I'd like to run an led bulb for my rear fog light. I bought one from eBay (foolish, I know!) and the bulb melted the led modules off. Does anyone know the proper bulb to use?

Thank you!

 

Can I ask why LED? These fog lights are wickedly bright already!

 

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Did you compare the brightness? The LED you purchased was probably much dimmer than the original bulb.

How long was it continuously turned on? The public has a misconception that LED's do not generate heat. Many aftermarket LED bulbs are poorly designed or constructed and have inadequate heat dissipation, causing burnout. They may work for intermittent operation such as brakes or turn signals, but not for continuous high power output.

 

It was on for @5-7 minutes. I believe it will be hard to find a bulb that would work in this application but I haven't given up hope yet! I have led bulbs in the front position lights and they work fine. The whiteness of light the bulb produces more closely matches the headlights. It looks much nicer and brighter.
I like the fact that led bulbs consume less power. I like the look of the led shining through the lens.