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Old 11-18-12, 05:26 AM
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Default front centre console and rear trunk Lighting

I know most of you have seen the guides on replacing the interior lights of the lexus aswell as the trunk lights. But most of these guides only state replacing with a festoon led or in the case of the trunk a wedge ( W5W ) led.

Im not sure if anyone else has done this, but these fit in all 3 locations ( front centre interior light ) and the two trunk lights. - the front interior led panel needs the use of the included festoon adapter.

You can also cover the trunk lights with the original lamp clear covers with alittle wiggling to get it to fit.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3007176933...84.m1497.l2649

Im sure there are many chinese sellers selling these on ebay.com

Look for 48 LED panel


Far brighter in the cabin now aswell as the trunk. Don't accept anything less don't bother with crappy led festoons, use these beauties.
Old 11-18-12, 05:34 AM
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It's chinese... I hate chinese stuff...
Old 11-18-12, 05:47 AM
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it works, so whats the problem and it's bright and clean white colour
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Stock also works, using this logic...
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yep it works but if your happy with the crappy yellowish tint that the standard lights give out then thats your choice.


I like to have a clear bright white light, so if im reading something I can actually see it.
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Thanks for sharing I ordered 2 on ebay for $2.75 each with free shipping from Hong Kong.
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Ive got LED SMD panels in all my interior lights. Front dome light has 72 LED's in it.
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Originally Posted by HiloDB1


Ive got LED SMD panels in all my interior lights. Front dome light has 72 LED's in it.
Looks great - I think the LS dims the lights gradually when you lock and walk away - wondering if the led panels will dim or do they strobe or just go black ?
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Originally Posted by Jabberwock
Looks great - I think the LS dims the lights gradually when you lock and walk away - wondering if the led panels will dim or do they strobe or just go black ?
They dim to a point then flicker a little before going out.
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HiloDB1 what rear smd's are you running as the ones i've got are no were near as bright as what yours appear to be.

Also i've tried several smd ba9s led bulbs and most never fit properly in the original holder.

On the rear left i had to apply alittle glue to the base of the bulb to get it to stay in, as it just doesnt twist and fit otherwise.

Also on mine they don't flicker, they dim perfectly
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