nlpamg

I recently changed my sidemarkers to the clear ones (ebay) and haven't been too sold on how they look at night. They came with orange bulbs that look too "candy-ish" to me and I want to change them. I know the bulb number is 2825 and when I do a search on google, the bulb numbers that I get are 194 and t-10. I saw these http://autolumination.com/194.htm and they don't look bad, I was wondering if anyone has tried using these and how they look. Will they burn out the socket? Should I be aware of anything? Thanks!

mthjoyce

Do you know of an online store to purchase the clear side markers? I cannot stand E-Bay...

mthjoyce

In case anyone is interested, I was able to find both the clear "Euro" set and the frosted set for the 2004 and older models (if you don't have BiX) at http://www.autodynamic.com. Does anyone have installation instructions for a 2005?

amdeutsch

Your FM doesn't tell you how to replace bulbs? :p

Outland

I have LED's for my side markers. Get the amber...the white is just distracting.

DACHIGGA

YOu gonna need load equalizers. and yes they are 194s.

mthjoyce

thanks AM Douche, but i am wondering if these side markers are plug & play or require actual installation

DACHIGGA

Pull out twist in bulb, replace.

nlpamg

hmm... and I'd have to sauder the load equalizers in wouldn't I? where can I find the appropriate load equalizers? and what are they? thanks!

DACHIGGA

Load equalizers are just resistors. You can get slice taps, to slice them in. I of coarse did not buy any equalizers because I have access to almost any resistor I need at my Dad's company, so I wouldn't know where to buy them.

amdeutsch

Maybe, maybe not. Soldering is only required when you don't have spicable leads. resistors can be bought at almost any electronic parts place, look at your yellow pages for hints. The math in this case is Power = Voltage * current and resistance = voltage / current. You know the power requirement from the bulb and the voltage from the battery. The rest is easy unless you have PMS. j/k

360_iti

This is not an easy -DIY while waiting for the water to boil- job.
You might have to take the bumper off to get access to the wiring system..
This might be the one you're looking for.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=79841

DACHIGGA

just use power = V^2 / R.

BTW above.....rip off.

360_iti

guys, let me know if you've had successfully replace your rear turn signals with LEDs. I love the sharp blink of LED turn signals, just like the ones on the new A6.