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New LED Tailight Bulbs

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#1 ·
Im shocked to see that they make new led tailight bulbs for the camaro that are led and have the built in resistors in them for the flashers and brakes so u dont have to wire a seperate resistor in, spoke to the tech and they just go in as a normal bulb, any of u guys hear of these or have them already, im about to place an order soon, just want to get some input

http://www.carid.com/2012-chevy-camaro-taillights/lumen-led-lights-3127744.html
 
#5 ·
Would like to see them on a camaro first...
 
#7 ·
Orderd a set of white 3157 bulbs they said white will put out more light and sharper look then red with the stock housings, will get them next week and take pics for u guys!!!
 
#8 ·
will be waiting :thumbsup:



 
#9 ·
Yea they are on backorder so it will be another week, i was worried that i should have got the front turn signals but the guy said it wouldnt matter and it wont hurt anything at all, but eventually i will get the front amber ones too to match the backs
 
#11 ·
Well, I installed a set of led 3157 replacement bulbs. They look awesome, but I am having an issue with the bulbs throwing a blown bulb code when the turn signals are used. No problem with the break lights or hazards, just turn signals. I also installed the AAC afterburners.
 

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#12 ·
Yea because the led bulbs you probably bought dont have the built in resistors for them like the Can BUS ones, which kind of leds do u have?
 
#14 ·
They are from matrix, a company in California. As of right now, I believe you are completely correct. They look good, it's just aggravating that a company wouldn't put the CAN Bus on the bulbs. Oh well, I think I'll return them to the company I bought them from and order the lumen bulbs with the CAN Bus. Thanks for the heads up.
 
#15 ·
No problem yea i would call Carid and order the Lumens they were very helpful and i made sure that these new bulbs will work, so i will let u know when i get them in!
 
#16 ·
Installed them today and it went really bad, first off the drivers side inside bulb is the biggest PITA to get too i spent and hour trying to get the socket in lol but then figured it out, so i removed the old 3157 and put the new can bus lumen 3157s in and at first they looked good and bright brakes lit up like a christmas tree and went off nice, then i turn the signals on and noticed the backs were working fine but the fronts were hyperflashing and same thing inside the car, along with a CHECK BULB RIGHT AND REAR MESSAGE, then stepped on the brake while the signals where on and no brake light at all, called Carid and gave them a piece of my mind and they said that i need a resistor seperatley wired in which is bull crap because he told me this wasnt the case when he sold them to me, or else i wouldnt have got them lol, just be aware that these bulbs suck and will throw a code out, had to put all the stockers back in
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#17 ·
Your lights work on a complete circuit if you have a light go out the other one flashes faster. because the leds are low volt lights and the main light circuit isn't set up for all low volt lights that will happen everytime you can either put a resistor and diod isolate the rear lights or keep them stock. .5 to 1.5 volts is what leds usually use and thats fully lit your stock bulbs are 12v and use every bit of it when lit i could go in to more detail if you want . i use to be a dealership tech and also installed audio video for a living
 
#18 ·
i appreciate it, yea just wasnt looking for a quick and easy fix with these bulbs, didnt want to start cutting into wires
 
#19 ·
Yikes, still looking/waiting, can't wait to see some one shine in for us, I'd luv to see it done :)



 
#25 ·
I would be more then happy to do this and share it with everyone if someone would front the bulbs for me to make a proto type kit for everyone
that would be cool, so why dont u just buy a set
 
#28 · (Edited)
hi guys i have fitted leds to the front of the car and fitted load resistors in to the wiring and have led rear tail lights and have fitted the resistors to them to and have had not problems or dash lights on in the car , you have to fit the load resistor in , thats it and all is good
hope thos helps u all
 
#29 ·
hi guys i have fitted leds to the front of the car and fitted load resistors in to the wiring and have lrd rear tail lights and have fitted the resisters to them to and have had not problems or dasd lights on the car , you have to fit the load risister in , thats it and all is good
hope thos helps u all
thanks but im looking for a bulb that has the load resistor already built into it
 
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