Turn signals (all 4): 1150-A45-T
Front Markers (2): 1156-CW45-T
Tail / Brake Lights (2): 1157-R45-T
Backup Lamp: 1156-CW45-T
Rear Fog Lamp: 1156-R45-T
Side "repeater" lights (I think this was not factory, mine look like they came from a RRC): WLED-A6
License Plate: BA9s-WHP9
I also needed a LED compatible flasher. I used CF13GL-02.
Everything was plug and play, no wiring mods or other messes.
I just did the same conversion and I have to say I thought except for the marker lights, the OEM bulbs were "brighter".
I don't know if it was the effect of the lens or what. The LED's definitely had a more "direct" light in addition to side pattern but for some reason the filament bulbs "glowed" more.
It doesn't sound like you got the 45 LED tower bulbs because they are noticeably brighter.
I have done all exterior lights except headlights, all dash lights (with new VDO gauges) and interior dome lights and I am very happy.
nikojo said:
I just did the same conversion and I have to say I thought except for the marker lights, the OEM bulbs were "brighter".
I don't know if it was the effect of the lens or what. The LED's definitely had a more "direct" light in addition to side pattern but for some reason the filament bulbs "glowed" more.
The 45 LED is exactly the one I have, same exact part numbers.
I was surprised too!!!
Out of the lens they are crazy bright........but in the lens the regular bulb seems to "glow" more, ie throw the light. The LED seems to throw more directionally.
I can take a picture with one side done in LED and the other regular and you can tell me......but it seems subjective, but it should be I guess.
Did you buy the colors to match each light? Turn signals need to be orange, not white. Break lights should be red LEDs not white. I tried white behind red/orange and it doesn't work. The LED have to match the color of the lens for all exterior lights. Also, what kind of lenses do you have? Stock?
I recently put Amber 45 tower bulbs in my Arb bumper as well. Love it.
Correct........the bulbs are all "color matched". The lens' are the OEM.
The brakes and turning are 110's but the fog/reverse are similar to NAS.
AGREE.........the running marker lights are very bright (almost like headlights)..........but everything else looks like a "wash" or maybe even slightly worse.
I will post up "comparo" shots side by side, ie 1/2 truck done............I'll let everyone else judge.
Superbrightleds also offers white LEDs that have a warmer white tone with less blue and more yellow. It's still plenty bright but it looks a lot better than the normal riceboy-style white LEDs.
For what it's worth, I could never get LEDs working on my turn signal lamps with either the stock relay or an aftermarket relay. Perhaps adding the resistors inline would fix the problems but I never tried them.
Read this thread and ended up buying the flasher unit that navydevildoc suggested. Ordered it from superbrights and it arrived in 2 days! Just took 5 minutes to swap it.....and it works fantastic.
Kudos to navydevildoc. Now I'm a little less worried about getting pulled over.
Didn't mean to high jack, a euro dealer that has a business on EBay. Just google RDX LED's and BucketObolts is the seller. Took about two weeks and was a direct bolt in for the factory euro lights. He ships to the US.
I bought some 12VDC LEDs on eBay. A bag of 100, and made my own using the old-style lamps, plastic, a blamk PC board and some clear sillicon bathroom sealant and made my own for a few dollars per light.
1156 is the standard turn signal number for NAS or ROW (I use this on both, and just had to replace after I bashed mine good at Rausch). So Ed is correct on that number at least...just not sure on the LED x-ref.
Josh (Crash303) has them on his NAS 90. It's hella sweet. If I wasn't spending money hand over fist on whatever the latest engine problem is on my Tdi I would have them installed.
for around $230 shipped, beats the pants off of the jw speaker price point
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