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LED lighting & polarity
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:52 am
by cptnsolo77
I purchased a replacement LED map light from Ebay, however they dont light up. This is the second pair that doesnt work. I have power because the incandesant bulb works. I remember when I replaced the dome & hatch bulbs with the LEDS, if they were facing in one direction they would not light. When I reversed them they would light up.....however the 1895 LED bulb will only fit one way. No way I can reverse them. I have read that LEDS will only work with the correct electrical polarity. Any insight on this?
Re: LED lighting & polarity (cptnsolo77)
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 8:03 am
by TONY TAT2
LEDS will only work with the correct electrical polarity. Any insight on this?that is correct, there is a positive "+" & "-" negitive side
Re: LED lighting & polarity (cptnsolo77)
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:46 am
by tpollauf
Sounds like you'll have no choice but to somehow modify that small bulb to fit OPPOSITE of what it currently is. This means filing down one or both of the nubs and maybe soldering new ones in the proper location. It shouldn't be that difficult. As a test, simply hold wire to the bulb and then position the wire leads into your socket to verify that the lamp is good. Then MODIFY the bulb
Re: LED lighting & polarity (cptnsolo77)
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:47 am
by KITT222
I know this problem. My Vibe had it too. I just pulled the wires from the connector, and switched them.
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:38 am
by cptnsolo77
I was thinking about doing the exact thing. Only way to really find out is to reverse the wires leading to the contacts.
Re: (cptnsolo77)
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:40 am
by KITT222
Do it. It can be undone, but mine is just fine with them like that.
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:41 pm
by cptnsolo77
Thx!
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:53 am
by cptnsolo77
Yup ! It worked switched the wires & it lit right up. Nice and bright now.