led glow

[5hole]

I want to put led's in my third brake light and reverse lights. Has anyone experienced the constant glow and had to add resistors? If so what size. I only want to do it once if possible so any help is appreciated.

 

[sausec17]

I want to put led's in my third brake light and reverse lights. Has anyone experienced the constant glow and had to add resistors? If so what size. I only want to do it once if possible so any help is appreciated.

reverse lights, wont be needed.

for third brake light, yes if its a new replacement. I have a recon LED 3rd brake light and needed to add (2) 150ohm resistors for the cargo and brake lights.

but when I just replaced the bulbs in my stock third brake light I didn't need resistors

 

[Arth]

Would it be easier/cheaper to just buy the already made resistors from JJ?

 

[5hole]

Not sure arth that's why I'm throwing it out there. I just ordered all the bulbs from super bright led. I've read some bulbs and trucks need them. Kinda sounds like its a crap shoot, some need them others dont

 

[Arth]

I agree it is at random sometimes. I know the rear led resistors for the turn signals is a requirement. The cargo lights as well I think.

 

[smoothee]

I've replaced all of mine and didn't have any issues. The only time I've seen the need for resistors are for signal markers. Just my $0.02.

 

[sausec17]

you wont need them for anything besides turn signals, in my experience. ive replaced every bulb with LEDs and these were the only ones that needed them.

 

[5hole]

Thanks for the input fellas.

 

[Arth]

Thanks for the input fellas.

Please keep us updated on the 3rd brake. I am curious if it will glow without resistors.

 

[Stangshcky12]

My dads cargo lights always have a bit of a glow to them while the truck is on on his 4th gen
All his bulbs came from superbrightled