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Author:  buglemcdougle [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 4:03 pm ]
Post subject:  LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
I bought these LED's from eBay & used some checker plate to mount in original bar. I want to eventually use them in a custom rear bar...who knows when that will be!

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Author:  douglasgiersch [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
Not to bad got a shot at night? how much they set you back?
Author:  Gwagensteve [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
They don't look like they have a reflector? - Whilst the lights themselves might be ADR approved, your car isn't ADR approved without red reflectors on the rear.

Just something to consider.

Steve.
Author:  Trypt [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 6:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
Gwagensteve wrote:
They don't look like they have a reflector? - Whilst the lights themselves might be ADR approved, your car isn't ADR approved without red reflectors on the rear.

Just something to consider.

Steve.


You can get small reflectors from supercrap, dirt cheap. makes it legal and unless u know ur mechanic well it wont pass rego.
Author:  Gwagensteve [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
X2 Trypt

Also remember to fit resistors or a LED flasher unit* to ensure the flash speed is correct.

*A note here. LED flashers are sold as "motorcycle" flashers. I don't actually believe they are legal for use in a road car, so you might not pass rego with one. Here's the reasons:

1) LED flashers aren't load sensitive, so if one of the incandescent bulbs still in the system fails, there's no indication as the flasher flashes the same rate regardless of what's hooked to it
2) There's no audible "click" when the indicators operate. This is a requirement, and you won't find a car without an audible click.

I use an LED flasher. When I took my car originally for a RWC, it failed for indicator flash speed. I used resistors initially, but subsequently swapped to an LED flasher.

Just some stuff.

Steve.
Author:  abclarke [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
Like Steve said i found an LED flasher to be alot easier to be honest. This is the one i bought and its pretty close to the original speed

http://www.brightlightautoparts.com/NEW ... ORIES.html

I got the CF13JL-02 im pretty sure :)
Author:  buglemcdougle [ Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
Cost $44.50 delivered for the pair, bought them from brightlightautoparts on eBay, I bid on them, pretty happy with the price.

No reflectors...I just haven't had a chance to put some on...might visit SuperSteep tomorrow.

I bought an electronic flasher from eBay: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/180895413118 ... 101wt_1139
Really poor build quality though, I had to remove all the components from the board, and re-solder them directly to each other, I also had to swap two pins around for it to work correctly...what do you expect for $2 though. This unit has an audible click as well...i'd say it is right on the limit of legality though.

Some night pics...lets just say they are bright!

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Author:  gvzookdriver [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
abclarke wrote:
Like Steve said i found an LED flasher to be alot easier to be honest. This is the one i bought and its pretty close to the original speed

http://www.brightlightautoparts.com/NEW ... ORIES.html

I got the CF13JL-02 im pretty sure :)


Can someone confirm what is the right model because im going to need one of these as well

Oh and nice lights by the way
Author:  want33s [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
Gwagensteve wrote:
X2 Trypt

Also remember to fit resistors or a LED flasher unit* to ensure the flash speed is correct.

*A note here. LED flashers are sold as "motorcycle" flashers. I don't actually believe they are legal for use in a road car, so you might not pass rego with one. Here's the reasons:

1) LED flashers aren't load sensitive, so if one of the incandescent bulbs still in the system fails, there's no indication as the flasher flashes the same rate regardless of what's hooked to it
2) There's no audible "click" when the indicators operate. This is a requirement, and you won't find a car without an audible click.

I use an LED flasher. When I took my car originally for a RWC, it failed for indicator flash speed. I used resistors initially, but subsequently swapped to an LED flasher.

Just some stuff.

Steve.


A mates missus has a little Mazda 3.. All the indicators are LEDS on it and when flashing you can hear a tick tick.
There is a friggin speaker under the dash to make the noise.... 8O :!:
Author:  abclarke [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
gvzookdriver wrote:
abclarke wrote:
Like Steve said i found an LED flasher to be alot easier to be honest. This is the one i bought and its pretty close to the original speed

http://www.brightlightautoparts.com/NEW ... ORIES.html

I got the CF13JL-02 im pretty sure :)


Can someone confirm what is the right model because im going to need one of these as well

Oh and nice lights by the way


Hey mate just checked my invoice I had saved and yes this is the right model :)
Author:  sierrajim [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
want33s wrote:
Gwagensteve wrote:
X2 Trypt

Also remember to fit resistors or a LED flasher unit* to ensure the flash speed is correct.

*A note here. LED flashers are sold as "motorcycle" flashers. I don't actually believe they are legal for use in a road car, so you might not pass rego with one. Here's the reasons:

1) LED flashers aren't load sensitive, so if one of the incandescent bulbs still in the system fails, there's no indication as the flasher flashes the same rate regardless of what's hooked to it
2) There's no audible "click" when the indicators operate. This is a requirement, and you won't find a car without an audible click.

I use an LED flasher. When I took my car originally for a RWC, it failed for indicator flash speed. I used resistors initially, but subsequently swapped to an LED flasher.

Just some stuff.

Steve.


A mates missus has a little Mazda 3.. All the indicators are LEDS on it and when flashing you can hear a tick tick.
There is a friggin speaker under the dash to make the noise.... 8O :!:



Funny, most new cars don't have flasher cans, they use a clicking noise through the speakers to make the noise. Perhaps the dealer can reprogram the noise down a little with the factory scan tool.
Author:  Tyron [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
Don't really like them on the original bumper.
But farout they're bright.
Will look good on a custom rear bar i think. Cant wait to see it
Author:  sideways [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 5:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
Does it have to be a tick or can it just be any audible noise? It would be very easy to wire a buzzer in.
Author:  abclarke [ Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
sideways wrote:
Does it have to be a tick or can it just be any audible noise? It would be very easy to wire a buzzer in.


Afaik the tick comes from the relay anyway doesnt it?
Author:  midlife zook [ Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
not bad for led taillights. i will post picks of my new led lights i have custom fitted to my sj50 rear bumper. you think the above are bright !!!

also be a bit carefull with the cheaper led tail lights as i am in the trade and have had a them just short out as they are not super water tight.

mine cost $300.00 for indicators and brakes
Author:  just_cruizin [ Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
Ok the ADR states the if a bulb fails the driver must be made aware, this is done by either a audiable or visual indication. That means the clicking get faster or the flashing gets faster. (this was back when I was in the industry - 8 years ago) that means if you had a warning light on the dash or a buzzer that detected a blown bulb, failed LED that would suffice.

Remember most Roady/ Safety Cert guys don't really know the rules, they just know the norm therefore if something is different they're lost.
Author:  sideways [ Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:02 am ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
abclarke wrote:
sideways wrote:
Does it have to be a tick or can it just be any audible noise? It would be very easy to wire a buzzer in.


Afaik the tick comes from the relay anyway doesnt it?


Haven't we just concluded that LED relays don't click?

just_cruizin wrote:
Remember most Roady/ Safety Cert guys don't really know the rules, they just know the norm therefore if something is different they're lost.


It's not like they're going to remove a bulb/unplug a light to test it anyway. You're just a bit fucked if you get caught on the road with a dead light.
Author:  Fatzook [ Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
sideways wrote:

It's not like they're going to remove a bulb/unplug a light to test it anyway. You're just a bit fucked if you get caught on the road with a dead light.



I've been driving around with a blown headlight bulb for weeks. I even had a copper wave to me at the lights the other night. Rolled down his window to tell me I had a light out. Funny thing is, so did he :lol:

Checking your lights are working is just part of owning a car. Non-clicky relay should be fine, just ve vigilant. :wink:
Author:  KEENSY85 [ Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
Gwagensteve wrote:
X2 Trypt

Also remember to fit resistors or a LED flasher unit* to ensure the flash speed is correct.

*A note here. LED flashers are sold as "motorcycle" flashers. I don't actually believe they are legal for use in a road car, so you might not pass rego with one. Here's the reasons:

1) LED flashers aren't load sensitive, so if one of the incandescent bulbs still in the system fails, there's no indication as the flasher flashes the same rate regardless of what's hooked to it
2) There's no audible "click" when the indicators operate. This is a requirement, and you won't find a car without an audible click.

I use an LED flasher. When I took my car originally for a RWC, it failed for indicator flash speed. I used resistors initially, but subsequently swapped to an LED flasher.

Just some stuff.

Steve.

U can buy an led flashing relay that will swap ur old indicator relay .plugs strait in and it always flashes the same speed matter what and u can hear it tick still .mine was like $15-$30 off eBay ,cos I had the same problem
Author:  rob45x [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
In Nsw it doesnt have to 'click' just as long as the indicator lights on the dash work then its all good
Author:  abclarke [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 8:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: LED Tail Lights Sierra Original Bar
sideways wrote:
abclarke wrote:
sideways wrote:
Does it have to be a tick or can it just be any audible noise? It would be very easy to wire a buzzer in.


Afaik the tick comes from the relay anyway doesnt it?


Haven't we just concluded that LED relays don't click?



Dont know whats clicking when my indicators are on then?
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