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There are several threads on it out there, but here is my summary.
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https://youtu.be/gVERqxidqu4
parts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DE7UC6C/?coliid=I19BZM7BIIO4PZ&colid=1WOJZCGAI4XCB& ;psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DE7UC6C/?coliid=I19BZM7BIIO4PZ&colid=1WOJZCGAI4XCB&psc=0&r ef_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
LEDs are $12.99 Amazon prime. you get 10 LEDs, enough for the doors, foot wells, rear reading lights adn the center overheads - going to look to see if the glove box, cargo area and hood use the same bulbs.
the front dome lights are a bit trickier than he makes out, they require a good bit of force and the 4 metal clips are what holds it in place, I ended up mutilating one of the clips , but 3 hold it in place fine. - Very scary process.
the foot well lights are simpler than you imagine, there is a small cutout on one side of the lens, just pry at that point and the whole assembly comes out
the back seat reading lights where weird, I pulled the bulb, put in the new LED and it didn't light up, put the old bulb back, same result? tried the other side, same results, so I just put in the LEDs and left them hanging while I went to get a multi meter
When I got back they came on when I opened the door, go figure. Otherwise they are straight forward.
Video:
https://youtu.be/gVERqxidqu4
parts: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DE7UC6C/?coliid=I19BZM7BIIO4PZ&colid=1WOJZCGAI4XCB& ;psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DE7UC6C/?coliid=I19BZM7BIIO4PZ&colid=1WOJZCGAI4XCB&psc=0&r ef_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
LEDs are $12.99 Amazon prime. you get 10 LEDs, enough for the doors, foot wells, rear reading lights adn the center overheads - going to look to see if the glove box, cargo area and hood use the same bulbs.
the front dome lights are a bit trickier than he makes out, they require a good bit of force and the 4 metal clips are what holds it in place, I ended up mutilating one of the clips , but 3 hold it in place fine. - Very scary process.
the foot well lights are simpler than you imagine, there is a small cutout on one side of the lens, just pry at that point and the whole assembly comes out
the back seat reading lights where weird, I pulled the bulb, put in the new LED and it didn't light up, put the old bulb back, same result? tried the other side, same results, so I just put in the LEDs and left them hanging while I went to get a multi meter
When I got back they came on when I opened the door, go figure. Otherwise they are straight forward.
Last edited by GT3 Chuck; Aug 18, 2018 at 12:33 AM.
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Hood light is the same bulb, expect the cargo area light and glove box to be the same as well - might have to get a couple more bulbs, wonder if they are available in a smaller package ?
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I’ve changed out all interior lights with LED all interior works, the problem I’m having is the rear license plate lights...I’m going back to stock on license plate because I was getting a dash reading that said check license plate light when I crank the car...but LOVE the interior with no issues
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Haven't changed the license plate light, but yeah you'll need a CAN compliant part - which is just a LED with a resistor to fool the computer
you lose the lower power consumption/heat advantage of LEDs with those though.....
you lose the lower power consumption/heat advantage of LEDs with those though.....
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