Clearance Bulbs
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Re: Bulbs
If your clearance lights are like most, it is a #194 bulb. The bulb has no actual "base". It is just a glass bulb with two wires that plug into the socket.
It is called a Wedge T3-1/4 base.
I moved this thread to the electrical, 12 volt area.
Peace
Dave
If your clearance lights are like most, it is a #194 bulb. The bulb has no actual "base". It is just a glass bulb with two wires that plug into the socket.
It is called a Wedge T3-1/4 base.
I moved this thread to the electrical, 12 volt area.
Peace
Dave
traveler44
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Re: Bulbs
My side markers don't burn out they just wiggle loose all the time. Haven't figured out yet how to tighten them up. Tom M.
My side markers don't burn out they just wiggle loose all the time. Haven't figured out yet how to tighten them up. Tom M.
jnbhobe
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Re: Bulbs
Its really simple to fix Tom, just change the whole light out to LED's. No burn outs any more.
Its really simple to fix Tom, just change the whole light out to LED's. No burn outs any more.
ChangingPlaces
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Re: Bulbs
I agree, Leds are the only way to go. Most of the fittings you can find an Led to fit.
I agree, Leds are the only way to go. Most of the fittings you can find an Led to fit.
traveler44
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Sorry for the delay in getting back. My pc decided to reconfig itself the other day. Does going to the leds mean cutting wires and adding the new fixtures? If they have to plug into the existing sockets they would probably wiggle loose again. Where did you get your leds? Tom M.
Sorry for the delay in getting back. My pc decided to reconfig itself the other day. Does going to the leds mean cutting wires and adding the new fixtures? If they have to plug into the existing sockets they would probably wiggle loose again. Where did you get your leds? Tom M.
traveler44
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Re: Bulbs
I learned how to solder wires together while waiting for the new LED side markers to get here. I installed the same ones that Southern Nights has on his. These have four LEDs and are plenty bright enough. There was plenty of fresh air outside today and 39* I slept for about six hours after doing the job and just now went out and lit them up. I got the job done before the snow starts flying. I installed the first three thinking they were directional and that if they lit up they were wired right. After that I got the idea I wasn't just getting lucky and found out they will light up wired either way so I used a meter to check the ones on the other side first. It says right on the package black+ white- so I hope if I got one wrong it won't damage it. One thing I like about these that I noticed the LEDs and resisters are sealed in. Less chance of being affected by weather. Thanks Dave and Jon and all for the advice and encouragement.
I learned how to solder wires together while waiting for the new LED side markers to get here. I installed the same ones that Southern Nights has on his. These have four LEDs and are plenty bright enough. There was plenty of fresh air outside today and 39* I slept for about six hours after doing the job and just now went out and lit them up. I got the job done before the snow starts flying. I installed the first three thinking they were directional and that if they lit up they were wired right. After that I got the idea I wasn't just getting lucky and found out they will light up wired either way so I used a meter to check the ones on the other side first. It says right on the package black+ white- so I hope if I got one wrong it won't damage it. One thing I like about these that I noticed the LEDs and resisters are sealed in. Less chance of being affected by weather. Thanks Dave and Jon and all for the advice and encouragement.
