Amber indicators

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Mon Jan 07, 13 6:27 pm

Those boards need to be Epoxy dipped to weather proof the components otherwise they'll be popping LEDs like balloons

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jan 07, 13 8:37 pm

The LED "bulbs" I tested in my challenger were the "all around" cluster LED type and still they failed to give an even illumination across the width of the lens.

But they were not THAT specific type Steve AllKiller has posted about so I can't comment on that particular one.

adrianp · Post by **adrianp** » Mon Jan 07, 13 8:42 pm

Yep, those dual LED bulbs are certainly an option and you can get them from Amazon UK for < £10 for a pair. Do a search for "B00878SZEK" or just "1147 LED" and you should see them pop up.

+1 on cleaning the housing as mine were in pretty bad shape and I think the cleaning certainly made a difference to the stock bulbs as well. I didn't chrome spray them or anything like that - just a decent clean is all.

Forgot to mention about the flasher but yes, you'll need to do something about that as well which is either; load resistors or just get a flasher that can work with LEDs. For the grand sum of £6.95 I got one of these from eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0723795673

Yes, it won't fit in he existing circular fitting under the dash for the old OEM flasher but it'll work

If you're really that errrr, picky, I believe there are manufacturers making LED flashers in the old circular housings.

adrian.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jan 07, 13 8:44 pm

This is a WHITE LED replacement bulb with LEDs pointing to the sides and even behind so that they have a more even light distribution. Fitted in a Neon that we used to own years ago.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jan 07, 13 8:45 pm

This is a RED LED light the same as above. Red taillight LEDS show brighter through a red lens as less light is filtered out.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jan 07, 13 8:47 pm

This is a NORMAL bulb. You decide which looks more even on the brightness.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jan 07, 13 8:48 pm

This is a good thread;

http://challenger.mpoli.fi/board/viewto ... LED#p57831

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jan 07, 13 8:51 pm

Bugger! The guy has removed his videos on the links but they were VERY bright and effective.

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Tue Jan 08, 13 11:49 am

Good comparison Dave i agree normal incandesant bulbs are brighter and Omni light emmitting.
Led are much brighter face on and less amperage draw and a lot less heat

But having said that i bought some 1 watt LEDs for the interior down lights in the footwell on the truck....JESUS

amazingly bright