Hi everyone,

has anyone replaced their reading/map/cargo/licence plate bulb? my car is 08 400h, but it doesn't come with any LED bulb like GS or other model does...don't know how to take the cover out ><


Andy

 

It's not that hard. But it will take some work. You have to make sure you have right bulbs before you install them. Otherwise, your gonna have some problems!
The glove box uses type 74 bulbs and the dome lights are DE3175. Also make sure the voltage are the same.

To open the cover is not that hard, all you have to do is pry open the casing with a flat screw driver. And it's self explanatory from there.

Hope that helps,
LEXveryG8

P.S. Be sure to post some picture of installation! Have fun!

 

How about the licence plate? I don't see anything I can stick in to open the cover, I will give it a try this weekend!

thanks,


Andy

 

The license plate uses type 168 bulbs too. So don't sweat it. As for removing the components on that I have not tried it yet so I'm not quite sure. I don't think it should be that hard.

Good luck,
LEXveryG8

 

Check out http://www.superbrightleds.com/ they are a total LED company.
the link to auto bulbs is http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm I have dealt with them and had no problem for other bulbs I have not used them in any of our vehicles at all. NOTE: I am only a customer of theirs I am not employed by them or anything.

 

Finally!! I installed a pair LED for my licence plate and I will post pix tonight!! Thanks for the help!!

p.s whatever you do, get the high power LED, not the old cheap one

 

here it is...

 

another one...

 

I was under the impression all 2007+ Lexus had LED licence plate lights.

Guess not. Looks great! I think the LEDs match the Olympic plates well. Mine are el cheapo ones off ebay (I know I know) so they kinda accentuate the blue in the plate. I'll probably get Lexus ones (hopefully they're not too expensive) if mine blows out early.

 

Can we actually get one from the dealer? I found them in the Parker Place in Richmond, the shop is called "Cartronix", they have the high power LEDs, the other one doesn't. Each side has a single high power LEDs, I did saw the other type that has a base with 9 LEDs, but I didn't buy those one and don't know how it looks like.

I am going to do the dome light next. The space will be big enough to put in a 12 LEDs plate, then we can party under the roof!!

 

Well the ES, IS etc etc have LED licence plate lights right? So I figured the dealers must have some in stock (or at least can order them).

Ohh? Are they angled or what? cause I just got mine off ebay. Didn't realise those in Rmd would actually be useful lol.

 

wow...looks better than the halogen bulbs..great install...

 

would they work on a 2006?

 

As long as you buy the right bulb, it will work.

I would love to see some dome light work. I have been wondering what it might turn out to be.

 

Are the ones from www.superbrightleds.com the right ones to get?