Simple back light bulb question
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08
Simple back light bulb question
Is there a light bulb for the C5’s back up lights that give better light or wattage? I’m just having a little trouble seeing behind me at night. It sucks to get older.
Clayton from Las Vegas
Clayton from Las Vegas
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From: Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Yes there is a 50 watt Halogen back-up light set from Mid America. I have them but have yet to install. With dark tint on my rear window I need all the help I can get to see behind me.
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Light tower II from www.autolumination.com
You cannot tell in the pics, but the 20 individual LEDs can be seen on the bulbs and look really sharp when lit up.
If you kept your original backup housing and didn't use the diamond cut one like I have shown, you will not be able to see the LED bulbs as the stock housing is opaque while this one is clear.
This is a pic of the bulbs I used, however please note that this bulb is NOT the correct one for our application. These are an "1156" and have a single contact point at the base. I had to send these back and exchange them for an "1157", which has dual contact points.
You cannot tell in the pics, but the 20 individual LEDs can be seen on the bulbs and look really sharp when lit up.
If you kept your original backup housing and didn't use the diamond cut one like I have shown, you will not be able to see the LED bulbs as the stock housing is opaque while this one is clear.
This is a pic of the bulbs I used, however please note that this bulb is NOT the correct one for our application. These are an "1156" and have a single contact point at the base. I had to send these back and exchange them for an "1157", which has dual contact points.
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From: Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Originally Posted by LV Vette
I can't find the bulb, just the diamond shaped lens. Do you have a link?
Clayton from Las Vegas
Clayton from Las Vegas
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Originally Posted by LV Vette
I can't find the bulb, just the diamond shaped lens. Do you have a link?
Clayton from Las Vegas
Clayton from Las Vegas
autolumination.com
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