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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Default Help with Lexus SC300 License Plate Lights

I got stopped by a cop because he said I didn't have any lights on my License plate.

The SC300 bulbs for the license plate are '168'

Is there a way to buy the LED bulbs from the Lexus Dealership?

I want to get the LED color like the ones on the new IS models.
It has like that bright white bulb look.


All help is appreciated!
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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I doubt the Lexus dealership will have them. But I just got a pair from LuxuryMods. They look good. I'll try to take a picture when I get a chance.
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Ya I wanted the same thing, I went to Lordco (..I know, I know..) and bought 'white' lights, and they came out very blue. I hated it, looked like rice.
Then I went to an aftermarket lighting shop and bought actual white LED's. They plugged them in on site and they defiantly looked white, but when I put them into my car theyre still kinda blue (not like the 2IS at all) and extremely bright (but tonnes better than the Lordco ones)..
When I asked the local Lexus dealership the guy said they'd have no idea to tell what kinda light is in the 2IS (bs I say).
Anyways my point is, just find any aftermarket shop and they should be able to hook you up. No scene going thru the hassle of ordering online, and it not being what you wanted.
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 01:15 AM
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v-leds.com my friend!
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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I finally took a picture...LED's from LuxuryMods
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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Got the LEDs from VLeds and my SC license plate looks as bright as yours.
I seriously notice a huge difference
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Check out nichia japanese 1 watt high powered led's. I put them on my car and a friend's. Definetly brighter than others that i have gone through. Polargs, Piaa, Belloff, Superbrightleds,vleds and Etc.




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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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those are nice bulbs but they are kind of over powering, blinding the plate a bit.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SO4RER
those are nice bulbs but they are kind of over powering, blinding the plate a bit.
Its not bad in person and not glaring the plate. Just the camera is doing that effect. But it is very super bright and well lit.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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you can get the wedge led bulbs on ebay for like $2.99 each
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by scENFORCER
When I asked the local Lexus dealership the guy said they'd have no idea to tell what kinda light is in the 2IS (bs I say).
Anyways my point is, just find any aftermarket shop and they should be able to hook you up. No scene going thru the hassle of ordering online, and it not being what you wanted.
that's kuz 2nd gen IS licence plate lights are an assembly... there's no replacable "bulb"

Originally Posted by VIPG35
Check out nichia japanese 1 watt high powered led's. I put them on my car and a friend's. Definetly brighter than others that i have gone through. Polargs, Piaa, Belloff, Superbrightleds,vleds and Etc.
do these come pre-based to fit 194/168 applications?
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Old May 20, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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May i suggest Ebay? i got all white LED for my interior and trunk light for around $8, And plate light for about $4. Never had any problems other than the ignition LED was too long for the fitting.
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Old Feb 14, 2019 | 12:09 PM
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Do you have the part number to those License Plate LED's?
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Old Mar 23, 2019 | 02:07 PM
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I got mine at PepBoys they work perfectly and shine the pretty cool white/blue they are 168 or 194
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Old Jul 10, 2019 | 04:38 PM
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looks great!
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