New Interior LED Upgrade Mod
#31
removal of dome bulbs for LED replacement boards ??
Sup fellas!
This thread is for my LED light fans, I recently swapped out my LED dome lights to some super hella bright panels that CJITTY ran across and turn me on to. We first swapped out the rear festoon LED to the new light cause it was weak BUT I thought let me put two of them up front as well. The front LED bulbs were decent but wanted more light output and let me tell you these new ones due the job beautifully!
Check it out two boards up front & one in the back.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o01_s00_i00
This thread is for my LED light fans, I recently swapped out my LED dome lights to some super hella bright panels that CJITTY ran across and turn me on to. We first swapped out the rear festoon LED to the new light cause it was weak BUT I thought let me put two of them up front as well. The front LED bulbs were decent but wanted more light output and let me tell you these new ones due the job beautifully!
Check it out two boards up front & one in the back.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o01_s00_i00
HI....I did buy the LED boards, removed the dome plastic cover....but am confused as to how to remove the existing bulbs. They appear to be a bayonet type in a twist black plastic housing....but not sure how to remove or what to do next....2009 460 awd base...thanks Mike
#32
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HI....I did buy the LED boards, removed the dome plastic cover....but am confused as to how to remove the existing bulbs. They appear to be a bayonet type in a twist black plastic housing....but not sure how to remove or what to do next....2009 460 awd base...thanks Mike
HI....I did buy the LED boards, removed the dome plastic cover....but am confused as to how to remove the existing bulbs. They appear to be a bayonet type in a twist black plastic housing....but not sure how to remove or what to do next....2009 460 awd base...thanks Mike
#33
continued dome light question...
If I was able to attach the picture this is what my dome light looks like. I believe the 2 small reading lights [at the bottom of my picture] are the leds that exist that you refer to....but I thought the new led cards replaced the two bulbs.[near the top of my picture]....which I cannot remove. They will twist and the base becomes loose...but too large to get the black plastic base out......and the bulb itself does not release. Please bear with my confusion.....
thanks Mike
#34
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If I was able to attach the picture this is what my dome light looks like. I believe the 2 small reading lights [at the bottom of my picture] are the leds that exist that you refer to....but I thought the new led cards replaced the two bulbs.[near the top of my picture]....which I cannot remove. They will twist and the base becomes loose...but too large to get the black plastic base out......and the bulb itself does not release. Please bear with my confusion.....
thanks Mike
If I was able to attach the picture this is what my dome light looks like. I believe the 2 small reading lights [at the bottom of my picture] are the leds that exist that you refer to....but I thought the new led cards replaced the two bulbs.[near the top of my picture]....which I cannot remove. They will twist and the base becomes loose...but too large to get the black plastic base out......and the bulb itself does not release. Please bear with my confusion.....
thanks Mike
#36
bulb does not pull out--got it...but, ....
OK..thanks.....I did pull them down and they did come out fine. Interestingly, the LED boards are just a fraction too large to fit in the opening. Don't know if they can be shaved down a 1/16th on one side to fit [wires protrude from the other side]
For now I buttoned it back up and returned to stock.
For now I buttoned it back up and returned to stock.
#37
OK..thanks.....I did pull them down and they did come out fine. Interestingly, the LED boards are just a fraction too large to fit in the opening. Don't know if they can be shaved down a 1/16th on one side to fit [wires protrude from the other side]
For now I buttoned it back up and returned to stock.
For now I buttoned it back up and returned to stock.
#38
OK..thanks.....I did pull them down and they did come out fine. Interestingly, the LED boards are just a fraction too large to fit in the opening. Don't know if they can be shaved down a 1/16th on one side to fit [wires protrude from the other side]
For now I buttoned it back up and returned to stock.
For now I buttoned it back up and returned to stock.
pushed them in tight and they stay. a bit slanted not 100% level.
anyhow, thx for the tip, OP. my car looks so much better now inside when dome lights are on. not to mention a lot more practical with the better light output.
on to the doors and "leg"? lights now.. eventually I'd like to change all interior lights to LED
any suggestions?
(wish I had the guts to tackle the side mirrors also but taking them apart seems a bit too much right now)
EDIT: found these for the doors:
Last edited by escapedcon; 11-19-12 at 04:53 PM.
#39
just installed mine.
pushed them in tight and they stay. a bit slanted not 100% level.
anyhow, thx for the tip, OP. my car looks so much better now inside when dome lights are on. not to mention a lot more practical with the better light output.
on to the doors and "leg"? lights now.. eventually I'd like to change all interior lights to LED
any suggestions?
(wish I had the guts to tackle the side mirrors also but taking them apart seems a bit too much right now)
EDIT: found these for the doors: http://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers...pr_product_top
pushed them in tight and they stay. a bit slanted not 100% level.
anyhow, thx for the tip, OP. my car looks so much better now inside when dome lights are on. not to mention a lot more practical with the better light output.
on to the doors and "leg"? lights now.. eventually I'd like to change all interior lights to LED
any suggestions?
(wish I had the guts to tackle the side mirrors also but taking them apart seems a bit too much right now)
EDIT: found these for the doors: http://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers...pr_product_top
#40
well I just did my headlight bulbs so I doubt the mirrors are more difficult from what you are saying so I might give it a go. thanks
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just installed mine.
pushed them in tight and they stay. a bit slanted not 100% level.
anyhow, thx for the tip, OP. my car looks so much better now inside when dome lights are on. not to mention a lot more practical with the better light output.
on to the doors and "leg"? lights now.. eventually I'd like to change all interior lights to LED
any suggestions?
(wish I had the guts to tackle the side mirrors also but taking them apart seems a bit too much right now)
EDIT: found these for the doors: http://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers...pr_product_top
pushed them in tight and they stay. a bit slanted not 100% level.
anyhow, thx for the tip, OP. my car looks so much better now inside when dome lights are on. not to mention a lot more practical with the better light output.
on to the doors and "leg"? lights now.. eventually I'd like to change all interior lights to LED
any suggestions?
(wish I had the guts to tackle the side mirrors also but taking them apart seems a bit too much right now)
EDIT: found these for the doors: http://www.amazon.com/LEDwholesalers...pr_product_top
Last edited by Tee; 11-20-12 at 08:06 AM.
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Well, I tried a thin flat head screwdriver covered with plastic to no avail. My interior removal tool is too thick and won't fit the edges of the light cover. I don't want to break the thing.
What did you guys use and where around the cover did you use it at to get to this:
And any hints for the one in the back?
What did you guys use and where around the cover did you use it at to get to this:
And any hints for the one in the back?