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Old 01-15-2014, 01:15 AM   #1
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LED Parking Lights in Litronics

Well, the right parking light on my litronics just blew out so I have to get a replacement. I have been thinking about putting in white/blue LED's that match the Xenon's hue but I have read that there may be heating issues with the LED's. Has anyone used an LED parking light setup that has lasted?

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Old 01-15-2014, 01:24 AM   #2
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I have Cree LED's in mine, much brighter than the standard bulbs and other LED's.

LED's run cooler than standards, the only damage from bulb threads I have read were from the main lights.
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The high power LED does generate a fair amount of heat. Not those 12v applied to automotive

Make sure you get a 194 type, TOWER series (360 degree beam angle). The tower series dissipate heat better than those made entirely of plastic. Last a tad longer

Lastly don't go more than 1w or it will look kinda weird. LED are stupid bright... careful with that
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I bought the following LED's and they match up with the Litronics quite nice, I have had them in over a year with no issues.

No Error 8 SMD LED Parking City Lights Bulbs BA9S Mercedes Benz E Class W210 96 | eBay
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Old 01-15-2014, 10:22 AM   #5
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I bought the following LED's and they match up with the Litronics quite nice, I have had them in over a year with no issues.

No Error 8 SMD LED Parking City Lights Bulbs BA9S Mercedes Benz E Class W210 96 | eBay
These look good, do you know if this particular seller is selling the LED is pairs or is it one each?

EDIT: Nevermind I just found it. These are really cheap for what they are, thanks for the tip!

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I'm surprised that those bases work. Am I missing something?
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Old 01-15-2014, 04:35 PM   #7
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I'm surprised that those bases work. Am I missing something?
This.

The base has pegs / posts that are offset.
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Old 07-10-2014, 09:12 PM   #8
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I bought the following LED's and they match up with the Litronics quite nice, I have had them in over a year with no issues.

No Error 8 SMD LED Parking City Lights Bulbs BA9S Mercedes Benz E Class W210 96 | eBay
I am going to try these out. Does anyone have any feedback ON THESE?
thanks!
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Hello all,
I just wanted to follow up with you on these LED bulbs. I have installed them and I think they look great! I do recommend them.
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Hello all,
I just wanted to follow up with you on these LED bulbs. I have installed them and I think they look great! I do recommend them.
After reading your post I also ordered and installed these lights. Simply put: they're awesome See the difference stock vs improved:

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