smarty666

Hi, I forgot to mention this in my fog light post, but I am looking to replace the 5W halogen license plate lights on my 2008 TL with either bright white LEDs or CCFLs; I am new to the LED world and was hoping someone could recommend the best white LEDs on the internet I could get? I really like the white illumination on the Lexus rear license plates, does anyone know if they are LED or CCFLs? any help, information, and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!!

I've read on here and other sites that some bright white LED's are actually blueish in color when you get them and I don't want that, I want something that is as white and clear as possible so I wanted to ask people's opinions before I order something in order to avoid that blue/white problem!!

erick3

I honestly can't remember where I got mine, but I specifically ordered the white leds over the blue. I'm not sure where you're getting your info, or who from, but I've gone through 2 different sets. I ordered white, and got white; no blueish hue (from a company that a majority of our members purchased from). Anyways, if I do remember...I'll make sure to PM you. Unfortunately though, how LONG your leds last...seems to be a hit or miss. I've had mine for over..................2 years? Still going...again, if I remember, I'll be sure to hit you up...!!!

erick3

http://www.superbrightleds.com/mini-wedge.html

superbrightleds.com (got mine here)
v-leds.com

#194

some people have had a satisfactory experience with both, both others...blah

i'm sure others will chime in...

Jaybird27

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http://superlumination.com/194.htm

I used the Super Nova Matrix 5x (4th from the top)
Those and several other models below it have heatsinks on them, which helps the lifespan of the bulb.
Was some posts here about people complaining about the regular ones going out/flickering, so I went with those. Been in for about 2 months and no problems.

Only thing with those (and some other LED's I've swapped) is you might have to play with the little wires that go into the socket to make a good connection as they often aren't as snug as the stock ones.

smarty666

I went to those websites you mentioned and I just want to make sure, for some bulbs they list cool white, natural white, and warm white as three different types of white, what one is the normal clear, white LED light? I'm assuming the natural white?

Bearcat94

3G Garage is the place to look: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/3g-tl-garage-faq-3g-tl-newbies-553554/


There you find such things as:

G-076: The definitive LED thread: all you'll ever need to know about LED's
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/sale-comptech-springs-so-cal-area-173833/

G-070: DIY: White Cold Cathode License Plate How-TO!!!!
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/dog-who-saved-toronto-145720/

G-058: Removing center console bulb and license plate bulbs
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106502

G-052: DIY: Replacing License Plate and backup light Bulbs
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=105472
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125207
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124574 Backup light replacement


Color names vary. You want Cool White or Bright White.

LoveMyTL-S

If I had to do it again I'd go with the Cold Cathode tube. It's cheap, puts out great bright white light and is more reliable.

smarty666

does anyone recommend these LED's from v-leds.com? several people on other forums recommended the 5K white LEDs

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/C...-p7114849.html

smarty666

well it seems super nova, superbrightleds, and v-leds.com are all popular choices for LED bulbs for the license plate; v-leds are a little more expensive but superbrightleds seems to be a hit or a miss when it comes to lasting a long time without burnout or flickering, yet they are much cheaper so I don't know if that has something to do with it

if I go with superbrightleds.com does anyone recommend 6 leds or 9 leds? I'll most likely get natural white as the color since that is what I'm looking for, I think cool white will have a slight blue/turquoise color to it

Bearcat94

If you're talking about WLED-9 or WLED-6, neither. They will flicker sooner of later. Looks ghetto.

Get something with a heat sink like the SuperNova from Autolumination.

AckTL05

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sorry to jack this thread buts its on the same topic, anyone replace the interrior lights with any of the ones from the websites posted? I really dont feel like spending 50+ on the boards.

smarty666

yeah, I spent hours on here reading the LED forums and I've come to the conclusion that the superbrightleds 6 or 9 WLED are a hit or a miss when it comes to burning out or flickering and some people get a month others a year or two without a problem; I'm leaning toward the single bright white LED on v-leds or super nova matrix both which are single bright white LED with the heat sink which people seem to have had overall good experience and have gotten extended life out of; I want to get something that lasts at least a year before having to be replaced, even longer than that would be better

Thank you to everyone for the information and recommendations, I can't wait to get white LED illumination on my rear plate so that Lexus, BMW, and Mercedes vehicles that come with it from the factory can kiss my ass!!!

Bearcat94

Since you've mentioned the "Lexus" look a couple of times, I thought I'd post this for you:



From this LED DIY install thread: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/interior-led-install-pictures-618468/

alexSU

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dbqkqh

Yeah, I'm trying to replace my interior lights, might as well think about license plate light to.
(I posted a thread about replacing and where to buy LEDs but can't find it anymore xD )
So yeah, anyone can please list a reliable website to replace existing bulbs with LEDs that won't burn out or require extra battery.
Thanks!

Bearcat94

No LED's will require "extra battery". They use less juice than regular lights.

Use the SEARCH feature to find your other thread. Just put your name in the Posted By box.

There are like 5 LED threads on the first page of the forum. Look in those for information on vendors and styles. If that fails you, look in the 3G Garage - theres a sticky at the top of this forum. AND I posted a boatload of links just a few posts up.

Swear to god its like F'g LED week at AcuraZine. (just sayin')

dbqkqh

Haha, thanks for taking the time to explain.
Sorry if everything is too repetitive.
It was around 1 AM when I posted, didn't felt like carefully searching