LED Brake Lights on a 914, Anyone have any experience in this area? |
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LED Brake Lights on a 914, Anyone have any experience in this area? |
kfieler |
Aug 22 2007, 02:43 PM
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kfieler Group: Members Posts: 71 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Southern California (Mojave Desert) Member No.: 7,949 |
I am getting ready to replace all the bulbs in a 1973 914 1.7; as many are bad or missing.
I have been contemplating the use of LED lights instead of incandescent bulbs. I have sourced the LED "bulbs", but don't want to put-out the extra bucks unless I have some assurance that they will work. My main concern is that LEDs may not be compatible with the 914's flasher relay. If I can "pop-in the bulbs and go", I'd like to use LEDs. However, if I need to make any modifications to the 914's electrical system (i.e. install an electronic flasher or load resistors), then all bets are off. Has anyone here converted the tail / parking / brake / signal lamps in a 914 over to LED? Are there any pitfalls to the process (or reasons why it should not be done)? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) Thanks for helping a "newbie"! - Keith |
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Aug 22 2007, 04:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 3,782 |
I used a spare 99 suburban 3rd brake light and wired it directly from the brake switch as to not interfere with turn signals etc. Most don't even notice it until it lights.
BTW, This is the garage I built the car, no driveway or outside work at all. Jam/crammed work space. (IMG:http://members.cox.net/altjamy/HANNAH%20AND%20DAD%20219.jpg.600.jpg) |
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