ToyotaLexus

will chaning reverse light bulb to 7-watt LED cause bulb failure light to come on?

I'm interested in getting the 7-watt white LED bulb(7440/7443) from v-leds.
Are these going to be brighter than regular bulbs?

THANKS!

GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

To need to get a resistor that they sale seperately. Ask them about it.

FinLIFE

iTrader: (8)

Will it cause a light to go on? I dont think they are on long enough to throw a light and I dont see why it would throw a light..hmm I could be wrong though.

cduluk

Back-up lights are not connected to the "light out" pilot on the dash. So you should be ok.

And they will not be brighter than the stock halogen bulbs. They will look MUCH better, but will produce less lumens of light, meaning you won't be able to see as good...

AM1

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if you want brighter, get the vled led bulb that has the most leds facing forward, not the most all around. or the one with te most light output facing outward.

Ratatat

Since the reverse light is not normally on for very long, and most reverse lights are lacking to say the least. Why not stick a high output xenon in there, then you will be able to see where u are going. It is not a light you are going to use for show.

cduluk

"sticking" a xenon bulb in the reverse light housings will blind everyone behind you, this could be incredibly dangerous... Unless you add a cutoff shield or some sort of anti-glare shield i wouldn't consider it a good idea =/

Ratatat

I was thinking of being able to 'shine' deer in reverse as an option. lol

cduluk

haha, well it would definitely work if that was your object lol. HID's are BRIGHT.

Ratatat

I am thinking its worth a try, my son already thinks the sunroof, (including the one in my pickup), is a gun port. (ah to be that skinny again)

swifty562

nope, wouldnt' throw a light check far as i know. only on break lights.

Ratatat

Which systems on the car throw a light check, brakes, taillights, turn signals.......?