Light Bulb Upgrade and a Puzzle ----- - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72longstepper · 07-09-2022, 11:45 PM

Replacing my turn signal housings and while I am at it (1999 Silverado) might as well upgrade the bulbs for headlights and turn signals. Want to just stay "stock" but want to go brighter if I can. Are HID better than halogen?
Where did you guys buy your bulbs? Would be nice to find a set that includes both. Probably replace rear bulbs as well.

Now the puzzle. When I put my truck into reverse. the R turn signal on my dash lights up and the R back running light does the same and no back up lights come on??? Replaced the rear junction box and that did not help. Hoping against hope that replacing all the bulbs will somehow give me a miracle.

Any help greatly appreciated!!

**VetteVet** · 07-12-2022, 10:55 PM

Check the home page for the electrical forum where you started your post. There is a thread on there about HID lights that is very informative.

It sounds like you may have crossed some wires on your turn signal housings.

72longstepper · 07-13-2022, 06:18 PM

TY will do.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-16-2022, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72longstepper

TY will do.

Replace your Turn Signal Switch Assembly.
Does the HID system require a ballast?

07-09-2022, 11:45 PM	#1
72longstepper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Carnation, WA. Posts: 258	Light Bulb Upgrade and a Puzzle ----- Replacing my turn signal housings and while I am at it (1999 Silverado) might as well upgrade the bulbs for headlights and turn signals. Want to just stay "stock" but want to go brighter if I can. Are HID better than halogen? Where did you guys buy your bulbs? Would be nice to find a set that includes both. Probably replace rear bulbs as well. Now the puzzle. When I put my truck into reverse. the R turn signal on my dash lights up and the R back running light does the same and no back up lights come on??? Replaced the rear junction box and that did not help. Hoping against hope that replacing all the bulbs will somehow give me a miracle. Any help greatly appreciated!!

07-12-2022, 10:55 PM	#2
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,703	Re: Light Bulb Upgrade and a Puzzle ----- Check the home page for the electrical forum where you started your post. There is a thread on there about HID lights that is very informative. It sounds like you may have crossed some wires on your turn signal housings. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

07-13-2022, 06:18 PM	#3
72longstepper Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Carnation, WA. Posts: 258	Re: Light Bulb Upgrade and a Puzzle ----- TY will do.



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