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Old 05-19-10, 04:11 PM
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I am trying to install this : (one to the right side 6 x 2 LED panel)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

The plug looks like it plugs into the the trunk light box plug. I removed the whole box and disconnected the plug. I tried plugging it in but it seems to small. Should I just splice the wires and connect it to the plug wires ?

If anyone has some experience please let me know. Thanks
Old 05-19-10, 04:16 PM
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IS there light in the trunk??
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yeah that weak little bulb to the right... I can never see anything at night when I open my trunk. Its a small box with a little cylinder looking bulb.

I am trying to install this LED panel that has a wire attached to it. I thought I just plugged that into wires but it doesnt fit
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ml#post5501475


i did a DIY on trunk lights

hope it helps
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wow mine does not even look like that. I know how to change the bulb, maybe i should take pics so u better understand what i am discussing.
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what exactly are you confused about ? you have to buy the 6x2 panel as well as the appropriate adapter, in this case the fuselike bulb. Bulb goes in the housing you have now , the wires and male adapter sticking out of it. You then plug in the female plug on the 6x2 into the bulb adapter. So you need to get both the 6x2 panel and one of the 3 adapters to go with it. the 6x2 panel attaches wherever you want in the trunk
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Originally Posted by Rider
IS there light in the trunk??
if that's what you want to call it
Old 05-20-10, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by EyeKutr
what exactly are you confused about ? you have to buy the 6x2 panel as well as the appropriate adapter, in this case the fuselike bulb. Bulb goes in the housing you have now , the wires and male adapter sticking out of it. You then plug in the female plug on the 6x2 into the bulb adapter. So you need to get both the 6x2 panel and one of the 3 adapters to go with it. the 6x2 panel attaches wherever you want in the trunk
HAHAH, i feel retarded thanks.. I did not even notice the other 3 were adapters... Thank YOU, I just installed it now...
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WOW, it came out super bright. I just took a picture in the morning.

Also I just took a picture from the rear seat into the trunk and noticed a glow in the dark handle to open the trunk if you get locked in there, LOL...
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*thumbsup* it looks good im actually thinking of relocating my light from the side to the center top of the trunk so it gives a even brighter lit trunk. led brightens your trunk alot but it doesnt light the right side of your trunk enough but good progress
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cool now u can do mine when i am down there,,
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For me, I went the cheap way... I got the one very similar to this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-x-H...item2a021d4617

Run the cable and did the soldering myself... made a hole in the middle of the trunk and put it through. It looks pretty good and much much brighter than the OEM. I agree with you the OEM bulb is very useless.
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as soon as i open my trunk it looks like another dimension is in my trunk... you see all this white light piercing through, i love it !!!!
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Originally Posted by LIMS407
cool now u can do mine when i am down there,,
You know u aint coming down from orlando !
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I'm copying Robert's version below. What were they thinking with that tiny little light?



https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ight-hack.html


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