M-3156A Lucas Lighting 3156 High Output CANBUS Amber LED Bulbs – Pair
Lucas Lighting M-3156A 3156 High Output CANBUS Amber LED Bulbs – Pair
Upgrade your factory 3156 halogen bulbs with the Lucas Lighting M-3156A High Output CANBUS Amber LED Bulbs.
Designed as a direct replacement for compatible 3156-style bulbs, the M-3156A provides high-output amber LED illumination with an instant-on response and a light-source position designed to work effectively within the factory housing.
The M-3156A is the amber version of the Lucas Lighting M-3156 series, making it especially suited for turn-signal applications where an amber light source is required.
Lucas Lighting's M Series uses fewer but much higher-power LED chipsets positioned as closely as possible to the original halogen filament location. The design helps optimize the light-source position within the factory reflector and lens while providing the performance advantages of LED technology.
Advanced CANBUS technology is also built into the M-3156 series to provide broad vehicle compatibility and help prevent common LED conversion issues such as bulb-out warnings and fast blinking.
Sold as a pair of 2 bulbs.
Key Features
- Lucas Lighting M-3156A high-output amber LED bulb
- 3156-style direct replacement
- Amber LED output
- Ideal for compatible turn-signal applications
- High-output LED technology
- Instant-on LED response
- Advanced CANBUS technology
- Designed to help prevent bulb-out warnings
- Designed to help prevent fast-blinking issues
- Fewer, higher-power LED chipsets
- LED chipsets positioned close to the original filament location
- Optimized for factory light housings
- Direct replacement design
- Sold as a pair
High-Output Amber 3156 LED Replacement
The M-3156A replaces compatible 3156-style halogen bulbs with a high-output LED solution.
Rather than simply filling the bulb with numerous low-power LEDs, Lucas Lighting's M Series uses fewer, higher-power LED chipsets positioned as closely as possible to the original bulb filament location.
Maintaining an appropriate light-source position is important because the factory reflector and lens were designed around the original bulb's light source. The M-3156A is engineered with this consideration in mind.
The result is a high-output 3156 amber LED replacement that provides the instant-on response and modern appearance associated with LED lighting.
Amber LED for Turn Signals
The M-3156A is designed for amber-light applications, making it particularly well suited for compatible turn signals.
Common applications include:
- Front turn signals
- Rear turn signals where amber is required
- Amber marker lights
- Other compatible 3156 applications requiring amber light
Always verify the required bulb color for your specific application before ordering.
Lucas also offers the M-3156 in white for applications where a white light source is required.
Advanced CANBUS Technology
LED bulbs can sometimes cause compatibility issues because a vehicle's lighting system was originally designed around the electrical characteristics of a halogen bulb.
Potential problems can include:
- Bulb-out warnings
- Fast-blinking turn signals
- LED compatibility errors
The M-3156 series incorporates Lucas Lighting's latest CANBUS technology and is designed for compatibility with greater than 90% of vehicles without bulb-out errors or fast-blinking issues.
For turn-signal applications, this CANBUS design is intended to minimize the need for additional resistors that are commonly used with basic LED conversions.
Because vehicle electrical systems vary, some applications may still require additional components.
3156 / 3156A Cross-Reference Compatibility
The M-3156A is compatible with the following 3156-style bulb numbers:
3156A, 3156AK, 3156K, 3156LL, 3156ST, 3456 and 3456LL.
These cross-reference numbers indicate bulb-style compatibility and do not guarantee fitment for every vehicle.
Always verify your original bulb number and socket configuration before ordering.
3156 vs. 3157 Fitment
The 3156 is a single-output bulb, while 3157-style bulbs are designed for applications requiring different electrical functions.
Lucas notes that a 3157-style bulb can replace a 3156, but a 3156-style bulb cannot replace a 3157 in applications other than a reverse-light application.
For this reason, do not assume that a 3156 and 3157 are interchangeable simply because they may share similar physical characteristics.
Verify your vehicle's original bulb number before ordering.
Direct Replacement Design
The M-3156A is designed to install into compatible 3156-style sockets without modifying the factory housing.
Its direct-replacement design allows you to remove the original halogen bulb and install the Lucas LED replacement in its place.
For the correct fit, confirm that your vehicle uses a compatible 3156-style socket and requires an amber light source.
Quick Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lucas Lighting |
| Series | M Series |
| SKU | M-3156A |
| Bulb Type | 3156 |
| Light Color | Amber |
| Technology | LED |
| CANBUS | Yes |
| Output | High Output |
| Bulb Design | Single Output |
| Primary Application | Turn Signal |
| Other Applications | Compatible Amber Marker Applications |
| Installation | Direct Replacement |
| Quantity | 2 Bulbs |
| LED Design | High-Power LED Chipsets |
| Light Response | Instant-On |
What's Included
- 2 × Lucas Lighting M-3156A Amber LED Bulbs
Important Fitment Information
Before ordering, verify that your vehicle uses a compatible 3156-style bulb and that the application requires an amber light source.
The M-3156A cross-references 3156A, 3156AK, 3156K, 3156LL, 3156ST, 3456 and 3456LL, but cross-reference numbers do not guarantee vehicle fitment.
Also verify whether your vehicle requires a 3156 or 3157-style bulb. These bulb styles should not be treated as universally interchangeable.
For turn-signal applications, the M-3156A's CANBUS technology is designed to help minimize bulb-out warnings and fast blinking, but vehicle-specific electrical systems can still affect compatibility.
FAQ
What is the Lucas M-3156A?
The M-3156A is a high-output amber 3156 LED bulb from Lucas Lighting's M Series. It is designed as a direct replacement for compatible 3156-style halogen bulbs.
What is the M-3156A used for?
The M-3156A is primarily intended for amber turn-signal applications and other compatible applications requiring amber light.
Is the M-3156A a 3156 bulb?
Yes. The M-3156A is a 3156-style LED replacement.
Does the M-3156A have CANBUS technology?
Yes. The M-3156 series uses Lucas Lighting's advanced CANBUS technology to help prevent common LED conversion issues such as bulb-out warnings and fast blinking.
Is the M-3156A sold individually?
No. The M-3156A is sold as a pair containing two LED bulbs.
Can I use the M-3156A for turn signals?
Yes. Lucas specifically identifies the amber M-3156 version for turn-signal applications.
What bulbs does the M-3156A cross-reference?
Lucas lists 3156A, 3156AK, 3156K, 3156LL, 3156ST, 3456 and 3456LL as compatible bulb styles.
Can I use a 3156 LED in place of a 3157?
Lucas notes that a 3157-style bulb can replace a 3156, but a 3156-style bulb cannot replace a 3157 except in a reverse-light application.
Always verify the factory bulb number before ordering.
Will the M-3156A eliminate hyper-flash?
The M-3156 series is designed to provide broad CANBUS compatibility and help prevent fast-blinking issues. Vehicle electrical systems vary, so some applications may still require additional components.
What is the difference between M-3156A and the M-3156W?
The M-3156A is the amber version, intended primarily for turn-signal applications. The M-3156W is the white versionfor applications requiring white light.