LED Bulbs for Exterior Lamps

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11-09-2011, 10:56 PM

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It is suggested that you add resistors into the circuit to negate this issue.

Meh, I don't drive enough anymore to worry about not having CC. Just confirming the problem for others.

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11-10-2011, 01:40 AM

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My rear blinkers were double the speed when the front ones were not plugged into the lights (forgetful body shop) So check if all of your lights work because most likely its because of that. It results in one light getting too much power

I've checked. They all work

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11-10-2011, 10:49 AM

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Instead of replacing the bulbs with led replacements, you could tap into the wiring and add a couple leds instead. I was thinking of putting leds in the four corners. Something like this:

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11-10-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 86 951 Driver

I'm just letting him know. I have read a ton of other threads where this is true. I love having cruise for those long trips.

I'm just curious, I've never heard of this before. Guess it makes sense though since the taillamps would be wired to the cruise because the brake pedal is a shut off for the cruise control.

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