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Old 08-23-16, 10:46 AM
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Very nice write up! I might try these very soon.
Old 08-23-16, 10:27 PM
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Quick question. I already installed a pair of led fog lights with resistors. If I install this led turn signal with the resistor, is it safe? I don't wanna cause any burning or damage to the car
Old 08-23-16, 11:35 PM
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Great write up. Super useful. Thanks!!
Old 08-24-16, 06:57 AM
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I has issues trying to remove the passenger side front signal bulb from the housing...ended up having to go through the passenger tire wheel well. Was a piece of cake after that.
Old 08-29-16, 11:26 AM
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My set just came in the mail. The rears were super easy to install. I will tackle the front turn signals when I get home from work.
Old 11-05-16, 02:24 PM
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Yes, the rear bulbs were a snap. I just finished the front two, holy smokes was that a pain. The passenger side is the easiest and it's still fairly tough. I ended up removing the air box just to be able to get my hand in the right position. I'm glad it's done, but my hands are still cramping.
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When you installed the front turn signals, you mentioned that the rubber grommet doesn't seat correctly like the original connector. Do you just have to shove it in until its comfortably sealed?

Also, do you have pics of the front end with the turn signals off? I want to see how the LED bulbs look through the housing compared to the original orange bulb.
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Originally Posted by TrevorTran
When you installed the front turn signals, you mentioned that the rubber grommet doesn't seat correctly like the original connector. Do you just have to shove it in until its comfortably sealed?

Also, do you have pics of the front end with the turn signals off? I want to see how the LED bulbs look through the housing compared to the original orange bulb.
Yes, you push them in to get over the rubber lip on the bulb, then they seat pretty snug in there. I'm hoping these last the life of the car. I never want to go through the pain of replacing them again...
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Originally Posted by dchar
Finally got to doing this simple mod. I've had the red overlays on the orange portions of my tail lights which made it slightly more difficult to see when signaling, but now with the LED its bright and obvious.
Did the LED color come out as pure red with the red overlays? I just installed red overlays on my amber rear turn signals too, and wanted to upgrade the bulbs to LED, so I was wondering if amber LED bulbs will come out as bright red with the overlays as opposed to a washed out red.
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Originally Posted by TrevorTran
Did the LED color come out as pure red with the red overlays? I just installed red overlays on my amber rear turn signals too, and wanted to upgrade the bulbs to LED, so I was wondering if amber LED bulbs will come out as bright red with the overlays as opposed to a washed out red.
They seemed to be more bright red.
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Changed the front turn signals to LED on my 2017. Much easier to change them compared to MY2013-2015. They are much brighter than stock, and now they match the rear turn signal and mirror indicators. Highly suggest this simple mod to MY2016+ owners. Would take less than 10 minutes.
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Originally Posted by dchar
Changed the front turn signals to LED on my 2017. Much easier to change them compared to MY2013-2015. They are much brighter than stock, and now they match the rear turn signal and mirror indicators. Highly suggest this simple mod to MY2016+ owners. Would take less than 10 minutes.
dchar, what bulbs did you use? I am assuming your rear and mirror are still stock? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by phins2rt
dchar, what bulbs did you use? I am assuming your rear and mirror are still stock? Thanks.
I used the iJDM ones posted at the beginning of the thread. I had them from my 2015. The rears and mirrors are stock.
Old 11-16-16, 05:27 PM
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I have this same exact LED bulb however it is red and its for the rear turn signals if anyone interested please message me.


(Brilliant red) led turn signal for rear turn signal IJDMTOY - $20
http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Error-Free-...s-p/20-009.htm



**NOTE**
You will need a red vinyl cut out to put on the orange portion of the tail light or else you will not see red light.

This what I have installed http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-15-LEXU...-/231382254741
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Originally Posted by dchar
I used the iJDM ones posted at the beginning of the thread. I had them from my 2015. The rears and mirrors are stock.
Thanks.

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