Cellbine Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Sorry to hear that its on back order guys. Hopefully the time passes quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 So... Some interesting information. I just sent back my Type 2, 5Ks and VLEDs confirmed that they work no problem (right!?). So I called them back and spoke with a knowledgeable guy (didnt get his name) and we were discussing why they didnt work, blah, blah, blah. I mentioned this forum and this application should work.... VLEDs summary and advice for the Edge is that APPARENTLY the type 1 bulbs do NOT need any modification. If you use a Type 2 bulb, then you will need to use 6 ohm resistors (he went on and on why, but I somewhat tuned it out, once I got his summary) wired to the blinker and ground. My question, does anyone have Type 2's installed with no mods and have them working properly? FYI... He also mentioned that there are no 5K type 1's due to lack of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbalser Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 That is correct, tried to order 5k type 1 because of BO issue same response not avalable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 That is correct, tried to order 5k type 1 because of BO issue same response not avalable. Which part was correct? The need of resistors with type 2's or lack of 5k type 1's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 So... Some interesting information. I just sent back my Type 2, 5Ks and VLEDs confirmed that they work no problem (right!?). So I called them back and spoke with a knowledgeable guy (didnt get his name) and we were discussing why they didnt work, blah, blah, blah. I mentioned this forum and this application should work.... VLEDs summary and advice for the Edge is that APPARENTLY the type 1 bulbs do NOT need any modification. If you use a Type 2 bulb, then you will need to use 6 ohm resistors (he went on and on why, but I somewhat tuned it out, once I got his summary) wired to the blinker and ground. My question, does anyone have Type 2's installed with no mods and have them working properly? FYI... He also mentioned that there are no 5K type 1's due to lack of interest. Thanks for finding out that information. Are you going to add the resistors or go for the type 1's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbalser Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 C, both are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I think for now, I am going to stick with my OEMS (horrible, I know). I really like the type 2 functionality, but I am not about to start wiring resisitors in just for a turn signal bulb. Besides, I've got my DRL brightlites coming any day now, so plenty of LED goodness in front for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Very cool. I totally understand. You will love your BrightLItes. They are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbalser Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 My brightlites DRL's are also coming soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantz Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Please do Shantz. The ones I got were just under 9 bucks and they were cool enough to refund my Paypal because of the defective one. They didn't even ask me to send them back. Very curious to hear how yours work out. My Switchback LED's When I first installed them, they work backwards! The DRL illuminates amber - and they flasher illuminates white. Because they're LED, this is not just as simple as turning the bulb around. After several exhaustive hours of internet research, it appears it may be as simple as adjusting the leads on the bottom of the switchback bulb to the opposite orientation... I plan on tackling this sometime over the next few evenings. I'll take pics and post results. As they were a fraction of the price compared to some I've seen, this so far is a small hurdle I am willing to live with. I'll let you know how they turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Says the item is no longer available. Im interested in how they look as well. Feel free to post some teaser pics :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantz Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I attempted to flip the leads on the bottom of the bulb to the opposite sides of the connector and when I installed them it appeared to be correct... the switchbacks illuminated white! However, upon trying the signal - devistation The signal now operates with the white remaining illuminated - AW vs. AO and have the common rapid-flash which was not evident prior to the lead swap...When I operate the 4-way flashers, they work correctly. I'm glad they were only a few bucks opposed to what some members are paying... but I think I may bite the bullet and buy some quality ones from V-LEDS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Sounds like you got the same ones I did Shantz. Even though it's easy to take care of the rapid flash, the white leds remaining lit with the turn signal is a big saftey problem. I might try and take apart one of mine and see if my buds on candlepowerforums can think of a way to get the white leds to turn off when the turn signal is activated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Messed around with these cheap e-bay SB's again. Like Shantz did, I reversed the wires on the backwards one and it now functions properly. Only one of mine causes the rapid flash. These would actually work just fine if we could figure out a way to turn off the white leds while the signal is activated. The white leds are really bright but a little on the cool side. After looking at them for a while, I think I actually prefer the amber look when driving around with only the parking lights on. I think I'm gonna stick with the chrome coated amber bulbs I installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted July 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hey Fish, Post some pictures or a video if you have the time. I'm interested to see what they look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 C, not sure if you want to see the cheap SB's or the chrome/amber bulbs. Here's a link to the bulbs. I have them in the front and rear turn signals and they work great and look awesome. Eliminating the amber from the tail lights really looks nice!!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/3757-Silver-Chrome-Natural-Amber-Bulb-/170745668393?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c13c2329 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbalser Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Received my v-led switchbacks Saturday, plug and play look great! (white/amber) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellbine Posted July 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Received my v-led switchbacks Saturday, plug and play look great! (white/amber) Very cool. Glad you had an easy install! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Received my v-led switchbacks Saturday, plug and play look great! (white/amber) You got the type 2s and they work, no problem? Or did you get type 1s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbalser Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Don't remmember 1 or 2s, on back order for a month. When headlights are on turn signal is white when turn sig activated white is on and flash amber. Day light flash amber. I will be happy to look up order if this does not help and give you specifics. JUST CHECKED, TYPE 1 Edited July 2, 2012 by mtbalser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Thanks! You did say that it was white/amber, I just managed to COMPLETELY ignore it and ask anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbalser Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 White is default mode amber blinking.Or.white always signal on amber. If further clarification needed I think Cellbine has video on this thread. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrinzII Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I just sent them an Email to see about Type 1 5k bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishx65 Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 New development with these cheap e-bay switchbacks. I've had them in a few days and they no longer cause the fast blink. Matter of fact, they are working perfect. Not really sure why the fast blink went away. Now, if I can just figure out how to get the white leds to shut off when signaling with the parking or headlamps on. The amber signal shows up just fine during the day when I don't have the headlights on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shantz Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 hmmmmm - interesting.... Maybe I'll re-install my el-cheapo switchbacks and see what happens.... how long were they in before the rapid-flash went away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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