

| Subject: | Re: LED bulbs |
| From: | Dan N |
| Date: | Fri, 3 Feb 2023 15:31:12 -0800 |
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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