High power reverse lights

[TwoBobsKJ]

Update. Got my backup lights to work. Changed the switch in the transmission ($12.00) and poof I have light! Problem is one of the LEDs stopped working. After some fiddling I sent it back to them under their lifetime warranty. I hope that it's as simple as a replacement.

When I put mine in only one worked. I took the bad one out, put it in the other side and it worked. Thought, "OK, the socket on the other side is going bad." Put the LED in the "bad" side again and it worked fine. Then I realized the LED's are polarity-specific. When I installed the interior lights I had to make sure to install them with the polarity correct - if it didn't work when first plugged in then turn it around and, voila! The world is bright!

CzarKJ, let us know about their customer service. In the meantime is your KJ looking like a patch-eyed pirate when it's in reverse? Ya know, one side much brighter than the other? :rofl:

Bob

 

[CzarKJ]

Ya I tried the different sides and flipping them around. It just wouldn't go! So far all they have been is nice. Their RMA system is a little tedious though. And yes, it does look like a crazed inmate when backing up.:freak3:

 

[Leeann]

Kind of on the same lines, but I ran across this online today. Thinking about picking one up to throw in the Jeep.

HEIDER Super Torch

Looks just like the LED flashlight I carry for $5...
Amazon.com: FordEx Group 300lm Mini Cree Led Flashlight Torch Adjustable Focus Zoom Light Lamp: Home Improvement

 

[Luke]

Edited

 

[Leeann]

^ yup, exactly.

The bf uses his every day for work with some Duracell rechargables and an Energizer recharger I bought 13 years ago. Much less than $45 total

 

[Luke]

lol ... I edited it while you were typing :happy175:

I was spouting off (above) about how the price of the Heider was inflated ... but after posting, I read a review on that very amazon page .. that shows the differences btwn the $5 version and the more expensive ones ... lol

So I wiped out any trace of my opinion ... I thought

 

[Snail Farmer]

Thanks for that link Leeann, for $5 I'm willing to try the Fordex one before I spend $50 on the same thing.

And sorry for thread jacking.

 

[dude1116]

Will order these soon! I inquired about a discount code actually because I was asking a couple of questions about the bulb that I need (1156). They said they can't offer it because of the manufacturing price of them But they offered me a discount on HID kits...!

 

[wheeee32]

I finally got to look at mine last night in a pitch black parking lot. Holy crap that's bright!:Big Laugh:

 

[jeeptorino68]

so it seems like they dont have the LEDs on the side of the bulb anymore, just the big LED that points straight out the back right. is that one everyone is using?

 

[Leeann]

Yes. Brighter'n heck.

 

[LetFreedomRing]

so it seems like they dont have the LEDs on the side of the bulb anymore, just the big LED that points straight out the back right. is that one everyone is using?

That is the newer version. The old version was 5W with the radial LEDs(the ones I got and showed pictures of.) The new version is 9W with only LEDs pointing out the back. I can't imagine an extra 4W on top of what I have!

 

[wheeee32]

They look like one of the flashlights I have when the batteries are brand new. I think I'd be seeing spots for a minute if I looked at them close up.:icon_mrgreen:

 

[jeeptorino68]

great thanks for all the info

 

[Rennagade]

I wonder if you can use YELLOW ones for the turn signals? Anyone try them?

 

[dude1116]

I wonder if you can use YELLOW ones for the turn signals? Anyone try them?

With yellow reflectors, you could technically use white bulbs. (I have clear reflectors, so I would need yellow.) I just wouldn't. What's the point in your signals being THAT bright? Seems to be a waste of money in my opinion.

 

[CzarKJ]

Also probably have a hyperflash issue so even more $$ to fix.

 

[dude1116]

Also probably have a hyperflash issue so even more $$ to fix.

Would you? I thought these things were the same or less voltage/wattage.

 

[CzarKJ]

Less can cause it because the system thinks a bulb is out. So it hyperflashes to tell you one is. A resistor is usually put in place to make it think a regular bulb is in there.

 

[dude1116]

Less can cause it because the system thinks a bulb is out. So it hyperflashes to tell you one is. A resistor is usually put in place to make it think a regular bulb is in there.

Ah right. Understandable.