DIY LED Puddle Lamps
#17
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I just had my buddy who works at a bodyshop install the puddle LEDs,Parking light LEDs and fog light bulbs.
The guy installed it all in less than an hour.
You can reach the fog light bulbs and make the change reaching down from the top.
The guy installed it all in less than an hour.
You can reach the fog light bulbs and make the change reaching down from the top.
Last edited by Joeb427; 07-31-10 at 10:17 AM.
#19
I was reading in the manual today that the fogs are one of the few bulbs 'not' designed to be accessible to the consumer. Like you said, a panel in the wheel wells could be an easy answer. Especially on the (h) models.
#20
No, I don't play soccer!
Next will be the puddle lamp, not listed in the manual (I think), and I'm going to do it myself. I give a lot of credit to those who have the guts to tinker with these kind of things and post the results here. It's incredibly helpful. Only downside is there's so much I want to do now.
#21
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Jim, I read through the DIY section of the manual and was surprised to see how many things can be done by the owner. I didn't look for the fog lights in particular but I'm glad my installer managed to change them without removing the bumper.
Next will be the puddle lamp, not listed in the manual (I think), and I'm going to do it myself. I give a lot of credit to those who have the guts to tinker with these kind of things and post the results here. It's incredibly helpful. Only downside is there's so much I want to do now.
Next will be the puddle lamp, not listed in the manual (I think), and I'm going to do it myself. I give a lot of credit to those who have the guts to tinker with these kind of things and post the results here. It's incredibly helpful. Only downside is there's so much I want to do now.
#23
No, I don't play soccer!
Decided to tackle this project today. I went with the V-Leds like JDKane and wow, what a difference! Pulling the mirror was simple. Separating the inside mirror was a little tricky. The sound it makes is not for the faint of heart. The entire side view mirror came apart on the passenger side but it wasn't hard to put back together. It looks totally awesome!
#25
No, I don't play soccer!
Interior lights will probably be next now that the outside lights are done. Wonder what it would look like with blue LEDs
#26
Lexus Test Driver
I think I'm done with lighting and trying to find a front grille again. The relentless pursuit.
#27
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I love my puddle LED upgrade and parking light LED changeover.
As far as interior blue LED lights I don't know.I experimented with my Camry and replaced the lights with white/bluish LEDs except for the reading lamps in back.I'm not going that route with the RX as it's kind of cold harsh lighting.Never thought I'd say it but the ugly yellow works better for the wife and me.
I did change all four lower door panel bulbs,though.
#28
No, I don't play soccer!
Thanks Joeb, good to know. I might experiment to see what looks best with the black interior. Super bright lights after being in the dark is definitely not good for the eyes.
#29
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It's a bit of the brightness but more the cold white/blue color and I went with a 5 LED bulb.I imagine those multi LED curcuit board may be blinding.
I don't dislike the change enough to go back to the warm yellow stock bulbs at this point,though.
You'll have to try it and see how you like it.