|
|
|
#16
|
||||
|
||||
I wonder if adding bulbs to the brake light circuit might damage the cruise control. I recall reading a warning in a catalog somewhere about this or a similar issue.
Also, tell me about these 12V 1 watt LED "bulbs;" are they available with an OEM style socket? I'd be tempted to upgrade to these as my tail-lamps burn out. (Except for the brake lights; I'd want a knowledgeable tech to give the ok for that change.) I imagine that an LED would have a much, much longer life than a tungsten incandescent bulb. ------------------ Robert W. Roe 1984 300SD 165,445 miles |
#17
|
||||
|
||||
I have not tried an LED unit in a car - just in a high intensity lamp. Several companies, including www.LEDtronics.com, manufacture bayonet base 12V Low current high brightness LEDs that - aside from a narrow beam pattern - should work on a 12 volt auto system if the power is clean enough. (I believe LEDtronics only sells to distributers, but there are a lot of other sites I haven't explored yet from a metacrawler search of 'LED automotive lights'). I know a lot of manufacturers are pushing these for new car tail lights and 3rd brake lights, but I don't know of one made as a specific bulb equiv. replacement. I wonder if the low current draw (1-2 watts) might not appear to be a burned out bulb and mess up the bulb indicator on some cars. That's why I thought about using it with the existing bulb - shouldn't run the current over 35 watts. If I find anything I will post it here.
------------------ JCE 87 300E 53,000 miles Shadow Silver [This message has been edited by JCE (edited 09-07-1999).] |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
How to clean tail light clusters without disassembly | RenoHuskerDu | Diesel Discussion | 7 | 09-27-2004 02:39 AM |
Light Bulb Specs | uberwagon | Tech Help | 16 | 09-02-2004 09:37 AM |
bulb for center vent control | sjsfiji | Tech Help | 2 | 08-13-2003 06:05 PM |
Dome light dead -- fuse OK, bulb OK, what next? | JSlabotsky | Tech Help | 11 | 08-07-2003 08:20 PM |
Why don't newer Mercedes' have yellow fog lights? | Brian300E | Tech Help | 27 | 06-22-2002 01:06 AM |