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REPLACING TAIL LAMPS WITH LEDs

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Old 06-15-2002 | 03:07 AM
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Default REPLACING TAIL LAMPS WITH LEDs

I found an LED that can be modified to replace any #3157 bulb, such as the ones used for all late model F bodies, pickups, and SUVs. Click on the link below to see how I modified it to work.

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread...hreadid=112101

It works fine for the stop/tail lamp. If an LED is used for turn signals, a different flasher is required since LEDs use much less current and the flasher acts as if a bulb is burned out,flashing twice as fast.
Old 06-15-2002 | 04:00 AM
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What do the LED's do?
Old 06-15-2002 | 12:42 PM
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LEDs, or light emitting diodes provide an "instant on and instant off" look. Since they are solid state devices, they are not affected by vibration and last forever. The late model Caddys have them for tailights. I have noticed that railroad crossing lights are being converted to LEDs and all new semi trucks and trailers are equipped with LED lighting.

The difference is very noticable when an older semi truck with regular lights is connected to a new trailer using LEDs and uses it's turn signal.

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Old 06-16-2002 | 01:08 AM
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could you provide some pictures of the process?
Old 06-17-2002 | 09:29 AM
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apc makes a light that is already fitted to work with the 3157 connector.. what did you do to brighten it exactly?
Old 06-19-2002 | 12:24 AM
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Does your cruise control function properly with those LEDs ??? Mine C/C stop working when I tried so I took them out. Please let us know if they do!
Old 06-19-2002 | 02:50 AM
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Hmmm, might have to try those. Only $10 each through Jeg's. Part# 034-504050C

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