RT rear turn signal bulbs

[pickelhead]

I need to replace one of the rear turn signal bulbs. I bought an 1156, but the 2 pins that lock it in place are different. The 1156 pins are 180 degrees apart, the stock bulbs are less than 180 degrees.

[Sarge707]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...rn+signal+bulb

I searched and found this- Maybe it will help?

[pickelhead]

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...rn+signal+bulb

I searched and found this- Maybe it will help?

Thanks, that is what I was looking for.

[gypsy_100]

I need to replace one of the rear turn signal bulbs. I bought an 1156, but the 2 pins that lock it in place are different. The 1156 pins are 180 degrees apart, the stock bulbs are less than 180 degrees.

The 1156 has a base designated as BA15S which includes pins that are 180 degrees apart. You need a bulb with a base designation of BAU15S which includes pins that are offset not opposite each other. Both bulbs have an S8 shape so they look similar but the pins are not.

[Bob Denman]

I've got to crawl back into the coffee cup for a second dip before I can even begin to figure any of that explanation out...
But thanks for posting it!!

[gypsy_100]

I've got to crawl back into the coffee cup for a second dip before I can even begin to figure any of that explanation out...
But thanks for posting it!!

My Pleasure!

[Bob Denman]

Oh! I sure don't mean to make anybody think that what you were saying wasn't right; I'm just not very good at technical stuff and have to get my paws on things before the parts of the puzzle start making sense...

[pickelhead]

The cost and shipment time from BRP was too long, so I just got a regular 1156 build and used a Dremel to grind down one side, works great.

[Floyd Baughman]

Thanks for the information on the bulbs. This is a new one on me and I'm ready for it when mine burn out on my 2010 RT.





47234]The 1156 has a base designated as BA15S which includes pins that are 180 degrees apart. You need a bulb with a base designation of BAU15S which includes pins that are offset not opposite each other. Both bulbs have an S8 shape so they look similar but the pins are not.[/QUOTE]

[gypsy_100]

The cost and shipment time from BRP was too long, so I just got a regular 1156 build and used a Dremel to grind down one side, works great.

I got correct spare back-up and turn signal bulbs on e-bay. The turn-signal bulb (with offset pins) for $6.50 from AutoLampsPlus. The back-up bulb (180-degree pins) from bigrodj for $5.44.

Note that the 1156 is rated at 26.9W, 2.1 amps. The bulbs I purchased are 21 watts, 1.7 amps. The owner's manual specifies 20W for both bulbs. Normally I'd say brighter is better. Just be aware that you're drawing over 25% more amps than specified. Probably no big deal at these small amperages.

[james danny]

I got correct spare back-up and turn signal bulbs on e-bay. The turn-signal bulb (with offset pins) for $6.50 from AutoLampsPlus. The back-up bulb (180-degree pins) from bigrodj for $5.44.

Note that the 1156 is rated at 26.9W, 2.1 amps. The bulbs I purchased are 21 watts, 1.7 amps. The owner's manual specifies 20W for both bulbs. Normally I'd say brighter is better. Just be aware that you're drawing over 25% more amps than specified. Probably no big deal at these small amperages.

napa has this bulb 17638na under $3.00

[quickster47]

If you are interested in replacing the incandescents with LEDs you might try these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140855347693...84.m1497.l2649

I have them in my RT and they work great.

Carl

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[gypsy_100]

napa has this bulb 17638na under $3.00

Good find. The on-line NAPA specs don't show the watts or amps or if the bulb is tinted but the base shows the 150-degree offset pins and the bulb shape as S8. Hopefully your packaging shows the watts. Next time I need one, I'll give NAPA a try. Thanks.

[Bob Denman]

If you are interested in replacing the incandescents with LEDs you might try these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140855347693...84.m1497.l2649
Carl

Thanks Carl! Did you have to order anything else to make sure that the flashing rates stayed normal?