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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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interior: Blue Lighting > What BULBS?

Hey, can someone give me the code for all the lighting inside the car?

- 2 Side Doors
- Map Lights
- Dome
- Shift Gate Light

Is that all?
should I change the license plate light blue aswell?

How would I find the right bulb? and where can I buy it in-stores?
and what would the price be total?

Please give me the model or brand name or whatever I can re-search on google,
thanks a million!
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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*Note* I found the codes at the BULB APPLICATION now do I just google the code and the description of it for example: Blue Map light
168

How do I find out is there a special website? please help a fella out!
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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^ ebay
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TLDude876
^ ebay
just search the number correct?
also what if it has a certain type of size? :/

Can I just buy one like at a store?

I actually have no clue what I have to search?
Acura Dome Lights 158? :/

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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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Go to autozone..they can you give you all the numbers you need...The best bulbs are going to be OEM...I've tried several LED's...they dont last at all...

But i just ended up going to autozone to get them..I don't like any special colors..so i just got clear.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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i switched the dome lights and courtesy lights to blue in my TL, i just bought panel LED board with blue lights off ebay. Working great so far
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 07:15 AM
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I got these ones of amazon and they worked great and were bright.

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I had the blue ones on my car but switched them to white because I couldn't read crap while trying to drive at night so I switched to white.


they were much brighter in person than they are in the photos
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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Go with white. Its easier on the eyes and i think it looks better personally. but ebay amazon have them.
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ibs
Go with white. Its easier on the eyes and i think it looks better personally. but ebay amazon have them.
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
I got these ones of amazon and they worked great and were bright.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o01_s00_i00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o02_s00_i00

I had the blue ones on my car but switched them to white because I couldn't read crap while trying to drive at night so I switched to white.


they were much brighter in person than they are in the photos
Appreciate it my friend,
so is this dome light, maplight, 2doors, trunk, the mirror, licenseplate?

or just maplight, dome, and 2 doors?
those 2 links is that all I need? BTW my domes are already blue a mechanic has a TL and he gave them to me.. cause he had an extra,

do you still have the bulbs? HAHA.. I wanted to buy it off you.. but is there any way I can buy them in store cause I have no credit card and I can't use my moms unless I buy a pre-paid but I prefer in-store I doubt their actually is one though.

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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tjkazai
Appreciate it my friend,
so is this dome light, maplight, 2doors, trunk, the mirror, licenseplate?

or just maplight, dome, and 2 doors?
those 2 links is that all I need? BTW my domes are already blue a mechanic has a TL and he gave them to me.. cause he had an extra,

do you still have the bulbs? HAHA.. I wanted to buy it off you.. but is there any way I can buy them in store cause I have no credit card and I can't use my moms unless I buy a pre-paid but I prefer in-store I doubt their actually is one though.
I originally had them everywhere except license plate since you cant have blue outside the vehicle here. I still have them but shipping to you would be more than they are worth, unfortunately. if you already have the dome lights you just need that 8 pack of bulbs and your good to go. if you can find them in a store you will get ripped off they are like 10$ for two bulbs here I have LEDs everywhere now including license plate since I switched to white though
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Old May 1, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Hey, i got extra blue bulbs if you want them. I'm not using dem, got them off eBay. I'm using another set from another company. Just pm me.
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Old May 1, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
I originally had them everywhere except license plate since you cant have blue outside the vehicle here. I still have them but shipping to you would be more than they are worth, unfortunately. if you already have the dome lights you just need that 8 pack of bulbs and your good to go. if you can find them in a store you will get ripped off they are like 10$ for two bulbs here I have LEDs everywhere now including license plate since I switched to white though
I have to say you a good guy, most guys here just troll and don't want to help me.. appreciate it man..Respect you a lot.. I'm in Toronto, Canada.. My dome lights aren't that bright sad to say.. but the 168 is the 2 doors, maplights, trunk, is the 8 bulb one correct me if im wrong Do you know what kind of store or do I just go to a mechanic haha, or some type of bulb store.. I'm sure they have them at the chinese imported fleamarket, and do you know what kind of bulb I need for my shift gate light? I think it died out.. I can't see a thing at night.
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Old May 1, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by tjkazai
I have to say you a good guy, most guys here just troll and don't want to help me.. appreciate it man..Respect you a lot.. I'm in Toronto, Canada.. My dome lights aren't that bright sad to say.. but the 168 is the 2 doors, maplights, trunk, is the 8 bulb one correct me if im wrong Do you know what kind of store or do I just go to a mechanic haha, or some type of bulb store.. I'm sure they have them at the chinese imported fleamarket, and do you know what kind of bulb I need for my shift gate light? I think it died out.. I can't see a thing at night.
I think there were two different bulb sizes 168 and 194 but they are really the same. i think they had some at some of my local shops around town like autozone or discount auto parts. don't get any bulbs that are painted they fade and where off easy plus they are not the right color like red is pink and blue is aqua. just check on amazon or local stores. if you check amazon just type in "168 led bulbs" in the search box. I have had mine in the car for 6 months and they are still bright and none have gone out.
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Old May 1, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by tjkazai
licenseplate
you really shouldn't change the plate bulb to blue unless you want to get pulled over....white or stock...anything else and your just asking for it
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Old May 2, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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thanks so much for the tips guys
really appreciate the big help.. Is it only twist & install? Like just like installing a regular home bulb on the ceiling?

ALSO,
168 is for:
- Trunk/Cargo
- Map Light
- License Plate

and 158
- side doors?

correct? or will 168 work for the 2 side doors? -_-
and yeah I might get a clear for the license plate only.

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Old May 2, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tjkazai
thanks so much for the tips guys
really appreciate the big help.. Is it only twist & install? Like just like installing a regular home bulb on the ceiling?

ALSO,
168 is for:
- Trunk/Cargo
- Map Light
- License Plate

and 158
- side doors?

correct? or will 168 work for the 2 side doors? -_-
and yeah I might get a clear for the license plate only.
you just have to grab them and pull them out then stick the new one in there. they are all rally the same size bulb at least from what I could see. just get the 168 bulbs and they will fit everywhere except the dome.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
you just have to grab them and pull them out then stick the new one in there. they are all rally the same size bulb at least from what I could see. just get the 168 bulbs and they will fit everywhere except the dome.
A little off topic but do you know what bulb the shift gate thing is? underneath the PRNDL? and do you know how to fix the trunk button? It won't release open.. I have to use the key remote.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Sadly, the amazon link you sent me doesn't ship to Canada ( Toronto, Ontario )


Can you help me find one on ebay?
I just type 10x 168 LED right?
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Old May 4, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by tjkazai
do you know how to fix the trunk button? It won't release open.. I have to use the key remote.
make sure the lock/kill switch is off...its in the glove box on the left side
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Old May 4, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by tjkazai
Sadly, the amazon link you sent me doesn't ship to Canada ( Toronto, Ontario )


Can you help me find one on ebay?
I just type 10x 168 LED right?
Inside the glove box there is a switch I it is on you can't use the trunk release on the door try that first. I'll check and see if there is any on eBay when I get a chance
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Old May 4, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by tjkazai
A little off topic but do you know what bulb the shift gate thing is? underneath the PRNDL? and do you know how to fix the trunk button? It won't release open.. I have to use the key remote.
Not sure what bulb the shift gate is or how to replace it when mine is off I just tap it and it comes back on
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Old May 4, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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Here you go
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=11244343013

Those are a really good deal. It's cheaper than I payed for 10 bulbs plus it will give you some spares in case they burn out. Those are the same exact ones I used and I like them a lot. Also when you get them sometimes when you put them in they don't work, you have to pull them out and spin it 180 degrees. You have to do that because only one side is positive
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Old May 5, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
Here you go
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=11244343013

Those are a really good deal. It's cheaper than I payed for 10 bulbs plus it will give you some spares in case they burn out. Those are the same exact ones I used and I like them a lot. Also when you get them sometimes when you put them in they don't work, you have to pull them out and spin it 180 degrees. You have to do that because only one side is positive
thanks so much,
yeah the 168 and 158 are the same!
well I had extra 2 bucks and bought one off some china thing, their are 10, but this is just for like a test I'm ordering a more expensive one or make a bright white if I get tired of the blue

about the trunk, the switch doesn't work
is there like a wire or fuse or somethin?
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Old May 5, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tjkazai
thanks so much,
yeah the 168 and 158 are the same!
well I had extra 2 bucks and bought one off some china thing, their are 10, but this is just for like a test I'm ordering a more expensive one or make a bright white if I get tired of the blue

about the trunk, the switch doesn't work
is there like a wire or fuse or somethin?
Not sure check fuse panels they are all labeled other than not you might have to make another thread where someone can answer your question better
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Old May 18, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Stephen00TL
Not sure check fuse panels they are all labeled other than not you might have to make another thread where someone can answer your question better
Hey Stephen I ordered a cheap pair of them, but they don't look bright maybe cause they're not LED bulbs lol.. I'm going to buy some just now.. or I'll take your link and buy those ones.. cause I put the CHEAP bulbs in the car and like it doesn't seem as bright as yours.. but super bright white will probably brighter no? :P
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Old May 18, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by tjkazai
Hey Stephen I ordered a cheap pair of them, but they don't look bright maybe cause they're not LED bulbs lol.. I'm going to buy some just now.. or I'll take your link and buy those ones.. cause I put the CHEAP bulbs in the car and like it doesn't seem as bright as yours.. but super bright white will probably brighter no? :P
The white are clearer than the blue. But mine are brighter than the original ones in the car were. I actually but them in both my dads alteucks and my brothers as well. I'm guessing the super bright white would be brighter but I don't want them any brighter than they are now
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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there you go!
finally did it.. and I also worked on my shift knob, and some of the buttons for the radio/ac !
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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The white are clearer than the blue. But mine are brighter than the original ones in the car were. I actually but them in both my dads alteucks and my brothers as well. I'm guessing the super bright white would be brighter but I don't want them any brighter than they are now

what do you think of the new photos?
also do you have a photo of the white bulbs? :%
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by tjkazai
what do you think of the new photos?
also do you have a photo of the white bulbs? :%
Looks good. Yes I got photos of the white bulbs but I have to wait till I get home to post them
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