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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by massparanoia, Apr 2, 2012.

  1. massparanoia

    massparanoia Active Member

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    Has anyone changed out their turn signals, tail lights etc. with LED bulbs? If so what brand/type did you use? I was thinking of doing it from a purely aesthetic standpoint.
     
    #1 massparanoia, Apr 2, 2012
  2. Corwyn

    Corwyn Energy Curmudgeon

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    Many threads on this. Use the search feature.
     
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    Valenti Full LED tail lights for your reference.

    Part I: Open box review
    Part II: Installation and initial review
    Part III: Long term follow up and feedback
     
    #3 pansontw, Apr 3, 2012
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  5. Dark_matter_doesn't

    Dark_matter_doesn't Prius Tinkerer

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    I bought a set of LED turn signal lights plus LED back up lights plus the turn signal relay that prevents hyperflashing from iJDMTOY.com. Bought my interior LED lights from them a year or so ago & have had no problems.
     
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    How did that relay work for you? Did you have to add any resistors to the turn signal bulbs?
    I ordered the bulbs with the resistors and had problems installing the rear bulbs (the bulb holder severed the wires when locking them in place). I am waiting for iJDMToy to send me up they relay but the said this may or may not work.
     
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  7. Dark_matter_doesn't

    Dark_matter_doesn't Prius Tinkerer

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    The lights & relay should show up tomorrow. I may not get to the install until Sunday, but I'll let you know. The relay should not need resistors to prevent hyper flash.
     
    #7 Dark_matter_doesn't, Apr 5, 2012
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    Oh, I got the impression you already had installed. Yes, let us know how it goes.

    I talked to another supplier of the relay and they said it would only handle two bulbs, not four. Doesn't make much sense to me, but I guess we will see.
     
    #8 spiderman, Apr 5, 2012
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