PixelHarmony

I was wondering if this is a easy mod to maybe switch the light on the trunk that illuminates your license plate to a white LED. I like the look it gives to the Lexus' and is interested in seeing if it's been done before.

lstevennl

its fairly easy its kind of like sidemarkers. slide them to the right then pop them out. its a tight fit though so be careful not to damage the outer area

neuronbob

There are a couple of threads addressing this. Will have to find them...

Chas2

Here is one thread, but there are others. This is not the one I was looking for

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-2005-2012-76/bulbs-sizes-rl-710860/

Chas2

Here it is.

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-rl-2005-2012-76/license-plate-light-change-497803/#post10856550

PixelHarmony

Thanks guys, I had a major search fail, figured this is something people will attempt

Rhlieu

^^^

Very good thread! Just make sure to be very “patient” in removing the rubber stumps (I broke one which in tale a $6 replacement) and the inner lining clips. The actual bulb removal is very simple and the different between stock OEM blub vs. LED is day/night differences.

neuronbob

Thanks Chas! My little one interrupted me after I posted and I didn't get back to it.

Chas2

So just out curiosity, this is the most powerful LED I can find in a proper sized T-10 package, a 1 watt LED in Natural White (6000K) with a claimed 60 lumen output and 120 degree beam spread. The color is great, but the 120 degree beam spread is not at all like the 360 degree spread and coverage of an incandescent bulb.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/WLED-xLX.htm

Does anyone know if something like this 5 LED does any better? They are not 1 watt LEDs, and I cannot find any output specs, but typically these SMDs put out less individual light than the 1 watt LEDs. The package size is also a little taller, and so I do not know if there are fitment issues. Too long and the bayonet socket will not fit into the license plate globe housing.

http://www.ledlight.com/t10-wedge-5-...led-light.aspx

Thanks in advance for your experiences

PixelHarmony

Hmm so if I need a T-10 maybe I'll look into getting a 5LED I see a http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.13043

1.5W 75 Lumen white bulb. 2 pack $8 free S&H. Should I pull the trigger?

nyctl

did it last year with leds from this place
i didn't want it to be too bright to be honest
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/L...-LED/sc131088/

Mugen RL

Are there any guides to remove the taillights?

RL eyi

Where did you buy your rubber "stumps"? I broke one of mine -___-

RL eyi

Is it #15 here?

Rhlieu

Correct! It is #15 on the diagram. The trick is to tugged them to the far right/left until they match the 3 metal hole indention before pulling them out (which I didn’t find out either until yanking 1 side out and going ohhhh).

You will have to order the replacement from the Acura dealership. $6 is an outrageous rip-off for a rubber stump! But hey, the “brightness” of the new upgraded LED licenses plate lights outweighs the price of the new stump!

psheu

Ryan, one of the 3 stumps is made a bit smaller for easy pull out.... after you pull that one side (smaller stump) off, the other 2 stumps can be slide to one side and pull out

KayBee1

I just bought one for $3 plus $9 shipping