tail light top light bulb size

bsphung117 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-15-2006, 01:17 AM

i want to change my top tail light into led but i dont know whats the model number so if some can help that'll be great. i've change my USDM FIT tail lights into complete led including the reverse, front and rear

signal and brake lights just bought the light bulbs not the whole JDM LED tail light houseing costing $300+ per pair but nstead i've spend under $90 for 4 pairs of LED light bulbs and the model number is 7440. check it out and you'll love it give the FIT a beautyful night machine. i loved mines now even more

Jimmy101 · #2 (**permalink**) 09-15-2006, 02:16 AM

168/194, be sure to get the high power leds, 1watt. and not anything less. as they are not very bright.

Crawly · #3 (**permalink**) 06-27-2007, 04:03 PM

will it be necessary to install load equalizers after installing the LED bulbs?

j5ive · #4 (**permalink**) 06-29-2007, 06:39 AM

It's actually a 2825/W5W bulb, but the base is the same as a 168/194. So if you're just looking for LED replacements, that's fine.

A load equalizer is only needed for the turn signals to counter the effects of hyper-flashing. It should not be needed for taillamp replacement.

FitinCalgary · #5 (**permalink**) 11-09-2008, 03:33 PM

I burned out my LEDs on the high mount/3rd brake light without load equalizers on my VW Golf. Am taking delivery of my 2009 Fit this week and will measure the voltage into the 3rd brake light with the factory incandescent bulbs. If the voltage you are reading with LEDs is much less, there's a good chance the LEDs will burn out over time due to excessive voltage. This would then require a load equalizer/resistor to take up the extra voltage in. Just my two-cents from dealing with LEDs in the past.

FitinCalgary · #6 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 01:00 AM

So picked up my 2009 Fit the other day, totally excited etc., and just took apart the 3rd brake light. As it turns out, it already comes equipped with LEDs. I suppose you're driving the first generation?

In any case, if you don't have LEDs they're likely 194 "peanut" style bulbs. Plug and play - but make sure you wire resistors into them as the bulbs may burn out over time.

Your best bet is to contact someone on this forum who's selling off JDM or aftermarket parts. I saw a clear LED 3rd brake light....I'll check on the poster and reply in a sec...

FitinCalgary · #7 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 01:03 AM

Here's the link...act fast! His fitfreak handle is "Fit4Ryan"

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