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LED running lights at Walmart
I was in Walmart the other day and saw that they had LED turn and tail light bulbs. So I bought a pair of 3157 bulbs in a blister pack for $16.00. The factory web site says "Built-in can bus technology eliminates bulb out / error messages".
If I changed all the turn and running lights in my truck to LED, I would reduce the total power draw from 20 amps to about 16 amps.
They plugged right into the two right front positions. The total light level was a lot less than the standard incandescent bulbs. The difference was so great that I did not bother to take a photo. I just took the LED's out.
The low current draw made the flasher think that a bulb was out, so the flash rate increased. I cannot change the flasher because it is software in the BCM.
Do not buy the Walmart LED automotive replacement bulbs if you want to be seen at night.
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