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I'd try adding a general purpose rectifying diode ("normal") (1/2 wave/pulsed dc) or a bridge rectifier (dc).  LED are dc devices only. Any AC LED is rectified internally or has more resistance to ACs negative wave, it still functions on DC internally.Some LED can handle a certain amount of ac, but dc is easier on them in general.

  Over voltage will burn an LED near instantly too.  A surge can wipe them out. 

Plus with future replacement, you can use a wider variety of LED on 1/2 wave or dc.  Incandescents can still be used if a diode is on the circuit.

 Voltage will drop by about 0.75v after the diode..no big deal really. (diode amps have to exceed the total amp draw of bulb(s)/LEDs. Voltage rates should be higher too (much higher= safer from surges... say 35v or more)  Làrger amp diodes stay cooler as well. (A Brdge Rectifier is just 4 diodes in one package, already arranged to make dc from ac).   

  Price them all in small bulk from an electronic supplier & you may save quite a bit.

I like incandescent's look best, but it is hard to argue with the life and low draw of LED done right.

ANY car should be able to have LEDs added. Very few conditions would rule it out.

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