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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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How do these compare to the LED light kit from Sewell? I am thinking about getting those. I don't really care for brightness. Just really want the LED coloring instead of the yellow bulbs.
The V-LEDs are much, much, MUCH brighter. The color is about the same though, so if that's all your want it's fine.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:21 PM
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Anyone know how the eBay led compare?
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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Anyone know how the eBay led compare?
Unless the output is greater than 100 lumens, V-LED high power bulbs win.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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is this list for a pre 2010?

i have a 2010 and there is only two slots for map light not 3.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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I just swapped out all of my interior trunk included using vled HP bulbs and its pretty bright. The trunk light using the 4W 3022 festoon bulb is kind of fishy though. It seems as if the 3022 festoon bulb for the trunk light is a little too big to fit into the slot... but it will work.

Also for the courtesy light on the mirrors, i think the easiest is to tilt the mirror all the way down unscrew that one top screw and then all the way down and unscrew the one bottom screw and just wedge the rear section off and pull the light out. No need to pull the mirror out as that can be a pain. Also when putting it back in be sure to align all the clips (especially the one at the edge of the cover or it will not be a snug fit!

For the top dome light of the 2010 just unscrew the two screw from the sunglass holder and it will drop. Then just tug on the front a little towards the back of the car. and it will come out. Its one of those button clips.

Overall it was a very easy and fast job and its nice!!! all lights are from VLED pics will be up soon!
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sean2sean
is this list for a pre 2010?

i have a 2010 and there is only two slots for map light not 3.
I have an '06, which as far as I know is identical to the '07 and '08 when it comes to interior lighting. I know they redesigned for the '09+, but suspect the front dome is the only change since you lost that sunroof dial.

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I just swapped out all of my interior trunk included using vled HP bulbs and its pretty bright. The trunk light using the 4W 3022 festoon bulb is kind of fishy though. It seems as if the 3022 festoon bulb for the trunk light is a little too big to fit into the slot... but it will work.

Also for the courtesy light on the mirrors, i think the easiest is to tilt the mirror all the way down unscrew that one top screw and then all the way down and unscrew the one bottom screw and just wedge the rear section off and pull the light out. No need to pull the mirror out as that can be a pain. Also when putting it back in be sure to align all the clips (especially the one at the edge of the cover or it will not be a snug fit!

For the top dome light of the 2010 just unscrew the two screw from the sunglass holder and it will drop. Then just tug on the front a little towards the back of the car. and it will come out. Its one of those button clips.

Overall it was a very easy and fast job and its nice!!! all lights are from VLED pics will be up soon!
Thanks for the input! So you used the festoon for the trunk and not the board with the festoon adapter?

Look forward to the pics.
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Brociouz how did you put the one on the trunk, the conector is a littler bit bigger than the regular bulb
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The trunk is the trickiest one. You have to kind of angle the connector in there. Have the switch set to the "On" position when you do it since it'll give you a couple of more millimeters to work with. As long at the festoon tips are touching the metal you're good.
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this thread help me alot... thanks bro
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Old Jun 21, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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First post updated to reflect a change in my recommendation for the parking light replacement. See this thread for an in-depth analysis: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ive-guide.html
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thanks for the guide brociouz, i was wondering if you could also post pics of your puddle lights on, thanks.
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thanks for the guide brociouz, i was wondering if you could also post pics of your puddle lights on, thanks.


You can also check out this YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2znPXJl0UE
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how many of the front dome light do i have to buy, there are three slots, so do i place 3 orders?
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by FoUr OuNcE
how many of the front dome light do i have to buy, there are three slots, so do i place 3 orders?
There are 3 slots in the front dome. Some people only do the middle, some only do the 2 outers, but I would do all 3 just for completeness. Since V-LED sells this particular LED in pairs, you would place 2 orders and have one leftover.
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Originally Posted by brociouz


You can also check out this YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2znPXJl0UE
Hi brociouz - i was skimming through this post and your puddle lights really caught my eye!

Im guessing these are the flank type LEDs from V-leds as everyone keeps saying how powerful they are. I really wanna get some of these bulbs but shipping costs to england are horrendous! i dont suppose anyone would know where i could get these bulbs in england........(Or maybe a bulb thats just as bright but stocked in england)

Any help much appreciated guys
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