Change colors for Side mirror turn indicators
11-06-2003, 02:58 PM
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Change colors for Side mirror turn indicators
I searched for anything on changing the colors for the sideview turn indicators but cant find anything on it. I think the yellow lights look kinda cheesy and was wondering if anybody changed the color for it and how they did it with some pics. I was thinking of just swapping it out to a white. Any input or opinions are welcome.
11-06-2003, 10:10 PM
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I think the lights on the mirror would look cooler if they were blue.
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11-07-2003, 12:41 AM
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Originally posted by SPUDMTN
Maybe I'm wrong, but aren't the mirror turn-indicators lit by LED?
Maybe I'm wrong, but aren't the mirror turn-indicators lit by LED?
11-07-2003, 01:44 AM
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Originally posted by tinyau01
side turn signal is not a must have item, so it won't be illegal with any color.
side turn signal is not a must have item, so it won't be illegal with any color.
11-07-2003, 05:30 AM
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Originally posted by XPLORx4
I think would be illegal with red or blue. Aftermarket driving lights aren't a "must-have" item either, but that doesn't mean you can legally have them in any color.
I think would be illegal with red or blue. Aftermarket driving lights aren't a "must-have" item either, but that doesn't mean you can legally have them in any color.
11-07-2003, 09:05 AM
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Devo is correct.
in general applications, i.e., screw-in HID bulbs (metal halide, mercury vapor, high pressure sodium, et all) , the warm up time is like 10-20 minutes before full brightness is achieved.
I assume the car HIDs are different though, and power up (brighten up) quicker somehow.
in general applications, i.e., screw-in HID bulbs (metal halide, mercury vapor, high pressure sodium, et all) , the warm up time is like 10-20 minutes before full brightness is achieved.
I assume the car HIDs are different though, and power up (brighten up) quicker somehow.
11-07-2003, 10:47 AM
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Originally posted by moda_way
I agree. Although I haven't found the Dept. of Transportation Law yet, I'm pretty certain any direction indicating light must be by law colored amber/yellow just as any brake light must be colored red.
I agree. Although I haven't found the Dept. of Transportation Law yet, I'm pretty certain any direction indicating light must be by law colored amber/yellow just as any brake light must be colored red.
11-07-2003, 01:10 PM
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c tsx is right, i had blue side markers and white side markers and got pulled over by the same state trooper twice. This is in maryland so im not sure bout other spots but only amber for front facing turn signals
11-08-2003, 05:03 AM
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front facing turn signals: amber or white
rear facing turn signals: amber or red
front & side sidemarkers: amber
rear sidemarkers: red
any other color is illegal, just depends on the enforcement by your local authority.
rear facing turn signals: amber or red
front & side sidemarkers: amber
rear sidemarkers: red
any other color is illegal, just depends on the enforcement by your local authority.
11-12-2003, 10:35 PM
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I'm not sure where the break point is, but I think all turn signals located forward of the front doors (front turn signals, side markers, and/or mirror housing turn signals like ours), facing forward, must be amber. And after that (rear turn signals, and/or turn signals on the mirror like those on Ford Expedition) can be red or amber.
I'm not sure where the break point is, but I think all turn signals located forward of the front doors (front turn signals, side markers, and/or mirror housing turn signals like ours), facing forward, must be amber. And after that (rear turn signals, and/or turn signals on the mirror like those on Ford Expedition) can be red or amber.
11-21-2003, 12:09 PM
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The side mirror turn signal lights are LED's and you can not change them. I had one out and they are a sealed unit. If anyone knows something I missed then there is not much you can do with it but to change the whole lens unit for a different color
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