LED puddle lights and door courtesy
02-22-17, 03:41 AM
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Originally Posted by biglexfan
Sorry for resurrecting an old thread but I would like to hear if anyone has been able to identify the specification of the Lexus stock LED used in the foot well, rearview mirror, license plate, ambient lighting and instrument cluster? Alternatively, has anyone found any reasonably priced aftermarket T10 wedge bulb that is a perfect match in color temperature to those stock LED bulbs?
I have replace all my halogen T10 bulbs with aftermarket ones more than once. The reason I kept replacing them is because I have yet to find one that is a reasonable match in color temperature with the stock LEDs. Most of them are either too bluish or too greenish. They appear white when viewed alone, but when installed inside the cabin, the contrast between the aftermarket ones and the instrument cluster can be quite obvious and it can get quite annoying.
Amazon sent me an email this morning informing me of a discount on some of the Philips T10 bulbs but I am quite hesitant to get them as they are specified as 6000K. I am afraid I may not be happy with it either. I already have a bag full of unused cheap T10 wedge LED bulbs!
I have replace all my halogen T10 bulbs with aftermarket ones more than once. The reason I kept replacing them is because I have yet to find one that is a reasonable match in color temperature with the stock LEDs. Most of them are either too bluish or too greenish. They appear white when viewed alone, but when installed inside the cabin, the contrast between the aftermarket ones and the instrument cluster can be quite obvious and it can get quite annoying.
Amazon sent me an email this morning informing me of a discount on some of the Philips T10 bulbs but I am quite hesitant to get them as they are specified as 6000K. I am afraid I may not be happy with it either. I already have a bag full of unused cheap T10 wedge LED bulbs!
02-22-17, 04:04 AM
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Here are the ones I purchased and the color temp is perfect matches all the stock ones of my 16. YITAMOTOR 10 pcs T10 Wedge Samsung High Power 1W NEW White LED Light Bulbs US W5W 194 168 192 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015H3KTYG..._bgen3Y6WM7qq4
02-22-17, 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by biglexfan
Thanks for tip. Since it not too expensive, I will proceed to get some.
02-22-17, 08:17 AM
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No, my puddle light is still stock, the only remaining pair of halogen T10 bulbs that have not been changed. I may plan to change them in the near future. About a year ago I backed up my side mirrors into a pillar damaging the plastic bezel slightly. I had to dismantle the mirrors to get to the damage components and in the process had much "practice" accessing the puddle light. The experience of prizing the mirror with some force can be quite nerve wrecking the first time you do it. The second hardest bit is to position the puddle light enclosure in the right position while you screw down the rest of the parts.
02-22-17, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by biglexfan
No, my puddle light is still stock, the only remaining pair of halogen T10 bulbs that have not been changed. I may plan to change them in the near future. About a year ago I backed up my side mirrors into a pillar damaging the plastic bezel slightly. I had to dismantle the mirrors to get to the damage components and in the process had much "practice" accessing the puddle light. The experience of prizing the mirror with some force can be quite nerve wrecking the first time you do it. The second hardest bit is to position the puddle light enclosure in the right position while you screw down the rest of the parts.
02-22-17, 09:17 AM
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I find this video very helpful. The person in the video was using some plastic wedge tool to remove the mirror but I prefer to just use my finger tips. There is sufficient gap to get your fingers in. I wore a glove.
02-22-17, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by biglexfan
I find this video very helpful. The person in the video was using some plastic wedge tool to remove the mirror but I prefer to just use my finger tips. There is sufficient gap to get your fingers in. I wore a glove.
02-23-17, 06:37 AM
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The easiest, safest, and quickest way to remove the plastic lenses inside the car is with a set of vehicle panel removal tools. They can be purchased for as little as $5.00 at Harbor Freight. I used them to remove covers on every bulb on the car excluding exterior lenses to change to LED's. In addition, there are tools for door panels and trim panel removal as well. For those who wish to modify their cars and change things around, this set is invaluable.
03-01-17, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by biglexfan
I find this video very helpful. The person in the video was using some plastic wedge tool to remove the mirror but I prefer to just use my finger tips. There is sufficient gap to get your fingers in. I wore a glove.
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