Led Tail Lights

[Hrudey]

I changed my 3157 bulbs for led bulbs (both stop and signal lights). I put the diode on the positive wire, as directed on another post.
They now blink very quickly. If I turn the leds around with the diode on the negative wire they don't blink at all. I notice that when I push the hazard switch, they bilk normally.

My questions are: Can I change the the turn signal blinker relay with a heavier duty one? Is the signal relay interchangeable with the hazard relay? WHERE are the relays located? If they're behind the trim panel under the steering column, how do I remove this trim panel?

[OurPTGT]

just pull on the top left & right sides of that cover under the steering column. it pops off pretty easily. Good Luck!

Kevin & Donna's '03 Electric Blue PT GT

[Stephen R.]

You'll need an electronic blinker box due to the reduced resistance in the LED bulbs. You can find them at AutoZone, for example.

Two annoyances w/ LEDs: 1. Bulb flicker, 2. Narrow viewing angles. This latter comment is particularly noticable in the taillights where the cherry-bright color is nice, but it isn't 'round' since the LEDs fire forward only, thereby avoiding the reflector.

Here's a possible (but pricey) solution: http://netdisty.net/ds/aut3157/ These are unlike all the other 3157s on the market today in that they have side-firing LEDs for better visability. If anyone is willing to try these, let us know.

[ben]

I have had my AUT3157-0ER-014V LED's for a year now and i love em. they show on the side very well. they were a snap to install just plug in and go.if they dont work at first just flip them around.
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Ben W. Foster

[Taz_FL]

Ok, I just installed the euro lenses with the LED bulbs also...got a ignorant question for you...the accelerated blinking doesnt bother me, but, will it do any damage to the electrical system??? I know NOTHING about electricity, thats why I'm asking.

[bobs turbo pt]

i like the look when these bulbs are in , a friend has them in. im thinking of doing it also