Gpruitt54 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 I want to replace the signal, turn, marker, interior lights with LED lights. Does anyone have a chart identifying all the various lights for the 2010 Legacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastixx Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) When I changed all mine to LED I just used the Sylvania automotive bulb guide. Here are all the bulbs I used... Turn signal and brake (one pack each amber and red) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DT7J7ZN/ Map/dome/city/sidemarker (one pack each amber and white from the first link) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082NK6TV5/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088Z7DJB2/ Reverse https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GGK6QDW/ I used kapton tape to secure the reverse lights to the sockets so they don't work their way loose. EDIT: I forgot I had to add a load resistor to one side of the brake light wires because the ECU thought I was driving with the brakes depressed and threw a fit.. Edited July 20, 2021 by Plastixx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Use VLEDs.com and put your car into the website selection. Even if you don't buy from them, it's a useful tool to learn the bulb type for each bulb location. 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 http:// https://www.automotivebulbfinder.com/philips/ Another decent resource. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 On page 1 of the exterior mods sticky: https://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4422713&postcount=9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 One thing not answered in any of these, as i just noticed, is the vanity mirror bulbs. Does anyone know what bulb this is? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastixx Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 (edited) One thing not answered in any of these, as i just noticed, is the vanity mirror bulbs. Does anyone know what bulb this is? https://www.diodedynamics.com/vanity-light-leds-for-2003-2014-subaru-legacy-pair.html https://www.amazon.com/s?k=6614F&i=automotive&ref=nb_sb_noss Edited July 25, 2021 by Plastixx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpruitt54 Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Has any of you used these as tail and stop lights? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P9T1J74/ref=crt_ewc_title_oth_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A28CIAO57KNOQR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmed2002 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Has any of you used these as tail and stop lights? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P9T1J74/ref=crt_ewc_title_oth_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A28CIAO57KNOQR You probably need resistors for them if you decide to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpruitt54 Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 You probably need resistors for them if you decide to use them. I have dealt with resistors with my other cars. I don't like installing them. LEDs being as popular as they are, and common on newer cars, don't they have LED replacements bulbs with built-in resistors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastixx Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I have dealt with resistors with my other cars. I don't like installing them. LEDs being as popular as they are, and common on newer cars, don't they have LED replacements bulbs with built-in resistors? You only need a resistor on the Legacy because with LED brake lights installed the the voltage will float around 8V even when the brakes aren't pressed. This trips up the ECU to think you're driving with the brakes applied and it doesn't like that. You just need a single resistor to pull that voltage down. You could even install it right at the brake switch. I used 50 Ohms on just one set of bulb wires. You could probably even go a lot higher in resistance, but I didn't feel like testing it at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testa422 Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 just buy a replacement flasher relay that goes under the dash thats made for LEDs...that way you can replace any and all bulbs in your car w led without any issue. Also Lasfit makes high quality leds that are internally regulated so no resistor required. I have every bulb on my legacy inside and out replaced w leds for well over 4 years with no issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpruitt54 Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 just buy a replacement flasher relay that goes under the dash thats made for LEDs...that way you can replace any and all bulbs in your car w led without any issue. Also Lasfit makes high quality leds that are internally regulated so no resistor required. I have every bulb on my legacy inside and out replaced w leds for well over 4 years with no issues I did this on a 99 C5 Corvette. Yes, there is a flasher relay that once installed, eliminated the need for resistors. I was not aware there was a similar device for the 5th Gen Legacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpruitt54 Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 just buy a replacement flasher relay that goes under the dash thats made for LEDs...that way you can replace any and all bulbs in your car w led without any issue. Also Lasfit makes high quality leds that are internally regulated so no resistor required. I have every bulb on my legacy inside and out replaced w leds for well over 4 years with no issues I guessing this is the relay in question. https://www.amazon.com/GP-Xtreme-Electronic-Flasher-Signal-Subaru/dp/B00D8KY11I/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=2010+Subaru+flasher+relay&qid=1627933037&sr=8-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastixx Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I guessing this is the relay in question. https://www.amazon.com/GP-Xtreme-Electronic-Flasher-Signal-Subaru/dp/B00D8KY11I/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=2010+Subaru+flasher+relay&qid=1627933037&sr=8-4 No. I bought this one because it's adjustable, but there are non-adjustable versions... https://www.ebay.com/itm/163931129316 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I am assuming that tapturn does not do this. Am I incorrect in thinking that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastixx Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I am assuming that tapturn does not do this. Am I incorrect in thinking that? TapTurn doesn't fit the 10-14 Legacy. It's overpriced anyway IMO. Just search for CF18/LM449. It does the same thing and you can find them for $10. Or buy the one I linked to earlier that allows you to adjust the speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testa422 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 (edited) TapTurn doesn't fit the 10-14 Legacy. It's overpriced anyway IMO. Just search for CF18/LM449. It does the same thing and you can find them for $10. Or buy the one I linked to earlier that allows you to adjust the speed. TapTurn DOES fit our cars...thats what I have but yes, its expensive. I bought it for the strobe features Edited August 3, 2021 by testa422 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastixx Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 TapTurn DOES fit our cars...thats what I have but yes, its expensive. I bought it for the strobe features Well, can't argue with you if you have one installed. I was basing my comment on the fact that our cars aren't listed in the compatibility list on the TapTurn website... "SUBARU: 13-17 BRZ, 09-16 Forester, 08-17 Impreza, 04-09 Legacy, 05-07 Legacy Wagon, 05-15 Outback, 05-07 Outback Sedan, 08-14 Tribeca, 08-17 WRX/STI, 13-17 Crosstrek" ...and also a picture I found of the TapTurn has a slightly different socket than the generic CF18/LM449 I bought... https://smhttp-ssl-82984.nexcesscdn.net//wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CF18-LED-Electronic-Flasher-Relay.png https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/284280d1536490711-tapturn-flasher-module-3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testa422 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Well, can't argue with you if you have one installed. I was basing my comment on the fact that our cars aren't listed in the compatibility list on the TapTurn website... "SUBARU: 13-17 BRZ, 09-16 Forester, 08-17 Impreza, 04-09 Legacy, 05-07 Legacy Wagon, 05-15 Outback, 05-07 Outback Sedan, 08-14 Tribeca, 08-17 WRX/STI, 13-17 Crosstrek" ...and also a picture I found of the TapTurn has a slightly different socket than the generic CF18/LM449 I bought... https://smhttp-ssl-82984.nexcesscdn.net//wp-content/uploads/2017/04/CF18-LED-Electronic-Flasher-Relay.png https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/284280d1536490711-tapturn-flasher-module-3.jpg if they list it as fitting the 05-15 outback, one would have to assume it lso fits the 10-14 legacy just messing but yes, it fits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony saurus Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 if they list it as fitting the 05-15 outback, one would have to assume it lso fits the 10-14 legacy just messing but yes, it fits! I have it in my vehicle for the emergency response vehicle strobes, I didn’t know that it helped with led voltage discrepancy too. Confirmed to fit 10-14 legacy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD123 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 TapTurn DOES fit our cars...thats what I have but yes, its expensive. I bought it for the strobe features I have one installed as well (for me the departure lights were the thing I wanted - and the tap turn function!) - so with the tapturn or a similar relay, you can replace any turn signal with an LED and not have a problem, or does it let you install LED brake lights as well? Or do you still need a resistor for the brake lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco26 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I too have TapTurn. It solves the turn signal hyperflash, but I don't think it does anything for brake lights. I've had amazon-grade LED brake lights installed for 3+ years now. Sometimes in cooler weather with my headlights on, I'll get the warning lights suggesting there's a bulb out, but its never been frequent or annoying enough for me to put resistors in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testa422 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I have one installed as well (for me the departure lights were the thing I wanted - and the tap turn function!) - so with the tapturn or a similar relay, you can replace any turn signal with an LED and not have a problem, or does it let you install LED brake lights as well? Or do you still need a resistor for the brake lights? I have internally regulated bulbs for my brakes so I have never had any issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rumble Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) 10-12 will need an in-line resistor for any LED brake light installation to avoid the dash error issues. Changes in the CANBUS for 13-14 allowed those years to run LED brakes without resistors. Personally, I'd recommend the setup I did with VLEDs brake lights and VLR resistors. They are true plug and play, no splicing or re-wiring. See my below posts on the install. I had periodic dash warning lights when I installed LED brake lights in my 2012 and have not had a single recurrence since installing the resistor setup. Been running them with no issues for 3+ years now. https://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5775085&postcount=6 https://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5775235&postcount=13 https://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5778741&postcount=26 Installed VLEDs VLR-6 resistors in my brake lights. Been chasing some dash warning light gremlins ever since installing my LED brake light bulbs, and I believe these finally solved my issue. I'm a complete wiring novice, so I'm always looking for plug and play solutions. I started with the Alla Lighting bulbs in my brake lights, and they functioned perfectly and performed spectacularly as far as color and output, but I started to get dash warning lights coming on randomly during driving (specifically flashing BRAKE light and solid TCS light). Nothing changed with drivability, no limp mode or anything, and the warning lights would go away as soon as I turned the car off and on again, but I wanted to solve them. Picked up the Triton V6s bulbs, moved the Alla lights into the rear turn signals and the turn signal VLEDs into the trunk, and still got the dash warnings, and even sooner into my drives (about 5 -10 minutes). But the VLR-6's with VLEDs T-Coupler made the installation an absolute snap, literally plug and play, and the resistors are actually super tiny! I was expecting them way bigger. Mounted them on the metal side of the body just forward from the taillights. Pleased to have that solved. Recommend these to anyone wanting LED brakelights, the installation takes minutes, is 100% plug and play, and you get what you pay for with VLEDs: excellent build quality and performance. Long story short: wiring. I don't trust myself with wiring anything, like at all. I'm literally infant level at electrical knowledge or wiring understanding. Knowing my luck, I'll damage or mess something up irreversibly, and that's the last thing I want. The VLEDs are connected purely with plugs, so it made installing everything super super easy, and all the stock wiring is intact in its original form still. The T-adaptor paired with their proprietary screw-in connectors are what made everything so easy. Wanted to follow up on the VLEDs Triton V6 brake lights with the VLR6 Pro Resistors. I've had them installed for about a week and a half, and my dash light gremlins have completely vanished. Even my issue with occasional blinking TPMS has disappeared too! Snapped a pic of them installed so you can see just how easy this setup is to get together. You can see the base of the Triton in the upper left, next to the T-Connector, which goes to the bulb socket and to the resistor, which is adhered to the metal part of the body just in front of the taillights. Edited August 4, 2021 by Humble Rumble 2012 Legacy 3.6R Build Thread 5th Gen Legacy BM/BR Body Kit Compendium Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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