Notices
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models
Old Dec 16, 2014, 11:40 AM
How-Tos on this Topic
Last edit by: IB Advertising
See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:

Browse all: Lexus IS Lighting Guides
Print Wikipost

LED Lighting Replacement Guide (w/Pics)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 03:46 PM
  #46  
AndMg's Avatar
AndMg
Rookie
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: FL
Default

I have question for you LED Guru's, when you guys put these led in, do these cars throw and error (like the bulbs are out) include you guys with LED's for DRL's?
Reply
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 04:09 PM
  #47  
brociouz's Avatar
brociouz
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (65)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 7,689
Likes: 11
From: NorCal
Default

Originally Posted by ohiois350
I just recieved my parking LED the one have 13smt, when i install, it kind loose? not fit in the socket tight, i scare it going fall off, is it feel loose on your parking light too? BROCIOZ
It shouldn't be loose. You should push it in and feel a slight click. Does your bulb look the second from the right in this pic?



Originally Posted by AndMg
I have question for you LED Guru's, when you guys put these led in, do these cars throw and error (like the bulbs are out) include you guys with LED's for DRL's?
I don't have LED DRLs, but none of the lights listed in my guide have caused errors to pop up.
Reply
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 10:42 PM
  #48  
ohiois350's Avatar
ohiois350
Pole Position
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,406
Likes: 67
From: Ohio
Default

yeah the bulb from second right is 13 smt led, but look like the base not big enough, therefore it kind a loose, but not complete loose like it going fall off, but it can easy move side to side.
Reply
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 10:46 PM
  #49  
brociouz's Avatar
brociouz
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (65)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 7,689
Likes: 11
From: NorCal
Default

^ Do you feel the slight click? It should slide in and out fairly easily, but you will feel a little click when it's properly installed.
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2010 | 08:44 AM
  #50  
flektone's Avatar
flektone
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 960
Likes: 1
From: NJ
Default

are the vanity mirror LEDs from Vleds really bright that it would be blinding when looking into the mirror? its hard to tell from your pics but they look really bright.

Also is there a discount code for CL members?

Last edited by flektone; Jul 30, 2010 at 08:55 AM.
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2010 | 09:16 AM
  #51  
brociouz's Avatar
brociouz
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (65)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 7,689
Likes: 11
From: NorCal
Default

Originally Posted by flektone
are the vanity mirror LEDs from Vleds really bright that it would be blinding when looking into the mirror? its hard to tell from your pics but they look really bright.

Also is there a discount code for CL members?
Since the vanity lights shine down onto your face, and not straight ahead into your eyes, it's not really an issue. If you looked up into the LED, it would probably hurt your eyes.

No discount code I'm aware of.
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2010 | 11:12 AM
  #52  
ohiois350's Avatar
ohiois350
Pole Position
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,406
Likes: 67
From: Ohio
Default

Originally Posted by brociouz
^ Do you feel the slight click? It should slide in and out fairly easily, but you will feel a little click when it's properly installed.
well i push all the way down, but it still move back and forth
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2010 | 11:29 AM
  #53  
brociouz's Avatar
brociouz
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (65)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 7,689
Likes: 11
From: NorCal
Default

Originally Posted by ohiois350
well i push all the way down, but it still move back and forth
There will be a little bit of give - as long as you feel that slight click and it lights up, don't worry about it.
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2010 | 11:32 AM
  #54  
llamaboiz's Avatar
llamaboiz
Lexus Fanatic
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 11,030
Likes: 7
From: Windward, Oahu
Default

guys, if it feels loose, cut a strip of black electrical tape. easy~
Reply
Old Jul 30, 2010 | 04:05 PM
  #55  
ohiois350's Avatar
ohiois350
Pole Position
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,406
Likes: 67
From: Ohio
Default

Originally Posted by llamaboiz
guys, if it feels loose, cut a strip of black electrical tape. easy~
yeah that what iam thinking to cut small stripe of black electrical tape and tape on the bulb base to put it in, i will do it this weekend. thanks guy
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:11 PM
  #56  
AndMg's Avatar
AndMg
Rookie
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: FL
Default

Will I need Two Pairs (4 Total) of those Sewell Clear lens for the doors? I don't have the car yet I just wanted to have them ready for when it gets here.
Thanks
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:53 PM
  #57  
brociouz's Avatar
brociouz
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (65)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 7,689
Likes: 11
From: NorCal
Default

Originally Posted by AndMg
Will I need Two Pairs (4 Total) of those Sewell Clear lens for the doors? I don't have the car yet I just wanted to have them ready for when it gets here.
Thanks
Nope, just one pair. There are no door/courtesy lights on the rear doors.
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 09:55 PM
  #58  
AndMg's Avatar
AndMg
Rookie
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
From: FL
Default

Originally Posted by brociouz
Nope, just one pair. There are no door/courtesy lights on the rear doors.
Thanks, Would you say these are more white than blue, the 6000k they look white in the inside pics , but yet blue from the outside?
Reply
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:09 PM
  #59  
brociouz's Avatar
brociouz
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (65)
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 7,689
Likes: 11
From: NorCal
Default

Originally Posted by AndMg
Thanks, Would you say these are more white than blue, the 6000k they look white in the inside pics , but yet blue from the outside?
The 6000K LEDs are pure white with a slight hint of blue. The puddle lights I have actually ARE blue, not 6000K. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
Reply
Old Aug 5, 2010 | 11:37 AM
  #60  
flektone's Avatar
flektone
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 960
Likes: 1
From: NJ
Default

Brociouz

do you think you can get away with using only 2 Leds in the front dome light and have it still looking bright enough?
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:09 AM.