Electrical LED Switchback Bulbs - Do Not Use
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Ok…I have the:
(2) pair of GP Thunder Pair 1156 7506 3497 7527 5008 1141 SMD 30-LED Light Bulbs Red
(1) pair of GP Thunder Pair 1157 2057 2357 7225 7528 30-SMD LED Ambers
Need same for 1156 Rear Ambers can'tfind in 30-SMD…only SMD-18 ?
Also do I need resistors ? If someone can direct me where.. thanks
(2) pair of GP Thunder Pair 1156 7506 3497 7527 5008 1141 SMD 30-LED Light Bulbs Red
(1) pair of GP Thunder Pair 1157 2057 2357 7225 7528 30-SMD LED Ambers
Need same for 1156 Rear Ambers can'tfind in 30-SMD…only SMD-18 ?
Also do I need resistors ? If someone can direct me where.. thanks
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i found mine on ebay by typing in mini cooper led resistor. they were 6ohm 50w. they were larger than they look "around 2 inch long" and the hardest part of install is finding a place to mount them. i heard they can get hot, but i have not witnessed it yet. i also typed in 1156 30 led and found what you are looking for
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Thanks …countryman-s.
Were you able to find 1156 rear ambers..if I follow the link..takes to a ended page and if I search that product..brings me to 1156 but with a SMD of 68 instead of 30.
Is that to bright ?
Thanks
Were you able to find 1156 rear ambers..if I follow the link..takes to a ended page and if I search that product..brings me to 1156 but with a SMD of 68 instead of 30.
Is that to bright ?
Thanks
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yea i just double checked. on ebay i typed in 1156 30 led and there is a pair 1156 amber 30 5050 led's for 9.99 bid and another for 16.99 buy it now. make sure you get the 5050 led elements because they pack alot of brightness in a little area so you need less total leds
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theta/countryman-s….
ok finally getting around to ordering the led's as you posted.
located: 2 pair for Rear brake Lights 1156 $31.98 total
" " 1 pair for Front Amber Signals 1157 $14.99
cannot locate/duplicate the Rear Amber signals 1156, Link is there but pg expired
If I try to duplicate the same bulb with the same 30 SMD can't find it, especially if I want to stay all with the same GP Thunders..there is 68 SMD in a 1156 ?
Also will I need resistors for all these ??
ok finally getting around to ordering the led's as you posted.
located: 2 pair for Rear brake Lights 1156 $31.98 total
" " 1 pair for Front Amber Signals 1157 $14.99
cannot locate/duplicate the Rear Amber signals 1156, Link is there but pg expired
If I try to duplicate the same bulb with the same 30 SMD can't find it, especially if I want to stay all with the same GP Thunders..there is 68 SMD in a 1156 ?
Also will I need resistors for all these ??
Well, when I saw the thread update, I thought I'd just be changing the link and being done with it, but you're quite correct! They're not selling this type anywhere on eBay anymore.
Anyway, I did a crapload of digging and found their actual website that still has all these, and here are the 1156:
http://www.hid-lights.com/cat/LED-1156.htm
You want the 7th one down (1156 Amber).
Again, I have nothing to do with these people, mods!
You will 100% need resistors for everything LED, unless of course you code the bulb checks out like a few of us do.
Anyway, I did a crapload of digging and found their actual website that still has all these, and here are the 1156:
http://www.hid-lights.com/cat/LED-1156.htm
You want the 7th one down (1156 Amber).
Again, I have nothing to do with these people, mods!
You will 100% need resistors for everything LED, unless of course you code the bulb checks out like a few of us do.
THANK YOU THETA!!!!! i put the bulbs in the other day and they are perfect! finally done with all the lights on the front now. i had to put resistors on because my car is not coded yet. it worked out fine. now my car is de-yoked and has bright leds. so much better than any of the chrome bulbs i tried!!! the wires for front blinkers are the small blue and brown that are next to each other to anyone needing to add resistors. i got them on ebay also. sooo well worth it. i spent probably $30.00 total for led's and resistors shipped, plus what i wasted on several manufactures of chrome bulbs.the chrome bulbs were alot more dim than originals and still showed yellow, these leds are as bright or brighter than original and zero yellow from any angle
I'm just glad that I was able to find something that looked great for us and turned out to be really cheap. Did you do all of the bulbs (including the amber rear signal)?
Now that they've stopped selling some of these on eBay, I guess the site will have to do. Once Flyer gets his, I guess we can be confident that this is a solid option for everybody who wants to switch over to LED.
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From: Birmingham Al.
are you saying you did or did not find the 1156 amber led's for the rear? i just looked on ebay and there are several 1156 amber 30 smd led's listed. unless you have coded out your warnings for the lights you will need resistors for every bulb. im still thinking about doing the rear turn signals with the amber led bulbs, i just hate thinking about trying to add resistors back there. on ebay i typed in "1156 amber 30 smd led" and found plenty.
Last edited by countryman-s; Jan 19, 2012 at 11:33 AM. Reason: correction
Wait, wait... before you confuse him:
The only 1156 Amber 30-5050s on eBay now are from Hong Kong. They're not the same as the rest of what he's using, and it sounds like he wants to keep everything the same.
The only 1156 Amber 30-5050s on eBay now are from Hong Kong. They're not the same as the rest of what he's using, and it sounds like he wants to keep everything the same.
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yes I am soooooo confused…I'm getting everything from theta's site just listed HID, they have all the GP's.
Do I need 2 Pr of the rear red's 1156 SMD 30's, as you posted back a page or so. ?
Also no where near coding..so this will be a pita..with resistor's…Can you point me in the right direction…can they be all the same or do they differ with bulb.
Thanks again guys for all your help…and theta for all your crapload of digging
You guys need anything powder coated…send my way I'll take care of you
Do I need 2 Pr of the rear red's 1156 SMD 30's, as you posted back a page or so. ?
Also no where near coding..so this will be a pita..with resistor's…Can you point me in the right direction…can they be all the same or do they differ with bulb.
Thanks again guys for all your help…and theta for all your crapload of digging
You guys need anything powder coated…send my way I'll take care of you
Yes, 2 pair of the 1156 reds. We have 2 brake lights... Well, technically a running light and a brake light, but you get the picture.
Two sets of 1156 red bulbs for those.
One set of 1156 amber for the turn signals (please note factory are red, so if you choose to get red, that's fine too - the amber look better but are a tad dimmer)
The resistors he listed for you being 6ohm 50w sound just fine. I used those on my wife's Equinox for the switchback LEDs with no problems.
The wiring back there isn't as bad as you think - you just need small hands.
Two sets of 1156 red bulbs for those.
One set of 1156 amber for the turn signals (please note factory are red, so if you choose to get red, that's fine too - the amber look better but are a tad dimmer)
The resistors he listed for you being 6ohm 50w sound just fine. I used those on my wife's Equinox for the switchback LEDs with no problems.
The wiring back there isn't as bad as you think - you just need small hands.
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From: Birmingham Al.
yes I am soooooo confused…I'm getting everything from theta's site just listed HID, they have all the GP's.
Do I need 2 Pr of the rear red's 1156 SMD 30's, as you posted back a page or so. ?
Also no where near coding..so this will be a pita..with resistor's…Can you point me in the right direction…can they be all the same or do they differ with bulb.
Thanks again guys for all your help…and theta for all your crapload of digging
You guys need anything powder coated…send my way I'll take care of you
Do I need 2 Pr of the rear red's 1156 SMD 30's, as you posted back a page or so. ?
Also no where near coding..so this will be a pita..with resistor's…Can you point me in the right direction…can they be all the same or do they differ with bulb.
Thanks again guys for all your help…and theta for all your crapload of digging
You guys need anything powder coated…send my way I'll take care of you
MY BAD!!! after re-reading your thread i see you were talking about 2 pairs for the rear brake lights. just listen to theta, he knows
Alright, here's the lowdown:
That company on Amazon is nuts - they want almost $12 a pair plus $5 shipping on each pair.
I checked at Mouser, and the normal cermet ones are around $0.80. However, the Vishay heatsink ones are $3.58 a piece.
Then, I remembered where I ordered my wife's LEDs from, and noticed they had the correct ones for less than I can order from Mouser for. Check these out - that should save you quite a bit of money:
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/ProductDeta...or&click=12691
Safety note - DO NOT put these near the Mini insulation or wiring / plastic. Mount them on the metal body / frame in the rear tail area. These get HOT when the signals / lights / brakes are on - we're talking 170 degrees plus (as measured with an infrared thermometer).
That company on Amazon is nuts - they want almost $12 a pair plus $5 shipping on each pair.
I checked at Mouser, and the normal cermet ones are around $0.80. However, the Vishay heatsink ones are $3.58 a piece.
Then, I remembered where I ordered my wife's LEDs from, and noticed they had the correct ones for less than I can order from Mouser for. Check these out - that should save you quite a bit of money:
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/ProductDeta...or&click=12691
Safety note - DO NOT put these near the Mini insulation or wiring / plastic. Mount them on the metal body / frame in the rear tail area. These get HOT when the signals / lights / brakes are on - we're talking 170 degrees plus (as measured with an infrared thermometer).
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Rather not use them, but haven't done any coding either. Pretty much caught up with what was needed as far as the WP recall, armrest issues, bulletin update and left overs from the vandalism. I would welcome whatever assistance is available. Are there shops in our area that offer that service?
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I am unaware of any in our area. I did hear of a shop on the Maine coast that activated the rear fogs for a customer. That would have required a working knowledge of NCS Expert. PM me and we can discuss...
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