06 Tail light install with PICS
03-09-11, 12:22 PM
#256
I realize it a long thread, but you should go back and read it all from the beginning. I did it today, and I would not use load resisters after reading what I read.
We're lucky enough to have a couple of electrical engineers chime in during the thread and IF I understood them correctly, it's not such a good or safe idea versus the cost of a new ECU.
But if money is an issue, then the poor man's tape over the dashboard LED, and steps to do it are explained nicely and make sense when considering how long LED last compared to incandescent bulbs.
We're lucky enough to have a couple of electrical engineers chime in during the thread and IF I understood them correctly, it's not such a good or safe idea versus the cost of a new ECU.
But if money is an issue, then the poor man's tape over the dashboard LED, and steps to do it are explained nicely and make sense when considering how long LED last compared to incandescent bulbs.
Isn't that a challenge?
03-09-11, 01:20 PM
#258
Great thanks a lot. I am so ready for this upgrade. Soon!
03-10-11, 06:34 AM
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Now I went another route with LED tailights. I had Mike at *****************. Mike is making my 2002 tailights in all LED's. His work the best I ever seen.
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Now I went another route with LED tailights. I had Mike at *****************. Mike is making my 2002 tailights in all LED's. His work the best I ever seen.
Regards
03-10-11, 07:28 AM
#264
1) The 06+ lamps are a little more rounded from a side view and aerodynamic, versus the 02-05 lamps just are straight down with no curve out...you can only notice from a side view and there is no sealing or flushness concerns, just a slight curve on the 06+ tails that make them a little more sexy and modern
2) Obviously the wiring harness and LED bulb inside
3) Your bulb light indicator will now be illuminated with a pretty little amber light...and perhaps the 06+ owner's too.
03-10-11, 07:35 AM
#265
Marietta, been talking to Kristi and she says you and her miss the crowd in TX. I am not much on meets, but DIY projects, I am game.
03-10-11, 07:36 AM
#266
scdrotop has me convinced of this upgrade from Day 1. I am closer. Once I sell my twisters, I will order my set (if she allows me...lol).
03-10-11, 08:48 AM
#267
Yes they would. The only difference in shape and connectivity is:
1) The 06+ lamps are a little more rounded from a side view and aerodynamic, versus the 02-05 lamps just are straight down with no curve out...you can only notice from a side view and there is no sealing or flushness concerns, just a slight curve on the 06+ tails that make them a little more sexy and modern
2) Obviously the wiring harness and LED bulb inside
3) Your bulb light indicator will now be illuminated with a pretty little amber light...and perhaps the 06+ owner's too.
1) The 06+ lamps are a little more rounded from a side view and aerodynamic, versus the 02-05 lamps just are straight down with no curve out...you can only notice from a side view and there is no sealing or flushness concerns, just a slight curve on the 06+ tails that make them a little more sexy and modern
2) Obviously the wiring harness and LED bulb inside
3) Your bulb light indicator will now be illuminated with a pretty little amber light...and perhaps the 06+ owner's too.
03-10-11, 09:37 AM
#268
You will have to tear apart the trunk. I will let the experts dive into this possibility.
03-10-11, 10:06 AM
#270
Only 1 way to find out....do it!!!