I solve the same problem by adding under the rear bumper, both sides, this LED lights wired to the backup bulb circuit in the tail light housing https://www.amazon.com/YITAMOTOR-Single-Driving-Waterproof-Warranty/dp/B01A6TNWHW/ref=pd_yo_rr_rp_2/146-8804235-4462417?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01A6TNWHW&pd_rd_r=620dd953-73d9-48a5-979c-6492772f0ac1&pd_rd_w=rGMAv&pd_rd_wg=LftSQ&pf_rd_p=f8972fbb-cc4f-4ff5-ae6a-e57ef23cc324&pf_rd_r=SXVYJB61XSNY755S0V9A&psc=1&refRID=SXVYJB61XSNY755S0V9A like this https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=1547196 unless you want to keep your strictly stock appearance then don't do it... :-) On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 3:29 PM Michael A. Radtke <wa7zpu@5by9.net> wrote: > Hello, > > 1984 TinTop > > Since new, I have been disappointed in the backup lights. I searched > the archives for advice, but didn't find anything useful. > > My light assemblies do not have reflectors for the backup lights, so it > seems the best LED replacements would only shine out the end of the > bulb. Has anyone any advice? > > Thanks, > Mike > |
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