G37xs2011

i want to change out my license plate lights to led lights now my question is this..will i have to put resisters and also will it burn my socket? the reason i am asking is i changed the bulbs on my c class and they burned the entire socket

sniper27

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no resistors needed and it shouldn't burn your socket. LED use less power and is creates less heat. Mine have no issues after 8 months so far.

G37xs2011

ok cool thanks dude..where did you buy your led's from?

roots4x

as long as you are using less power, you are fine. The license plate lights are probably pretty low wattage so I'd double check to make sure you definitely are using less.

What's wrong with yellow lights anyway? I think they look more luxurious.

EDIT

The only reason you need resistors for turn signals is because turn signals sense a burned out bulb by the amount of power draw. Since LEDs draw less power, the system thinks a bulb is out and flashes the bulbs quickly to indicate that the bulb needs replacement. This is how important turn signals are, yet no one uses them in Los Angeles.

RaulGCustom

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I've had mine for a year and no problems!

sniper27

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vleds. 194 bulbs.

Bo2point0

I do not understand why people want to change the light to brighter or different ones... Your just asking to stand out and get a ticket.

I've never been into aftermarket lighting scene as it just screams give me a ticket.

If I were to do this I would try and get a dimmer light and clear reflective paint so cameras could not get my rear plate and it would be harder for the cops to distinguish the characters.

zoner

+1 on the dimmer lights

EnviedG35

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To me, i rather have a brighter, clear white light illuminating my license plate than a dull, dimmer light. Having a properly lit license plate is a lot less attention getting to police than a dim lit one.

sniper27

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having a dim light will not deter the camera from taking a clear shot of your plates. and if you get pulled over, i don't see how that will benefit either. only way to get away with cameras is to not have plates at all, if you want to take that chance. I had dealer plates on my last Audi for 2+ yrs. If you get pulled over in California without one, it's $30 fix it ticket. I think I'm better taking my chances with that then avoiding a $500 camera ticket.