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Old 10-24-06, 11:03 AM
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Default Help! Changing Lights On Rear License Plate.

I Have Xtra Bulbs! So I Want To Change The Lights On The Rear Where It Illuminates The License Plate! Has Anyone Changed Them? Is There A DIY? Or Is It Pretty Simple? Havent Checked Under There Myself Yet! Thanks.
Old 10-24-06, 11:07 AM
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I dont know about the new IS but I know on the 300 is was pretty easy as soon as you found how to get to it. Hope someone can help you.
Old 10-24-06, 12:00 PM
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i believe they are already LED's for the rear license plate... why would you want to change them?

eitherway, i dont know of anyone that has done anything like that.
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Originally Posted by car_lost
i believe they are already LED's for the rear license plate... why would you want to change them?

eitherway, i dont know of anyone that has done anything like that.
Yea, they are LED and they are bright enough already, why do you want to change them??
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I Know They Are LED's Just Want To Tweak The Color!..*
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Dont have an IS but if it is anything like the 3GS, the LEDs are not removable. On the 3GS, the LEDs are soldered to a circuit board assembly
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what color are you thinking of changing it to? i was thinking of doing blue myself but i want to see how it looks before i buy the bulbs.
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i think the easiest way would be with some transparent colored vinyl.
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Originally Posted by car_lost
i think the easiest way would be with some transparent colored vinyl.

Good Thinking!!! But If You Can Change Them, I Would Want To Change The Bulb. But Nice Thought car_lost
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