LED Bulb Conversion - Page 3

Po Pimp · #31 (**permalink**) 04-24-08, 01:18 AM

Guys search in either the Deville (FWD) forum or the tech tips. I know there is a write up about converting an earlier model deville to the later style LED set-up.

Army_MP_From_MO · #32 (**permalink**) 04-26-08, 07:07 PM

Well, the resistor idea doesn't work. I guess my only option is getting a new flasher that is LED compatible.

eastsidercaddy · #33 (**permalink**) 04-27-08, 05:49 PM

You can put LED bulbs in your instrument panel. Get the 194Led bulbs. Here's my panel at night.

MaesMV6 · #34 (**permalink**) 04-28-08, 06:34 PM

wow that white, i'd like to get the yellow out of my dash. what all did you have to do to get those to work eastsidercaddy?

PS: on the PM you sent me (eastsider) i don't need them anymore i ordered some from local dealership for $123 each

Cadi Cat · #35 (**permalink**) 04-28-08, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by eastsidercaddy

You can put LED bulbs in your instrument panel. Get the 194Led bulbs. Here's my panel at night.

wow that's awesome! I also bought the 194s but they won't light. hmm....

lakesidepark · #36 (**permalink**) 05-11-08, 02:47 PM

I got the brake / park lights ant the turn signals running LED (1997 cat). The brake / park is plug and play. THe turn is opposite polarity so you do have to modiy the socket if using LED for the turn. I cut the metal strip connecting the base of the turn, and the metal strip connecting the center pole, then soldered wires to reverse that one socket. Added some glue to make sure the existing metal didn't back out when I put the strips back in. Will get some pics up later.
The new 3rd brake strip is in now so all LED except backup and license on the rear end.

Army_MP_From_MO · #37 (**permalink**) 05-11-08, 06:37 PM

I hope that works for you. When I converted the turn signals, they blinked great when the lights were off, turn the lights on and the light show started.

lakesidepark · #38 (**permalink**) 05-12-08, 09:11 PM

you have to chop metal to get any turn signal LED to work. You can't just swap wires. Look at the socket plate that the two bulbs plug into, you can see that the metal that touches the shell of the brake / park light does not touch the shell of the turn signal light, but touches the center pole instead. The brake / park are perfect for LED, the turn is what screws it up.

The load resistors or the electronic flasher are just for the flash rate after you get all the LED working. Mine do flash double rate now. I'm gonna try to find a flasher that will work before I go the load resistor route. Less amps to burn = happier alternator.

Oh BTW don't just go get a flasher that will fit - you will blow a fuse. 15A easily replaced. Didn't learn that one in the manual

FYI anyone know offhand what flasher does work?

blackcat8799 · #39 (**permalink**) 05-12-08, 09:42 PM

eastsider how did u change the lights in the panel

Army_MP_From_MO · #40 (**permalink**) 05-13-08, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by lakesidepark

you have to chop metal to get any turn signal LED to work. You can't just swap wires. Look at the socket plate that the two bulbs plug into, you can see that the metal that touches the shell of the brake / park light does not touch the shell of the turn signal light, but touches the center pole instead. The brake / park are perfect for LED, the turn is what screws it up.

The load resistors or the electronic flasher are just for the flash rate after you get all the LED working. Mine do flash double rate now. I'm gonna try to find a flasher that will work before I go the load resistor route. Less amps to burn = happier alternator.

Oh BTW don't just go get a flasher that will fit - you will blow a fuse. 15A easily replaced. Didn't learn that one in the manual

FYI anyone know offhand what flasher does work?

You got any pictures to show us dense folks what you are saying? I looked at the socket plate. What is supposed to be chopped?

lakesidepark · #41 (**permalink**) 05-13-08, 07:21 PM

I am on the road this week I'll get pics up this weekend of before / after. If you are looking at the bulb side of the plate, follow the four wires from the connector. The first two go to the two contacts in the bottom of the brake/park lite socket. The third one goes to the round shell of the brake/park lite socket and also branches to the one contact in the bottom of the turn lite socket. The fourth one goes to the round shell of the turn lite socket.

I cut a chunk from the metal strips between the turn lite socket and the rest of the assembly; removed the two metal pieces for the turn lite socket, soldered a wire to each strip for the turn lite socket, then connected and soldered that wire to the OPPOSITE place where I cut the strip loose.

Yeah I know...picture's much better and I'll get it up in three days when I git home.

Army_MP_From_MO · #42 (**permalink**) 05-13-08, 09:36 PM

Thanks, I'd appreciate it.

xanax06 · #43 (**permalink**) 08-31-08, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by eastsidercaddy

You can put LED bulbs in your instrument panel. Get the 194Led bulbs. Here's my panel at night.

Hahahaha, did anyone notice he's going 100mph????????
Good pic.

eastsidercaddy · #44 (**permalink**) 08-31-08, 03:32 AM

It's made for the Autobahn, so one handed is pretty smooth! It's been since February when i took that pic!!! Your post gave me a good laugh! THanks

AHazzardToAll · #45 (**permalink**) 09-30-08, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by blackcat8799

eastsider how did u change the lights in the panel

I 2nd this. and i was hoping to see those pix posted on the how to with the chopping this and connecting that and what not? Mabe i could try this out with some much appreciated help. Thanks.