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Old May 8, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Just ordered a set of clear corner light assys, now where can I get the switchback bulbs for them?
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I have them in stock and ready to ship http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...&productId=139
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I have them in stock and ready to ship http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...&productId=139
I've never had to replace a bulb or had these assemblies out, are there two bulbs in each, what else do I need or will one of the stock bulbs be used in new clear corners?
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Those will replace the inner bulbs in the housings (2). You need a 194 size led for the outer sides(2). We have them in white if you want white.

http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...4&productId=20

On the LEDs if you want them add 1 to your cart. It comes with 2.

On the switchbacks add 2. They are sold as 1.
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do you need the relay to slow the led flash as well or will they work with just the bulbs
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Originally Posted by Smokem02
do you need the relay to slow the led flash as well or will they work with just the bulbs
Whats up with that too? Let us know cause I got the housings ordered. Thanks.
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When you add LEDs you will get hyper flash. I don't have the harness now, but I will soon.
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Did someone say Switchbacks?!

Here's a vid I made...




As far as hyperflash, some people like them.
If you don't, I got this harness from this site:
http://www.adaptiveperformance.com/hyper.htm

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I have the 48 LED switchbacks in my clear corners. About as bright as my HID fogs. Can't miss me coming atcha!


As far as the 194's, check your state laws. They may be required to be amber. If not, get the white.
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Originally Posted by Jhonathan_W
When you add LEDs you will get hyper flash. I don't have the harness now, but I will soon.
OK - I just placed my order with you for the 2 diff items.

Now, they are going to hyper flash, I guess that's a given. I haven't order one of those elinator modules yet, will hyper flash harm the cars elec system or is it just annoying to some people? I mean like over heating connections or frying anything. I know zip about electrics.

Thanks
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Originally Posted by sneakelman
I have the 48 LED switchbacks in my clear corners. About as bright as my HID fogs. Can't miss me coming atcha!


As far as the 194's, check your state laws. They may be required to be amber. If not, get the white.


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OK - I just placed my order with you for the 2 diff items.

Now, they are going to hyper flash, I guess that's a given. I haven't order one of those elinator modules yet, will hyper flash harm the cars elec system or is it just annoying to some people? I mean like over heating connections or frying anything. I know zip about electrics.

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Well, it wont hurt anything ...kinda.

The low draw of the LED's makes the flasher unit think that the bulb is blown, hence the faster flast rate on the affected side. The faster flash shouldnt hurt the LED's but you will probably still have incandescent bulbs in the rear and theoreticaly they will live shorter lives due to the faster cycle time. But no, nothing except bulb life should be affected.

That bypass unit is a no brainer, takes literaly 10 min to install. Plugs into the harness under the dash (think its two screws you have to take out to drop the panel, just plugs in, no wire work needed) and once in, it bypasses the flasher unit that is in the hazard switch in the center of the dash (which btw is a royal pain to change if it goes). So I would think about getting the bypass.
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Originally Posted by Jistari
Well, it wont hurt anything ...kinda.

The low draw of the LED's makes the flasher unit think that the bulb is blown, hence the faster flast rate on the affected side. The faster flash shouldnt hurt the LED's but you will probably still have incandescent bulbs in the rear and theoreticaly they will live shorter lives due to the faster cycle time. But no, nothing except bulb life should be affected.

That bypass unit is a no brainer, takes literaly 10 min to install. Plugs into the harness under the dash (think its two screws you have to take out to drop the panel, just plugs in, no wire work needed) and once in, it bypasses the flasher unit that is in the hazard switch in the center of the dash (which btw is a royal pain to change if it goes). So I would think about getting the bypass.
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OK - thanks for the info - I'll get the harness as soon as I can
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