Notices
Scion tC 1G Owners Lounge
2005-2010 [ANT10]

Bulb wattage consumption

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 01:46 AM
  #1  
blazeplacid's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 845
Default Bulb wattage consumption

Well im looking for some LED/white 7440 bulbs to replace my front turn signals.

The problem im running into is that the bulbs are rated at 20 watts from the factory.
All the aftermarket bulbs are rated atleast at 40 watts. Ive seen some up to 100 watts

I know its not ok to do this so im trying to find out what everyone has used.

Im also looking for a 168/194 bulb,but i keep running into the same problem.

anyone help me?
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 03:06 PM
  #2  
taco's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 78
Default


i just used these, chrome, that flash amber. u cant see them unless there flashing.

http://autolumination.com/7443_7440.htm also have Light Emitting Diodes.
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 03:11 PM
  #3  
blazeplacid's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 845
Default

I know they make those also BUT my problem is with the wattage.
I dont want my bulbs to draw to much power and then possilby fry a wire along the way.
I understand all the wires are fused but I still dont want to risk it.
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 03:18 PM
  #4  
taco's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 78
Default

what are u wanting to change to ?
i know all about the wiring

ur talking led's they consume less, then normal bulbs, reason most need a load equalizer for signal lights.
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 03:32 PM
  #5  
blazeplacid's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 845
Default

well the rating on the bulb ive seen are rated at 100watts.
The factory rating is 20 watts, Will I have a problem?

I understand the LEDs should draw less current but why do even the manufactures website say they draw 100 watts?
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 08:09 PM
  #6  
taco's Avatar
Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 78
Default

yes that will be a prob what turn signal is rated at 100w?
the 7440 is a 21w bulb.
Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:43 AM
  #7  
eccramer's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5
From: Seattle, WA
Default

Here is a white 7440 turn signal light. As to whether it will burn out your wiring; It's unlikely that it will. It's close enough, and the wiring has fuses.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
yupinmytC
Scion tC 1G Drivetrain & Power
22
Jul 27, 2024 07:08 PM
mudguy
Scion xB 2nd-Gen Drivetrain & Power
7
Oct 22, 2015 04:31 PM
crimson_sinn
Introduction Forum
1
Sep 25, 2015 09:41 PM
alias55
Scion tC 1G ICE & Interior
0
Sep 22, 2015 07:50 PM
SJMiller
Scion xB 2nd-Gen Owners Lounge
0
Sep 12, 2015 06:33 PM




All times are GMT. The time now is 12:07 PM.