Lex Talionis Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 Thanks - what has everyone used successfully? Can someone update the post with the PN and some instruction on how to install? I appreciate the help. did you see post #18.. list of exact bulbs there and the website.. no instructions though.. the manual as some for the key bulbs.. they are all pretty easy to figure out though where/how Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brbeck Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 I did thanks. The post is missing the relay or resistor information that will slow the turn signal timing. I a interested o know what others have used. What did you do Lex? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 I did thanks. The post is missing the relay or resistor information that will slow the turn signal timing. I a interested o know what others have used. What did you do Lex? ahh I see what you ask.. since jpeckinp did not use a resistor, I guess I assumed that he did not have that speedy turn signal problem you mention, but in retrospect he does not say that so maybe he does and just likes it/lives with it. anyway.. of all the stuff I did do - every bulb inside the car, puddles and license plate, I opted to not do markers/turn. Those are less noticeable as dingy yellow - so I did not do them whereas the other bulbs are so badly blindingly dingy yellow. It is kind of on my tentative list to maybe do them at some point, but I blew them off. If you find a resistor or fix, post it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpeckinp Posted April 20, 2008 Report Share Posted April 20, 2008 The quick flash doesn't bother me any so I didn't use either fix. What you will have to do is remove the flasher relay and get a relay that can be used with LED's. The relay is up under the dash just turn on your turn signal and find the one clicking, pull it then go to the local auto parts store and ask for a relay that works with LED's that match the old relay pin layout. I looked online for a part number but found nothing. I guess you could go to the dealership and ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluman Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 I bought the resistors from superbrightleds, wired in line and it fixed the fast flash issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brbeck Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hey Gluman, Could you describe the process of wiring in the resistors? I have not attempted this before and I am a bit wary with my Edge being 2 weeks old. I want to make sure I can do it correctly. Detailed instruction would be outstanding. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluman Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hey Gluman, Could you describe the process of wiring in the resistors? I have not attempted this before and I am a bit wary with my Edge being 2 weeks old. I want to make sure I can do it correctly. Detailed instruction would be outstanding. Thanks It's brain dead. If you can strip a wire and crimp, you can do this and it works on either the hot lead or ground. I cut the hot lead and stripped both ends and crimped in the resistor. It's only one wire in and one out. I also coated the crimped ends with liquid electrical tape to form a water tight seal.They also give you the no splice connectors that you apply by putting the wire to the bulb in the left side, whip end of one side of the resistor in the other, fold the cover and clamp shut with a pair of pliers to make the connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brbeck Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thanks - did you do this just outside the light assembly? Did it tuck in between the light and the rear quarter panel? If not, where did you wire in the resistor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brbeck Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Thanks - did you do this just outside the light assembly? Did it tuck in between the light and the rear quarter panel? If not, where did you wire in the resistor? Bump anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluman Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 it tucks back in with the wire harness behind the taillights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brbeck Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Thanks Gluman, Did you use the RL-650 or RL-2525? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 so.. if one did front and rear turn LEDs you would have to wire resistors for both sets of LEDs - 4 resistors - if the speedy click is irritating. (2 if you only did rear.) so in the end, why not just replace 1 relay flasher instead under the dash with an electronic LED capable flasher and cover them all in 1 shot with no rewire, but rather simple plug and play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brbeck Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I am not sure there is a replacement relay for the edge (LED). If they offered it, that would be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 superbrightleds.com offers them (as long as the pin outs match).. I bought all my bulbs from another vendor then those guys and said vendor said they also offer an electronic LED capable relay. so, if I do those reaming bulbs I have not done - turn signals/brake.. I will be trying that solution rather than wiring 4 turn signals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluman Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I've taken apart and put back more cars than I can remember, but I'll be damned, I can't find that flasher. It was easier to wire in the resistors, just don't wire them across the purple/white wire common on all 4 bulbs, use the other 2. I epoxy'd them to the back of the rear assemblies above the bulb and alongside the headlights in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 in the cars/trucks I have worked on with electrical needs - none as new as a 2008 - I have seen under the dash and on firewall or fender well in engine bay for relays. but for flasher relays.. only ever seen them up under the dash. good tip on the colored wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdOnes Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Can anyone confirm what the correct LED license plate bulb would be for a 2008 MKX ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpark Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I've taken apart and put back more cars than I can remember, but I'll be damned, I can't find that flasher. <snip> Fords don't use flashers anymore. Almost all exterior lamps are now controlled by solid-state devices in the Smart Junction Box. The clicking sound is produced by a relay in the instrument cluster, or, on some Fords, it's produced electronically by the chime unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissalee_04 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Just added LEDs under my Dk Amythest EDGE. VERY COOL! Getting lots of compliments!. Like the LED better then the neons because of the various changing colors and flashing combinations. how did u add them underneath ur edge? what color would look best under my black edge? :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 how did u add them underneath ur edge? what color would look best under my black edge? :wacko: I say go with blue.... if you really do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissalee_04 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I say go with blue.... if you really do it. do they make pink leds? i cant find em... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge22" Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 does any one know how do the running/break light bulbs compare in brightness to the stock ones? do they reflect as good? are they any brighter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpeckinp Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 does any one know how do the running/break light bulbs compare in brightness to the stock ones? do they reflect as good? are they any brighter? Yeah they look just fine. They reflect good also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeandsasha Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Here is what I bought from Superbrightleds.com Brake Lights: 3157x25 Red X2 Reverse Lights: 921x12 Cool White X2 Map Lights: WLEDx6 Cool White X2 Plate Lights: WLEDx6 Cool White X2 F Turn Signal: 3157x25 Amber X2 Rear Marker: WLEDx6 Red X2 Here is where the problem starts. Sylvania and Ford say 2825 (W5W) is in the front map lamps and rear courtesy lamp but I can tell you on my Edge the front map lamps are 2825 but every thing in the back is a festoon bulb including the courtesy lamp. Now according to the superbright site all 3 digit lights should be able to be replaced with a WLED series light well if the 578 series is a festoon bulb then it obviously can't be replaced with a WLED series. The only other problem I had was the 921's don't fit into the socket very tight so I had to do a little cutting on the LED case to get it in but I resealed the internals with some silicone to keep them water tight. I am wondering if you also bought the LED flasher for the lights. I tried to use the 3157 for the turn and brake and they flash super fast. I was told by superbrightled that I can either use the inline type or the best way is the flasher unit. If you did get the flasher unit, which one did you get and where is it located on the Edge? Thanks, Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Talionis Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) I am wondering if you also bought the LED flasher for the lights. I tried to use the 3157 for the turn and brake and they flash super fast. I was told by superbrightled that I can either use the inline type or the best way is the flasher unit. If you did get the flasher unit, which one did you get and where is it located on the Edge? Thanks, Lee in post #68 jpark confirms they do not use flashers as we once knew them to be, it is now part of the electronics built into the SJB. so, inline (LOAD RESISTOR KITS) seems the only was to address the speedy flasher :shades: Edited June 3, 2008 by Lex Talionis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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