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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 05:28 PM
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Can I use LED bulbs for the various tail lights without issues?

I've tried searching the forums, but there are so many results about customizing the look or misc. electrical issues. I'm just replacing burned out bulbs. One is the brake light behind the trunk lid (not any of the reverse ones), the other the assembly you have to unscrew and gently pry off. I have to replace the one on the outside edge somewhat facing the side of the car, red.
LED's work fine for front amber parking lights. I bought:
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The W5W / 168 size
For front DRL's, you have to splice a wire or what have you and I dont want to bother with that, so I just replace with regular bulbs. I'm guessing if the parking lights work perfectly and are the same size, I'll buy more Philips Ultinon brand again for these tail lights, but clear this time. I'd appreciate a confirmation before I end up doing a return. I dont want to bother with resistors or wiring. Thanks!
Edit: I'm looking at replacing with these:
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Old Dec 27, 2020 | 03:28 PM
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As of now, they're working. I bought 2x
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Old Dec 31, 2020 | 06:33 PM
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I've had no issue swapping out various LED bulbs thus far, so I assume it's not that picky.
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Old Dec 31, 2020 | 06:48 PM
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if you swap the turn signal bulbs for LED the computer will think they are blown, and you get the fast blinker.
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Old Jan 1, 2021 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Biggiesacks
if you swap the turn signal bulbs for LED the computer will think they are blown, and you get the fast blinker.
DRL bulbs as well, require you to split a wire- there are instructions online, but I wasnt having it. If you dont do as such, you'll blow the fuse if they work at all.
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Old Jan 22, 2021 | 11:15 PM
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One of my brake light is led; the other is still working, so I kept it. Pay attention to the direction though, if it does not work, take it out and turn 180 degree. I replaced one of the front parking lights to led as well.
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