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Old 03-28-2017, 01:18 PM   #1
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Recently purchased led tail lights for me 2000 Boxster, load resistors were included, as well as 1157 male adapters. when I supply 12 volt current from test/power wire, all lights work fine, but when I install them on car and connect power,nothing works. (yes, I have the key switched on). Any ideas ?????
Be sure to confirm the polarity is correct. From my bike experience LEDs will not work with the polarity reversed.
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Old 03-28-2017, 01:24 PM   #2
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+1 for polarity...

If your the one who inserted the bulbs/LED in the tailight, keep in mind pins cannot be inserted in any direction like a conventional bulbs.
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