Expert Answers about Lights

• Which Color Replacement LED Bulb for Turn Signals and Reverse Lights on 2003 Ford Excursion
• For best visibility, you will want to use the bulb whose color is the same as the color of the lens. For your directional/ brake lamps, I would recommend the Putco # P283571R-P you mentioned. For the reverse lamps, use the white 3156, part # P283561W-P.
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• What Size of Bulb and Amp Rating is Needed For Pilot Navigator White Fog Light Kit # NV-515W
• The Pilot Navigator Cyber White Fog Light Kit, part # NV-515W, uses 55 watt halogen H3 bulbs. It states not to use anything exceeding 55 watt/15 amp or it could result in serious damage.
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• Replacement H4 Halogen Headlight Bulbs for a 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Custom
• You can use the Putco PURE High-Performance H4 Halogen bulbs in the stock headlight housing of your 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Custom, but you should keep in mind that the Ion Spark White bulbs, # P230004SW, are the only bulbs that are DOT compliant. The Nitro Blue bulbs, # P230004NB, that you referenced are for off road use only. These replacement H4 bulbs will work with the low and high beam functions and will provide better visibility when compared to the factory bulbs.
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• Replacing Bumper Mounted Off-Road Lights on 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport
• Since the factory circuit was rated for a maximum of 20 amps, and the Optronics Stud Mount Off-Road Lamps draw up to 7.7 amps per light, you could install up to two of them using the existing factory circuit and wiring. Keep in mind that the original lights might have been removed due to a wiring problem, so you should not assume that the existing wiring is in good condition. I would recommend examining the circuit, if possible. If you determine that the wiring needs to be replaced, or if
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• Are Resistors Needed When Replacing OE Running Lights on 2011 Buick Enclave with LED Bulbs
• The Putco Pure Premium LED Bulbs you mention, part # P233157W360 is the correct replacement for the original # 3157 bulbs used on your Enclave. They will fit just fine. Resistors are not necessary, unless the bulbs will be used to replace turn signal bulbs.
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• Which Bulbs Do Westin Driving Lights # 09-0205 Use
• The Westin Driving Light, part # 09-0205 uses a 55W H3 bulb like part # P230003NW.
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• Putco Halogen Headlamp Bulbs for 2003 Dodge Stratus
• Your 2003 Dodge Stratus uses a 9007 head lamp bulb, not the 893 you referenced. For the Nitro Blue Color, you would need part # P239007NB. By clicking on the provided link, and clicking on the thumbnail photos, you can see actual photos of the bulb that show the straight connector with 3 pins. Keep in mind that the colored bulbs do not meet DOT specs for on-road usage.
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• Can the Bulb be Replaced on the Optronics Hand-Held Spotlight # QR-1000
• The bulb is not replaceable on the Optronics Hand-Held Spotlight, part # QR-1000. I spoke with my contact at Optronics and they said it is a sealed beam spotlight so the 55-watt, halogen bulb is sealed and cannot be replaced. They have not had any issues with the bulbs burning out.
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• Are Putco PURE Premium LED Dome Lights # P980368 Able to Dim Like OEM Bulbs
• The Putco PURE Premium LED Dome-Light Kit # P980368 includes the 5 bulb assemblies shown in the product description. According to my contact at Putco, they will replace the dome and map lamps in your Tiguan. If the OEM bulbs have the ability to dim, the Putco LED bulbs will dim as well, but they might not dim as low as the OEM bulbs did.
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• Can the Bulbs in the Pilot Ball Mount Hitch Light CR-607 Be Replaced
• I spoke with my contact at Pilot and he stated that the bulbs in the Pilot Ball Mount Light, # CR-607, are replaceable. If a bulb were to go out, and it is a possibility since the bulbs are 35 watt incandescents, you can remove the offending light assembly to swap out bulbs. I have included a link to a video demonstration of the light for you.
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• Replacement 30 Amp Relay Needed for Pilot Cyber White NV-529W Series Two Function Lights
• I checked with my contact at Pilot Automotive and your lights use a 30 amp relay for your Cyber White NV-529W series lights. Their part number for this kit is NV-RY1. I checked the terminal functions of this relay and they are as follows: Terminal 30 = output - for lights or horns Terminal 87 = + 12Volt Input - from power source Terminal 86 = Trigger Input - from switch Terminal 85 = Ground - relay ground These terminal functions match our 40 amp relay, # A-715, which is labeled similar
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• What Type of Bulb is in the Optronics QH-88CD Mini Driving Lights Kit
• I spoke with my technical contact at Optronics and he confirmed that the bulbs in the Driving Mini-Light Kit, # QH-88CD, are H3 style bulbs. You could use a H3 halogen headlight bulb, like the Nitro Blue bulb, # P230003NB-S, as a replacement.
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• What Type of Bulb is used in Optronics Halogen Docking Light Kit, # DL-16WC
• The Halogen Docking Light Kit, # DL-16WC, uses 12 volt, 55 watt halogen, H3 style automotive bulbs like # P230003NB. You can get H3 style bulbs at just about any auto parts store locally. Or you can use the Nitro Blue ones I have listed above. We also have Jet Yellow, # P230003JY
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