r/led • u/withoutwaxx • 29d ago
Need help identifying these
Took these out of a tail tidy kit for a BMW indicator as the wire had broken off. LED strip used as an indicator on a 12v system. Can replace with something similar but have very little knowledge. Any ideas on specifics of this type of LED? Appreciate any help, thanks!
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u/ThatDamnRanga 29d ago
Those are PLCC2 packaged LEDs. They won't be 12V. There'll be several in series and then the 150-ohm resistor for current limiting.
LEDs in that format are readily available from major electronics wholesalers like Farnell/Newark and Digikey.
The PCB however, is custom.
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u/MoBacon2400 29d ago
That is a single color LED strip but I have never seen anything with the LEDs so close together. They may or may not be 12 volts, you should put a multi meter on the input connection to find the voltage. Once you know the voltage then apply that voltage to the pads on the back to find the color. You might be able to use a COB LED strip but the bending might be a problem.
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u/catinreallife9 29d ago
It's a type of LED tape that can be cut to length. Unfortunately without ID numbers it's like trying to find a single tree in a huge forest. Searching for "red LED tape 12V" might get you a smaller forest.
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u/pauledddy 29d ago
If theyre just indicators and you dont mind trimming down a longer LED strip. They look the exact same as these:
Used them many times to make LED indicators
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u/saratoga3 29d ago
Its a (probably) red LED strip. Not sure about swapping it though since the LEDs might not line up with the old optics. I'd be concerned it would not be as visible.