LED turn signal lights - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Jeph · 07-26-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirk

The output is below that of the filament bulb, but I still think acceptable, although on the marginal end.

I think your car would look so cool with the solid red 550 tail lights. (Plus you wouldn't have to deal with any amber.)

panameras · 12-07-2010, 06:45 AM

Has anyone tried these no error LED indicator bulbs?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1156-BA15S-18-LED-Turn-Signal-Light-Bulb-AMBER-NO-ERROR-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5d2c6f1b38QQitemZ40017 7437496QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

Do they fit in the OEM taillight housings?

Also where do you fit the supplied resistors? (sorry for the newbie question)

Lil bastard · 12-07-2010, 07:36 AM

I designed and manufacture LED taillights for the BMW 2002 - www.2002s.net . Due to the circuitry design, ours maintain the oem flash rate.

The issue the OP describes: Flash rate too high, is the result of not enough resistance in the circuit.

The workaround is to replace the oem bi-metal electro-mechanical flasher with an electronic flasher unit which doesn't rely on electrical resistance to establish the flash rate.

These can be had from any NAPA, PepBoys, Autozone, etc. usually for under $10.

Problem solved!

Cheers!

Stroked & Blown · 12-07-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil bastard

I designed and manufacture LED taillights for the BMW 2002 - www.2002s.net . Due to the circuitry design, ours maintain the oem flash rate.

The issue the OP describes: Flash rate too high, is the result of not enough resistance in the circuit.

The workaround is to replace the oem bi-metal electro-mechanical flasher with an electronic flasher unit which doesn't rely on electrical resistance to establish the flash rate.

These can be had from any NAPA, PepBoys, Autozone, etc. usually for under $10.

Problem solved!

Cheers!

Neat! Any pics of them installed?

Lil bastard · 12-07-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Stroked & Blown

Neat! Any pics of them installed?

Yes, I have also done a conversion kit for the earlier 2002's with the round taillights.

Cheers!

Lil bastard · 12-07-2010, 10:28 AM

The Sahara car is mine - 1976 BMW 2002. 2nd owner, 50k orig. mi., mostly stock (for now).

The Tangerine car is a friend's - a 1970 BMW 2002 w/ an S14 (M3) motor in it. He bought it for $400, a rusted shell. Mucho dinero later, it's a wonderful example. It doesn't hurt that he's a BMW Mobile Tradition (Classic parts div.) Licensee.

Cheers!