RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009) Discussion topics related to the 2004 -2009 RX330, RX350 and RX400H models

LED Light Questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-09-07 | 03:08 PM
  #1  
Lexguy026's Avatar
Lexguy026
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
From: New York
Exclamation LED Light Questions

Ok everyone dont be mad, but i did do research before asking my question, i wanted to replace the license plate bulbs, now i got some PIAA LED 194 bulbs from a local speed shop. I installed them and they worked for like 2 secs, started to flash and stopped. So my question is am i doing somthing wrong or do only certain type brands / certain spec bulbs work in the Rx330?
Old 11-11-07 | 11:18 PM
  #2  
AM1's Avatar
AM1
Lexus Champion
CL Folding 100000
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,789
Likes: 1
From: So CaL
Default

assuming that those are the right size bulbs, if they flashed and stopped might mean one of two things.....

1) the bulb is blown
2)fuse us blown

i have also heard that the wires may not have enough "juice" for those bulbs.
Old 11-12-07 | 10:02 AM
  #3  
inspired's Avatar
inspired
Rookie
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
From: Wa
Default

isn't it that LED doesn't take much of Voltage compare with the regular light bulb?
Old 11-12-07 | 05:06 PM
  #4  
Lexguy026's Avatar
Lexguy026
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
From: New York
Default

well, i can tell you this, i tried the bulbs within the parking light bulb too and they will work for like a couple of mins, the leds will flash and stop working all together. idk maybe your right theres not enough juice. i did have a previous pair of these bulbs but the light was so low it wasnt worth it so i exchanged them but for wutever reason these didnt work, o well maybe ill try a diffrent bulb manufacture and have some better luck.
Old 11-13-07 | 08:26 AM
  #5  
The G Man's Avatar
The G Man
Lexus Test Driver
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,698
Likes: 68
From: MA
Default

Doesnt the license plate bulbs on the RX take a 168 bulb?

http://www.piaa.com/LEDs/LEDs.html
Old 11-13-07 | 08:50 AM
  #6  
Lexguy026's Avatar
Lexguy026
Thread Starter
Rookie
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
From: New York
Default

Yea thats actually really funny becuase those are the bulbs ive got lol
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
05RX330AWD
RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009)
13
11-26-19 02:57 PM
tfwnoturbo
Performance & Maintenance
2
01-25-17 06:01 PM
sarah
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
3
07-29-09 12:28 AM
Stealther
Lighting
2
04-08-03 01:15 PM
Phu
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)
2
09-30-02 08:07 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:03 PM.