Simple upgrade for rear turn signal bulbs?

[cwescapexlt4x4]

^^ this did not work for me, but all of the LEDs on my bulbs light with the signal.
(I tested the bulbs outside of the housing to ensure good/proper lighting)

 

[sobsmb]

you took the wire and flipped it to the other side?

lol, its not what you think. with the T20 7440's there are 4 wires, two wires are for the outer LED's on the bulb, the other 2 are for the center, so they can be used in other cars say my wife's 2009 Escape, when she turns on the lights the out side of the bulb come on, and when she hits the brakes the center would come on. Basically since the Ex only has two contacts if you plugged in the bulb as is, you would either get just the center or outer LED's not both. So I took one set of wires on the back of the bulb and bent them to the other side and crossed them so when I put the bulb in and turn on the turn signal the outer and center LED's come on at the same time. If I get a chance to remove the housing again I'll snap a photo.

 

[sobsmb]

^^ this did not work for me, but all of the LEDs on my bulbs light with the signal.
(I tested the bulbs outside of the housing to ensure good/proper lighting)

You probably got the correct bulb with only 2 contacts, mine I think was a bit different. Ether way, in the end same result

 

[sobsmb]

Here is what I had to do:

 

[Fpo]

Gotcha. Now it makes more sense.

 

[Fpo]

Here is what I had to do:

also I want to thank you. you either dug up photos from when you replaced the bulbs, or took the car apart to pull them out to show us... Either way Thanks for helping out.

 

[sobsmb]

also I want to thank you. you either dug up photos from when you replaced the bulbs, or took the car apart to pull them out to show us... Either way Thanks for helping out.

Your welcome and no worries, I pulled the taillight out to take the photos, I was trying to create a photoshop pic of it, but that wasn't going to explain it enough, plus I forgot exactly how I had to bend the wires, so wth.

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

So I've run into a strange "issue" and it's probably due to the lighter load with LED but with the parking lights on (on their own or with headlamps) the turn signals often hyper flash (but not with the hazards) but with the lights off, they flash normal. Trying to decide if I can live with this since most of my driving is day light, it's less of an irritant and I do not want to tap into the wiring to add a resistor for load.

 

[SickSix]

The bulbs finally arrived (after about 3 weeks, from China!), and I installed them last night.

Stock bulbs next to the new ones:

Stock tail light housing before new bulbs:

Tail lights with new bulbs installed:

New reverse light on:

Difference between stock and new reverse lights:

For those interested, the reverse lights came from ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/281331230712?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[sobsmb]

The bulbs finally arrived (after about 3 weeks, from China!), and I installed them last night.

For those interested, the reverse lights came from ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/281331230712?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Looks good!

 

[xxghostxx]

So I've run into a strange "issue" and it's probably due to the lighter load with LED but with the parking lights on (on their own or with headlamps) the turn signals often hyper flash (but not with the hazards) but with the lights off, they flash normal. Trying to decide if I can live with this since most of my driving is day light, it's less of an irritant and I do not want to tap into the wiring to add a resistor for load.

Same issue. So I only upgraded the reverse lights and the rear turn signals. Hyper flash no matter what. hazards work though. Put the amber bulbs back in. I am going to search for a led flasher.

 

[sobsmb]

Did your bulbs have 2 wires in them or 4, I haven't had that issue at all, and I'm wondering if due to the ones I have I have more resistance

 

[xxghostxx]

Did your bulbs have 2 wires in them or 4, I haven't had that issue at all, and I'm wondering if due to the ones I have I have more resistance

4 wires. I tried them and I had the hyper flash. I tried to overlap them like you did. Still no luck. I did stumble on this thread and I think your right. You just have LEDs with more draw. So I ordered these.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386681&page=6

 

[sobsmb]

4 wires. I tried them and I had the hyper flash. I tried to overlap them like you did. Still no luck. I did stumble on this thread and I think your right. You just have LEDs with more draw. So I ordered these.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=386681&page=6

Odd. I hope those take care of it for you.

::Waiting for his to start to hyper-flash::

 

[sobsmb]

BTW did you guys replace the front as well??

I got the same bulbs as this post:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3371272&postcount=110

 

[Chaz1]

Will this work as a rear turn signal? Does it require a resistor or can I just swap it out and be done?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Super-Br...-Q5-12-SMD-5050-LED-Light-Bulbs/300789125346?

Edit: Meant to post this in the turn signal thread... whoops. If someone could move it that would be great

 

[peterk9]

Done.

Peter

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

Mine have 4 wires on the front and rear bulbs. they are pretty bright so I am not overly concerned you can't see me (from the front) it's just a bit annoying.

Can I live with it? For now, yes.