Jack1995

Hello, fellow 3IS owners!
This might be a repost, and I've seen many people shared their 3IS with upgraded interior lights, but I don't remember seeing posts specifically on footwell lights. And after looking at different LED interior lights companies, the footwell lights are usually not included in the package. Anyways, if this is a repost, then take it as me sharing my experience

First off, I really have to thank HID PowerHouse. They responded my email within 10 minutes and we were able to get everything done in just couple hours. (I was requesting for LED penal quote and direct fit quote, so lots of back and forth)

I ended up getting the white and blue direct fit because I don't like to hold the panel in place with adhesive… They were able to customize a package for me…I got the following:

2 TR White for front maps
2 TR White for rear maps
2 TR White for vanity mirrors (Bonus another reason I like about them)

2 TR Blue for front footwell
1 TR Blue for front dome and 1 for rear dome
2 TR Blue for courtesy

all bulbs have the same size, only different in color, of course

you can pretty much find the installation guide for all interior light, except I was having trouble with the footwell lights.

It seems like you can remove the bulb from out side after remove the cover, but I wasn't able to, so I took the safe way, plus, there wasn't enough room for me to apply proper strength.

For people who want to play safe, below are pics of instruction of how to gain the excess to the housing.
To remove the cover under glove box, simply use flat head screw driver wrap with paper towels to pop off the clips, the white parts are the clips, they come off easily


Then you will see the actual housing of the bulb connected to the cover, simply twist the housing and remove

Jack1995

Before installation, all dome/map lights are on


After Installation, only dome lights, footwell, courtesy lights, it actually doesn't look purple at all, just the crappy camera


After Installation, only map lights are on


In-Cabin, dome/footwell lights


Hope this is helpful for you guys

dangla1603

That's my car too !!!!!!!!!!! hahaha, looks like we have the same taste hahaha GJ man


well...i have Red Interior btw

Jack1995

ahhh too bad dude! I'm liking the red stitches btw

fastdak25

where is the lexus label on the ground illuminating from?

Jack1995

Under the door panel, wired with courtesy light.

HIDPH

iTrader: (5)

Jack: Thanks for ordering from us. Glad you love the new blue LEDs and thanks for sharing the before and after photos

Jack1995

Of course! you got it my friend

350speed

is it possible to have the footwell lights turn on when doors are closed?

fastdak25

I'm interested in those Lexus logo lights under the door panel. How's the installation?

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

you dont have to remove all that for the footwell light, just pop off the lens and you can access the bulb

fastdak25

the bulbs in the footwell are hard to pull out, at least they were for me, not a lot of room to get a good grip on the bulb. Ended up having to use bottle nose pliers until i found out the under panel on the passenger side just pulls right down then snaps right back into place, then just untwist the light out of the socket. Driver side though IDK.

4TehNguyen

iTrader: (1)

yea they are hard but you can pull them out. First time I took apart the drivers to try to put the bulb in and took me about 20 min, then when I snapped the panel back in the lens popped out exposing the bulb, felt like a tool. Then I went to the passengers side and did it in under a minute.

cb80923

All, I had a hard time pulling out the footwell lights too.... then I went and cut a 6inch piece of duct tape, wrapped the tape around the bulb up in there, and pulled.... pulled right out without any struggle or effort really.

AndyL

I had a similar experience with the footwell lights as well.

In terms of tightness, the one on on the front passenger side wasn't too bad.

The one on the driver's side, however, certainly needed a pair of pliers to remove it safely. The metal clips holding the bulb for the driver's were very tight. What I did was to use a pair of pliers with soft ends and also use a piece of micro fibre cloth to over the bulb so I wouldn't accidentally mar any surfaces surrounding it.

I recall the footwell light bulbs for the 10' RX were not as tight to remove.

But I think the way the tightness is associated with the intent from Lexus to reduce the chance of rattle or loose bulbs down the road for the IS. However, it may be a bit too tight, still.