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04-03-2006, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by xtin
Sorta...they dim a little bit and then blink out.
i got 6 lights with 6 blues each in there. looks freaking great!!
9's in the license..
04-03-2006, 03:44 PM
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Any No. VA 3rd Gen Owners used LA Tint
Looking to install FormulaOne Pinnacle (35%) due to Navi, and they said they don't used or install the moleskin. Anyone have experience with these guys on your TL, or who do you recommend and do they install moleskin also? Thanks.
04-03-2006, 03:48 PM
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Can't find Tec Toyz auction for White LEDs. Looking for front map, rear dome, and 4 doors. Can someone link? And what is better to use, the 6 LED or 9 LED?
04-03-2006, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by timnguyen9
Can't find Tec Toyz auction for White LEDs. Looking for front map, rear dome, and 4 doors. Can someone link? And what is better to use, the 6 LED or 9 LED?
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04-03-2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by timnguyen9
Can't find Tec Toyz auction for White LEDs. Looking for front map, rear dome, and 4 doors. Can someone link? And what is better to use, the 6 LED or 9 LED?
Also, just email Brian directly for a better quote on a custom package
its brian@tech-toyz.com
04-04-2006, 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by streese
I think you might have been misinformed. In order to change the console light, you pull the little white plug out and put a new bulb in. For the glove box, you squeeze the glove box together, drop it down, and pull the little white plug out to replace the bulb.
Those are actually easier than replacing the door bulbs.
Hope this changes your mind!
Cheers!
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Those are actually easier than replacing the door bulbs.
Hope this changes your mind!
Cheers!
Steve
04-04-2006, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TL83s
You can use 921 wedge 9LED for all of them. Map lights, dome lights & door courtesy lights. The 921 can replace 2825 which is also a 194. Yes a bit confusing......
921 Wedge 9LED
921 Wedge 9LED
04-04-2006, 04:45 PM
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It looks like you have an 03. Do you know if the 921 will fit the 4 dome lights of the 04?
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04-05-2006, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by TL83s
You can use 921 wedge 9LED for all of them. Map lights, dome lights & door courtesy lights. The 921 can replace 2825 which is also a 194. Yes a bit confusing......
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No....The 921 can replace these Manufactory bulb Part #'s: 194 , 168 , 158 , 12256 , 12961, 2821, 2825.
04+ TL uses manufactory #2825 wedge easly replaced by 921 wedge.
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No....The 921 can replace these Manufactory bulb Part #'s: 194 , 168 , 158 , 12256 , 12961, 2821, 2825.
04+ TL uses manufactory #2825 wedge easly replaced by 921 wedge.
Location -------------- OEM part ----- LED part
License plate --------- 168 x2 --------- 921 x2
Map light -------------- 2825 x2 ------- 921 x2
Rear dome ------------ 2825 x2 ------- 921 x2
Trunk light ------------ 168 x1 --------- 921 x1
Front door courtesy - 194? x2 ------- 921 x2
What bulbs are in the center console and glovebox? Which LED will successfully replace them?
04-05-2006, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by xtin
Well here is a small hint . .. there isnt back door lights =)
Also, just email Brian directly for a better quote on a custom package
its brian@tech-toyz.com
Also, just email Brian directly for a better quote on a custom package
its brian@tech-toyz.com
Okay, so far brian@tech-toys.com and brian@tec-toys.com don't work as valid email addresses.
04-05-2006, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ITL
xtin, that email address got kicked back to me. You sure that's right?
Okay, so far brian@tech-toys.com and brian@tec-toys.com don't work as valid email addresses.
Okay, so far brian@tech-toys.com and brian@tec-toys.com don't work as valid email addresses.
did you try it with the z in toy(z)???
04-05-2006, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by s0ph3aktra
did you try it with the z in toy(z)???
brian@tec-toyz.com
04-05-2006, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ITL
Okay, let me get this straight for the 3rd gen TL:
Location -------------- OEM part ----- LED part
License plate --------- 168 x2 --------- 921 x2
Map light -------------- 2825 x2 ------- 921 x2
Rear dome ------------ 2825 x2 ------- 921 x2
Trunk light ------------ 168 x1 --------- 921 x1
Front door courtesy - 194? x2 ------- 921 x2
What bulbs are in the center console and glovebox? Which LED will successfully replace them?
Location -------------- OEM part ----- LED part
License plate --------- 168 x2 --------- 921 x2
Map light -------------- 2825 x2 ------- 921 x2
Rear dome ------------ 2825 x2 ------- 921 x2
Trunk light ------------ 168 x1 --------- 921 x1
Front door courtesy - 194? x2 ------- 921 x2
What bulbs are in the center console and glovebox? Which LED will successfully replace them?
04-06-2006, 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Actuary
how does 9LED compare in terms of brightness to factory bulb?
04-06-2006, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by sushi96720
I expected the LED to be brighter. I installed the 9 LED instead of the 6 so I can imagine that will be dimmer. It does have a light lavender/bluish tint.
04-08-2006, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Actuary
How do you access license plate and backup bulbs? I tried today and didn't have success.
Interior bulbs are very easy.
Interior bulbs are very easy.
I just did mine a few days ago.
1. Remove the 11 clips from the trunk lid upholstry.
2. Remove the phillips screw from the handle.
3. Remove the two rubber bump stops from the trunk lid. Pull out on the outside, then slide toward the sides of the car.
Once you have that removed, the backup bulbs should just be a turn and pop. I think it was 1/8 turn, and then pop it out.
The license plate bulbs were a bit trickier, but not hard. You need to squeeze the sides of the housing that holds the bulb for the license plate. The first one will be difficult, the second easy because you'll know how to do it.
Good luck, and if you need more info, check the 3GTL Garage.
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04-08-2006, 07:31 PM
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I just replaced my Dome lights, and Door lights today, I LOVE the Mod!!!!!!
I attempted to replace the dash and armrest lights, but it didn't work out too well. I left it alone
Thanks for the help AcZine.com
Peace!
I attempted to replace the dash and armrest lights, but it didn't work out too well. I left it alone
Thanks for the help AcZine.com
Peace!
04-08-2006, 07:45 PM
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I tried license plate light
1. start by pushing left side of plastic lens, it will detach from body
2. Gap is narrow so I had to tilt it to get it out
3. Now you can see two latches on left and right, squeeze it.
4. Push it to the side so it doesn't drop into hole, I would die if that happened.
5. I couldn't put it back in. Remove license plate first for god's sake.
Now i need to go back with wrench and see if I can put it back in.
1. start by pushing left side of plastic lens, it will detach from body
2. Gap is narrow so I had to tilt it to get it out
3. Now you can see two latches on left and right, squeeze it.
4. Push it to the side so it doesn't drop into hole, I would die if that happened.
5. I couldn't put it back in. Remove license plate first for god's sake.
Now i need to go back with wrench and see if I can put it back in.
04-08-2006, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Actuary
I tried license plate light
1. start by pushing left side of plastic lens, it will detach from body
2. Gap is narrow so I had to tilt it to get it out
3. Now you can see two latches on left and right, squeeze it.
4. Push it to the side so it doesn't drop into hole, I would die if that happened.
5. I couldn't put it back in. Remove license plate first for god's sake.
Now i need to go back with wrench and see if I can put it back in.
1. start by pushing left side of plastic lens, it will detach from body
2. Gap is narrow so I had to tilt it to get it out
3. Now you can see two latches on left and right, squeeze it.
4. Push it to the side so it doesn't drop into hole, I would die if that happened.
5. I couldn't put it back in. Remove license plate first for god's sake.
Now i need to go back with wrench and see if I can put it back in.
Look above...removing the trunk liner is the most direct access to the bulbs
04-09-2006, 03:10 AM
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I can definitely attest to the quality of the LEDs.
First mod I did for my TSX was swapping out the interior lights with blue LEDs from TecToyz and I still get compliments on it... most people ask if the car came with the blue lights as stock
First mod I did for my TSX was swapping out the interior lights with blue LEDs from TecToyz and I still get compliments on it... most people ask if the car came with the blue lights as stock
04-10-2006, 08:39 PM
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I changed out my front & rear domes with the whites and put the blue in the courtesy lights in the doors, it looks awesome. Brian is excellent to deal with.
I am having trouble getting access to the vanity lights. I tried pulling on the covers, but I was afraid to go full force and screw something up. Does anybody have a tip to get to the vanity lights? Thanks!
I am having trouble getting access to the vanity lights. I tried pulling on the covers, but I was afraid to go full force and screw something up. Does anybody have a tip to get to the vanity lights? Thanks!
04-10-2006, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Deutch194
I am having trouble getting access to the vanity lights. I tried pulling on the covers, but I was afraid to go full force and screw something up. Does anybody have a tip to get to the vanity lights? Thanks!
I'd like to know this myself...
04-11-2006, 04:17 AM
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I've done it before.. definitely nice at night. I had regular bulbs when I did it though, just purchased my leds overseas and i'll post pics for you when I get the chance, just PM me to remind me or something.
04-11-2006, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by larat34
Does anybody have pics of white dome lights with blue door lights? This combo seems interesting to me, but I would like to see it before doing it. Thanks
04-21-2006, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by leedogg
I agree. I was also misguided into thinking that center console would be an extreme ordeal. It's probably the easiest. Anybody do the vanity lights? Any tips on removing them would be nice...I feel like i'm pulling it out of the cloth...
04-21-2006, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew McCarthy
When I pull the center console and glove box lights out I get the entire assembly with the wires, housing, and white cover. How do I get access to the actual bulb?
Harness should pop out with bulb in it.
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04-21-2006, 08:47 PM
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Thanks- that did it. I was using the wrong approach until you said "twist".
Unfortunately the bulbs are slightly longer than the stock bulbs- just enough to make it a bear to twist back on. I got the glove box done but the center console bulb broke on me.
Tomorrow I'll attack the license plate bulbs. What's the easiest was to pop off the black clips that hold the trunk lining? I tried for a few minutes and didn't get anywhere.
Also, any word on the easiest way to do the vanity lights?
Unfortunately the bulbs are slightly longer than the stock bulbs- just enough to make it a bear to twist back on. I got the glove box done but the center console bulb broke on me.
Tomorrow I'll attack the license plate bulbs. What's the easiest was to pop off the black clips that hold the trunk lining? I tried for a few minutes and didn't get anywhere.
Also, any word on the easiest way to do the vanity lights?
04-21-2006, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew McCarthy
Thanks- that did it. I was using the wrong approach until you said "twist".
Unfortunately the bulbs are slightly longer than the stock bulbs- just enough to make it a bear to twist back on. I got the glove box done but the center console bulb broke on me.
Tomorrow I'll attack the license plate bulbs. What's the easiest was to pop off the black clips that hold the trunk lining? I tried for a few minutes and didn't get anywhere.
Also, any word on the easiest way to do the vanity lights?
Unfortunately the bulbs are slightly longer than the stock bulbs- just enough to make it a bear to twist back on. I got the glove box done but the center console bulb broke on me.
Tomorrow I'll attack the license plate bulbs. What's the easiest was to pop off the black clips that hold the trunk lining? I tried for a few minutes and didn't get anywhere.
Also, any word on the easiest way to do the vanity lights?
the round clips can be popped off with a knife...the long ones slide towards the inside
04-22-2006, 12:32 AM
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I just did the White LED lic. plate light swap... took me like an hour! that tab is totally Pain in the ass to take it out.
after all, the pain paid off well. white LED looks so nice! I dont even have the plate yet but the lighting is amazingly crisp!
after all, the pain paid off well. white LED looks so nice! I dont even have the plate yet but the lighting is amazingly crisp!
04-22-2006, 10:46 AM
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simonsez,
I switched out my license plate lights also with the white LED's but they do not look really white. They actually look a little violet.. Is yours the same? I wonder if Brian accidentally sent me the wrong bulbs.
I switched out my license plate lights also with the white LED's but they do not look really white. They actually look a little violet.. Is yours the same? I wonder if Brian accidentally sent me the wrong bulbs.