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Sep 19, 2018 | 11:39 PM

JackOHearts

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2015 Back Up Brighter

I would like to replace my stock back up bulbs for leds that will allow me see better when in reverse.

Sep 20, 2018 | 03:06 AM

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Just plug and play....simple

Sep 20, 2018 | 08:30 AM

JackOHearts

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Looking for those with experience replacing with leds.
Particularly, with heat issues and error codes.

Sep 20, 2018 | 10:04 AM

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Looking for those with experience replacing with leds.
Particularly, with heat issues and error codes.

i put led “bulbs” in the reverse lights of both of my trucks; you just plug them in. It’s that simple. No issues, no codes.

If you are really asking about strobes, that’s different

Sep 22, 2018 | 12:37 PM

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Well it appears that some here have had no issues.
Would have been nice to know what part number and such. And if visibility was improved.
I would not have asked but that the first info I saw was some horror stories about folks having heat and error code problems.....

Sep 22, 2018 | 12:54 PM

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I have been using Ebay specials for the last 6 years with zero issues. In the factory tail light it was a fantastic improvement. When I moved to the recon rear housings. The reflector and lens on them was not as good as factory so it was brighter but light was not directed as well as it could've been, sort of bands of light rather then just light. I have an 02 so its older then yours. However there shouldn't be a heat issue with your backup lights. You're realistically backing up for less then 5 minutes in a clip, for a light get hot enough to melt anything you're doing something wrong. As far as where to get it, some high quality options would be diode dynamics, super bright LEDs or you can opt for some ebay specials.

there should not be an error code for a backup light. Turn signals and brake lights frequently cause can bus errors j the newer trucks but not backup lights.