Quick question about switchbacks for 2012 TL
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Quick question about switchbacks for 2012 TL
Hi guys,
I researched about led switchbacks on front amber lights for 2012 TL but I could not find a clear answer.
Some People on this forum mentioned that 3157 w/ CK base type only would fit on 2012+ TLs.
but there is no actual confirmation if this is true or not.
Can anybody confirm especially those of who already have gone through this on their 2012+ TLs?
Thanks!
I researched about led switchbacks on front amber lights for 2012 TL but I could not find a clear answer.
Some People on this forum mentioned that 3157 w/ CK base type only would fit on 2012+ TLs.
but there is no actual confirmation if this is true or not.
Can anybody confirm especially those of who already have gone through this on their 2012+ TLs?
Thanks!
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yo,
not sure if it will fit, i just took a deeper look into it, then turn signal bulbs are 1157A type bulb.
you need round socket bulbs with dual function
shown here
http://www.sylvania.com/en-us/applic...el=2001&make=2
not sure if it will fit, i just took a deeper look into it, then turn signal bulbs are 1157A type bulb.
you need round socket bulbs with dual function
shown here
http://www.sylvania.com/en-us/applic...el=2001&make=2
Last edited by potmilkz; 12-26-2013 at 06:25 PM.
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yo,
not sure if it will fit, i just took a deeper look into it, then turn signal bulbs are 1157A type bulb.
you need round socket bulbs with dual function
shown here
http://www.sylvania.com/en-us/applic...el=2001&make=2
not sure if it will fit, i just took a deeper look into it, then turn signal bulbs are 1157A type bulb.
you need round socket bulbs with dual function
shown here
http://www.sylvania.com/en-us/applic...el=2001&make=2
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Thank you for the clarification.
http://www.vleds.com/5k-type-2-dual-...se-1-pair.html
I am thinking of ordering this bulb. is this fine?
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Thank you for the clarification.
http://www.vleds.com/5k-type-2-dual-...se-1-pair.html
I am thinking of ordering this bulb. is this fine?
http://www.vleds.com/5k-type-2-dual-...se-1-pair.html
I am thinking of ordering this bulb. is this fine?
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Those are really expensive. I ordered these when I bought them for myself. They're pretty bright and work great the past year and a half. You also need to order resistors as well, or you're gonna hyperflash.
Yeah I am gonna order resistor and spice tabs as well.
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I had issues with the splice tabs. They wouldn't cut into the rubber casing of the wires. (the 12's have thicker wires or something) I went ahead and did a military splice on the cables and it's been perfect ever since. You won't have alot of space to work with if you don't take the bumper off. I recommend taking it off to save you loads of frustration. It's -very- easy to take it off, no worries.
(btw if you didn't catch the link earlier: http://store.ijdmtoy.com/3157-3457-4...157_sku_3c.htm)
(btw if you didn't catch the link earlier: http://store.ijdmtoy.com/3157-3457-4...157_sku_3c.htm)
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I had issues with the splice tabs. They wouldn't cut into the rubber casing of the wires. (the 12's have thicker wires or something) I went ahead and did a military splice on the cables and it's been perfect ever since. You won't have alot of space to work with if you don't take the bumper off. I recommend taking it off to save you loads of frustration. It's -very- easy to take it off, no worries.
(btw if you didn't catch the link earlier: http://store.ijdmtoy.com/3157-3457-4...157_sku_3c.htm)
(btw if you didn't catch the link earlier: http://store.ijdmtoy.com/3157-3457-4...157_sku_3c.htm)
where did you get this military splice you are talking about?
the splice tabs I am getting is this one..
http://www.vleds.com/3m-scotchlok-mo...pire-taps.html
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I already investigated this bulb. However igdmtoy only has 6k which might generate bluish white color. I am looking for 5k.
where did you get this military splice you are talking about?
the splice tabs I am getting is this one..
http://www.vleds.com/3m-scotchlok-mo...pire-taps.html
where did you get this military splice you are talking about?
the splice tabs I am getting is this one..
http://www.vleds.com/3m-scotchlok-mo...pire-taps.html
You can try the wire splicers, and see if they work well. If not do the military splice. I used liquid electrical tape to bind everything together, then wrapped with gorilla tape to give it a rigid structure. It's pretty much weather-proof right now.
Last edited by Blaze9; 12-26-2013 at 09:46 PM.
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and you're not going to find an LED in a 5000k Tint... unless you find a rare warm white but they are closer to 4300k and I've never seen them in a Switchback for that matter...
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