Re: [DML] 1576 vs. 89 lights

["Owen @ Aerodrome" <owen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Not sure what those numbers you quote are, but the issue you're getting at is probably the bulb wattage.  The steady taillight bulb should be a 5-watt bulb -- the others are higher, usually ~20W.  

You want a lower-power bulb in the taillight position because it's a marker light -- there's no benefit to blinding people.  Also, you want significant contrast between the taillight and the brake light.

-Owen
VIN 10470 "1 21 GW"


smileksr wrote:

> Has anyone noticed that the rear 5-light panel is supposed to be four 
> #1576 bulbs and one #89 bulb?  Why do they use the #89?  I simply 
> used another #1576 in its place and it works fine...even better.
> 
> Mike
> #6538...I think?   




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