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Old 05-12-12 | 01:58 PM
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I really wish the back-up lights were brighter on my 2012 RX. I find they do not throw enough light when backing out of my garage.
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That's a super easy fix with LED bulbs. Just pop the little panels on the inside tailgate off to change them out. Makes a world of difference.
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That's a super easy fix with LED bulbs. Just pop the little panels on the inside tailgate off to change them out. Makes a world of difference.

Can you get those at any auto parts store?
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MARQ, not sure, I guess. I got mine from VLEDS. The bulb size is 921.
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MARQ, not sure, I guess. I got mine from VLEDS. The bulb size is 921.
Anita I went to VLEDS site and there are many 921 led bulbs for the backup lights...they are $49.50 a pair, could you please let me know which ones to installed?...I know that if you have them it will be safe on my 2012..thanks..
Ralph ..
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Anita I went to VLEDS site and there are many 921 led bulbs for the backup lights...they are $49.50 a pair, could you please let me know which ones to installed?...I know that if you have them it will be safe on my 2012..thanks..
Ralph ..


My solution with Cree LEDs , picture on my minivan didn't have time to take one on the rx
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Ralph, I went with the 6K bulbs.
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I went on Amazon and searched "921 led reverse light" . A huge amount of choices and prices all over the ball park.
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while we are on the subject, which LED is everyone putting in their rear view mirrors ?
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while we are on the subject, which LED is everyone putting in their rear view mirrors ?
Are you talking about the puddle lamps in the side view mirrors?
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Originally Posted by kitlz
Are you talking about the puddle lamps in the side view mirrors?
puddle lights

thanks
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Originally Posted by gqscholar
puddle lights

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VLEDS too. Bulb info and installation instructions are in this thread.
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Originally Posted by kitlz
VLEDS too. Bulb info and installation instructions are in this thread.


thanks for the help
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Originally Posted by 2k11sfrx


My solution with Cree LEDs , picture on my minivan didn't have time to take one on the rx
those are bright!
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Originally Posted by kitlz
Ralph, I went with the 6K bulbs.
thanks Anita, and you said all is needed is to remove the small opening cover in the inside of the hatch,correct?.....I amy try that..let you know...thanks again....

Ralph ...


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