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Hi Dick,

Are you getting those voltage drops with the engine running?
If so there's a problem.

You can drop in an Auxito 1157 red led brake light that works
great in my 940 without bothering the bulb out sensor.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/314207824147
The good news is these lights are very bright
They come on faster than filament bulbs- a little extra safety
Less current and less likely to toast your socket. Pair $13.99

If you want terrific back up lights Auxito has a pair of white 1156 LEDs
a little cheaper $11.59/pr with No issue with the Bulb out sensor.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/266449512907
These blow away 1156 filament lamps.

There's replacements for your 10W Festoon trunk lamp/heater.
just look at the PC LED cards with the festoon adapters on ebay.
You'll get way more light in your trunk.

You can have trouble with LEDs in the directionals and flasher circuits.
The flasher and Bulb out sensor are designed for filament lamps.
There are workarounds.

Check with RenoHuskerDu who uses LEDs in his 240s. He found switchback LEDs for directionals that he likes.

Be a sport and report back what works for you, comments appreciated.

Happy holidays, Bill






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posted by  Brickhead Dick  on Sat Dec 16 16:54 CST 2023 >


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