In wintertime I alsmost always need to run my lights, so i want to lower my powerdraw.
So replacing the lights that are on the most with some led lights might be an option.
This is also to lower the strain on the alternator while the electric heaters are running.
=> What lights cant i change?
- Blinkers (because otherwise it blinks way to fast
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- The front head lights (low beams). Why?, those need to have a verry specific light patern, so this needs to stay stock for annual car inspection, and for the cops :P
- High beams (also needs to have a specific light patern).
=> What lights can i change?
- parking lights
- front fog lights
- rear fog lights
- tail lights
- license plate lights
- brake lights
- 3th brake lights
- reverse lights
=> So witch lights are effective to change?
(replacing a light that is on only for like 1 hour every year isnt worth the investment)
- Front parking lights (is always on, even with the low beams)
- 3th brake light (is same lamp fitting as the parking lichts, so buying a big package of lights is the way to go)
=> What lights arent you shure about?
- Ive got 2 tail lights (only function as a tail light) I can change those (but the 2 other tail lights have the function of a tail light AND brake light)
Could it harm if i change the dual function of those 2 to ONLY brake light?
- I might change the front fog lights (I can turn those separate on, so the rear doesnt need to be on to activate the front)
So i might change the front fog lichts to led, and set only the parking light on and the fog lights, so no low beams. (or high beams)
- I might change the reverse lights for more light, but it is alread bright enough, i do need to reverse every day twice. Into a parking spot at work and on to the driveway to the garage behind the house.
- Dashboard and instrumentboard lights, but i have absolutely no idea how to replace those...