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Old 11-04-18, 02:42 PM
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Default Front Vanity/Dome Light Length?

Does anyone happen to know the length of the bulb needed? I know the bulb model is DE3175, but there are different lengths, can't seem to find that information.
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I just measured the map light: the bulb glass length should be no longer than 24 mm, the bulb overall length should be no longer than 43 mm (based on plastic housing space).
When I replaced all DE3135 with LEDs, I had the same question, so I measured it compared to LED dimensions most website would provide. This type of bulb has more plays in dimensions than other types. A little off is not a problem. In my other cars I had to bend the bulb terminal holder a bit to fit bulb in.
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Vanity bulb measured: overall length = 29 mm, glass part length = 15 mm, diameter = 6.2 mm. I don't know the bulb part number, says Type E in the 2000 year manual. I will try to find LED bulb for that.
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Originally Posted by SVRX300
I just measured the map light: the bulb glass length should be no longer than 24 mm, the bulb overall length should be no longer than 43 mm (based on plastic housing space).
When I replaced all DE3135 with LEDs, I had the same question, so I measured it compared to LED dimensions most website would provide. This type of bulb has more plays in dimensions than other types. A little off is not a problem. In my other cars I had to bend the bulb terminal holder a bit to fit bulb in.
Do you happen to have the link of where you purchased them? I bought these for another vehicle and remembered I had them, went out to check if they fit, but they're way too small.

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I bought from aliexpress.com: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10x-...84424c4dwhzQfK. Most are for my Honda Odyssey. It also fits in RX300 well.
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Originally Posted by SVRX300
I bought from aliexpress.com: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10x-...84424c4dwhzQfK. Most are for my Honda Odyssey. It also fits in RX300 well.
Thanks, just looked up the specs on my bulb and the width on the metal ends is around .34", yours is .50".
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