Best automotive brake light bulbs according to redditors

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u/G0merPyle · 8 pointsr/cruisers

I just upgraded the lights on my kawasaki, so I got all this worked out.

  • First, a reference for the bulbs your bike takes: https://www.superbrightleds.com/vehicle/2007-honda-vtx1300c-vehicle-led-lights?make=32&model=3563&year=2007
  • Front turn signals- I wanted to use my front signals as running lights, so I got these white/amber 1157 bulbs (it says it fits the 7528 sockets on your bike) and clear lenses. These will be white lights, then when you turn on the turn signal the white on that side goes out and blinks amber: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JC7233R/.
  • amber/amber 1157/7528 bulbs if you don't want white/amber: https://www.amazon.com/iBrightstar-Newest-Bright-Projector-replacement/dp/B071FB824J
  • clear/smoke turn signal lenses for your bike: optional, but I like the look: https://www.amazon.com/Krator-Signal-Lenses-Indicator-Blinkers/dp/B016N2H60A
  • Main headlight: I actually kept this halogen because H4 LED headlight bulbs were too expensive and I couldn't mount them in my headlight bucket without modification. This one's more than bright enough for me, I'm really happy with it. I don't feel like I'm blinding oncoming traffic with this one but the lowbeam is brighter than my high beam used to be. But if you still want to, look for an H4 LED bulb, but I don't recommend it. I'd rather replace the bucket if I went that route. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CR3UW6
  • Tail light bulb: red/red 1157 (says it fits 7528, your bike's size) LED bulb: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MY4T4BU/
  • Rear turn signals: amber 1156 (says it fits the 7506 socket) LED: I actually didn't use these, for a reason I'll explain below. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0739RCR3J/
  • Turn Signal Relay: You may need this to fix a problem with the bulbs flashing really fast. The reason it does that is because it expects a certain power draw, but the LEDs draw less power, so it thinks a bulb is out. When that happens the turn signals flash really fast. This replacement relay is designed to fix that and the page says it aught to work on your bike. Installation on your bike should be easy: you have to find your stock turn signal relay, unplug it, and plug this one in. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RM26LXO
  • Some quick googling said the turn signal relay "Should be under the right side cover. The one in rubber with the plug in the "back" is the fuel relay the other one has a plug srait in the bottom, thats the one for the blinkers." I hope that makes sense when you get into the bike, check with VTX owner forums for more info.
  • All 4 turn signals lighting at once- this is something that happened with my bike, again because the power draw was different the bike didn't want to differentiate between left and right turn signals so both sides would light up. I found out if you leave at least one regular bulb in the system, it would behave normally and switch between left and right. That's why I didn't use LED rear turn signals- I can live without those being LEDs. The alternative solution I read was soldiering some resistors into the turn signal indicator circuit, which is above my technical capabilities/confidence. It's your call if you want to go that route, I'm happy enough with my setup (I actually uploaded the demo videos on the amazon page for the relay and white/amber LEDs so you can see how it behaves.)

    For the fast/4-way flashing issues, I can't say if they will effect your bike. I have a feeling they will, and if they do you know how to address them. All in this upgrade runs about 90 bucks, minus 17 if you decide to stick with halogen rear turn signals.

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    Good lord that's a long post
u/spasticpoodle · 4 pointsr/Fixxit

You can either futz with that switch, buy a new grip assembly, or I would replace the banjo bolt with a pressure switch banjo bolt, like this one.

It replaces the bolt that holds the hydraulic hose onto your master cylinder, and gives you a pressure-activated switch. Connect the brake light wires to this one instead, and you're in business for $8.

u/HeartBorne7thSeeker · 4 pointsr/crv

I sure can! I replaced my map, dome, rear cargo, and parking lights with LEDs on my 2002 Here are the amazon links, but I found some at the local autozone

Map / parking lights : https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-ZEVO-White-Bulb-Contains/dp/B01A77TXNK/ref=au_as_r?_encoding=UTF8&Make=Honda%7C59&Model=CR-V%7C754&Year=2002%7C2002&ie=UTF8&n=15684181&s=automotive&vehicleId=4&vehicleType=automotive

Dome / cargo: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BDWHXI0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also, my coworkers have installed these brand LED headlights in their cars and they look great, haven't done mine yet due to the cost : https://www.amazon.com/OPT7-Fluxbeam-Headlight-Clear-Arc-Beam/dp/B00VNBEJ1G/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1486063848&sr=1-3&keywords=opt7%2Bled&th=1

Hope that helps, also this page : https://www.osram-americas.com/en-us/applications/automotive-lighting-systems/Pages/lrgmain.aspx

Is what I used to find and check all fitment codes for the LED lights replacements, Happy Lighting!

u/stillusesAOL · 4 pointsr/GolfGTI

That’s called Urban Joke. It’s a mod through OBD11.

ENDPAGE 7443 7440 992 T20 LED:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F1KZF52?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/bub117 · 2 pointsr/nissanfrontier

The cargo/bed light and back up lights are the same bulb, #921 bulb. I used the Sylvania Zevo brand bulbs and they work really well. They also sold them at the auto parts stores in town. I tried some other ones from ebay with more leds in the bulb but they did not focus the light very well. They were bright as hell but the light seemed to just go everywhere. They also seemed very cheap and they didn't fit too great. These ones aren't as extreme but they are a noticeable improvement.

u/tobyarch · 2 pointsr/Hyundai

Headlights (you only need one pair. the cutoff is outstanding)

Map lights, license plate lights, running tail lights, and side marker lights

Reverse lights

Front turn signals (accessible from under the vehicle - pin remover and 10mm socket needed)

Rear turn signals (requires tail light disassembly)

Turn signal resistors (required to prevent hyperflashing; soldering is recommended)

Brake lights (requires tail light disassembly)

Daytime-running lights (pliers needed)

Trunk light and dome light

u/Chibichuba · 2 pointsr/SciontC

Sorry for the late reply!

Here's the best guide I found, although it still doesn't provide enough detail to finish the job when you do your wiring.

What this guide is missing is you have to pop off the the plastic piece that lies around the trunk latch, and run the wires through a small hole through the bumper up into the small tube that runs the lights from the driver's side to the passenger's side. You will have to cut the plastic tubing that cases the wires and use wire nuts to splice the cables into new connections. Wire colors vary by year and other things, so figure them out by unplugging certain sockets.

But if you want to just buy a kit for $30, there's this

u/Crimson-Pig · 2 pointsr/crv

Sorry for crappy formatting, as you can tell, I'm not a frequent Reddit poster...

Sorry if I missed anything, I couldn't find all my orders in one place.


Backup Light: 7440

https://www.amazon.com/AUXITO-LED-Turn-Signal-Bulbs-Blinker-Light-7440-7443-LED-Bulbs-Projector-Extremely-Blinker/dp/B07TJ3YXSG/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=7440+LED&qid=1565108921&s=gateway&sr=8-3 (I thought these were too tall, but they have about a 1/4th inch gap between the backlight housing).


Brake: 7443

https://www.amazon.com/ANTLINE-Extremely-Chipsets-Replacement-Brilliant/dp/B07P9T1J74/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=7443+LED&qid=1565109032&s=gateway&sr=8-3

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Rear Center Stop Light: 7440 (Same as Backup)

Dome Light: DE3175 31mm festoon

https://www.amazon.com/LED-Monster-Festoon-Interior-Lights/dp/B07B46LSSK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W1SA46RRYLZ3&keywords=31mm+festoon+led&qid=1565109246&s=gateway&sprefix=31mm+fe%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1

Map Light: DE3175 31mm festoon (Same as Dome)

Rear Cargo Light: DE3175 31mm festoon (Same as Dome)


License Plate Light: 168

https://www.amazon.com/LED-Monster-Interior-Courtesy-License/dp/B07BHPV4MC/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=168%2BLED&qid=1565109365&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1


Read Side Marker: 168 (Same as License Plate)

Parking Light: 168 (Same as License Plate)

u/madnessmostrandom · 1 pointr/JeepRenegade

I installed yellow LEDs for my DRL and they rock. really makes my renny stand out

iBrightstar Newest 9-30V Super Bright Low Power 1157 2057 2357 7528 BAY15D LED Bulbs with Projector replacement for Turn Signal Lights,Amber Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FB824J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kc1-BbMXEMT1T

u/Ciryaquen · 1 pointr/SubaruForester

Super easy. I bought these bulbs off Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CKQP830

u/Goodgulf · 1 pointr/civic

I got these clear side markers off of ebay, for my white Civic. They're Honda OEM, from Thailand.

You have to modify your existing bulb holder as the wiring connection is different.

I also used Sylvania orange LEDs that are white-frosted when they're not lit, so there's no orange at all up front with the lights off.

u/atomic92 · 1 pointr/Subaru_Outback

The OEM kit uses OSRAM Zevo Led's - For Front Map and Rear overhead requires 3 of 3175. You can find then at auto parts stores, walmart etc. $30 buying them yourself vs. the $99 the dealer charges.

Amazon - Osram Zevo 3175

u/Fried_rice007 · 1 pointr/SciontC

Thanks for sharing a the product!

Looks like the same store offers the same product for slightly cheap off Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/iJDMTOY-Conversion-Subaru-Toyota-Nissan/dp/B00F4ISG9K?th=1&psc=1