LED Tail Lights
02-15-06, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Lem144
I'm still not buying the arguments. I'm sorry, I've just heard too much conflicting information. If I werent at work I'd call 5 different parts/service guys to see what they all say.
02-15-06, 01:46 PM
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The updated Lexus USA web site ( http://www.lexus.com/models/is/350_specifications.html ) lists the 2006 IS as having LED taillamps. Make what you want of it.
02-15-06, 02:13 PM
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if this helps, i disassembled the center light housing while i installed my spoiler (curiosity). there was a bulb plug for the reverse light, but no bulb plugs for parking/brake lights. i did see something that resembled a circuit board. FACT: i only saw one twist on bulb plug on each assembly. Bulb plugs are not small, so they are not hard to miss.
02-15-06, 02:28 PM
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Tail lamps and Brake lights are LED's standard...
on both the IS250 and 350. On the RX330 the brake lights are LED's. On the RX400h both the tail lamps and brake lights are LED's. In the IS most of the interior lights are white LED's and so are the rear tag lamps. LED's use less energy, have a long lifespan and as far as brake lights come on ten times faster than incandescent bulbs. We started using LED tail lights/ brake lights on the 2004 LS430. The GS has 'em too.
Take it easy on the Salesguy bashing, OK?
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Take it easy on the Salesguy bashing, OK?
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02-15-06, 02:39 PM
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FWIW... the license plate lights are LED's as well, and if you lift up the trunk at night you can get a good look at the (rather large) LED's throgh the clear plastic cover. They appear to be the same size LED's as the ones in the brake lights.
02-16-06, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by S L I C K
The updated Lexus USA web site ( http://www.lexus.com/models/is/350_specifications.html ) lists the 2006 IS as having LED taillamps. Make what you want of it.
02-17-06, 09:21 AM
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I don't understand. Why did they make LED taillights that don't look like LED lights? I know LED lights are functionally better but a lot of people like them visually.
02-17-06, 10:34 AM
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I don't understand. Why did they make LED taillights that don't look like LED lights? I know LED lights are functionally better but a lot of people like them visually.
The G35 and Civics have LED lights that stand out because they are trying to make a statement: "we are technologically savvy." However, Lexus makes a different and more refined statement: Luxury is about having the simplicity and elegance of technology, not "bling"...
02-17-06, 10:35 AM
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This Is Maddening!
Originally Posted by sjava
I don't understand. Why did they make LED taillights that don't look like LED lights? I know LED lights are functionally better but a lot of people like them visually.
02-17-06, 10:42 AM
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LED = Light Emitting Diode
It doesn't have to be small, and it doesn't have to be used in the way you're all thinking. All someone needs to do is go look at the bulb in their taillight. It should be really easy to access, since they're made to be replaced (although one of the upsides of LEDs is long lasting bulbs).
It doesn't have to be small, and it doesn't have to be used in the way you're all thinking. All someone needs to do is go look at the bulb in their taillight. It should be really easy to access, since they're made to be replaced (although one of the upsides of LEDs is long lasting bulbs).
02-17-06, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by heffergm
LED = Light Emitting Diode
All someone needs to do is go look at the bulb in their taillight. It should be really easy to access, since they're made to be replaced (although one of the upsides of LEDs is long lasting bulbs).
All someone needs to do is go look at the bulb in their taillight. It should be really easy to access, since they're made to be replaced (although one of the upsides of LEDs is long lasting bulbs).