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Old 12-12-2008, 09:19 AM
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Has anyone tried using the LED replacements, for bulbs like Brake or Turn Signals?
If so, have you needed to add the Load Resistors, or change out the blinker modules?

I have a 2004 V40, and it is starting to burn out bulbs.

Thanks, Don
 
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Old 12-13-2008, 09:37 PM
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Default RE: LED Replacement Bulbs

If it's starting to blow bulbs maybe there's a reason for it ?
Bad alternator or regulator, or just old bulbs.

One of the first things I did when I got my 850 was to replace all exterior bulbs.
Cost about Au$100 including headlight bulbs.
 
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Old 12-14-2008, 12:43 PM
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I think they are just getting old. The Amber color is flaking off the front turn bulbs. I am looking at LEDs more because of my geek tendencies.
 
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Old 12-14-2008, 05:37 PM
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I just replaced all of my lights in my car with LED's. I had no issues with anything. The only thing you really have to watch out for is sometimes they need to be inserted a certain way, otherwise they will not illunmiate.

Check out this eBay seller. It's were I got mine from.
http://stores.ebay.com/ns-fx

Also to x-ref your bulbs.
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...lacementGuide/
 
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Yes the LEDs are forward-biased and if reverse-biased they will not illuminate.


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