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"wide" angle bulb fit ? didn t realize wide bulb till after purchase
09-25-13, 09:18 PM
#124
Instructor
RomanTPA: When you say "Trunk, puddle light, mirror and license platte: T10 W5W bulb", you should note that the side mirrors (90981-11051), front/rear taillamps/license plate (00234-00192) are 5 watt bulbs, while the 4 under-door puddle lights/2 interior trunk lights (00234-00194) are 3.8 watts (per 2002 factory spec anyway).
Which are the brightest bulbs that fit in the 2 trunk light and 4 under-door puddle light enclosures?
1) "Ultra Power LED (White) Wedge Bulbs" or
2) "Wide Angle 12 LED (White) Wedge Bulbs" or
3) "Wide Angle 6 LED (White) Wedge Bulbs" or
4) "25 SMD LED (HID White) Wedge Bulbs" but these seem too big - did you try them?
Or is there a better source for bulbs now?
Thanks!
Which are the brightest bulbs that fit in the 2 trunk light and 4 under-door puddle light enclosures?
1) "Ultra Power LED (White) Wedge Bulbs" or
2) "Wide Angle 12 LED (White) Wedge Bulbs" or
3) "Wide Angle 6 LED (White) Wedge Bulbs" or
4) "25 SMD LED (HID White) Wedge Bulbs" but these seem too big - did you try them?
Or is there a better source for bulbs now?
Thanks!
09-26-13, 06:43 AM
#125
"brightest" doesn't mean that you can use the bulbs. Make sure to check the length of the LED bulb as some 360 style LED bulbs are brighter, but considerably longer. We have seen cases where these bulbs do not fit, or create too much heat and burn out.
Steve
Steve
09-26-13, 08:42 AM
#126
Instructor
Steve: I agree, which is why I asked "Which are the brightest bulbs that fit in the 2 trunk light and 4 under-door puddle light enclosures?"
Basically, I find the trunk and under-door puddle lights too dim, and I want bright bulbs in there that fit, won't create too much heat, and will last a long time. Can anyone link to specific bulbs that meet these criteria?
Basically, I find the trunk and under-door puddle lights too dim, and I want bright bulbs in there that fit, won't create too much heat, and will last a long time. Can anyone link to specific bulbs that meet these criteria?
09-26-13, 12:40 PM
#127
Since puddle lights are within the discussion... I'm hoping someone might be able to lend some advice. I was attempting to upgrade my side mirror bulbs to T10 5w LED's. I carefully removed the lens from the driver side and swapped the bulb out. Before reinstalling I tested the bulb and it did not light. I removed/reinserted and it was randomly coming on like a loose connection. Unfortunately I bought the bulbs from eBay, low price and they felt that way. The bulb to base connection was loose, so I messed with it a little, trying to ensure a good connection. Now nothing works. Even if I put the original bulb in (which is good, I tested it) the light won't come on. Is there a dimmer circuit in the mirror itself, and is it possible that somehow got shorted out? No chance of a fuse, I assume. Any thoughts on how to repair this? I miss the light and it looks silly when I open the doors and only one side lights up. BTW, the bulbs did work fine in the trunk, which just makes this even more weird. Thanks..
09-27-13, 07:17 AM
#128
Steve: I agree, which is why I asked "Which are the brightest bulbs that fit in the 2 trunk light and 4 under-door puddle light enclosures?"
Basically, I find the trunk and under-door puddle lights too dim, and I want bright bulbs in there that fit, won't create too much heat, and will last a long time. Can anyone link to specific bulbs that meet these criteria?
Basically, I find the trunk and under-door puddle lights too dim, and I want bright bulbs in there that fit, won't create too much heat, and will last a long time. Can anyone link to specific bulbs that meet these criteria?
Danny
10-24-13, 05:01 PM
#129
I'm having trouble knowing what size bulb/LED is for side view mirrors? I want to replace these. The one where he uses 2 credit cards in the pictures... What size bulb/LED is that?
12-16-13, 06:53 PM
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I GOT THE LEDs FROM THIS GUY.. I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM FOR THE QUALITY VS. PRICE
Exterior Mirror Lights (the easy 5min way)
0. IF YOU DO NOT READ THIS OR BE GENTLE, YOU WILL ****** IT UP
1. You will need a tiny pry bar and/or 2 credit cards
2. Slide the card at an angle starting from one corner up until the entire credit card is in (see pic)
3. Pop that side of the light housing out pass the trim thats holding it up
4. With second credit card, following step #2, slide the card through
5. While prying on both credit cards slide them toward the door of the car.
6. Once the end has completely popped out, slide the housing assembly toward the door
7. Carefully pull the assembly down
8. Once cleared the mirror, turn the pull off the light assembly from the bulb base
9. Bulb base can only go back in one way.
10. Replace the bulb with LED, then start putting everything back together
11. Put the end closes to the door in first
12. Work your way around with credit cards again to clear the trim that holds the housing in place
Exterior Mirror Lights (the easy 5min way)
0. IF YOU DO NOT READ THIS OR BE GENTLE, YOU WILL ****** IT UP
1. You will need a tiny pry bar and/or 2 credit cards
2. Slide the card at an angle starting from one corner up until the entire credit card is in (see pic)
3. Pop that side of the light housing out pass the trim thats holding it up
4. With second credit card, following step #2, slide the card through
5. While prying on both credit cards slide them toward the door of the car.
6. Once the end has completely popped out, slide the housing assembly toward the door
7. Carefully pull the assembly down
8. Once cleared the mirror, turn the pull off the light assembly from the bulb base
9. Bulb base can only go back in one way.
10. Replace the bulb with LED, then start putting everything back together
11. Put the end closes to the door in first
12. Work your way around with credit cards again to clear the trim that holds the housing in place
08-11-14, 07:16 PM
#135
I am admittedly, late to this discussion so forgive my question if it has been asked previously. Using LED's in the LS430, does this ever give false "bulb out" messages since the voltage may differ slightly from normal bulbs?