs you also have to change the blinker unit in the dash. I just replaced my bulbs and when you signaled left or right it would blink like a rat on meth and when you'd put it on hazards the lights would just dimly light and the thing in the dash would just buzz. So just a heads up there, you have to change that out because the LEDs use less power so it cant blink them like it's supposed to
#6
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License plate lights should be 194 - and make sure they are shallow depth, as there isn't much room there. I agree with BrowningSCrew - it really isn't worth it to replace the tail/parking light combos. First of all, unless you get a full LED rear taillight assembly, the stock one does not have the lens nor reflector in the right spot, meaning that the amount of light thrown is LESS than original. Also, you'll need to put a load resistor across each of the blinking LEDs, or you get that lab rat on Meth effect. It winds up costing more than it's worth. I've done the dash, and all interior lights with LEDs, and am happy with those. Best to leave the exterior ones (except 3rd Brake Light, and bed lights) stock incandescent.
Last edited by Warspite; 08-06-2012 at 01:13 PM. Reason: Adding additional info.
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License plate lights should be 194 - and make sure they are shallow depth, as there isn't much room there. I agree with BrowningSCrew - it really isn't worth it to replace the tail/parking light combos. First of all, unless you get a full LED rear taillight assembly, the stock one does not have the lens nor reflector in the right spot, meaning that the amount of light thrown is LESS than original. Also, you'll need to put a load resistor across each of the blinking LEDs, or you get that lab rat on Meth effect. It winds up costing more than it's worth. I've done the dash, and all interior lights with LEDs, and am happy with those. Best to leave the exterior ones (except 3rd Brake Light, and bed lights) stock incandescent.