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Old 05-22-02, 08:19 PM
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Default Bulb replacement

Anyone know where I can find info on exactly the types of bulbs, and where to buy them for the interior??? I was nosing around tonight popping covers off to examine bulbs. Owner's manual is kind of vague. I want to replace ALL interior lights to superwhites.....the ones in the front map lights, dome light, courtesy lights in doors, and under dash, rear passengers, etc.)

I need 3 things....

1) What kind
2)Where can I buy
3)Pointers/tips/tricks on removal/install

Any help is GREATLY appreciated!!!

Blanco

PS Ordered some superwhite LEDs for parking lights and did the install. Color was PERFECT!! Light dispersion was HORRIBLE. Think I'll try them on the rear plate spots. BTW, anyone know how to swap those out??? So far LEDs seem way too directional.
Old 05-22-02, 09:46 PM
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Use the search they have alot of tips here. I would also try www.Ebay.com Hope this helps
Old 05-22-02, 11:44 PM
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Default try this website

this website has it all for lighting.....a friend of mine told me about it the other day. Just search for the car that u have, and booom, all the info. comes up...enjoy.


http://www.xtremewhite.com/act_bulb_search_act.cfm

let me know how it works out.

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Old 05-24-02, 06:09 AM
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Default Been there done that

Already tried the search feature. Came up without any real answers. Went through six pages of hits and still no dice.

BTW does Lexus make a service manual for the GS that we could buy at a dealership?? If so any idea how much it would cost??

Blanco

PS all the web sites I've seen(nextcollection, tuneshops, xtreme, trendcruiser,etc) only list exterior bulbs!! Ok some of them mention something about the dome light, but nothing about the interior.

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Old 05-24-02, 08:20 AM
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wut blubs do you want to change?? I know about every bulb in the GS. =]
Old 05-24-02, 07:51 PM
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Default I want to replace ALL interior bulbs

wut blubs do you want to change?? I know about every bulb in the GS. =]
Well my 5 pair of Polarg M4s came in yesterday. Swapped out the parking lights. Oh, they SSSOOO much better than stock!!! Today I managed to figure out how to replace the door courtesy lights, and the rear seat map lights. Plus I managed to figure out how to replace my plate lights with the superwhite LEDs that I ordered last week. So now the only interior lights that remain to be changed are the:

a)dome light....which size?? The 31mm, or the bigger size??
b)lights in the front seat foot wells under the dash. I don't even know what type of bulb goes there.
c)front seat map lights. I didn't even manage to get the stock ones out without the fear of breaking something. What type are they??
d)Sunvisor vanity lights. What size are they???
e)What lights look good in the clear sides, and is there an easy way to change them out?? I've already got the clears on order, but they haven't arrived yet. I'm assuming they'll come with installation instructions....bad assumption???
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you can get the manuals for the gs . There are 3 of them and I was qouted 2 for 113.00 and 1 for 60.00
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Default *bump*

Anyone, anyone, Bueller, anyone???????

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