I would not want to add any load to the OEM connectors. So it's a conditional yes, but I would (at the same time) do the pigtail thing.Originally Posted by Rich W
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I would not want to add any load to the OEM connectors. So it's a conditional yes, but I would (at the same time) do the pigtail thing.
Dave S
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I'm currently running 1 Cree + 12 side firing SMDs on my car:
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When I switched to LED's last year, after consulting Ozzies blog and the great guide he put together, when I was compiling my shopping list on superbrights website, I came across and ultimately went with these 1156 45 smd led bulbs instead for the taillights.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...led-tower/526/ Cost difference on the 18 smd vs 45 smd bulbs is negligible.
And also a pair of 1157 45 smd led bulbs for the front indicators: http://www.superbrightleds.com/morei...ed-tower-/814/
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 305
My VIN: 3060
So I already have LEDs on my boards so I could just order the incandescent version and pop those out and pop my LEDs in, right? The boards are the same right? The difference is only if they come with LEDs or not, right?
Just wondering.
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Correct - well, if you order the LED ones they come with a LED-compatible flasher unit.
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Have you posted this anywhere yet? I'm still looking forward to it as I'm considering these boards.
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My VIN: 5439
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The new boards looks great! Just bought a set, can't wait to install
Location: Duncanville, Alabama USA
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My VIN: 6599
I received my new tail boards, (with LED option), on the 15th. I installed them, (minus the blinkers), a week later.
I checked them all out during/after installation, Headlights on and such and Loved what I saw. I turned the key on to see the backup lights. Nice....
This morning was the first time I was able to see how they did at dawn/dark.
After starting the car, I was Shocked seeing the brake lights running in my mirror? (Reflection on my garage door). I depressed the brake pedal and the lights got brighter. Humph, That's right.
I shut the car off and they shut off. Turned the key to ON and nothing happened. Good. Started it again they were ON?
I've found that if the key is ON, nothing. If I hit Start the Brake lights come on in Tail/marker light(?) mode. They still get brighter when I use the brake. (Like they should).
My question, What the heck is going on? I did another test, If I hit the starter, (Thus activating the outside Brake lights), but don't start the car, I can hear a NEW Buzzing in the engine compartment?
NO, this is a New buzzing I've never heard before. Sounds like it's around the Ballast resistor.?
There was nothing wrong with my old boards. I Upgraded because I figured they might fail me at the worst time. I think I'm re-installing my old boards. (With the LED's)...
George.
Last edited by refugeefromcalif; 08-26-2014 at 08:48 PM.
George.
1974 BMW RS90 motorcycle
1981 DeLorean. Cruise Control, Wings-A-Loft, Eibach springs, Spax shocks, Stage1 exhaust, Manual, Grey and Grooved, LED clock and fixed pulls.
1993 del Sol S (With a Few, Upgrades)
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Limited
Location: Sunfield, Michigan, USA
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Well, that doesn't sound very promising at all....
Is there anyway that you can make a video of the situation and post it, as trying to the follow the written description of what's going on is somewhat vague/nebulous.
From what I've taken away from your description, this is what's happening:
When the engine's running, and with the headlight switch engaged (in either the parking/running light only or full on illumination positions), the brake lights are on even though the brake switch isn't being activated by a depression of the brake pedal.
But when you do depress the brake pedal, the brake light positions get even brighter.
Is that right?
If so, then yeah, that sounds pretty messed up - there's clearly some bleeding/leakage occurring on the board's traces or some other problem in the design or production process that's causing the problem. While I'd chalk it up to a fluke single product defect, the fact that both your boards are doing the same thing would suggest otherwise.
Hopefully you'll get an official response from the vendor soon.
Best luck
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http://www.pjgrady.com/product/tail-...ircuit-boards/
If all else fails and you still want improved boards, try ^^. These things have been out for years, make that decades. I have had mine in since I bought my car over 5 years ago with no problems. I'm glad DMCH finally got wise to their boards needing improvement, but they are a bit late to the party.
As far as your boards go, the brake lights may not function anymore unless the ignition is on(probably because of the LED option?). The only way to make sure is have a friend get in the car, command them to brake, light, reverse, turn signal, etc. and view for yourself from outside the car. As long as everything works with the engine/ignition on you should be fine. As far as I know, the ONLY function that works with ignition power off is brake, and your running lights of course with lights on. Turn signals and reverse will not function unless ignition is in the run(#2) position....that's with incadesant bulbs, LED's may be totally different.
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