candurin Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 So, one of my (2 years old) switchbacks is starting to go. The amber lights are extremely weak and barely visible. They are the predecessor of these: http://www.vleds.com/5k-type-2-dual-color-changing-white-amber-switchback-42-high-power-led-turn-signal-bulbs-3157-4157-1-pair.htmlThese almost look identical to mine (again, originally purchased from V-LED, 2 years ago): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050OTACANo way I am paying $80 for replacements (I think mine were $40 back in the day). Anyone have suggestions for new ones?I am looking at these replacement options at the moment:http://store.ijdmtoy.com/3157-High-Power-Switchback-LED-Bulbs-p/20-315.htmhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/191094327988http://www.ebay.com/itm/131211337857From what I have read, the triton's (gen 2, V3) are still not working with Ford's (despite the adapter they offer).What are you guys currently using and are you satisfied? I'd really like to keep the Type 2 functionality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjsockett Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Did you pick anything up? I am curious how they work, I'm not sure if I just got a cheap set or it's the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Not yet. Have not gotten any feedback on my original question. I haven't rushed into replacing them as my DTBL turn signals work perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjsockett Posted June 26, 2014 Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 These could be promising. They show them specifically as for 2010+ Mustangs which v-led lists as having an issue with their bulbs. http://www.hidguy.net/2010-2012-ford-mustang-front-parking-turn-signal-switchback-dual-color-led-upgrade/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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candurin Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Just FYI. Decided upon these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171377998910Just installed them and they work really well! They're even brighter than the VLEDs that I replaced. My only concern is the projection out of the front and getting flashed, but, I think the plastic "EDGE" part of the headlamp that is in front of them disburses the light well. These really are pretty damn bright!I'll have a look at them in more detail when I am out driving this evening.Truth be told, I would really have liked to grab these (http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/led-bulbs/listed-by-vehicle/ford/edge/2011-2013-ford-edge-front-turn-signal-leds-pair.html), but didn't notice them until yesterday (I had already ordered the eBay ones). Diode Dynamics looks like they have some great LED bulbs. I may want to give their 921 (reverse) bulbs a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Looking forward to some pics/vids of your new switchbacks! As far as the reverse bulbs, Dingo's are still the hardest to beat. BUT I finally found a cheapo LED pair http://www.ebay.com/itm/231207767969?item=231207767969 that actually lights up the area behind the Edge well enough to see I wouldn't count on the lumen rating though, as with any of these LED products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted July 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 I'll grab some shots for you today... How bright are those reverse bulbs (we can swap photos)? I can't imagine they are really 1400 lumens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 (edited) Let me see if I can get a spot at the park late night to grab the pics. They are not DINGO bright, but I notice them even in the daytime. Yeah, I'd like to think 1400, but whenever they say that, I divide by 3 (just because I'm an old Ethernet guy) to get a more reasonable number EDIT: No pitch black areas nearby; we have plentiful street lighting plus the moon is definitely present! Even so, obviously not like broad daylight back there. Looking at view behind vehicle, no lights Looking at rear of vehicle, no lights Looking at view behind vehicle, reverse on Looking at rear of vehicle, reverse on Reference for comparison: http://www.fordedgeforum.com/topic/10298-added-led-reverse-bulbs-today/?do=findComment&comment=91917 Edited July 13, 2014 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Here's some mid-afternoon shots. I just haven't had a chance nor down time to get back out at night to snap some dark photos (wife and two kids, 'nuff said ) Edited July 18, 2014 by candurin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjsockett Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Have you had any issues with the random white flashes with this set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) Looking forward to some pics/vids of your new switchbacks! As far as the reverse bulbs, Dingo's are still the hardest to beat. BUT I finally found a cheapo LED pair http://www.ebay.com/itm/231207767969?item=231207767969 that actually lights up the area behind the Edge well enough to see I wouldn't count on the lumen rating though, as with any of these LED products. I looked at those using the link you posted. My 2013 says the back up bulbs are a 921, and according to that link those lights will not work in my Edge. Then again, I also checked for the 2007 model thinking maybe your lights were different, but that link also said it was not compatible with your 2007. These bulbs say they replace the T-10 bulbs. Am I looking at the wrong bulbs or do they in fact replace the 921 bulbs? I really like the difference I see in you pictures and would like to install these or something similar in my 2013. Edited July 18, 2014 by ls973800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjsockett Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I have seen other bulbs that list 194, 168, 921 and w5w all as the same bulb. This bulb does not specifically state that they fit 921 but I believe the socket is the same. Here is an example http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/miniature-wedge-base/?gclid=CjwKEAjwi6OeBRCCrZqp-qaQhhISJACrfbtASv5z81st8yraeeIrd1nui__IgbibvQ9RC2X7NG9VYBoCeBzw_wcBpage/1/page/2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) I looked at those using the link you posted. My 2013 says the back up bulbs are a 921, and according to that link those lights will not work in my Edge. Then again, I also checked for the 2007 model thinking maybe your lights were different, but that link also said it was not compatible with your 2007. These bulbs say they replace the T-10 bulbs. Am I looking at the wrong bulbs or do they in fact replace the 921 bulbs? I really like the difference I see in you pictures and would like to install these or something similar in my 2013. You were in the right place T10 is basically the generic name for the socket the 921 bulb uses. So any T10 based bulb should work instead of the 921, provided of course, that the physical dimensions don't exceed the capacity of the bulb opening/holder. My Edge's 921 socket is OEM i think, and it holds on to the OEM bulb pretty tightly. I have tried multiple LED products in that socket, and as to whether the bulb you buy is a little loose in the socket, that will vary. The current ones fit pretty well. Edited July 18, 2014 by WWWPerfA_ZN0W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Perf is correct. You can use a "T10" or "W5W" bulb in place of the 921/168/194 etc.. In fact you can use the same bulbs in the map lights as you would in the license plates as you can the reverse bulbs. The only difference is wattage and lumens for each application. Putting the 921 bulbs in the map lights or license plate lights would certainly melt the plastic lenses (maybe not, but I wouldn't put the ones Perf linked to anywhere but in the reverse bulb housing), but the reverse sockets have more distance from and much thicker lenses in order to dissipate the heat. Hence, the different designation in bulbs, despite the common base size.All these bulbs are referred to as "wedge base" bulbs or "miniature wedge" bulbs and share the same socket type and bulb base size (W2.1x9.5d). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 And having said that I just ordered the 1400lm ones you linked to (had a bunch of left over ebay bucks). I think I now have a container of 30-40 various led bulbs until I can decide which ones to keep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 And finally, night time pics. The one with the beam pattern on the garage door looks like to different color temps, I can assure you that they are identical (I am a crappy photographer and the iphone doesn't do it any justice). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 And having said that I just ordered the 1400lm ones you linked to (had a bunch of left over ebay bucks). I think I now have a container of 30-40 various led bulbs until I can decide which ones to keep. You are a brave man! I have a hard time ordering stuff What would I do with bulbs I don't like, though? I'm pretty lazy when it comes to returns! The switchbacks are pretty nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjsockett Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 And finally, night time pics. The one with the beam pattern on the garage door looks like to different color temps, I can assure you that they are identical (I am a crappy photographer and the iphone doesn't do it any justice). IMG_0040.JPG IMG_0039.JPG IMG_0038.JPG IMG_0037.JPG IMG_0036.JPG IMG_0035.JPG How about the blinking, has it been consistently amber or have you gotten the random flashes of white? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks for the reply and info about the T-10 bulbs being able to work with my 921 sockets. For the improved rear lighting, I am going to order those you linkd to. If they for some reason don't fit I'll just list them here in the classified section. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ls973800 Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 OK, ordered and paid for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted July 19, 2014 Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Anxiously awaiting your reviews, hope you like these lights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candurin Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 How about the blinking, has it been consistently amber or have you gotten the random flashes of white? PJ, I have had zero intermittent white blinking with these bulbs. Seemed to have solved that issue with tees new bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjsockett Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 PJ, I have had zero intermittent white blinking with these bulbs. Seemed to have solved that issue with tees new bulbs. Sounds like it's time for me to upgrade. In combination with Dan's DRL's they look great when they work properly but the flash of white just kills the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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