Nissan LEAF Light Bulb Mods: LEDs Anyone?

[vijayl]

I'm wondering if any one has service manual for LEAF could check which type of Flasher is used in LEAF. I wanted to see if I can buy one of these instead of a Load resistor..

The type of flasher the leaf uses is a virtual flasher. There is not a traditional analog relay flasher in the car, it is all done by the Body Control Module.

Thanks for the confirmation. This is what SuperBright LEDs rep told me.. I'll try the RL-650 resistor..

OE - Do u have any feedback on these http://www.superbrightleds.com/pdfs/loa ... r_info.pdf

[OrientExpress]

OE - Do u have any feedback on these http://www.superbrightleds.com/pdfs/loa ... r_info.pdf

No, they are just 20 ohm resistors in heat sinks. You can probably get them at Frys.

[kmp647]

has anyone tried these PIAA halogens for the H9 high beams to see if they perform any better than the stock high beams?
http://www.amazon.com/PIAA-19665-Xtra-X ... _rhf_p_t_2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I know some have mentioned the reflector design is an issue, but I am hoping this bulb will provide good performance on the H beams, I use em alot on the backroads I drive!

they PIAA xtreme whites have worked well on some other cars for me
these are from Hella and half the price

http://www.tirerack.com/lighting/detail ... ight+Bulbs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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[Alex]

has anyone tried these PIAA halogens for the H9 high beams to see if they perform any better than the stock high beams?
http://www.amazon.com/PIAA-19665-Xtra-X ... _rhf_p_t_2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I know some have mentioned the reflector design is an issue, but I am hoping this bulb will provide good performance on the H beams, I use em alot on the backroads I drive!

Yes, I installed these several months ago. But unfortunately, they make only a small improvement - primarily the color is much better.

I would concur with others that the reflector design is at fault.

[kmp647]

Thank you for the report

in that case I may just try the Hellas at $41

[nader]

I'm wondering if any one has service manual for LEAF could check which type of Flasher is used in LEAF. I wanted to see if I can buy one of these instead of a Load resistor..

The type of flasher the leaf uses is a virtual flasher. There is not a traditional analog relay flasher in the car, it is all done by the Body Control Module.

So this means that it could technically be "tuned" out?

[TomT]

If someone had the expertise and was so inclined to hack the software, yes. My only real compliant with it is that it is WAY too loud! Plus, ideally, I'd like a sound that was different on the downbeat as compared to the upbeat, like any conventional flasher.

I didn't replace any of the incandescent bulbs on the flasher circuit as having to use resistors to keep the system operating normally seemed counter-productive to me.

So this means that it could technically be "tuned" out?

[Herm]

Yes, I installed these several months ago. But unfortunately, they make only a small improvement - primarily the color is much better.
I would concur with others that the reflector design is at fault.

How much power did the replacement bulbs consume in comparison with the Leaf's stock ones?

[TomT]

The stock high beam bulbs are 65 watts. I expect any incandescent replacement bulb to be that much or more...
The stock H11 fog lights are 55 watts each, by the way.

Yes, I installed these several months ago. But unfortunately, they make only a small improvement - primarily the color is much better.
I would concur with others that the reflector design is at fault.

How much power did the replacement bulbs consume in comparison with the Leaf's stock ones?

[JimSouCal]

they PIAA xtreme whites have worked well on some other cars for me
these are from Hella and half the price

http://www.tirerack.com/lighting/detail ... ight+Bulbs" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks for the tip. Can I just order these and install them with relative ease? The change in color spectrum of the high beams is irritating to me.