How to Replace rear license plate light
#1
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Replace stock license plate bulbs...
What Led bulbs would be the best to replace the stock license plate bulbs with...
i have a 2000 lexus rx300
THANK YOU
i have a 2000 lexus rx300
THANK YOU
Last edited by thug9030; 09-05-11 at 03:10 PM.
#2
Replacing them is actually really easy...
I recommend replacing them both with LEDs, it provides a newer, more updated look to the lights.
If so, you will need T10 LED Wedge bulb. Though, be sure you don't get one with too many bulbs, you don't want to light your plate up like the 4th of July, but rather provide a comparable level of light to that which was provided by the original lights.
The bulbs I bought look like this:
I recommend doing an ebay search for "T10 LED License Plate" and you will find plenty of good options.
As for actually replacing the bulb, obviously they're located in the clear plastic case beside/above the plate. There is one screw holding each of them in. When you remove the screw, they pop right out. Then you just turn the bulb inside the casing (counter clockwise iirc) and it will come right out, you swap the bulb, and put it back in.
There's a 50% chance you will put the bulb in the wrong way, meaning when you turn it on it won't work. Putting the bulb in the other way will correct the polarity and it will work fine.
A full picture tutorial is really overkill for this DIY. It's REALLY easy and will take you about 5 mins tops.
I recommend replacing them both with LEDs, it provides a newer, more updated look to the lights.
If so, you will need T10 LED Wedge bulb. Though, be sure you don't get one with too many bulbs, you don't want to light your plate up like the 4th of July, but rather provide a comparable level of light to that which was provided by the original lights.
The bulbs I bought look like this:
I recommend doing an ebay search for "T10 LED License Plate" and you will find plenty of good options.
As for actually replacing the bulb, obviously they're located in the clear plastic case beside/above the plate. There is one screw holding each of them in. When you remove the screw, they pop right out. Then you just turn the bulb inside the casing (counter clockwise iirc) and it will come right out, you swap the bulb, and put it back in.
There's a 50% chance you will put the bulb in the wrong way, meaning when you turn it on it won't work. Putting the bulb in the other way will correct the polarity and it will work fine.
A full picture tutorial is really overkill for this DIY. It's REALLY easy and will take you about 5 mins tops.
#3
its also going to be really difficult getting the screws out if they're rusted. I gave up and had my mechanic cut the plastic so I could just super glue it back on. I think lexus wanted $27 per plastic cover or some outrageous price like that.
#4
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Replacing them is actually really easy...
I recommend replacing them both with LEDs, it provides a newer, more updated look to the lights.
If so, you will need T10 LED Wedge bulb. Though, be sure you don't get one with too many bulbs, you don't want to light your plate up like the 4th of July, but rather provide a comparable level of light to that which was provided by the original lights.
The bulbs I bought look like this:
I recommend doing an ebay search for "T10 LED License Plate" and you will find plenty of good options.
As for actually replacing the bulb, obviously they're located in the clear plastic case beside/above the plate. There is one screw holding each of them in. When you remove the screw, they pop right out. Then you just turn the bulb inside the casing (counter clockwise iirc) and it will come right out, you swap the bulb, and put it back in.
There's a 50% chance you will put the bulb in the wrong way, meaning when you turn it on it won't work. Putting the bulb in the other way will correct the polarity and it will work fine.
A full picture tutorial is really overkill for this DIY. It's REALLY easy and will take you about 5 mins tops.
I recommend replacing them both with LEDs, it provides a newer, more updated look to the lights.
If so, you will need T10 LED Wedge bulb. Though, be sure you don't get one with too many bulbs, you don't want to light your plate up like the 4th of July, but rather provide a comparable level of light to that which was provided by the original lights.
The bulbs I bought look like this:
I recommend doing an ebay search for "T10 LED License Plate" and you will find plenty of good options.
As for actually replacing the bulb, obviously they're located in the clear plastic case beside/above the plate. There is one screw holding each of them in. When you remove the screw, they pop right out. Then you just turn the bulb inside the casing (counter clockwise iirc) and it will come right out, you swap the bulb, and put it back in.
There's a 50% chance you will put the bulb in the wrong way, meaning when you turn it on it won't work. Putting the bulb in the other way will correct the polarity and it will work fine.
A full picture tutorial is really overkill for this DIY. It's REALLY easy and will take you about 5 mins tops.
#5
Thank you and i guess next time i will actually look to see if its hard to do before posting. but i really appreciate the time you took to explain a alternative option as well as my original one. but if i buy one of those bulbs you suggested wont it use more wattage... then the original Sylvania/License Plate Light Bulb
#6
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ok because i just found some and not sure if it do or not.. and how long does shipping take for you and where did you purchase yours from.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LICEN...item19c584afc6
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...item439977204a
these are what i was looking at getting
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LICEN...item19c584afc6
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...item439977204a
these are what i was looking at getting
Last edited by thug9030; 09-05-11 at 02:53 PM.
#7
Both would work.
One of the ones you're looking at is most likely from China so shipping is usually a couple of weeks.
You could find some others within the US if you filter for such on ebay, and expect shipping within about 1 week.
This guy offers a 2 pack and is a US shipper, with similar pricing to those you listed:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-T1...item256438b924
They actually look more like mine, as mine actually have 5 leds, not 4. Can't say if it would make much of a difference or not
As a side note... If you ever want to go through hell and back, another good use for LEDs is replacing the auxiliary lights in the front headlight unit. It requires removing the wheel well and everything, but those top corner lights which look pretty yellow can be exchanged for LEDs. In this case I did the opposite of what I mentioned above... I looked for much brighter ones... I think they were 7 LED bulbs (still T10 wedge though), with that being said, going even brighter wouldn't hurt. It really improved the looks, too.
One of the ones you're looking at is most likely from China so shipping is usually a couple of weeks.
You could find some others within the US if you filter for such on ebay, and expect shipping within about 1 week.
This guy offers a 2 pack and is a US shipper, with similar pricing to those you listed:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-T1...item256438b924
They actually look more like mine, as mine actually have 5 leds, not 4. Can't say if it would make much of a difference or not
As a side note... If you ever want to go through hell and back, another good use for LEDs is replacing the auxiliary lights in the front headlight unit. It requires removing the wheel well and everything, but those top corner lights which look pretty yellow can be exchanged for LEDs. In this case I did the opposite of what I mentioned above... I looked for much brighter ones... I think they were 7 LED bulbs (still T10 wedge though), with that being said, going even brighter wouldn't hurt. It really improved the looks, too.
Last edited by SethP; 09-05-11 at 03:41 PM.
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#8
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Both would work.
One of the ones you're looking at is most likely from China so shipping is usually a couple of weeks.
You could find some others within the US if you filter for such on ebay, and expect shipping within about 1 week.
This guy offers a 2 pack and is a US shipper, with similar pricing to those you listed:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-T1...item256438b924
They actually look more like mine, as mine actually have 5 leds, not 4. Can't say if it would make much of a difference or not
As a side note... If you ever want to go through hell and back, another good use for LEDs is replacing the auxiliary lights in the front headlight unit. It requires removing the wheel well and everything, but those top corner lights which look pretty yellow can be exchanged for LEDs. In this case I did the opposite of what I mentioned above... I looked for much brighter ones... I think they were 7 LED bulbs (still T10 wedge though), with that being said, going even brighter wouldn't hurt. It really improved the looks, too.
One of the ones you're looking at is most likely from China so shipping is usually a couple of weeks.
You could find some others within the US if you filter for such on ebay, and expect shipping within about 1 week.
This guy offers a 2 pack and is a US shipper, with similar pricing to those you listed:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-T1...item256438b924
They actually look more like mine, as mine actually have 5 leds, not 4. Can't say if it would make much of a difference or not
As a side note... If you ever want to go through hell and back, another good use for LEDs is replacing the auxiliary lights in the front headlight unit. It requires removing the wheel well and everything, but those top corner lights which look pretty yellow can be exchanged for LEDs. In this case I did the opposite of what I mentioned above... I looked for much brighter ones... I think they were 7 LED bulbs (still T10 wedge though), with that being said, going even brighter wouldn't hurt. It really improved the looks, too.
#9
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thanks for all your help i just made the purchase on these and they have just shipped out today. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...84.m1439.l2649
#10
Will these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...#ht_1637wt_982
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-T1...#ht_3167wt_754
fit my 1999 rx300?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...#ht_1637wt_982
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-T1...#ht_3167wt_754
fit my 1999 rx300?
#11
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Will these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...#ht_1637wt_982
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-T1...#ht_3167wt_754
fit my 1999 rx300?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...#ht_1637wt_982
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2x-T1...#ht_3167wt_754
fit my 1999 rx300?
#12
Glad to see you guys doing this mod. Considering it's a $6 mod and takes about 5 minutes, I don't know everyone doesn't do this. Especially those of us who have moved to whiter headlights, like the Silverstars (had a really bad experience with a hid kit)
Guys, share your feedback on the bulbs you used, and what you think about them.
If I remember to do it, I'll take some pics this weekend of mine on the RX.
Guys, share your feedback on the bulbs you used, and what you think about them.
If I remember to do it, I'll take some pics this weekend of mine on the RX.
#13
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Thread Starter
Glad to see you guys doing this mod. Considering it's a $6 mod and takes about 5 minutes, I don't know everyone doesn't do this. Especially those of us who have moved to whiter headlights, like the Silverstars (had a really bad experience with a hid kit)
Guys, share your feedback on the bulbs you used, and what you think about them.
If I remember to do it, I'll take some pics this weekend of mine on the RX.
Guys, share your feedback on the bulbs you used, and what you think about them.
If I remember to do it, I'll take some pics this weekend of mine on the RX.
#14
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We sell 5-SMD LED bulbs for CL members here for $15 a pair shipped
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...s-on-sale.html
These are 3 chips LED not like those 1 chip LED
These are a lot brighter than those cheap one on the ebay
And these last longer too!!!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...s-on-sale.html
These are 3 chips LED not like those 1 chip LED
These are a lot brighter than those cheap one on the ebay
And these last longer too!!!
#15
We sell 5-SMD LED bulbs for CL members here for $15 a pair shipped
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...s-on-sale.html
These are 3 chips LED not like those 1 chip LED
These are a lot brighter than those cheap one on the ebay
And these last longer too!!!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...s-on-sale.html
These are 3 chips LED not like those 1 chip LED
These are a lot brighter than those cheap one on the ebay
And these last longer too!!!
Also, on the post you linked to you do not have any kits for 1st gen RX (99-03), but only 04-09. Any plan to change this?