Can I use LED bulbs for the various tail lights without issues?
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: 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:
LED's work fine for front amber parking lights. I bought: 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:
Last edited by DaEvoPusha; Dec 21, 2020 at 05:55 PM.
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.
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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