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Old Dec 16, 2018 | 01:00 PM
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In January, I replaced my '17 Stingray trunk lights with LEDs twice (first set wasn't bright enough) - nary a peep from the nannies for either one...
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Old Dec 16, 2018 | 02:16 PM
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Aww Jeez... peoples STILL thinking their license plate and hatch lights are on CANBUS?! I thought was settled in like a post 6months ago - No, they are not.

I sympathize with being cautious though. My Subaru rear tail/stop light, then fuses definitely blew without specific LED bulbs (7443CK v 7443). ...oh, and then blew again when I thought they were polar specific.
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Old Dec 16, 2018 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MMD

So JJ can you confirm that the C7 is using CAN type bulbs? Do they need resistors to prevent hyperflashing? I am considering getting a blue bulb for my license tag.
Caution blue bulbs are illegal unless police in the state where I live, and red besides a brakes light
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Old Oct 8, 2021 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DSOMDream
Why the hell doesn't GM use led bulbs for cargo area and license plate in the first place? WTF? Paul
BECAUSE they are cheaper.

(Well...duh.)
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