Vic787 Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Anyone fitted Led bulbs? Any problems? I have bought a pair stop tail, bulbs ok when tested but will not work in car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Savannah Dog Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Without any direction concerning the "not working" I'll say this. You need to also swapp the flasher for an electronic flasher. The old flasher uses the higher current used by the old bulbs to flash. LEDs don't have that ammount of current. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Hi Vic, have you got them wired the right way round. Not sure if they are polarity sensitive but LED's in general are. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) I have stop and tail LEDs and they work fine. My car is negative earth. What's yours Vic? Edited July 4, 2015 by peejay4A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vic787 Posted July 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Mine is Positive earth Pete so it looks like the problem is polarity as Roger identifys. Will see if they supply other polarity otherwise will not bother as I have electronic ignition and it will be wasted if I change polarity. Vic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hothersall Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 I also had a problem getting the tail/brake lights to work, but that was because the dual solder terminal on mine were a bit on the large size. After filing them off a bit they worked OK. However, on my car (4A) fitted throughout (except headlights) with LEDs, when i use indicators the front sidelights flash in sequence with the indicators. If I remove just one tail/brake led and replace with standard bulb the flashing sidelights stop. I might need to try another source for the tail/brake bulbs. My first replacenment electronic flasher was of wrong spec and didnt work, replacing with a lower switch current (0.02 to 20 amp) was fine. So take care when you source your electron flasher replacement. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I've just tried some tailight bulbs and was unimpressed. Didn't appear to make much difference on sidelight (slightly 'redder' but not brighter) and were less effective than incandescent on brake, so they're going back. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Depends on which bulbs you use Jerry, I have these with 92SMD LED`s and they are bright! http://www.phoenixautobulbs.co.uk/pr/380-led-canbus-bulbs/ You need the red LED ones or else they look pink.They arent cheep but allied with my LED high level brake light you cant miss them! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vic787 Posted July 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I contacted Rimmers who supplied the bulbs and informed me that they did not stock Positive earth bulbs. Cannot fault them as I had overnight delivery and returning bulbs for reimbursement. Any advice on who supplies the bulbs bearing in mind the polarity? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riverstar Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Quicksilver Automotive very helpful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 (edited) www.bettercarlighting.co.uk Cheers Mike Edited July 7, 2015 by mike3739 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 www.bettercarlighting.co.uk Cheers Mike +1 Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Depends on which bulbs you use Jerry, I have these with 92SMD LED`s and they are bright! http://www.phoenixautobulbs.co.uk/pr/380-led-canbus-bulbs/ You need the red LED ones or else they look pink.They arent cheep but allied with my LED high level brake light you cant miss them! Stuart. Have you tried these in TR2/3 rear lamps? - How effective/improved are they compare to the orig filament bulbs? The bulb in TR2/3 rear lamps as you know lie flat rather than pointing out, plus there is no obvious reflector. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I havent, I suspect they may not do the trick there. They are designed to be used in the horizontal plane for standard light fitting with reflector. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 So far the only bulbs I have found to work in a SS car which are better than standard are some halogen ones rated at 6 / 32W. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CliveG Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 These work really well. The LEDs face the right way and they are very bright, much brighter than all the halogen bulbs I have tried. http://www.litezupp.org.uk/shop/4578949504/right-angle-red-l57rn-style-negative-ground-'stop-tail'/6866358 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cotswold Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Hmmm I just paid what I think is a lot for a LED bulb and agree with jerry that the reult is unimpressive the side light is about the same with slightly more lens filled but not any brighter. The stop light however is brighter so I will keep them. The problem I have is the with the ignition off all the cars stationary lights work as they should however when the ignition is on the new LED sop and tail lights come on at stop light brightness. I tried wiring in a bulb in the boot to act as a resistor but that didn't work. Is there an electrician amongst us that can tell me if and how I can get these pesky things to work Thanks Charles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 I'd eliminate the stop light switch by disconnecting it. It might coincidentally need adjusting and it's simple to check. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cotswold Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Thanks but nope, with standard filament bulbs all lights inc. brake lights works as they should? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Strange. That's the only way I could think of the ignition on situation making any difference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cotswold Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 It has been suggested that a residue of electricity lurkes in the brake circuits undetected by the filament bulbs but the LEDs are very sensitive and maybe a ballast would be needed (I have no idea what this is perhaps same as a resistor. Open to ideas on how to sort this. Thanks Charles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 That doesn't sound right. I can't get my head around why turning the ignition on causes the brake lights to operate. The circuit diagram shows that can't happen unless the brake switch is on. Did you try disconnecting it? If it's a bit flakey I guess it could leak enough to light an LED but not an incandescent bulb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Try disconnecting the stop lamp switch anyway, it may not be going open circuit, any residual resistance will light an LED bulb, but not a (higher current) filament type. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Bourne Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I use - LED lamp resistors - You used to be able to get them from Halfords or search on ebay - for example - not expensive, easy to fit. I use 2 for my 6, which has 8 indicator bulbs. Works well, but make sure you fit these in a safe position, well away from other wires. as they can get hot. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390810103849?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT We supply positive bulbs and the right angle bulbs for the TR3 etc, rear brake/stop. Not cheap and I'm biased. but have a look a thttp://www.litezupp.org Best Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CliveG Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 During my car's MoT today , the assessor told me my front sidelights, which are Litezupp LEDs were brighter than my halogen headlamps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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