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Old 09-03-14, 12:56 AM
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Hi. I've removed the lens covers from the backup lights and although the light is now better - it's not great. The standard bulbs are 16 watt and I've found some 18 watt (same fitting) but haven't got the courage to try these as worried that the current draw/heat will be too much? Would be grateful if anyone could give me sone advice please.

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Sorry - forgot to say that it's an RX 2007

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Originally Posted by exraf
Hi. I've removed the lens covers from the backup lights and although the light is now better - it's not great. The standard bulbs are 16 watt and I've found some 18 watt (same fitting) but haven't got the courage to try these as worried that the current draw/heat will be too much? Would be grateful if anyone could give me sone advice please.

Many thanks

Sorry - forgot to say that it's an RX 2007
18W is fine. I had good results with Sylvania Silverstar replacements from a local AutoZone. Bulbs can dim with age and use so just replacing them, if they are original, may give you more light. The Silverstar bulbs I used made the back-up camera display on my NAV much brighter.
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Many thanks for that Jim - gives me the confidence to give it a go
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or you can try this

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...leds-pics.html
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Does anyone know how exactly to remove the lens covers?
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https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/9...p.0202992.html

I just added these led bulbs above and they are super bright.

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