MaxToTheG37

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I opened the map lights(where the sunroof switch is) and the bulbs look exactly like the 168/194s that i used in the step lights and license plate lights... BUT the map lights say 12v8w... Whats up with that?

Common sense tells me that I shouldnt put a 12v5W bulb into a 12v8w slot.

Any comment on this?
What bulbs did you all use for the map light area?


thanks guys...

TerribleONE453

i put the same bulbs from the step lights and license plate lights.. they have been in there for over 2 months. still going strong

MaxToTheG37

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Hmmm... That kind of scares me if theres more power going to a bulb rated lower

TerribleONE453

yea i didnt even realize this till now... the bulbs dont get excessively hot or anything... And are showing no weird signss of being over powered

MaxToTheG37

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ok ... thanks...

anyone else? what did everyone else use?

DGCIALP

I'm no expert, but imo as long as it's the same voltage, going with a lower "wattage" bulb should be fine, it's putting an 8w bulb into a 5w slot that could cause over heating, blown fuse etc.
Example:
I'll put a 120v 40 watt bulb in a fixture in my house that's rated for a 60w (120v) without a problem...just has lower light output...
It's putting a 120v 100w bulb into a fixture rated for 120v 60w that leads to overheating etc...
This concept makes sense to me, how about you?

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MaxToTheG37

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HHMMM if the slot is pushing 8watts to a 5 watt bulb I see a problem....

TerribleONE453

i believe that might just be max output though.. ^

DGCIALP

No, I don't think you understand, the "slot" is not pushing anything, the bulb "pulls" 8w and the replacement you propose will pull less=no problems...
Can't you relate to putting in a lower "wattage" bulb (but the same voltage) in your house for example Ben?

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shumby

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Listen to DGCIALP he got it right. I am an Electronic Technologist, and what he is saying is right. there is no issue I but the same leds in there my self. But at night you will notice that they do glow a bit even though they are off

MaxToTheG37

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So the bulb will just pull 5 watts... but the slot is capable of getting 8 watts pulled ... i get it now...

I have just seen too many bulbs get too hot and burn up on previous cars and wanted to check and make sure...