Interior Dome LEDs
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From: St. Cloud, FL
Originally Posted by drigo
for those of you who changed the map lights to blue...do you guys drive with it on? is it dim enough to match the factory ambient lighting? thanks
Cruisin'
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Both Map Lights with 9 led bulbs
Left map light 9 led bulb, right map light 4 led bulb
Side view: left map light 9 led bulb, right map light 4 led bulb
I don't think these pictures are the greatest. You need to actually see what a big diffirence it makes to have the 9 led bulbs in stead of the 4 led bulbs.
Cruisin'
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Maybe I am retard but are these the right bulbs?
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b....30183&next=50
Search for : "3022-x9 LED Festoon bulb " on that page
If so, when I take out the existing bulb in the door side, why won't this bulb fit? I am guessing it is the wrong one right?
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b....30183&next=50
Search for : "3022-x9 LED Festoon bulb " on that page
If so, when I take out the existing bulb in the door side, why won't this bulb fit? I am guessing it is the wrong one right?
Pro
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From: Delaware
Originally Posted by BroodsteR
Maybe I am retard but are these the right bulbs?
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b....30183&next=50
Search for : "3022-x9 LED Festoon bulb " on that page
If so, when I take out the existing bulb in the door side, why won't this bulb fit? I am guessing it is the wrong one right?
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b....30183&next=50
Search for : "3022-x9 LED Festoon bulb " on that page
If so, when I take out the existing bulb in the door side, why won't this bulb fit? I am guessing it is the wrong one right?
Hey Broodster, I think they can only be used in the dome lights not the doors. you have to get wedge bulbs for the doors.
The Power of a Grill
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From: San Antonio, TX
Originally Posted by tg8arc
Both Map Lights with 9 led bulbs
Left map light 9 led bulb, right map light 4 led bulb
Side view: left map light 9 led bulb, right map light 4 led bulb
I don't think these pictures are the greatest. You need to actually see what a big diffirence it makes to have the 9 led bulbs in stead of the 4 led bulbs.
Pro
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From: Austin, TX
Originally Posted by Michael05
I went with blue 9-LED bulbs in the doors, a 4-LED bulb in the rear dome, and a pair of white Xenon bulbs in the map lights.
Got the 9-LEDs for the doors from eBay seller tec_toyz. (He has some auctions with 9-LED bulbs, and some with 6-LEDs). I know a lot of people on this forum have the 6-LEDs either from tec_toyz or from Autolumination, but I saw the 9-LEDs from tec_toyz and decided to give 'em a try. I really like them -- they're bright enough to see and notice during the day, and they're super great at night. See two pics I took below when I installed them...one in pitch dark, and the other with moderate lighting.
***pictures***
I put a blue 4-LED bulb (purchased from superlumination.com -- the "LED Festoon Bulb" in Blue, 31mm) into the rear dome light. Also got two "Xenon Super White Festoon Dome Light Bulbs", 31mm, on the same page for the map lights. I decided to go this route -- with the blue in back but the bright white in front -- because I liked the idea of having the blue overhead, but still wanted to be able to use the map lights. Plus the factory map light bulbs are too bright IMHO, and they don't look as good as the pure light of the Xenon bulbs.
Here's a pic I took while installing, to show the difference between the Xenon and the factory bulb. The bulb on the left is the Xenon -- considerably dimmer than the factory (although still adequate for reading). It's a lot less "in your face" when you get into the car in very dark surroundings. Plus the color is a lot more crystal clear, and as someone noted in one of the older discussions about these bulbs, it matches the dash lighting better.
***pictures****
Got the 9-LEDs for the doors from eBay seller tec_toyz. (He has some auctions with 9-LED bulbs, and some with 6-LEDs). I know a lot of people on this forum have the 6-LEDs either from tec_toyz or from Autolumination, but I saw the 9-LEDs from tec_toyz and decided to give 'em a try. I really like them -- they're bright enough to see and notice during the day, and they're super great at night. See two pics I took below when I installed them...one in pitch dark, and the other with moderate lighting.
***pictures***
I put a blue 4-LED bulb (purchased from superlumination.com -- the "LED Festoon Bulb" in Blue, 31mm) into the rear dome light. Also got two "Xenon Super White Festoon Dome Light Bulbs", 31mm, on the same page for the map lights. I decided to go this route -- with the blue in back but the bright white in front -- because I liked the idea of having the blue overhead, but still wanted to be able to use the map lights. Plus the factory map light bulbs are too bright IMHO, and they don't look as good as the pure light of the Xenon bulbs.
Here's a pic I took while installing, to show the difference between the Xenon and the factory bulb. The bulb on the left is the Xenon -- considerably dimmer than the factory (although still adequate for reading). It's a lot less "in your face" when you get into the car in very dark surroundings. Plus the color is a lot more crystal clear, and as someone noted in one of the older discussions about these bulbs, it matches the dash lighting better.
***pictures****
Cruisin'
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i personally have gotten over 20+ led bulbs for the 1 interior set for my 06 tsx and 2 sets for my friends who have '03 accords. he has every color and they are amazing....the whites give a nice luxury feel to them. if you want to buy bulk (buy some for more than 1 car) he gives u a better discount going straight through him and paypal than through ebay. great guy.
also has white led's for the license plate in the back like the new lexus is250/350s have. makes the lights match with the front HID's. looks amazing at night...especially with a dark color car. i bought some for mine and for my friends cars too.
i have blue inside my car....they are bright when all are turned on...i don't drive with them on....too bright. don't feel ricey with them....girls do love it. (i have the light silver)
also has white led's for the license plate in the back like the new lexus is250/350s have. makes the lights match with the front HID's. looks amazing at night...especially with a dark color car. i bought some for mine and for my friends cars too.
i have blue inside my car....they are bright when all are turned on...i don't drive with them on....too bright. don't feel ricey with them....girls do love it. (i have the light silver)
Racer
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From: Diamond Bar
Need some help here guys...I am thinking about replacing all my interior bulbs to white LEDs...in the manual...all i see is 8W...3CP and stuff that I don't understand. where can I find the size numbers so I can buy the right LEDs
thanks!
thanks!
The Village Idiot
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From: Orange County, CA
Originally Posted by Jeff The Pianist
Need some help here guys...I am thinking about replacing all my interior bulbs to white LEDs...in the manual...all i see is 8W...3CP and stuff that I don't understand. where can I find the size numbers so I can buy the right LEDs
thanks!
thanks!
Additional resources:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...74&postcount=4
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...nterior+lights
You can also contact Brian at Tectoyz.com and he will let you know exactly what you need.
From his site (http://www.tec-toyz.com/products.html), I got the 921 bulbs for the doors (which accepts 168/194) and I believe the map lights and dome light accepts the 4LED 3022 Festoon Bulb 30mm.
The Village Idiot
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From: Orange County, CA
Originally Posted by San-AnT
there is a little hollow on the end/side - just put your flathead in there btw, just pull out the bulb and put in the new one - no screwing required.
For those who are reluctant about breaking their lenses or scratching up their interior, make sure you wrap your flat head screwdriver with a piece of paper towel. One layer should be sufficient, otherwise, you won't be able to insert the screwdriver into the hollow ends of the lenses.
According to the map light diagram, I stated that 4 access points are needed, but some people might be able to open their lenses through 2 access points instead (one from each opposing side). I hope that wasn't too confusing.
Instructor
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From: Atlanta
I replaced all my interior lights and liscense plate lights with Polarg superwhite. They look FANTASTIC!! Brighter than factory bulbs and hawt white with just a hint of blue...
Buy at www.automotivelightingusa.com
Buy at www.automotivelightingusa.com
Cruisin'
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Originally Posted by ninjamyst
Has anyone tried the 9LEDs from tec-toys for their map and dome lights? How do they fit?
Are you refering to the 9 led bulbs that come with the 5 bulb package? Those 9 led bulbs are "wedge" type, not the "festoon" type that you need for the dome lights.
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hey guys - i already got the led bulbs from tec-toyz on my doors and they look amazing 
just so im sure, the interior map lights & dome light use the 30mm led bulb correct? confused but have ppl used other bulbs, i.e. 39mm leds?? cause im not sure which ones are 6led, 9led as ppl have mentioned...
just so im sure, the interior map lights & dome light use the 30mm led bulb correct? confused but have ppl used other bulbs, i.e. 39mm leds?? cause im not sure which ones are 6led, 9led as ppl have mentioned...
mmmmmm....
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From: Glendale, CA
Originally Posted by White Fungus
I agree, I decided to put together a quick guide on how to access the oem bulbs for replacement. I understand that many people will think that such process is so simple that a guide is unnecessary, but I hope that others can benefit from this.
For those who are reluctant about breaking their lenses or scratching up their interior, make sure you wrap your flat head screwdriver with a piece of paper towel. One layer should be sufficient, otherwise, you won't be able to insert the screwdriver into the hollow ends of the lenses.
According to the map light diagram, I stated that 4 access points are needed, but some people might be able to open their lenses through 2 access points instead (one from each opposing side). I hope that wasn't too confusing.
For those who are reluctant about breaking their lenses or scratching up their interior, make sure you wrap your flat head screwdriver with a piece of paper towel. One layer should be sufficient, otherwise, you won't be able to insert the screwdriver into the hollow ends of the lenses.
According to the map light diagram, I stated that 4 access points are needed, but some people might be able to open their lenses through 2 access points instead (one from each opposing side). I hope that wasn't too confusing.
Pro
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Originally Posted by tg8arc
Are you refering to the 9 led bulbs that come with the 5 bulb package? Those 9 led bulbs are "wedge" type, not the "festoon" type that you need for the dome lights.
Racer
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From: Diamond Bar
Originally Posted by ninjamyst
Tec Toyz now have 9LED feston bulbs. I am about to order full 9LEDs for my interior and license plate but after hearing so many people complain about fitment issues....I am undecided now. I asked Brian and he said they fit fine. Maybe he just wants to make the sale?
Pro
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Originally Posted by Jeff The Pianist
I just bought those 9LED for all my interior + plate lights..they haven't arrived yet...I'll let you know after I put them in.
Intermediate
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Originally Posted by ninjamyst
Tec Toyz now have 9LED feston bulbs. I am about to order full 9LEDs for my interior and license plate but after hearing so many people complain about fitment issues....I am undecided now. I asked Brian and he said they fit fine. Maybe he just wants to make the sale?
I actually bought the 9LED White lights last week from Tec_toys and installed them today.
I installed the dome and map lights, they fit fine.
The only issues I see is with the door lights. They seem to be a longer than stock and I think they press up against the plastic guard. I may try to buy 6-LED bulbs if they are a little shorter.
Can somebody measure the length of the 6-LED bulbs for the doors?
Drifting
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From: florida
Originally Posted by crispy34
I actually bought the 9LED White lights last week from Tec_toys and installed them today.
I installed the dome and map lights, they fit fine.
The only issues I see is with the door lights. They seem to be a longer than stock and I think they press up against the plastic guard. I may try to buy 6-LED bulbs if they are a little shorter.
Can somebody measure the length of the 6-LED bulbs for the doors?
I installed the dome and map lights, they fit fine.
The only issues I see is with the door lights. They seem to be a longer than stock and I think they press up against the plastic guard. I may try to buy 6-LED bulbs if they are a little shorter.
Can somebody measure the length of the 6-LED bulbs for the doors?
Racer
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From: Diamond Bar
Originally Posted by crispy34
I actually bought the 9LED White lights last week from Tec_toys and installed them today.
I installed the dome and map lights, they fit fine.
The only issues I see is with the door lights. They seem to be a longer than stock and I think they press up against the plastic guard. I may try to buy 6-LED bulbs if they are a little shorter.
Can somebody measure the length of the 6-LED bulbs for the doors?
I installed the dome and map lights, they fit fine.
The only issues I see is with the door lights. They seem to be a longer than stock and I think they press up against the plastic guard. I may try to buy 6-LED bulbs if they are a little shorter.
Can somebody measure the length of the 6-LED bulbs for the doors?
you got any pics of those 9 LEDs?
Intermediate
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Originally Posted by Jeff The Pianist
you got any pics of those 9 LEDs?
Finally today the rain stopped, now I can go out today and install the 9LED license bulbs. I will try to take some pics later today with my camera phone.
Racer
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From: Diamond Bar
Can anyone help me install my plate lights? I can't get the mat on the trunk lid to come off...am i supposed to pull on the rubber screw really hard until it comes off or there's another way to do this?
thanks!
thanks!
Suzuka Master
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Originally Posted by Jeff The Pianist
Can anyone help me install my plate lights? I can't get the mat on the trunk lid to come off...am i supposed to pull on the rubber screw really hard until it comes off or there's another way to do this?
thanks!
thanks!
Rubber screw???
You take three plastic screws off and pull the carpet over the handle and 2 rubber pieces at the bottom edge of the trunk lid, then fold back.
You reach up into the hole where the license plate light terminals are and pop the connectors out.
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Three Wheelin'
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From: Cary, NC
I noticed that the lights heat up real fast
I got the blue 9 bulbs from Tech Toys for my door lights.
Yesterday I had the door open for only about 30 sec or so,
and I noticed that alot of heat was being generated..
I'm afraid to keep my door open now.. anybody else feel the heat
coming from the lights??
Yesterday I had the door open for only about 30 sec or so,
and I noticed that alot of heat was being generated..
I'm afraid to keep my door open now.. anybody else feel the heat
coming from the lights??
Pro
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Installed my 9LEDs interior package today. The bulbs fit PERFECTLY and looks great at night. It is not that dim at all and I can see fine with the map/dome lights on. Very cool indeed. These are from Tec-Toyz. Going to install my license plate lights tomorrow. But again, the bulbs fit perfectly for the interior. Thanks everyone! I will try to get some pictures out soon.
Racer
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From: Diamond Bar
Originally Posted by sonnyg80
I also installed the rest of my interiors, 4leds though....im not sure if im satisfied with the 4's and might get the 6led bulbs instead?? 
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Originally Posted by Jeff The Pianist
no no...gotta go with the 9!! I just got them yesterday! it's great! at night...feels like i'm getting into a space shuttle!
haha ah damn it, i really gonna have to get the 6 or 9's to be truely happy now! but these will suffice for now
and with 'now', i mean a week or so 
Racer
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From: Diamond Bar
Originally Posted by sonnyg80
oh ya p.s. - the 9leds fit fine with no problem?