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May 25, 2010 | 10:25 PM

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so anybody else tried this??? i am tired of melted housings!!!!

No, I heard they don't work and everyone hates them and has instead switched to using flash lights and hand signals. It's a bit tricky, but when you get the timing down it's not too bad. I tried using matches, but just don't think I was getting optimal light output

May 26, 2010 | 12:15 PM

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LED protectors?

OK, electrical engineers chime in but my take on these IS; these are units designed to fake out your PCM / drl control mod to think the the item plugged into the socket is really a 12v bulb and not a 12v LED, these emulate the load of a bulb and allow the leds to work as promised....this is how it was explained over on another forum I frequent since I have the same issue on my DD f150 pickup.

Sep 15, 2010 | 05:00 PM

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Am I correct in thinking that these are the correct ones to buy?

http://autolumination.com/3157_3156.htm

Oct 29, 2010 | 12:23 PM

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^Those are what I bought. Got them really fast as well. I have a quick question for those that have done this.
How many EL12 flashers do I need to buy so I can install everything?

Oct 29, 2010 | 12:41 PM

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^Those are what I bought. Got them really fast as well. I have a quick question for those that have done this.
How many EL12 flashers do I need to buy so I can install everything?

2, one for the turn signal module and one for the hazard module.

Oct 29, 2010 | 06:49 PM

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Thankyou.

Nov 20, 2010 | 07:09 PM

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Has anyone else had problems with the bulbs not staying in the socket snug? On my WS6 and old Camaro the DRL sockets were so burnt up from a poor design that these bulbs wont even stay in them. The only way I am getting it to work is buy holding it in. So for now I had to put the silverstars back in.

Nov 20, 2010 | 07:12 PM

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^^Use silicone

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Nov 21, 2010 | 07:41 PM

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^ My dad got me a replacement socket at Pepboys for like $10. The bulb fits alot better but I might use a little silicone for extra help.

Nov 27, 2010 | 01:09 PM

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Can I just replace the yellow bulb with an LED white replacement? I don't care if it's white all the time, even if it flashes white, I have turn signals for that purpose.

Dec 22, 2010 | 11:20 AM

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Can I just replace the yellow bulb with an LED white replacement? I don't care if it's white all the time, even if it flashes white, I have turn signals for that purpose.

Yes. I did with some "13W" eBay ones but they have a blue-ish tinge when dimmed. I am thinking about buying the latest ones from Autolumination:

This pic is with some OTHER cheap eBay ones that melted later that day (or the day after...):

Last edited by ZexGX; Dec 22, 2010 at 01:13 PM.

Dec 31, 2010 | 03:26 AM

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To those of you who have run the autolumination 48s, how long have they lasted so far? Or how long did they last?

Jan 2, 2011 | 02:30 PM

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IIRC it is illegal.... So are HIDs in our cars. Who cares?

I've been running red turn signals with a clear side marker in front with red led bulbs and no one has said a thing for around 2 years.

It'll stay like that until someone gets this to work, and they offer it in red...

I'd like red for drl and white for parking light and headlights...