A couple of rear light mods

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Jul 28, 2009 | 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TURBOBLACK02' post='957044' date='Jul 28 2009, 03:40 PM

Its nice to see someone beating me to the punch with this led project...has anyone used white bulbs instead of the red ones...i wonder if they would be brighter or a nicer color...hoping it wont make the lights pink

Wow you just dug up an over 3 year old thread.

Someone is getting good with the search function.

Jul 28, 2009 | 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='957049

Check this out.

https://5series.net/forums/index.php...opic=46668&hl=

Its for the front, but its the same concept. You can do the same.

Jul 28, 2009 | 12:35 PM

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I'm using a similar LED bulb with no problem. Red LEDs are brighter than white(for use as stop lamps).

Jul 28, 2009 | 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='245713' date='Feb 24 2006, 10:32 PM

I know that you said the fault controls will detect a burnt bulb for the LEDs, is there a way to get rid of that as I try to install some LED for my plate light and the fault message keeps popping up and it is very annoying, any solution?

Thanks DAS

You would need to figure out which type of resistor will best suit the LED you're using. The other best error-free solution would be going with the full RDash LED replacement lamps.

Jul 28, 2009 | 09:32 PM

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Thats one cute little bulb u got there

Jul 29, 2009 | 05:29 AM

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Hi, im actually trying to do something similar with my lights but cant really figure out the resistor set up. I want to run the same led bulbs but in the actual turn signal. I tried to fit them twice but i guess because of the load, it won't work at all. Everyone says to use a resistor but i can't figure out which exact one i need. I tried the 50/10 resistor and the 10/10 but so far...nothing. Any suggestions.?