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HOW TO: Interior Lights (Here comes the meltdown)

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Old 06-29-10, 04:06 PM
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Wow thank you very much. This is a great thread. Maybe this should be added to FAQ
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YES!!! Thanks so much, I've been wanting to do this for so long and now someone else with a 2001 has made a walkthrough, its my lucky day.
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Also, you didnt mention what kind of lights the ashtray ones are
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Anyone know how to change the bulbs in the door handle?
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Nice writeup. this is on my to do list. Thanks
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Nice write-up! Thanks!
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excellent thread...........vote to post this in FAQs section.
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Is there a possibility of having electrical problems with the lights because they are LED's?
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Good job. Haven't even thought about doing the door ashtray.
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Originally Posted by Vpanin
Is there a possibility of having electrical problems with the lights because they are LED's?
No, however, on the dome light, because it fades, LED's will flicker as they go off because they aren't like a traditional bulb. They need continuous power to light on, and if they don't have it, they go off.
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Originally Posted by TJW98LS
No, however, on the dome light, because it fades, LED's will flicker as they go off because they aren't like a traditional bulb. They need continuous power to light on, and if they don't have it, they go off.
The LED that I have for dome light, does not flicker at all when it goes dim
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Ohh guys, just wait till I get home..

I figured out a way to change the bulb in SIDE MIRRORS in 5min, without using ANY tools, or taking mirror apart..

writeup coming up soon..
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Very cool!
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What about the two front overhead lights that stay lit all the time and shoot down onto the shifter console / cup holder area? The ones on either side of the door light control switch? Are the OEM for these an LED? I wish those lights were a little brighter...
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