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need some help, headlight question for a 96 LS400

Old 04-26-04, 03:16 PM
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Question need some help, headlight question for a 96 LS400

hello,

I need some help about the bulbs in the headlamp. I changed the H4 bulbs to super whites, but when i put my lights on there is another bulb that is on too and its a yellowish colour. I checked the manual and that bulb is not listed. Anyone know the complete bulb listings for a LS400 1996? I think i'll change every bulb to super whites so it matches.

thanks
Old 04-26-04, 04:09 PM
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If its in the headlight assembly, it is your fog lamp. I belive they are H3 bulbs.
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Default Re: need some help, headlight question for a 96 LS400

Originally posted by Vishal
hello,

I need some help about the bulbs in the headlamp. I changed the H4 bulbs to super whites, but when i put my lights on there is another bulb that is on too and its a yellowish colour. I checked the manual and that bulb is not listed. Anyone know the complete bulb listings for a LS400 1996? I think i'll change every bulb to super whites so it matches.

thanks
That's your driving lights.
The switch is located on the turn signal half way down the arm. Turn it clockwise for on and counter clockwise for off. The only way to access those bulbs is through the corner markers. Take out the corner markers and reach your hand behind it.
# 9006.

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96LS 400's Have : Low beam H-4...........High beam 9005........Fog light 9006
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Lexkost the man. He should know, he has a 96 LS400.
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Originally posted by leosls400
Lexkost the man. He should know, he has a 96 LS400.
Thank You Leo.........................................................
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Default side marker lights in super white?

my '95 is the same with the driving lights and the headlights. I replaced the headlights to super white, but havn't done the driving lights yet. My question is, does anyone have any ideas about making the side marker lights super white? I have asked here around town, I mean, and have been told SOL. Hate the look of the bright white headlights and dingy-er white marker lights to the side.
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Default Re: side marker lights in super white?

Originally posted by libra68
my '95 is the same with the driving lights and the headlights. I replaced the headlights to super white, but havn't done the driving lights yet. My question is, does anyone have any ideas about making the side marker lights super white? I have asked here around town, I mean, and have been told SOL. Hate the look of the bright white headlights and dingy-er white marker lights to the side.
Are you talking about Corner Light s or Turn Siginals
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Default Re: Re: side marker lights in super white?

Originally posted by Lexkost
Are you talking about Corner Light s or Turn Siginals
Mike,
he's referring to the side marker lights a.k.a corner lights right next to the headlights, not the turn signals in the bumper.
They do sell clear white bulbs for those, we went over that in the beginning of this thread.
Bulb #168
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Default Re: side marker lights in super white?

Originally posted by libra68
my '95 is the same with the driving lights and the headlights. I replaced the headlights to super white, but havn't done the driving lights yet. My question is, does anyone have any ideas about making the side marker lights super white? I have asked here around town, I mean, and have been told SOL. Hate the look of the bright white headlights and dingy-er white marker lights to the side.
Is this white enough and bright enough:
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OMG, I have got to have those now. I will look a for 168 bulb. that looks so great. love the grill! My car is black on black too. I'll have to review the thread again. I didn't see that referenced. Appreciate the info. :-)
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Default Re: Re: side marker lights in super white?

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Is this white enough and bright enough:
Sorry but I forgot my corner lights are 9006 bulbs ..............Forgive me.................Mike
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the #168 you need:

http://www.autotoys.com/x/cust/produ...9&cat=0&page=6

>[TOP] AUTOTOYS :: Bulbs and Lights >> BULBS!! >> INTERIOR & TURN SIGNAL BULBS >> INTERIOR BULBS (194 168 WEDGE BULB) >> PIAA N6/M6 194/168 LARGE SIZE W2 XTREME WHITE (MORE WATTS/BRIGHTER - PAIRS!) 19224

PIAA N6/M6 194/168 LARGE SIZE W2 XTREME WHITE (MORE WATTS/BRIGHTER - PAIRS!) 19224 #1499
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SUMMARY (product details below picture)
Fits in some 194/168 locations with extra bright 4150K Kelvin scale rating. Sold in pairs. If your stock mini wedge bulbs are not bright enough, this is for you! New from PIAA. XTREME WHITE


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THE DETAILS:
Slighter larger than 194 bulbs.
For interior map lights, door entry lights, etc. Good for remote control car use only, anything 12 volts
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I have a 921's installed in my corners. I forget the wattage yet I want to say it is abouty 5 watts brighter over the 194's.
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Thought you might want to see what it looked like before the 'parking' lite change !!!!!
It is difficult to believe this is the stock 4 watt 194 bulb !!!! looks like a fog lite.
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