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There were many reasons for the change of the site software, the biggest was security. The age of the old software also meant no server updates for certain programs. There are many benefits to the new software, one of the biggest is the mobile functionality. Ill fix up some stuff in the coming days, we'll also try to get some of the old addons back or the data imported back into the site like the garage. To create a thread or to reply with a post is basically the same as it was in the prior software. The default style of the site is light colored, but i temporarily added a darker colored style, to change you can find a link at the bottom of the site.
Want to replace Reverse lights with brighter LED's - any sources/part numbers?
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EdMat
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I installed these in mine a couple years ago. Almost as bright as the stock headlights.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SYPMRR8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SYPMRR8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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EdMat
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Here is the product description.
PHINLION 2800 Lumens 7506 1156 LED White Bulb Super Bright 3014 103-SMD BA15S 1156 7506 LED Bulbs with Projector for Back Up Reverse Lights, 6000K Xenon White
A here is what it looks like.
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Holy moly those are bright :2thumbs::2thumbs: ......Mike
oldguyinTX
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EdMat, was this an easy install or a PITA?
EdMat
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Check in your manual and see what size is needed for the F3.
EdMat
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It's not bad. The only hard part is removing the trim piece below the trunk. The sides that are below the passenger hand grips is a pain to get out and back in place with breaking the tabs off. Then it's simply unbolting the tail lights and pulling them out so you can get to the back side.
Look up a YouTube vid on installing a trailer light adapter. That will get you right where you need to go.
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vondalyn
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I unfortunately did the same thing, now I get to return them. I have looked in the owners manual and there is NO information on any of the bulbs. I did a vehicle search on another website and it provided this same bad "too big" bulb. I took the bulb out and took a picture of it since the writing is too small to read and I believe it says 12356 on it but who knows if that's the equivalent of the 1156 or whatever the other bulb numbers are. I'm going to look around and see if I can find an LED replacement (so far no go). I have found a phillips non LED replacement, so I think I have the number correct.
I think I found one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/VEHICODE-64136-BAY9S-12356-64138/dp/B0B5DVCYFR/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=12356+bulb&qid=1692484583&sr=8-5
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vondalyn
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Here's another F3 reverse light LED but it uses more wattage, so unsure if it's a good idea or not: https://www.amazon.com/NSLUMO-LED-2004-2010-Touareg-Reverse/dp/B0BPLX77TF/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=12356+bulb&qid=1692484583&sr=8-8
vondalyn
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I just ordered the ones above and they're due tomorrow so I'll see if they're the right thing then. Also just so all the replacement LEDs for turn signals/rear running/brake/turnsignal lights are in one place, here is what I've already used in our F3's.
Rear: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H4MXQMZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details
Front: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B8YZ28DQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As far as hyperflash -- I have LEDs all over my F3S and when I first added some of them, I got hyperflash all the time and I was able to resolve it using Lamont's fix. With the new front turn signals and rear brake/running/turn signals, they are "normal/slow" when I'm stopped but when I'm moving they start normal and after a few seconds they then flash faster. I think I like that so I'm planning on leaving them as they are.
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BertRemington
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WRT RT installation as EdMat said
Removing and replacing are about equal difficulty and risk to the front tab (both of mine were broken by the previous owner). What makes it a pain are the U-nuts. Maybe a quick spritz of WD-40 would help. The only solution that works for me is just to keep fussing moving each side back and forth, up and down. Then suddenly it pops out/in. Be patient.
pegasus1300
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Remember on that trim piece there is a tiny tab in the center by the catch that has to be under the lip or your lid may be hard to close.
vondalyn
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https://www.amazon.com/VEHICODE-6413...2484583&sr=8-5
The reverse LEDs in the amazon link above worked for the F3. Just installed and it's SO BRIGHT!
The reverse LEDs in the amazon link above worked for the F3. Just installed and it's SO BRIGHT!
EdMat
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The link does not work. Looks like it's tied to a specific vehicle. Probably only you can see it.
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