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Old May 16, 2006 | 06:30 AM
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do you know what bulb type they are? 194?

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just checked myself. they are not 194..

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Old May 16, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Taka
do you know what bulb type they are? 194?

[update]
just checked myself. they are not 194..
Does the manual tell you? If it doesn't, you can just take that bulb into a autoparts store and just compare it.
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Old May 16, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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kind of looks like one of these.

http://autolumination.com/festoon.htm
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Old May 16, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by vApor21
kind of looks like one of these.

http://autolumination.com/festoon.htm
Whoa, those are pretty cool, I've never seen LED's like that.
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Old May 16, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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I was planning to change these dome lights as it is the same one for the door lights that lit up when you open the door, I just havent got the chance to measure the length of the dome light which could be 1.25 in or 1.5 in.
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Old May 16, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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well after you measure it out.. tell us. it seems like the Xenon Super White Festoon Dome Light Bulbs will look the best. (the last one on http://autolumination.com/festoon.htm) only $1.50. pretty cheap
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Old May 16, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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my trunk light was already on when i got the car
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Old May 16, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankyJ
my trunk light was already on when i got the car
Your one of the few.....
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Old May 17, 2006 | 07:23 AM
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why did they even leave it off? it took 6 months for me to acually stick my head in there to see if I had missed it ...and I bought a flashlight for nothing now
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by vApor21
well after you measure it out.. tell us. it seems like the Xenon Super White Festoon Dome Light Bulbs will look the best. (the last one on http://autolumination.com/festoon.htm) only $1.50. pretty cheap
It took me five months to figure out that the car actually had a trunk light. I never expected that the trunk light would have a switch, and that the car would be delivered with the switch turned off. I simply thought that Lexus was cheaping out and only offering the trunk light on cars with the Luxury package--but then I thought why did they provide puddle lamps on my car but no trunk light. So I did a search and learned something new. Thanks guys.

On the replacement bulbs, the stock light does appear pretty weak--has anyone ordered a replacement. Based on the cross-reference chart, it looks like the 3022 , 1.25 inch (31MM) is the correct bulb size. Which one should throw off the most light, the 6 LED, the Xenon or something else?

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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by lifeisgood
It took me five months to figure out that the car actually had a trunk light. I never expected that the trunk light would have a switch, and that the car would be delivered with the switch turned off. I simply thought that Lexus was cheaping out and only offering the trunk light on cars with the Luxury package--but then I thought why did they provide puddle lamps on my car but no trunk light. So I did a search and learned something new. Thanks guys.

On the replacement bulbs, the stock light does appear pretty weak--has anyone ordered a replacement. Based on the cross-reference chart, it looks like the 3022 , 1.25 inch (31MM) is the correct bulb size. Which one should throw off the most light, the 6 LED, the Xenon or something else?
I just measure the original bulb, it is 29mm (1 1/8inch?).
However I was able to fit 36mm in there. (I dont recommend this size though).
Festoon Dome 36mm 6 LED (Xenon White) Bulb
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 06:44 AM
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check out the lighting forum look for Custom trunk light upgrade thread.
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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My IS has it...For all those advanced features on the IS I don't think Lexus save money for something like that...
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Payam
I thought I didn't have one either, but believe it or not it's back there. open your trunk and stick your head inside and look straight up, there is a light up there with a toggle switch on it.
Awesome, I was bummed too.... Thanks for the info!
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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Tuxlex
Yes it does turn off when you close the trunk lid all the way.
If you want to convice yourself, you can leave the trunk
pass-thru open and check by looking from inside the car.
No need to get inside the trunk to do this - hehe

IM emailing this from my blackberry, i got stuck inside my trunk to check for this.......im just waiting for the police to show up..

J/K

yeah, i felt dumb too..........
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