Date:         Fri, 3 Feb 2023 13:58:03 -0700
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: LED bulbs
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
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                Eric

        The correct fit LEDs are available & I had them on My van for several years

but the old sockets made for an iffy connection & old lenses didn’t allow for very

decent brightness. 

        The Mercedes LEDs are an exact fit, same overall size & screw hole placement

but do require different wire connections. The connector on the LED wires is easily

removed as they are bared wire push through & fold over style so You just need to

straighten the folded over wires, then pull the connector off which leaves the bare

wire to splice to the Van Marker wires directly or via your choice of new connector,,,

I like to use these >

https://tinyurl.com/26u8nsc5

        Or

https://www.lowes.com/pd/IDEAL-PowerPlug-5-Pack-Orange-Push-In-Wire-Connectors/50101792

        I’ll send You another Email about the Marker Blinker Hack ~



> On 3 Feb , 2023, at 10:48 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Thanks for this recommendation.
> 
>       I was looking just for the correct LED light bulb for the existing marker lights.
> 
> But, if these are the same as our rear marker lights then it would be nice to have a spare set for this price.
> 
> What do I need to do to wiring if anything to use these?
> 
> Also, the idea of having the rear markers blink sounds like a nice added safety feature.
> 
> Is that hack written up somewhere?
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jan 30, 2023, at 11:38 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> 
>>               Hey Eric
>> 
>>       I have these & have installed several on friends Vans as well >
>> 
>> Link <https://www.ebay.com/itm/373350636840?mkevt=1&mkpid=2&emsid=e90001.m43.l1123&plmtId=700008&mesgId=3024&mkcid=8&ch=osgood&bu=43138523142&trkId=95302451-ad25-4508-ba5b-31f17b969ef2&cnvId=700003&recoId=373350636840&recoPos=1>
>> 
>>       There is also a nifty & fairly easy wiring hack that can be done to 
>> 
>> Our Rear Marker Lights that causes them to Blink as a Turn Signal ~
>> 
>>                                               ORR ~ DeanB
>> 
>>> On 21 Jan , 2023, at 2:52 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Now, any tips on LEDs for the marker lights
>