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Just a curious question. Do these flashers work based on a timer?
Tried the Zevo Slyvania LED 1157 bulbs.
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Just a curious question. Do these flashers work based on a timer?
I felt my tail lights were not visible enough with the incandescent bulbs especially when 99.9% are used to seeing a high third brake light which we don't have. I saw this thread and went to Walmart and bought 4 of these 1157's for the back of my Fury III. Big difference and I noticed my amp meter does not move when applying the brakes like it did before. Turn signals are fine [ not fast] BUT the amber front turn signal lights are still incandescent. Oh and the lighting is MUCH better.
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Gerald Morris
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LED 1157s are the Wave of the Immediate Future w me! Thus far I've had excellent performance from them in every way AND they free up current draw. Next extra $15 I get, I'll get the amber ones for the front to match what I've got in back.
they are making head light led's too
New Sylvania Zevo 3157A Super Bright LED Car Headlight Bulb Amber 2 Pack | eBay
New Sylvania Zevo 3157A Super Bright LED Car Headlight Bulb Amber 2 Pack | eBay
Pete Kaczmarski
Senior Member
If a vehicle is used in the snow or frosty areas of the country then the traditional bulb will generate some heat. That will keep the lenses clear. Remember LED traffic signal lights...same problem. Also, $1.00 vs $15....call me cheap but it is tried and true technology.
300rag
It's Not Going to Shift Itself
3157 is a dual filament signal bulb, not a headlight.
I respect that Pete. I did it because my tail lights were not as bright as I would like and got the feeling people behind me couldn't see them well enough. I only drive my car when it is nice enough too. No rain or frost etc.
300 rag sorry for the bad info! I just read the title and assumed.
300 rag sorry for the bad info! I just read the title and assumed.
75LandYacht
Yank Tank
So!! I'm interested.. With the LED swap, are there any wiring / relay upgrades that need to follow? Or just plug and play? In most cases...
75LandYacht
Yank Tank
I remember in an Earlier thread regarding these, reading that a different flasher relay would be needed for the 4 way flashers to work with the LED's.. I can see that may need to be done, but what about the other lights? Parking, running light, side markers etc?
mr. fix it
Old Man with a Hat
I have a heavy duty signal flasher in my setup. it is the old school flasher not the electronic type that is popular today that most will buy.
I've been tying different brand of amber 1157 bulb but haven't found any that fit into the light socket, the housing get in the way of being able to turn the bulb to lock it into place...
I've been tying different brand of amber 1157 bulb but haven't found any that fit into the light socket, the housing get in the way of being able to turn the bulb to lock it into place...
The Sylvania ZEVO LED 1157 RED bulbs fit no problem in the back of my Fury. The flashers and turn signal worked fine BUT I still had the Edison bulbs in the front turn signal lights. But I ordered the front Amber Sylvania 1157 lights tonight and a LED flasher on ebay tonight. As far as I am concerned I want my baby to BE SEEN when braking and turning. We don't have the third light like 99.9% of cars do today.
Mr FIXIT thanks for posting this info on these bulbs or led's. It really gives us abit more chance of being seen. If it prevents even one accident it has paid itself back many times over.
Interesting,,what car is this about again??
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75LandYacht
Yank Tank
Just so I'm clear on what I need to order. RED! Not clear! LED's for the tail / stop lights right? Amber! Not Clear for each front turn signal, right? Clear or colored LED's for the side markers? And Clear LED's for the backup Lights?
Also, Would you happen to have the eBay item numbers of all that you ordered for each purchase? I'd like to order from the same vendor if you're pleased with your purchase. $24 and change for a 2 pack. It'll be a pricey upgrade, but worth it if it makes our cars better seen at night.
Thanks in advance for all your efforts.
mr. fix it
Old Man with a Hat
mr. fix it
Old Man with a Hat
I have been replacing my wiring harness one section at a time.
First I did under the hood, then from the drivers' side kick panel all the way back to the tail lights this spring.
The next step is under the dash...
78Brougham
"Chump"
[/QUOTE]We don't have the third light like 99.9% of cars do today.[/QUOTE]
My 67 Imperial has damn near 6 feet of tailight across the back. It don't need no stinkin' third brake light. Lol
My 67 Imperial has damn near 6 feet of tailight across the back. It don't need no stinkin' third brake light. Lol
Nice car Mr fixit! The front lenses look similar to my 69 fury so now I am abit worried if they will fit . This is what I ordered LandYacht for the front turn signals.
*NEW* Sylvania ZEVO 1157A Super Bright LED Car Headlight Bulb - AMBER - 2 Pack
I bought 2 packs [4 led bulbs] of 1157R [red] for the tail lights at Walmart. They were in stock.
*NEW* Sylvania ZEVO 1157A Super Bright LED Car Headlight Bulb - AMBER - 2 Pack
I bought 2 packs [4 led bulbs] of 1157R [red] for the tail lights at Walmart. They were in stock.
mr. fix it
Old Man with a Hat
let me know if they work.
I will. Should be here soon. Intersting thing is I have Edison bulbs up front [2] and replaced 4 bulbs in the back with Zevo and the flash rate is basically the same. I think the front Edison bulbs are brighter now since there is so little draw from the rear. So I ordered the amber zevo bulbs and a flasher for led's. If the bulbs don't fit in the front I will still be happy with the setup as it is now and I have 4 extra bulbs for the front!!
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