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Old 12-02-08, 08:52 PM
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Hey guys!

Just got an 05 Rx330

I checked the search on the forums and I did a google search for "lexus license plate bulb"... but can't really find too many posts from Lexus owners on which bulbs they use to replicate the new "WHITER" license plate bulb look of the newer Lexus.

**I did however find a lot of posts on how to switch out a bulb so I'm very well versed on that now **

The license plate bulb on the 2005 RX330 my parents just got are yellow--and I'm hoping to make them look better

Thanks in advance, and I'm sorry if this thread has come up before
Old 12-03-08, 05:26 AM
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Thoss whiter bulb u see on some of the newer Lexus are LEDs, just find the equivlent size LED and pop it in. BTW, why would you want to draw attention on your license plate to the cops?
Old 12-06-08, 04:19 AM
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they are wedge size leb bulbs cost about $5 each. might as well change all the interior lights if you want better.
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Yeah, me too! My biggest concern is that my license plate be brightly lit for the cops to be able to read it better!
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Originally Posted by biff44
Yeah, me too! My biggest concern is that my license plate be brightly lit for the cops to be able to read it better!
And photo enforcement camera
Old 12-10-08, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by howdybob22
And photo enforcement camera
by alot of leds so the photos are over exposed.

I wanted LEDs in the plate lights to till I heard to change it you have literally remove the entire back end of the interior on the hatch to get it. Why not just use screwss!!
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Originally Posted by biff44
Yeah, me too! My biggest concern is that my license plate be brightly lit for the cops to be able to read it better!
If theyre gonna pull you over it doesnt really matter then does it? lol I dont think having brighter led plate lights will attract more cops. If they have the intention of pulling you over, theyll pull you over regardless. Leds will help them see your plates better, but honestly theyre gonna see it anyways. Know what I mean?
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Some cops will give you a ticket for poorly lit or extremely dirty and/or undreadable license plates. I know in our state, if the license plate becomes unreadable due to the paint on the numbers fading or chipping off, you have to have it replaced or you can get a ticket. Same for an extremely dirty plate covered with mud or dirt. If the cop can't read it they can give you a ticket. In that case, I figure no sense giving them probably cause to pull you over and perhaps find more reasons to give you a ticket.
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