Amber Bulbs

[cat in the hat]

I know there was a thread about replacing the amber bulbs but I can't find it at all. It mentioned a bulb that was only amber when it was lit, and clear the rest of the time. Can anyone direct me to this ?
Thank you in advance.

[MOTOWN]

Are you talking about switch back LEDS ? I have them they run 6k white then when you hit the turn signal they flash amber I luv em!

[MyBlackBeasts]

I know there was a thread about replacing the amber bulbs but I can't find it at all. It mentioned a bulb that was only amber when it was lit, and clear the rest of the time. Can anyone direct me to this ?
Thank you in advance.

The ones you are referring to are silver coated so the yellow is not visable when light is off.

I'm not sure if they are still sold, I'll see if I can find the link still.

[MyBlackBeasts]

I know there was a thread about replacing the amber bulbs but I can't find it at all. It mentioned a bulb that was only amber when it was lit, and clear the rest of the time. Can anyone direct me to this ?
Thank you in advance.

Here is one: http://www.modernperformance.com/product/3157_Silver_Coated_Turn_Signal _Bulbs/universal_exterior

Just google "3157 amber silver" and you will find a bunch.

[gdmjoe]

http://www.gdmjoe.com/gothf150/exterior/stealthautobulbs.jpg
www.stealthauto.com (http://www.stealthauto.com/stealth-bulbs.aspx) ««« -click-
*Can also be found on ebaY® guaranteed for life.
outer coating doesn't flake-out like others.
pricey, however, IMO well worth it.
have had 'em for SEVERAL years with no issues

[MM2004]

Yep.

I got the SilverStars in mine, and have been very pleased with them.

They are also brighter than the OEM bulbs.

:cool:

Mike.

[cat in the hat]

That's them, thank you. The amber coating is flaking off of mine and they look like hell, I want to replace them with those silver / amber ones, they look great.

[guspech750]

Good info peeps.


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[lifespeed]

Are you talking about switch back LEDS ? I have them they run 6k white then when you hit the turn signal they flash amber I luv em!

Did you need to add an additional load to get the flasher to operate normally?

[MOTOWN]

Did you need to add an additional load to get the flasher to operate normally?

Yes I got my LEDs and load resistors from vleds.com 6k 92sml on each bulb!

[fastblackmerc]

Did you need to add an additional load to get the flasher to operate normally?


Yes I got my LEDs and load resistors from vleds.com 6k 92sml on each bulb!

No you don't need extra resistors .

[MOTOWN]

You either need load resistors, or an electronic led flasher wired into the lcm, I never said "extra" load resitors!

[rocky]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDD9FmdmUN4

whoa black betty (amber lamps)

lol sorry couldn't help it

[lifespeed]

You either need load resistors, or an electronic led flasher wired into the lcm, I never said "extra" load resitors!

Wish I would have thought of this when I had the LCM out to replace the relays. It may be OCD rearing it's ugly head, but it does bother me to switch to efficient LEDs, then throw the power away in a resistor to make the archaic flasher relay happy. :o

An interesting mod. Now if the factory bulbs would just burn out so I could rationalize the replacement.

[MOTOWN]

I guarantee you will be much happier with the right LEDs , there's no comparison!

[lifespeed]

I guarantee you will be much happier with the right LEDs , there's no comparison!

Well, since it is a safety item . . . ;)

[RF Overlord]

I got the SilverStars in mine, and have been very pleased with them.Unfortunately, Sylvania discontinued sale of the 3157AST bulbs a few years ago, so I believe the Stealth bulbs that gdmjoe mentioned are the only ones available now.

[bugsyc]

Those are not switch back bulbs...The bulbs that go from amber to white...look here....http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Dual-Color-Switch-Back-LED-Bulbs-s/281.htm

[cat in the hat]

Unfortunately, Sylvania discontinued sale of the 3157AST bulbs a few years ago, so I believe the Stealth bulbs that gdmjoe mentioned are the only ones available now.

I ordered the Stealth bulbs, I'm not in the mood to get into an LED project for something like that right now.

[Bluerauder]

I know there was a thread about replacing the amber bulbs but I can't find it at all.

You have to look for "Amber Lamps" .... ;) Remember that one? :rofl:

AeV3Te8xTlE

[cat in the hat]

You have to look for "Amber Lamps" .... ;) Remember that one? :rofl:

AeV3Te8xTlE

That's hilarious :)