Led Bulbs For Vehicles

[MAS]

To replace normal reverse, stop, tail, turn signal light bulbs etc.

Has anyone bought these locally ?

Thanks.

[Elvis_Pil]

Depending on the car you can purchase these easily localy-normally with a Jap it should not be a problem. Try Hanifa's next to Roxy in Wella

[GMI]

To replace normal reverse, stop, tail, turn signal light bulbs etc.

Has anyone bought these locally ?

Thanks.

Here the automotive LED’s are pretty much expensive. Therefore I bought 3V high bright LED’s from Pettah for Rs.22- each and replaced my parking lamps (used a resister). You can solder suitable holders to suite any vehicle.

-GMI

[GuruG]

Here the automotive LED’s are pretty much expensive. Therefore I bought 3V high bright LED’s from Pettah for Rs.22- each and replaced my parking lamps (used a resister). You can solder suitable holders to suite any vehicle.

-GMI

There's no pointing of buying "automotive LED's" for such high prices if ur willin 2 DIY them. Its simple, all u need to know is basics of elecs. If any1 wants to know further I'm willin 2 help.

Any1 knows where to buy Luxeon LED's in S.L.? Need them for a project. If not could u guys give me da contacts of above mentiond shops. THX

Edited May 18, 2008 by GuruG

[Grand Civic]

Here the automotive LED’s are pretty much expensive. Therefore I bought 3V high bright LED’s from Pettah for Rs.22- each and replaced my parking lamps (used a resister). You can solder suitable holders to suite any vehicle.

-GMI

Machan from where you bought them at 1st cross street. also i heard there are 12V LEDs also available. any info on that?

[Sha7]

Here the automotive LED’s are pretty much expensive. Therefore I bought 3V high bright LED’s from Pettah for Rs.22- each and replaced my parking lamps (used a resister). You can solder suitable holders to suite any vehicle.

-GMI

GIM,

What is the resistance of the resistors you used? Did u use normal once or once with a higher Wattage?

[charitha19]

There's no pointing of buying "automotive LED's" for such high prices if ur willin 2 DIY them. Its simple, all u need to know is basics of elecs. If any1 wants to know further I'm willin 2 help.

Any1 knows where to buy Luxeon LED's in S.L.? Need them for a project. If not could u guys give me da contacts of above mentiond shops. THX

i dont think u can find luxeon in SL.. but what about the turn lights.. i think u need a differnt swithching system for the blinking.. but what about tail lights.. i am also looking for brighter lights... wil check this hanifa place...

Edited May 21, 2008 by charitha19

[GMI]

GIM,

What is the resistance of the resistors you used? Did u use normal once or once with a higher Wattage?

500 ohms 1W resistors

[dhp]

What is the resistance of the resistors you used? Did u use normal once or once with a higher Wattage?

resistance and wattage depends on the source (battery) voltage, forward current and voltage of LED(s) used. You just need 2 equations V=IR and P=VI to calculate the resistance and power dissipation rating. For turn signals you should use an electronic flasher (instead of a thermal/mechanical). Putting a huge resistor is also a quick and dirty method.

here is one I made;

and my old turn signal retrofit from many years ago

Edited May 21, 2008 by dhp

[ferrarif50]

saw this ????

[ferrarif50]

hey dhp,

how did u replace normal bulbs with these LEDs ???

[dhp]

in a very short summary; I heated the front lens and removed it. Then built an array of 32-37 LEDs on a circuit board(to fit the OEM housing) with resistors and diodes. Then I put it back together. Of course its a lot harder in to heat and separate the lenses without getting hairline cracks and deciding the brightness levels for park vs brake. Then I attached tap-splice connectors so the end user can easily connect them (I did these tail-lights for another maxima owner)

IF any of you guys start on an LED project, lemme know..I might be able to help out with some resources.

[Dj shan]

Guys i found this LED bulb s on ebay that consist 24 or 18 LED s' in a single Bulb

Any idea whether it is good or not??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-x-1156-WH...sspagenameZWDVW

[charitha19]

Guys i found this LED bulb s on ebay that consist 24 or 18 LED s' in a single Bulb

Any idea whether it is good or not??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-x-1156-WH...sspagenameZWDVW

this seems good.. i was also looking for similer ones here in SL... the only thing is that are these straight fit into out holders... they look a little big to go through to me...

[Dj shan]

this seems good.. i was also looking for similer ones here in SL... the only thing is that are these straight fit into out holders... they look a little big to go through to me...

yeah my guess is the same it is big to go in through the light.

[dhp]

Guys i found this LED bulb s on ebay that consist 24 or 18 LED s' in a single Bulb

Any idea whether it is good or not??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-x-1156-WH...sspagenameZWDVW

IMO These are not all that bright compared to most 2-5W incandescent bulbs found in your cars. The might be ok in small parking light applications. Also I didn't see an mcd rating per LED.

[maliths]

I just bought and installed some LED super bright bulbs for the front parking lights for my car. They are really great and bright.

Has anyone tried these sites

www.powerbulbs.com

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk

Both these sites say that they do free worldwide delivery

[ferrarif50]

I just bought and installed some LED super bright bulbs for the front parking lights for my car. They are really great and bright.

Has anyone tried these sites

www.powerbulbs.com

www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk

Both these sites say that they do free worldwide delivery

from where and how much ???

[maliths]

from where and how much ???

Hi

I bought the LED's from Autobulbsdirect.co.uk as I live in the UK but they say they do free worldwide delivery so they might ship to SL as well

[Prami]

Machan from where you bought them at 1st cross street. also i heard there are 12V LEDs also available. any info on that?

Grand Civic, did you buy 12V LEDs from SL? I need single LED bulbs to replace my dashboard AC panel.

[Sha7]

Guys, I heard that Luxeon LED bulbs are available in Pettah. Is there anyboby who bought stuff from Pettah? If so please let me know the place.

[Prami]

Guys, I wanner find some T5 SMD LEDs (white color). Is there any place to buy ?

[shanX]

^^ I got from Ebay

[Prami]

^^ I got from Ebay

Yeah. It has more. How about the landing process? Direct landing to SL or foreign country?

[charitha19]

shipping to SL is a little costly. i have replced all builbs with LED direct fit.. the break lights are 64 LEDS per bulb super bright red. turn ones are 24 LEDS a bulb. i shipped to US and got it down from a person coming to SL from EBAy.