Question on lighting/bulbs
09-18-2006 | 07:48 PM
#1
Question on lighting/bulbs
okay i think the 95-99 should all be the same.. right?
the headlights have stock 9004 bulbs (?)
what bulbs are needed for the
1. corners
2. bumper lights
3. turn signal (tail)
CE has these mirror oranges. (Mirror Orange 1156A) LINK - CLICK ME
what can they be used for?
thanks
the headlights have stock 9004 bulbs (?)
what bulbs are needed for the
1. corners
2. bumper lights
3. turn signal (tail)
CE has these mirror oranges. (Mirror Orange 1156A) LINK - CLICK ME
what can they be used for?
thanks
09-18-2006 | 08:00 PM
#2
corners are 1156
bumber lights are 1157
rear signals are 1156
They are orange bulbs. Amber are better IMO. they can be used for lights....
You should grab a Haynes Manual While you're at it. Just a thought.
bumber lights are 1157
rear signals are 1156
They are orange bulbs. Amber are better IMO. they can be used for lights....
You should grab a Haynes Manual While you're at it. Just a thought.
09-18-2006 | 08:07 PM
#3
bulbs are bulbs. you have single filments and dual filaments. you can tell by looking at them. mirror bulbs are overpriced up the... I thought the silverstar ambers were over priced for $9.99. They are green/blue when off and amber when on. It really gives people the " how you do that effect"
how is an orange bulb that lights up orange give you a wow effect...
how is an orange bulb that lights up orange give you a wow effect...
09-18-2006 | 08:10 PM
#4
I had the silverstars. I hated them. Finally got regular amber bulbs. They look so much better because they give the amber tint during the day and a great color in the dark. So yeah bulbs are bulbs...they just give different light haha. It's more preference. Dont get ripped off with CE bulbs. They arnt worth the cash!
09-19-2006 | 05:18 AM
#7
Get regular amber bulbs and do the Bright Corner mod.
Look at the difference. Passenger side is unmodded, the drivers side is modded.
Notice how much light spills out from my corners. I dunno why I didn't do the mod earlier. All you need is a file, and electrial tape.
Look at the difference. Passenger side is unmodded, the drivers side is modded.
Notice how much light spills out from my corners. I dunno why I didn't do the mod earlier. All you need is a file, and electrial tape.
Originally Posted by stickies
How do I rewire my clearance lights so that they're brighter (95-96 and 97+)
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This mod is very simple, but since theres tons of different writeups on it out there, and lots of rumors, it can be confusing. But this is a great way to help your Max look better. Here goes:
Stuff you need: Phillips head screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, nailclippers, electrical tape
1)Remove your clearance light housing. It's pretty simple, just pop the hood and remove the screw that holds it in. With a little bit of tugging, you can pull the side closest to the doors (not the front side) out (it goes behind a little plastic flap). look down into the hood and find the little ball joint socket that holds the clearance light in. take a screwdriver (flathead) and pop it out of that socket. there the light is out.
2)Remove the bulb from the light by twisting it and pulling it out. Place the clearance light housing onto the ground.
3)In your hand you should have the bulb in socket connected to the wires for it. The bulb can be removed from its socket by being twisted and then pulled out. do so now.
4)Look at the bulb closely. On the metal base (below the glass) you can see two metal "nubs." Take fingernail clippers and snip the one CLOSEST TO THE GLASS (the higher one).
5)Cut a strip of electrical tape about 2 inches long and 1/4 inch high. Wrap this tape around the spot where the nub was so that it covers the spot (but not the other nub). This is to ensure a secure connection in the socket.
6)Look down into the socket of the bulb. You can see two notches where the nubs were to be secured (one for the higher nub and one for the lower nub). The bulb, however, now has only one nub (the lower one). Heres the tricky part: you want to put the bulb in so that the lower nub (the remaining one) goes in the spot that the higher nub was supposed to (dont worry if the electrical tape gets pushed a bit).
7) Now that the bulb is back in socket, replace the socket in the housing but dont put the housing back on yet. Flip your lights on to make sure that the job worked (I haven't seen it fail when you use electrical tape). Once your confident that it worked replace the housing (make sure its in there!).
8)Repeat on other side.
Thats it! Took me less than 10 minutes to do!
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This mod is very simple, but since theres tons of different writeups on it out there, and lots of rumors, it can be confusing. But this is a great way to help your Max look better. Here goes:
Stuff you need: Phillips head screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, nailclippers, electrical tape
1)Remove your clearance light housing. It's pretty simple, just pop the hood and remove the screw that holds it in. With a little bit of tugging, you can pull the side closest to the doors (not the front side) out (it goes behind a little plastic flap). look down into the hood and find the little ball joint socket that holds the clearance light in. take a screwdriver (flathead) and pop it out of that socket. there the light is out.
2)Remove the bulb from the light by twisting it and pulling it out. Place the clearance light housing onto the ground.
3)In your hand you should have the bulb in socket connected to the wires for it. The bulb can be removed from its socket by being twisted and then pulled out. do so now.
4)Look at the bulb closely. On the metal base (below the glass) you can see two metal "nubs." Take fingernail clippers and snip the one CLOSEST TO THE GLASS (the higher one).
5)Cut a strip of electrical tape about 2 inches long and 1/4 inch high. Wrap this tape around the spot where the nub was so that it covers the spot (but not the other nub). This is to ensure a secure connection in the socket.
6)Look down into the socket of the bulb. You can see two notches where the nubs were to be secured (one for the higher nub and one for the lower nub). The bulb, however, now has only one nub (the lower one). Heres the tricky part: you want to put the bulb in so that the lower nub (the remaining one) goes in the spot that the higher nub was supposed to (dont worry if the electrical tape gets pushed a bit).
7) Now that the bulb is back in socket, replace the socket in the housing but dont put the housing back on yet. Flip your lights on to make sure that the job worked (I haven't seen it fail when you use electrical tape). Once your confident that it worked replace the housing (make sure its in there!).
8)Repeat on other side.
Thats it! Took me less than 10 minutes to do!
09-19-2006 | 06:52 AM
#8
I know the bumper lights and tail signals should be oj/amber if you wanna stay legal.
Currently my corners are white. With a shade of yellow/oj. But that might be caused by the glass.. Not bulb. What color do the corners have to be.
I noticed that the corners turn bright only when u have the blinker on in that direction. What's the point of making them bright the whole time.
Currently my corners are white. With a shade of yellow/oj. But that might be caused by the glass.. Not bulb. What color do the corners have to be.
I noticed that the corners turn bright only when u have the blinker on in that direction. What's the point of making them bright the whole time.
09-19-2006 | 07:35 AM
#9
Originally Posted by jxkim
I know the bumper lights and tail signals should be oj/amber if you wanna stay legal.
Currently my corners are white. With a shade of yellow/oj. But that might be caused by the glass.. Not bulb. What color do the corners have to be.
I noticed that the corners turn bright only when u have the blinker on in that direction. What's the point of making them bright the whole time.
Currently my corners are white. With a shade of yellow/oj. But that might be caused by the glass.. Not bulb. What color do the corners have to be.
I noticed that the corners turn bright only when u have the blinker on in that direction. What's the point of making them bright the whole time.
Making them brighter increases the light output, obviously. It spills more light onto the ground. Very useful for illuminating the curb when you're driving at night.
09-19-2006 | 10:16 AM
#10
Use amber/oj bulbs in the bumper lights if you're going to change them to clear lenses. 1156 / 194
For the corner lights, use clear or amber bulbs. 1157
95-96 models were wired so the corners got bright on the side you're signaling. I like it working this way IMO.
For some reason Nissan stopped doing this in the 97-99 models. So most people with 97-99s do the bright corner mod.
For the corner lights, use clear or amber bulbs. 1157
95-96 models were wired so the corners got bright on the side you're signaling. I like it working this way IMO.
For some reason Nissan stopped doing this in the 97-99 models. So most people with 97-99s do the bright corner mod.
09-19-2006 | 12:42 PM
#11
Originally Posted by jxkim
I know the bumper lights and tail signals should be oj/amber if you wanna stay legal.
Currently my corners are white. With a shade of yellow/oj. But that might be caused by the glass.. Not bulb. What color do the corners have to be.
I noticed that the corners turn bright only when u have the blinker on in that direction. What's the point of making them bright the whole time.
Currently my corners are white. With a shade of yellow/oj. But that might be caused by the glass.. Not bulb. What color do the corners have to be.
I noticed that the corners turn bright only when u have the blinker on in that direction. What's the point of making them bright the whole time.
JPMax, you sure the corners are 1157? They don't have two fillaments. At least I think I'm using 1157. I have all the lights rewired I can't remember what I have haha!
09-19-2006 | 12:44 PM
#12
Originally Posted by Cdg2125
corners are 1156
bumber lights are 1157
rear signals are 1156
They are orange bulbs. Amber are better IMO. they can be used for lights....
You should grab a Haynes Manual While you're at it. Just a thought.
bumber lights are 1157
rear signals are 1156
They are orange bulbs. Amber are better IMO. they can be used for lights....
You should grab a Haynes Manual While you're at it. Just a thought.
corners are 1157
bumper signals are 1156
rear signals are 1156
bumper side markers are 194
09-19-2006 | 12:47 PM
#13
Originally Posted by Karim
Get regular amber bulbs and do the Bright Corner mod.
Look at the difference. Passenger side is unmodded, the drivers side is modded.
Notice how much light spills out from my corners. I dunno why I didn't do the mod earlier. All you need is a file, and electrial tape.
Look at the difference. Passenger side is unmodded, the drivers side is modded.
Notice how much light spills out from my corners. I dunno why I didn't do the mod earlier. All you need is a file, and electrial tape.
09-19-2006 | 04:22 PM
#16
i sit here having a cold blue moon (w/ orange) 
after completing my first "mod"...
installed the clear bumper lights. then realized i needed amber bulbs before i get pulled over by the po-po for having clear lights with white signals. went to advanced auto parts bought 1156NA and 194A.
what does "NA" stand for. i assume the A was for Amber. Thanks to u guys for answering my question.
you guys think for the corner lights. amber or regular halogen bulb?
after completing my first "mod"...
installed the clear bumper lights. then realized i needed amber bulbs before i get pulled over by the po-po for having clear lights with white signals. went to advanced auto parts bought 1156NA and 194A.
what does "NA" stand for. i assume the A was for Amber. Thanks to u guys for answering my question.
you guys think for the corner lights. amber or regular halogen bulb?
09-19-2006 | 07:35 PM
#17
I'd go with regular clear 1157 for the corners.
Or if you want a little brighter, you could get a pair of halogen 15w/50w 1157 bulbs online for about $20.
http://www.mesaperformance.com/web_s...y=yes&cart_id=
Scroll to the bottom.
Normal 1157 bulbs are usually 8w/21w.
Or if you want a little brighter, you could get a pair of halogen 15w/50w 1157 bulbs online for about $20.
http://www.mesaperformance.com/web_s...y=yes&cart_id=
Scroll to the bottom.
Normal 1157 bulbs are usually 8w/21w.
09-22-2006 | 08:45 PM
#21
those letters following bulb size (example: 1157A LL & 1156NA)
what does "NA" stand for. (natural amber?) and what the hell is the difference. i know LL is for long life. and the A is for Amber.
what does "NA" stand for. (natural amber?) and what the hell is the difference. i know LL is for long life. and the A is for Amber.
09-23-2006 | 02:19 PM
#22
those letters following bulb size (example: 1157A LL & 1156NA)
what does "NA" stand for. (natural amber?) and what the hell is the difference. i know LL is for long life. and the A is for Amber.
what does "NA" stand for. (natural amber?) and what the hell is the difference. i know LL is for long life. and the A is for Amber.
09-27-2006 | 11:38 PM
#26
I tried to replace the blinker bulbs with LEDs. So I got some from eBay. While installing, I found the LED light bulbs' plarity was hooked up the opposite way. So I had to cut both the wires for the blinkers and swap them.
Anyone had the same experience? I am trying to figure out if that's a bad LED or it's always like that......
Anyone had the same experience? I am trying to figure out if that's a bad LED or it's always like that......
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