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I tried quite a few different ones, those had the best mix of price & brightness for my needs. I am not sure there is anything brighter that will fit in that location, it has 24 3014SMDs. the height can be the limiting factor, it was in some of the designs i evaluated.
be cautious using anything labeled CANBUS for lights that will remain on for more than a minute or two. For any CANBUS labeled light to be installed where the light will be on more than a minute or two, check it on the bench for 2x the amount of time you plan to have it on continuously. check the temp. the CANBUS they talk about is just a resistor from + to -, generates heat only, has no purpose for our 194 applications.
it should be possible to remove the CANBUS called resistor if you find that you have too much heat.
another option is to buy bulbs that are not CANBUS labeled for our 194 use, or that specifically say not CANBUS
ADD: these are too bright for most internal areas. I did put them into the very back where i needed more light. i cant imagine anyone wanting these up front in your face. these are so bright, when i open the door, the back interior two lights shine through the back window and light up the area outside. window and door closed.
Hello: Could you please let me know if the VLED will fit Rear doors? Do you have a # for the License Plate LED? Thank you!
Since Tecman has already responded to you, I will simply say that as my 5th year of solid ownership approaches next month, thanks for re-posting some of my old photos and showing me why my GX is worth keeping. I especially like photo 6. And so far, only 1 of the interior VLEDs needed to be replaced with the cheaper Yorkims from Amazon. And it wasn't that the light was bad, it was the connection for that particular application. Both do the job well, though I prefer the VLEDs a little more since they look better.
Good to hear the VLEDs have overall held up well. That is what I used on mine.
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Since Tecman has already responded to you, I will simply say that as my 5th year of solid ownership approaches next month, thanks for re-posting some of my old photos and showing me why my GX is worth keeping. I especially like photo 6. And so far, only 1 of the interior VLEDs needed to be replaced with the cheaper Yorkims from Amazon. And it wasn't that the light was bad, it was the connection for that particular application. Both do the job well, though I prefer the VLEDs a little more since they look better.
for the puddle lights i really enjoy these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LHP5WP
I tried quite a few different ones, those had the best mix of price & brightness for my needs. I am not sure there is anything brighter that will fit in that location, it has 24 3014SMDs. the height can be the limiting factor, it was in some of the designs i evaluated.
be cautious using anything labeled CANBUS for lights that will remain on for more than a minute or two. For any CANBUS labeled light to be installed where the light will be on more than a minute or two, check it on the bench for 2x the amount of time you plan to have it on continuously. check the temp. the CANBUS they talk about is just a resistor from + to -, generates heat only, has no purpose for our 194 applications.
it should be possible to remove the CANBUS called resistor if you find that you have too much heat.
another option is to buy bulbs that are not CANBUS labeled for our 194 use, or that specifically say not CANBUS
ADD: these are too bright for most internal areas. I did put them into the very back where i needed more light. i cant imagine anyone wanting these up front in your face. these are so bright, when i open the door, the back interior two lights shine through the back window and light up the area outside. window and door closed.
Ordered some. I like these, they are brighter and whiter than my 6 year old VLEDs.
On the front seat lights, map lights, any suggestion on how to remove those lenses? I was trying with a small screw drive and credit card but was indenting the plastic housing around the light. I had great success with the cargo area and back seat lenses with the small screw driver and credit card, but not the front. I am not certain where to apply pressure on those front two lenses neither.
Thank you, this worked last night, looks much better! I always wondered why LED is found elsewhere in the GX but not in the interior overhead lights. My next goal is to work on the running board lights.
for the puddle lights i really enjoy these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LHP5WP
I tried quite a few different ones, those had the best mix of price & brightness for my needs. I am not sure there is anything brighter that will fit in that location, it has 24 3014SMDs. the height can be the limiting factor, it was in some of the designs i evaluated.
be cautious using anything labeled CANBUS for lights that will remain on for more than a minute or two. For any CANBUS labeled light to be installed where the light will be on more than a minute or two, check it on the bench for 2x the amount of time you plan to have it on continuously. check the temp. the CANBUS they talk about is just a resistor from + to -, generates heat only, has no purpose for our 194 applications.
it should be possible to remove the CANBUS called resistor if you find that you have too much heat.
another option is to buy bulbs that are not CANBUS labeled for our 194 use, or that specifically say not CANBUS
ADD: these are too bright for most internal areas. I did put them into the very back where i needed more light. i cant imagine anyone wanting these up front in your face. these are so bright, when i open the door, the back interior two lights shine through the back window and light up the area outside. window and door closed.
yes, those lights are insanely bright, and have good heat dissipation as well. i didnt test for a continuous use case, but my guess is they would be fine. could also most likely remove the resistor across the pads if it did become an issue.
01-26-19, 07:04 AM
