How hard would it be to change the stock red LEDs with some blue ones?

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Old 02-14-2001 | 02:39 AM
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Lightbulb How hard would it be to change the stock red LEDs with some blue ones?

Anyone done it?
I'm referring to the OEM alarm on the driver's door and also the one on the radio.

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Old 02-14-2001 | 10:57 AM
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It's not hard. I supplied TLDaddy with super bright blue leds and he did the swap in his car...that's the man to ask!
Old 02-14-2001 | 12:08 PM
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Cool, thanks Ron
Old 02-14-2001 | 12:33 PM
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Anytime, no problem!
Old 02-14-2001 | 02:32 PM
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how much???
Old 02-14-2001 | 07:32 PM
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$10 per LED.
Old 02-14-2001 | 08:58 PM
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Originally posted by StreetEffectz:
I supplied TLDaddy with super bright blue leds and he did the swap in his car...that's the man to ask!
Ron thanks....but I had the Varad Superbrights installed with my Clifford IG9000 alarm. You must have sold some so someone else. But I got my amps and sub from you. How soon we forget!

My red door LED is still there as well as the red radio LED. Radio LED works all the time, door LED only works if I manuall lock the door before closing it. Otherwise only the blue LEDs work with the alarm. You have to open the Bose to change the radio LED. I didn't. The door LED can be accessed by removing the door panel.



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Old 02-14-2001 | 09:38 PM
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They really light up the car much brighter than these pics can show...here's a couple more!

Old 02-14-2001 | 11:07 PM
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Hmmmm....now I know I sold LEDs to someone... too many customers, I lose track. Thought it was you, my bad
Old 02-14-2001 | 11:15 PM
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It's all good bro! Yours are less expensive than what I paid - maybe I'll order extras from you.
Old 02-15-2001 | 03:58 PM
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Dang Streetz, forgot me already?
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Old 02-16-2001 | 01:24 PM
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those are nice led's..i was thinking about this as well..maybe when i get my alarm..
tldaddy, how much did you get your spline drive lugnuts/locknuts for? i'm trying to find some for my new wheels...thanks.
Old 02-16-2001 | 11:59 PM
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TLDaddy, can you take a closer pic in the light so I can see where they are mounted? I'm planning on installing some soon and I don;t know where yet.
Old 02-17-2001 | 06:11 PM
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Originally posted by 96TL:
TLDaddy, can you take a closer pic in the light so I can see where they are mounted?
Can't get a pic right now, but look at the 2nd pic. They are mounted about 1" up from the bottom on the plastic "triangle-shaped" piece inside the side mirrors.
Old 02-17-2001 | 06:16 PM
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Oh I can see where they are mounted. I think I'll put mine in that spot also. Do these LED's last long? I dont wanna have to change them all the time. Thanks.
Old 02-17-2001 | 06:20 PM
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Originally posted by 96TL:
Do these LED's last long? I dont wanna have to change them all the time. Thanks.
Hopefully forever since it's not a bulb. I have an alarm in my 91 Civic and the LED has been working for 10 years, and these are better LEDs!

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