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Dec 17, 2013 | 04:24 PM

jnjmatts

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Led puddle lights

I tried installing Led puddle lights today but couldn't get the mirror off. I checked out the Diy pics in the GS forum but I'm scared I'm going to break the mirror when I pull on it. Anyone have any other tips?

Dec 17, 2013 | 05:00 PM

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I just put mine in today. All you do is pull the mirror straight off and it will pop out. Dont try to push the tabs like it says in the GS thread, youll just hurt your fingers

Dec 17, 2013 | 05:34 PM

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Cool, I'll give that a try. Thanks

Dec 17, 2013 | 06:04 PM

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Which LEDs did you install?

Dec 17, 2013 | 06:09 PM

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i just bought something like this and changed out everything

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-T10-W5W-194-168-501-Car-White-20-SMD-LED-Inverted-Side-Wedge-Light-Bulb-12V-/161054590351?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item257f9a058f&vxp=mtr

Dec 17, 2013 | 07:59 PM

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I thought the same , I tried the way the DIY said but like he said , fingers were killing me after ! Just pull the mirror out slowly but firmly , u can see the tab coming off and once that is off just do the same to the other ones , watch how easy it is to take off , the only pain in the butt is when u put everything back , make sure u line up the mirror so there is no gaps when putting it back together !! Good luck , you will be happy when u finish with it ;-)

Dec 17, 2013 | 08:14 PM

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just sure when you the mirror back that you engage all 4 tabs, kind of hard to tell

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Dec 17, 2013 | 08:29 PM

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Will you hear them pop or snap back in??

Yes you will , just make sure you hear it snap on all 4 corners !! Like I said the worst part is putting it all back together again and that's not hard either ;-)

Dec 19, 2013 | 08:07 AM

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I was able to successfully replace the puddle lights. It was a pain getting the mirror off at first, especially with the fear of breaking it, but after the first time of taking it off you get used to it. I did end up braking one of the 4 tabs on my passenger side though, but it holds together just fine with 3 and a half tabs still in place. For me it was harder putting it back together to get it everything to align properly, after a few attempts I finally got it all in right.

Dec 19, 2013 | 08:39 AM

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anybody wanna post pics?

Dec 19, 2013 | 10:18 AM

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i just bought something like this and changed out everything

10x T10 W5W 194 168 501 Car White 20 SMD LED Inverted Side Wedge Light Bulb 12V | eBay

How does this compare to the LP4 package that HID Powerhouse is selling for 3IS? Can you use these for all the interior lights including the trunk and reverse light also?

http://hidpowerhouse.com/shop/lp-ser...gh-power-leds/

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Dec 23, 2013 | 06:09 AM

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I have not seen the hidpowerhouse LP4 package so am not sure how they compare. I can say that these lights are direct replacements for all of your interior lights including trunk, puddle, and reverse lights though.

Dec 23, 2013 | 06:22 AM

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I changed out all the vanity, puddle, footwell, door courtesy, trunk lights with these. For the reverse I plan to get some really bright cree LED bulbs. For the map lights Im getting a custom fitted LED panel.