Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2023 15:31:12 -0800
Reply-To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: LED bulbs
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hi Richard,
Do you mean this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Rearview-mirror-concealed-indicator-signal-Red/dp/B07DP18DQ1
ot this one?
https://www.amazon.com/AUTUNEER-Sequential-Mirror-Warning-Stickers/dp/B07QNK2L3S
I am tempted but not sure yet...
thanks
On Fri, Feb 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:
> Cool, Eric. I recently got into my mind the notion of having those
> sequential arrow things in outboard rearview mirrors. You know, like
> modern cars. I even bought some of those LED things, cheap. I even went
> forward as to how to delete mirror coating on the inside, so that LED could
> brightly shine through.
> Well...that project was a disaster! Yes, it absolutely worked. But from
> behind?...nah. Too much trouble.
>
> I mean....a whole bunch of effort....for little return. Meanwhile, all
> the guys are trying to fix "floppy mirrors", by buying expensive stuff.
> Truck Mirrors. Jeep mirrors. In reality, all it takes is a cross-drilled
> hole and a Dowel Pin, so that when you tighten the nut in mirror bracket
> the stud doesn't pull out of the cast piece.
> I did this 20 years ago. Flawless performance. Super ability to adjust
> as needed. Very pleased.
>
> On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 02:38:59 PM PST, Eric Caron <
> ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> OK,
>
> I’m convinced. I ordered the marker lights. I recently had to
> remove mine for sound deadening and they seem very very tired. I’m amazed
> I got them back together and working. I will have more confidence with
> these.
> My old ones can be spares for may 85. Those seem to be working better.
>
> These will go on the 84.
>
> Any chance you could send a link to the connectors on Amazon? The other
> sources will be a challenge for me to get.
>
> Eric
>
>
> > On Feb 3, 2023, at 3:58 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> >>
>
>
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