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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 11:46 PM
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Hey all, any ideas on how to go about replacing the interior lights with LED's on a 12 IS-F?

Bulb types and removal instructions would be appreciated.
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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 11:56 PM
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Contact Nigel JDM about those ledboard, using small thin flat head screw driver to pry them out and tape painter tape around those plastic so it wont get damage. 2 led in front dome, 1 in rear, one in trunk, 2 in the sun visors light. 2 on the side doors, 2 bulbs on vanities light.
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...de-w-pics.html
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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^^^ informative link
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Xwakeboard
Hey all, any ideas on how to go about replacing the interior lights with LED's on a 12 IS-F?

Bulb types and removal instructions would be appreciated.
Also, if you search youtube there's an actual video on each interior bulb replacement on a regular IS which is similar. You may want to be aware that only the middle front dome bulb dims (not all 3) and the same goes for the rear. Only 1 bulb dims. I just recently replaced all interior bulbs to LEDs from Nigel. Bright white and are made from Japan. On a side note, if you do purchase the LEDs from Nigel be careful of the wires connected to the boards. They are very delicate. I had to re-solder a couple of wires back onto the board itself because they snapped off from adjusting. Other than that I am a happy camper. Good luck on yours!!

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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 09:41 AM
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Xenon Depot, a vendor here, has a set of all the interior lighting upgrades you will need in one package.

http://www.kbcarstuff.com/2006-2012-...t-p/980380.htm
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 11:49 AM
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I got a LED package from iJDMtoy for my 2012 and they are a vendor on CL. Not sure on the 2 piece for the front dome lights, but mine was a 1 piece? When I did my install I used the link above for guidance. Good luck with your install bro and dont forget the blue painters tape as mentioned above.
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Originally Posted by 2ndGF
^^^ informative link
Yea I replaced all my lights with the VLEDs from that guide and they are incredibly bright and I had them in my car for almost 2 years with no issues
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I came across this newly designed trunk / cargo replacement unit. The fitment is spot on, nice upgrade. Arrived from Taiwan in about a week. OEM lamp is flush with the wall of the frunk, this one is raised just as the photo in the listing.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LEXUS-I...72.m2749.l2649

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nothing beats JDM products , i have LED in my interior and tail light 10+ years , no problem.
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I've never changed the bulbs in my Supra unless I wanted something different. The tail lights are still from 1993.
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Originally Posted by Rossi
I came across this newly designed trunk / cargo replacement unit. The fitment is spot on, nice upgrade. Arrived from Taiwan in about a week. OEM lamp is flush with the wall of the frunk, this one is raised just as the photo in the listing.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LEXUS-I...72.m2749.l2649
May we trouble you for a photo, as installed?

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Originally Posted by ChpEng
May we trouble you for a photo, as installed?
No trouble at all. Too bright to be able to take a photo when “ON” ... ISF trunk ... installed.



I think the photos in the listing shows the best differences in the overall design.

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I got my LED kit from iJDMtoy in 2015. Still going strong.
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Originally Posted by lobuxracer
I've never changed the bulbs in my Supra unless I wanted something different. The tail lights are still from 1993.
The OEM supra tails are my favorite tail lights. Can't decide whether I like yours or the MY97+ ones the most.
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