I purchased some 7507 LED bulbs from autolumination/superlumination, and I cannot get them to work in the front turn signals. They don't light up at all. I have 1156 and 1157 LED bulbs in the rear and they work with no problems (fast blinking, but I'm OK with that).

Has anyone successfully used 7507 LED bulbs in the front turn signals? Is there something weird about the wiring on Mini front turn signals? Thanks for any help.

 

1156 and 1157 are not LEDs, are you using the equivalent or something?

Most LED changeovers I've seen require a small regulator/amp to work.

 

You need to swap the wires because the LED bulb requires a specific +/- connection, and it is opposite in the bulb holder. See my post#2 in this thread: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=83077

 

Thanks rkw. I will check to see if reversing the polarity will help.

MINIdave - I was referring to LED bulbs with a 1156 or 1157 base. No regulator/amp needed for the rear tail lights.

 

rkw - Thanks for that tip again. I followed your directions to reverse the wires, and the LED bulbs light up just fine now. As you said, no cutting is required, and regular bulbs still work without further mods, in case I ever wanted to go back to stock incandescent bulbs.

Here's a photo of the plug that connects to the bulb socket. The plastic "c-clip" is on the left. Remove this with a small screwdriver.



Now the clip is removed, and you can see the two metal tabs exposed. Press down on each one and then pull it out from the back of the plug.



Here's a photo of the back of the plug, with one of the metal tabs pulled all the way out. The other one is still in the plug. Just swap the positions and reassemble everything.



Takes 10-15 minutes if you are super careful and slow. Takes 5 minutes if you have done it before.

 

to stop the fast blinking, use something like this
http://www.superbrightleds.com/pdfs/...istor_info.pdf

A load resistor kit...scroll down, and you will see it.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/tail-brake-turn.html

 

I know, old thread, does anyone have a part number for this socket or the one for the driving clear light in the front?

I have 1x damage for each of those.

Thanks!