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Reverse and map light flickering

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by JDKred, Oct 3, 2023.

  1. Oct 3, 2023 at 4:51 AM
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    JDKred

    JDKred [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hope this is the right section:

    I have a flicker in my map lights and reverse lights.

    I have replaced the map light multiple times. I even have the meso red lights at one point and it still did it. Currently have led in both map and reverse light.

    What should I be looking at to possibly fix this issue?

    I don't recall them flickering with factory bulbs, but the LEDs would not cause this, would it?

    Thanks for any directions to start investigating.
     
  2. Oct 3, 2023 at 5:26 AM
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    RedWings44

    RedWings44 Well-Known Member

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    Yes it is likely the LEDs. I have some generic ones I purchased on Amazon and some Sylvania ones that work fine for me. LEDs are nothing more than an extremely fast flashing light that can be affected by the power input. The stock bulbs are traditional bulbs so it is a burning filament which is why you don't get the flicker.
     
  3. Oct 3, 2023 at 9:58 AM
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    JDKred

    JDKred [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I think I got them off Amazon.

    I'll look for a better brand name.

    Any suggestions?
     
    Last edited: Oct 3, 2023

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