map light F&R removal?
07-12-2006, 01:35 PM
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map light F&R removal?
I definately saw one thread regarding map light removal, but i can't seem to find it anymore.
Can anyone walk me thru the "thread" that i need to read?
I just picked up ******* 9LED set from *****... can't wait to pop the halogens out and put the LEDs
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Can anyone walk me thru the "thread" that i need to read?
I just picked up ******* 9LED set from *****... can't wait to pop the halogens out and put the LEDs
Mod Edit:Removed reference to outside ebay seller
07-12-2006, 02:32 PM
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I believe somebody said you need to insert a knife between the plastic and metal back and pry it open. I havent done it. Good luck! I've found the micro screwdriver to be invaluable on other led installs though!
07-12-2006, 02:40 PM
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ahhhh i have them right next to me! I dont want to pop the map light switch/cover w/o knowing exactly how to open it. it seems that there is a tab that holds it..
07-12-2006, 03:01 PM
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Actually a small screwdriver will fit into the slot/hole on the side of each lens.
This thread is pretty informative, and long. The links to the removal thread don't work anymore though.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...er+bright+leds
This worked awesome for mine.......
This thread is pretty informative, and long. The links to the removal thread don't work anymore though.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...er+bright+leds
This worked awesome for mine.......
Originally Posted by bzss7x
The absolute hardest part of this procedure is changing the front dome lights. The best suggestion that I've read was from ¿GotJazz? - he proposed using shrink tubing to grip the bulbs...
http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76235
Pretty cool solution, if you can find the tubing.
I couldn't find the tubing, so here's what I did:
1. Cut a 6"-8" strip of electrical tape.
2. Fold that strip of tape length-wise (so that it sticks to itself).
3. Put the middle of the tape on top of the light bulb, all the way back to the base of the bulb.
4. Fold the tape around the bulb so that it is very snug all around.
5. Use the tape to pull the bulb out.
Mine came out first try both times! I felt like I had invented time travel or something.
I hope that this can prevent many sore fingers...
http://www.acura-tl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76235
Pretty cool solution, if you can find the tubing.
I couldn't find the tubing, so here's what I did:
1. Cut a 6"-8" strip of electrical tape.
2. Fold that strip of tape length-wise (so that it sticks to itself).
3. Put the middle of the tape on top of the light bulb, all the way back to the base of the bulb.
4. Fold the tape around the bulb so that it is very snug all around.
5. Use the tape to pull the bulb out.
Mine came out first try both times! I felt like I had invented time travel or something.
I hope that this can prevent many sore fingers...
07-12-2006, 03:13 PM
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OK HERE IS THE DEAL.
I couldn't wait... so i just went out to my car with a plastic card (any card that's as thick as credit cards)
just slide a card (shorter dimension side for the card, into the longer side of the map light plastic cover) and just pop it. the whole cover just POPS out. LOL
it took me 2 seconds each side... so easy.
LEEDOGG, go out to your car and change ASAP!
lastly, I wasn't really impressed by the lighting color of ******9LEDs.
It looks damn purple to me (compared to the ones that i had bought previously at another source)
Im not that happy cuz i spent over $50 on these....
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I couldn't wait... so i just went out to my car with a plastic card (any card that's as thick as credit cards)
just slide a card (shorter dimension side for the card, into the longer side of the map light plastic cover) and just pop it. the whole cover just POPS out. LOL
it took me 2 seconds each side... so easy.
LEEDOGG, go out to your car and change ASAP!
lastly, I wasn't really impressed by the lighting color of ******9LEDs.
It looks damn purple to me (compared to the ones that i had bought previously at another source)
Im not that happy cuz i spent over $50 on these....
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07-12-2006, 03:22 PM
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Well, thx for your input Andrew.
Going back to my "unsatisfied pulple output" of LEDs from tec toyz...
here is a comparison pic of "superwhite" LEDs that are really WHITE vs Purplish
Going back to my "unsatisfied pulple output" of LEDs from tec toyz...
here is a comparison pic of "superwhite" LEDs that are really WHITE vs Purplish
07-12-2006, 03:31 PM
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Mine have a slight blue tint to them which I don't mind since there are blue lights on the dash. I never noticed them to be purple- that would suck.
Brian is really good though- I would e-mail him and tell him. He'll probably send replacements.
Brian is really good though- I would e-mail him and tell him. He'll probably send replacements.
07-12-2006, 03:36 PM
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It could be just my eyes. Like i showed you on the above pic.
Same superwhite lighting can be different by a little. I've seen better whiter LEDs, that's why im comparing with ******** product
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Same superwhite lighting can be different by a little. I've seen better whiter LEDs, that's why im comparing with ******** product
Mod Edit: Removed reference of outside ebay seller.
07-12-2006, 04:38 PM
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I'm very happy with mine and the color but I do seem to remember another person having a similar problem and the LEDs were mislabled for color. Give Brian a call and a chance to make it right.
Where did that other LED come from? It looks much whiter and brighter.
Where did that other LED come from? It looks much whiter and brighter.
07-13-2006, 11:41 AM
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You could also look at the install instructions ******** has in his auctions: http://www.geocities.com/wrxpilot2244/
MOD EDIT: I cant beilieve after all the mod edits in this thread you keep mentioning outside ebay auctions. NO MORE MENTION OF ANY OUTSIDE EBAY AUCTIONS UNLESS THEY ARE A PAID VENDOR WITH ACURAZIE!!!!
MOD EDIT: I cant beilieve after all the mod edits in this thread you keep mentioning outside ebay auctions. NO MORE MENTION OF ANY OUTSIDE EBAY AUCTIONS UNLESS THEY ARE A PAID VENDOR WITH ACURAZIE!!!!
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check at www.motoringmax.com. they have LED too.
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