A Few Tips to Remain Ahead of the Game

Modern vehicles are now coming with LED lights. This fact in itself goes to prove that LEDs are the future. And there is a good reason for this.

The basic design of LED lights involves transistors which are covered with a light emitting substrate. This makes them efficient at giving off more light while consuming only a fraction of what a filament bulb would in terms of charge. They also do not produce heat which means you can touch and not get burnt.

Since LEDs are resistant to vibrations, they can last a good long while. Compared to the incandescent bulbs that have a lifespan of around 2,000 hours, LEDs can last 50,000 hours. In other words, they will last a lifetime. You will not have to incur the costs of replacing them every so often thanks to their durability.

All this while adding a stylish and elegant look to your car. It is clear that there are few decisions that are as good as switching over to LEDs. Let’s now take a look at what you need to know to make the best choices for your vehicle.

There are LED Lights for Every Part of Your Car

You have a variety of options to choose from and it’s no surprise that having understood the benefits that LEDs bring the table, you will want to go full on commando and get lighting features for your entire car.

There are LEDs for your headlights, tail lights, turn signal lights, daytime running lights, brake lights, and reverse lights. And let’s not forget the interior. You will find glove box lights, dome lights, instrument cluster lights, courtesy lights, door lights, and map lights.

And the great thing is, they are plug and play!

Enjoy Different Colors

One interesting feature with LED lights for cars is that they are available in a multitude of colors. From pink, blue, amber, green, white, yellow, purple, red as well as multi-color.

The right color LEDs will depend on a couple of factors. First, you will pick one depending on the type of lights and the legal requirements. For example, for brake lights, you have to pick red.

Second, when you have a clear lens, you can either pick a white LED light or simply pick one that matches the color of the lens.

And last but not least, you have the option of picking your favorite colors especially when it comes to interior car lighting. The choice here is yours.

Resistors for LED Turn Signals

So, you have just decided that you are going to change your front and back turn signal lights to LEDs. Great choice! However, you need to be aware of the flasher unit that is built for the incandescent light bulbs. When you replace with LEDs, a situation known as hyper flashing may occur. This is where the LED turn signal lights flash rapidly.

The situation is brought about by the fact that the LEDs have a lower resistance. Simply get the right resistors that will create just the right amount of resistance for the flasher unit allowing the LED turn signal lights to flash are the right pace.

Hyper flashing is not something that will always happen when you switch over to the LED turn signal lights. However, in case it does occur, now you exactly what to do.

Switching to LEDs is one of the best decisions you can make for your vehicle. They are easy to install and come in different designs to fit your car model. Not to mention that they are highly visible and will help to keep you safe on the road.