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Old Aug 15, 2021 | 10:43 AM
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Old Sep 3, 2021 | 08:31 AM
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Anyone have a source for the interior LEDs that are not 6000K. Everything I see is in that cool/blue range and for interior it’s a bit too much.

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Old Sep 3, 2021 | 08:43 AM
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What colour temp do you want? Previously one of the items linked is 3000K. I've been making my own since there doesn't seem to be ~4000K options. Combined cool white with warm.

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Old Sep 3, 2021 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by asticot
Anyone have a source for the interior LEDs that are not 6000K. Everything I see is in that cool/blue range and for interior it’s a bit too much.
See here from earlier in the thread, looks like they are still available.

Also, still ZERO issues with any of the bulbs I've installed...best time spent ever!

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These for the front dome/map lights:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0794...b_b_asin_title

These for the 2nd and 3rd row:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07K8...b_b_asin_title

Make sure you get the soft/warm 3,000k vs the bright white 6,000k.

Ive had no problems in the almost year they’ve been in the car, plus they come with a bunch of extras in case a bulb goes out for whatever reason.
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Old Sep 5, 2021 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by nycbenz
See here from earlier in the thread, looks like they are still available.

Also, still ZERO issues with any of the bulbs I've installed...best time spent ever!
ended up ordering these! Thanks! Before they weren’t available through Amazon.ca
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Old Sep 5, 2021 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by asticot
ended up ordering these! Thanks! Before they weren’t available through Amazon.ca
No worries, good luck! Swapping out the lights is super simple, and such an improvement for virtually no cost. The LED upgrades all around is something I definitely recommend!
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Old Jan 18, 2022 | 12:41 AM
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This is definitely worth it, I am glad that you decided to make this change. It looks much better and I am sure that in the night it also lightens the road better, and this is very important for a safe drive. While looking for new bulbs as well, I have found this cool model
Amazon Amazon
for the house, which can adjust to almost any color and it's very easy to change it, using the smartphone, I've always wanted something like this.

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Old Jan 31, 2022 | 01:33 PM
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following this thread but not sure what exact LED H3 bulbs to use for fog lights as I dont want yellow, has anybody done the fogs in a bright white, does it help light up the road/offroad etc?
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Old Apr 28, 2022 | 02:15 PM
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The lighting in some cars looks better than the lighting in many houses haha. I don't know if it looks like that only in the photo, but the shades are very nice. You know, there are such nasty shades of yellow that the eyes get tired faster. And your lamps are a warmer yellow hue. Although it would be worth seeing it live. I have high eye sensitivity. Sometimes I'm surprised that I really got a license and have been driving for 10 years. Driving at night is terrible, because the headlights and traffic lights merge into one. Recently my son bought a smart bulb https://www.vont.com/product/vont-bu...s-smart-bulbs/. I like the functionality of this thing, but it causes me physical pain.

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Old Sep 29, 2023 | 07:47 AM
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Have any of you swapped the console to LED? I'm looking to replace all of the heater, diff, suspension, etc bulbs but I can't seem to find the correct LED to do so.
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Default FAHREN H11/H8/H9 LED Headlight Bulbs

I have these bulbs for more than 2 months. Excellent output and fitment:
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Old Oct 30, 2023 | 05:41 AM
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I am thinking about changing the Dome lights on my RX 350 what bulbs do I need to buy from Amazon?.. Are they easy to change ?.. Tools you need other then bulbs ?..

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Old Oct 31, 2023 | 07:55 AM
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Front and rear turn signals were the thing that confused me the most with the hyper flash and resistor discussion. I just used the Lasfit CANBUS leds and no problem! I still see posts with people using resistors but they don't need to! These are the ones I have:1156 P21W 7506 CANBUS ERROR FREE LED TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS BLINKER BULBS | AMBER YELLOW, 2 BULBS I do get hyper flash if the turn signal is on for > 2 minutes but this has only happened once. It looks like they have a new alternative that eliminates this, T3 series. I am happy with the originals but would get the T3 if doing it again today.
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Old Oct 31, 2023 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by GoldenYear
I am thinking about changing the Dome lights on my RX 350 what bulbs do I need to buy from Amazon?.. Are they easy to change ?.. Tools you need other then bulbs ?..
This is the GX470 forum. You can find the appropriate forum for your year RX here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-models-9/

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Old Aug 11, 2024 | 12:58 PM
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Hi everyone,

After over 50,000 miles only 1 (one!!!) bulb needed replacement, and that was a turn signal bulb only this weekend 😅

I drive with my headlights & fogs on 24/7, so to say I’m beyond pleased with this simple upgrade is an understatement 😬

As someone mentioned above, the only ‘catch’ with the CANBUS error-free bulbs is that they begin to hyper flash after about 2 minutes being on.
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