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    Yup, for the rear dome, you need 2 DE3175 bulbs. I have the panoramic roof.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OptimaSEX View Post
    **Update** Ok guys, I was right, but yet I was wrong. Today when I was changing out my high beams I decided to play around again with those cheapo 1156s I had. Back when I tried them out the first time, evidently I only tested them with the hazard lightswitch. I say because today I tested both the hazards and the normal left/right signals and the flash rate was normal with hazards, but unfortunately the hyperflash issue was definitely there when using signals. So I was wrong in saying the hyperflash issue was completely not present. So Sick,.......you will need those resistors (As multiple other people have already stated lol)
    Yeah I installed the front 1157 LED bulbs with the resistors and they work great. Now onto the rear 1156 LED bulbs. Anyone know of any good LED bulbs on ebay. There are so many different types. I wanna go with a pair that are very bright and also the same color as the ones in there. I haven't checked, what color are our turn signals yellow or red??
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    The turn signals are yellow. I have tried led bulbs for the rear in the past. They are notbas brightnas the stock bulb.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Scottmuffman View Post
    The turn signals are yellow. I have tried led bulbs for the rear in the past. They are notbas brightnas the stock bulb.
    Ok thanks, yeah the company I bought the front 1157 LED bulbs from iJdmtoy.com sent me some crazy bright LED dual color bulbs. They also sell the rears with resistors that only need to be grounded to metal to fix the hyperflash but they sell them for $46. Think I'm gonna go ahead and order them tomorrow!
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    This is where I purchase my LED's, superbrightleds.com

    I find their prices are a little better, very fast delivery, and never had an issue. Plus more selection. I'm going with the 194 boards for the interior dome lamps. Found the wedge bulbs weren't bright enough.

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    Best way to fix the hyperflash is by replacing the OEM flash relay in the fuse panel and not adding the resistors. They create too much heat. FYI

    When I find the right flash replay I will post where I bought it and a link.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rockburnrun View Post
    Best way to fix the hyperflash is by replacing the OEM flash relay in the fuse panel and not adding the resistors. They create too much heat. FYI

    When I find the right flash replay I will post where I bought it and a link.
    The resistors I have don't hardly get that hot at all. Maybe just warm up a little.
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    I would MUCH rather change the relay (plug & play) vs. cutting into the wiring.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cwoptima11 View Post
    I would MUCH rather change the relay (plug & play) vs. cutting into the wiring.
    Sure I would too if this is actually a possibility this is the first I've heard of it though. Can anyone else confirm that this is accurate?
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    Thanks for providing all the links, Chuck. My car now has all the same bulbs replaced.
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