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Old 03-14-15, 10:17 PM
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I want to change all of these bulbs to LEDs, they were white LEDs in the GS i had and it looked awesome. The yellow light makes me feel like I'm in a 1960s submarine. I wanted to change all of these to LED:

- 3 of the small bulbs within the main interior lights, 1 left, 1 right and 1 for the door open light

- both front door lights swapped with Lexus logo projection LEDs

- both reverse lights

- both puddle lights

* and maybe LED fog lights, maybe*


would this cause any type of problem to anything ?
Old 03-14-15, 10:27 PM
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I tried the same thing in my Honda odyssey van - and it blew the fuse. After 8-9 fuses and countless hrs of research I tried this and it helped.
Change one bulb at a time. If the bulb does not work - take it out and flip the terminals- led lights have a positive and negative polarity.

Also don't go for the super high amps - as they can blow the fuse.
Hope this helps..
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No issues at all with interior lights and puddle lamps, I changed all the bulbs to white LEDs. Better to get bulbs with LEDs facing downwards and around the bulb body.

See this thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es350-and-es300h-2013/765737-led-conversion-lighting-for-interior-spaces.html

I haven't done reverse or signal lights yet. The signals will require a LED adapter/resistor to prevent hyperflashing because the body computer doesn't like the low resistance most LEDs have.
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you guys think if i get this kit for the interior it will be ok ? Looks like its made for the 2013 ES models

http://www.ebay.com/itm/16-x-Premium-Xenon-White-LED-Lights-Interior-Package-Kit-for-Lexus-ES350-ES300h-/271217642759?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2013%7CMake%3ALexus&hash=item3f25d4cd07&vxp=mtr
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Any LED in T10/194 wedge fitting will work. I would go for 4500 K color temperature, it's a nice match for stock HIDs and it doesn't make the interior look cold. 6000 K can make the interior feel sterile especially with dark seats.
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I changed all interior lights, trunk, and turn signals to white LED's. They look beautiful. You can buy the T10 for the interior on Ebay, 10 for $10.00. They are easy to replace - just pop off the lens cover - and you'll be finished in 30 minutes. Did this 2 years ago and zero issues... The kit you show looks like a good deal.
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cool thanks , i just ordered a set of those lights, also i ordered a red vinyl overlay to go over the clear part of the tail lights as well, eager to see how it will look

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