LED Bulb Conversion

[Po Pimp]

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]

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

[eastsidercaddy]

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

[MaesMV6]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

eastsider how did u change the lights in the panel

[Army_MP_From_MO]

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?