I'm looking to clear my headlights and install some switchback turn signals.

Can you guys provide me with links and/or part #'s for which switchbacks you recommend: explaination would be nice too. I have an 05 Acura tl, 7443 bulb size.

Thanks!

 

V-LEDs now sells switchbacks that run white but when you turn the blinker on you only see the amber and doesn't go back and forth from amber to white. That is the V2 bulbs.

They had V1s which did run white and switched back and forth from amber to white when they blinked.

I believe that these work just like the V1s.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/White...Q5fAccessories

 

I got mine from autolumination.com since when I wanted switchbacks, v-leds.com was out of stock. Here is the link:

http://autolumination.com/7443_7440.htm

Scroll down until you see "7443 LED Combination Amber and White LED Tower Bulbs".

I got the 48-LED version. Keep in mind that these flash white-yellow-white when the turn signals are engaged when the headlights are on. If the headlights are off, the flash strictly yellow.

 

Ohh cool... What about if you just have the parking lights on (or whatever it's called when you click your lights on 1 click: if 2 clicks=headlights on)? Do they light up white or amber?

Also, if you have any pix of the fit/look of the 48-led in your headlight please do show! If providing a video is possible then please please please be my guest.

I've already bought my resistors just waiting to buy the right switchbacks...

Thanks

 

If you have the parking lights on then they flash white-yellow-white when the turn signal is engaged. The ONLY time they are all yellow is when the parking lights and headlights are off.

Here are some pictures and a video:









The last picture is the video, but I can't get it to embed in the thread right. Just click on it and you will be taken to the video on Photobucket

 

Awesome thanks! Btw how was the fit? Much modification needed to get thr bulb to fit?

 

No problem man! The switchbacks are plug and play. There is no modification necessary.

 

What about for an 07? are these the same ones I need to get?

 

 

Ok well the guy on ebay at the link posted by TLin401, said this:
"Dear Customer,

We have done installation for a 2008 Acura TL with these LED bulbs before, they will light up Xenon White in driving mode and flash in Amber Yellow color.

However, since the LED bulbs have lower wattage, you might need to add a pair load resistors to prevent the hyper flashing issue."

Having read this, has anyone had an issue with this, or is it possible that this guy is just trying to sell me stuff I dont need?

 

It is true, if you don't want hyper flashing you will need to install resistors.

 

well damn.... is there a product that is plug and play? That dont burn out so often and dont cause problems or hyperflashing?

 

Regular bulbs lol

all LEDs will hyperflash due to the difference in wattage

I installed the resistors in my trunk, its not that hard there is DIY threads in the 3G garage

 

So the resistors just need to run on that circut? Meaning it doesnt matter where I install them? This doesn't affect the rear OEM flashers?

 

as long as you connect it to flasher circut, the rear or front but the rear is the easiest. If you dont install a resistor, the rear light will also hyperblink.

 

wassup dawg? So did you install resistors?

 

Is the ebay one for both signal lights? I mean, I just gotta buy one for both sides?

I am on my Nokia Phone so It's not all loading for me.

 

yep. I installed them in the rear of the car, one on each side.

 

Shawn my email reads this: " Dear Customer,

We have done installation for a 2008 Acura TL with these LED bulbs before, they will light up Xenon White in driving mode and flash in Amber Yellow color.

However, since the LED bulbs have lower wattage, you might need to add a pair load resistors to prevent the hyper flashing issue.

You can find these LED load resistors on our website at http://store.ijdmtoy.com/50W-Load-Resistor-Blinkers-License-Plate-Light-Fix-p/led_load_resistor.htm

If you are interested at gettting them together, we will give you the load resistors for just 5.99 dollars extra.

So if you are interested at this, please let us know.

For any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to let us know at anytime.

Sincerely
MM

"
So its my impression that one resistor runs on the circut. IDK... ANYBODY???

 

Oh ok well there's your answer... MeM04 is it just like a bypass?? Or is it Just "that" easy?

 

It looks like a pain to install the resistor but if you have to for the switchbacks to function properly then I will do it.

Thanks both of you guys.

 

Its really easy, here's a link

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...light=resistor

 

Shawn I just emailled the guy back to see what the total cost was for both resistors and both bulbs, shipped.... will advise. Also Mem04.. Your ass can help me do mine lol!!!

 

lol i dont mind, i guess i owe u
What bulbs are you getting? the switchbacks?

 

I ordered the resistors from that link you gave me. 10 bucks is no big deal so I just went ahead with it. I hope we only needed 1 order of that resistor.

The installation doesn't look that hard at all from the link that Mem04TL gave. Thanks again.

 

Yeah.. the ones posted in the link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

noo, dont get those. You need a different size

 

Well damn.... WHICH ONES DO I NEED??? This guy said he put thesae on an 08!!! Si I just assumed?? or are these not the yellow-white-yellow?

 

Your turn signal are size 1157

 

Just tell me which ones to get....

 

damn I ordered the ebay one on switchbacks cause the guy said he had those on his tl. You sure they won't work for an 08 TL?

 

SHawn the guy is telling me they will...and to have an outstanding rep like he does... I'm believing him. I met up today with Mem04TL and saw his setup so I'm torn btw the two knowing what is what...

 

oh alright then. Got me all worried for a second lol

 

nevermind if yall both have Base TL( i know Fixittl does) then 7443 will fit.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-acura-tl-bulb-sizes-list-3g-garage-g-077-a-691135/

 

Oh and Shawn, What did the total $$ end up?

 

Yeah, I have Base TL.

The switchbacks total ended up being $38.24 with free shipping.

 

So mem04, This IS a go ahead?

 

Did you get the resistors?

 

yep, u all set.

 

Yeah the resistors was like $13.98 with shipping.