L.E.D Taillight Bulbs

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Ordered a pair of Jam Strait #ad
LED Taillight bulbs. Build quality was OK. Not great IMO.

I like the features of an LED bulb that include, cooler temps, brighter light, no fade in/fade out like an incandescent, and a long life.

They will take the place of the OE stop, signal and parking light bulb. P/N 3157. ('94 Dodge Ram) They go into the OE light bulb socket.

Directions said to identify the - & + of the light socket before inserting. No problem with a test light.

First impression is that they were too dim. Like a deep red color. All that is available is a RED LED BULB. This inside the OE red lens might be the main reason. If a clear LED bulb were available, they might work better. I think this is a clear lens type bulb (sport compact). Nothing in the discription or directions of the bulb says this though.

They didn't seem to project the light to the sides like the OE incandescant bulb did. (expected)

Tried the Stop Lights. OK
Tried the directionals. Do not work. Frozen ON. #ad


If I was happy with the performance up to this piont,I would have got a electronic flasher to see if that would do it. The directions said a "variable load flasher" is needed. "most vehicles have this as OE".

Will return them ASAP. About $29. 00 a pair. Lifetime warranty . Not cheap. #ad


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[This message has been edited by HEMI®Dart (edited 01-27-2001). ]

 

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Hemi,

Do they make an amber one for the front turn signals. I have Grote brand LED's all over my new flatbed, and they work good, except that there is not enough load on the turn signal circuit. I have searched high and low for a flasher that was independent of load with no luck. Grote is supposed to be designing one in the 1st quater of 2001. As a temporary fix I added a enough resistance to a pigtail I made that plugs into my trailer connector. Once I get the flasher problem cured, I think I will be real happy with the setup, but would like to convert the fronts too.

Shelby

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2001. 5 2500 QC LB 4WD, ETH (Built 09-10-00), DEE, 3. 54 gears, Laramie SLT, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Travel Convenience Group, Power Driver Seat, Alarm System, Remote Keyless Entry, Fog Lamps, Cab Clearance Lamps, HD Transfer Case, Bright White with a Gray Interior. Built 09-15-00, took delivery on 10-06-00, 3873 miles as of 01-04-01. Custom aluminum work body / flat bed. Coming soon: E-Brake and gauges.

 

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Shelby, They make 1156 & 1157 Amber LED BULBS. No 3157's though.

I read somewhere that APS LED bulbs were junk. They started to melt on a guy.

More Info on APC Bulbs: http://www.godfathercustoms.com/cgi-bin/GFCstore/web_store. cgi?page=apc19. ht m&cart_id=309090_72496

More info on Jam Strait Bulbs: http://www.godfathercustoms.com/cgi-bin/GFCstore/web_store. cgi?page=/jamstrait/jamstrait.htm&cart_id=309090_72496



[This message has been edited by HEMI®Dart (edited 01-27-2001). ]