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Old 04-22-16, 02:36 PM
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I think I want to replace my OEM with LED's. I searched and found a picture with LED turn signals and I really like how clean it looks without the orange bulbs. I don't know anything about resistors and such so I'm really hoping someone can help steer me in the path of least resistance. I just want to pull out the original bulb and replace it with X. I've never dealt with LED's before so I'm a little hesitant.

It seems that these will work - http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Error-Free-...s-p/20-009.htm

and I found these - http://www.xenondepot.com/7443-W3x16...37443w-360.htm would I need a CANbus with these??

I would appreciate any help from you guys.
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Try the LED bulb and see if a resistor is require (In some cars isn't require) but is easy to install a resistor. They usually sell them at auto stores and there videos on YouTube on how to install..
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Originally Posted by doodlebug
I think I want to replace my OEM with LED's. I searched and found a picture with LED turn signals and I really like how clean it looks without the orange bulbs. I don't know anything about resistors and such so I'm really hoping someone can help steer me in the path of least resistance. I just want to pull out the original bulb and replace it with X. I've never dealt with LED's before so I'm a little hesitant.

It seems that these will work - http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Error-Free-...s-p/20-009.htm

and I found these - http://www.xenondepot.com/7443-W3x16...37443w-360.htm would I need a CANbus with these??

I would appreciate any help from you guys.
I would purchase the ijdmtoy since majority of their products are seriously just plug and play. In addition, i'm pretty sure those turn signals don't need a resistor since it says in the descriptions and from the reviews.
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Go with the iJDMTOY, I have them. Completely plug and play. All you'll need to do is find a spot to mount the decoder. I zip tied them to whatever was near by and haven't had any issues. They are very bright where as other LED turn signals lose their visibility during the day. I personally have the white ones and when I drive at night and hit them they light up exit signs that are far away. Very pleased with the quality and I'm sure the amber ones will be just as good, just went with white as personal preference.
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Originally Posted by KYLESTONES
Go with the iJDMTOY, I have them. Completely plug and play. All you'll need to do is find a spot to mount the decoder. I zip tied them to whatever was near by and haven't had any issues. They are very bright where as other LED turn signals lose their visibility during the day. I personally have the white ones and when I drive at night and hit them they light up exit signs that are far away. Very pleased with the quality and I'm sure the amber ones will be just as good, just went with white as personal preference.
Did you also install the rears? If so, is there plenty of room for the decoder (I think I read that there wasn't room, but I may have seen that on the NX forum)?
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I did not do rears, but others have and said there is room
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I did not do rears, but others have and said there is room
Thank you
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I did the rears, plenty of room.
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http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Error-Free-...s-p/20-009.htm

I have these in the front and rear turn signals and no splicing required, just plug and play. They look fantastic and the output of light is nice. The LED makes it look way cleaner.
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Originally Posted by Cconnors09
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Error-Free-...s-p/20-009.htm

I have these in the front and rear turn signals and no splicing required, just plug and play. They look fantastic and the output of light is nice. The LED makes it look way cleaner.
Are these brighter than the stock bulb? I bought other ones online that were supposed to be brighter but they are only half the brightness of the stock bulb.
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The IJDMTOY ones are VERY bright
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Originally Posted by Thang
Are these brighter than the stock bulb? I bought other ones online that were supposed to be brighter but they are only half the brightness of the stock bulb.
They are bright at night for sure but during the day the rears might appear about the same. The fronts are significantly brighter during the day and night. I have videos on my phone but I can't attach them I'll try and set it up through YouTube or something
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Originally Posted by Cconnors09
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Error-Free-...s-p/20-009.htm

I have these in the front and rear turn signals and no splicing required, just plug and play. They look fantastic and the output of light is nice. The LED makes it look way cleaner.
just to clarify. on that link $36.99 is just for two bulbs right? or is it for all 4. also do you guys recommend the White led or amber. i feel like the white up front would cause an issue at night for other drivers when making a turn. since its the same color as the headlights
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That's the price for one pair, so you'll need to purchase two pair to do both front and rear. You can also purchase these on eBay or Amazon from the same seller. It seemed to me the ones from Amazon shipped quicker - still waiting for them.


I'm getting the Amber all around - in some areas white turn signals are not legal and could get you a ticket.
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Originally Posted by shivad87
just to clarify. on that link $36.99 is just for two bulbs right? or is it for all 4. also do you guys recommend the White led or amber. i feel like the white up front would cause an issue at night for other drivers when making a turn. since its the same color as the headlights
Just the 2, no issues with the white at night other than cops may give you trouble over it.


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