bikereefer

Twice in the last year the car has been dead, each time I find that the trunk is cracked open. Is it possible that some other remote could be triggering it open? I guess I could just remove the trunk lite bulb, but wondering. Thanks

LexBrett

That sucks sorry to hear that

mrblister

Sounds like you left the trunk open or inadvertently hit the remote trunk button. Those inside trunk bulbs will kill the battery for sure over time

mohrd

iTrader: (3)

I switched them to LEDs as they drain less power...just in case I inadvertently hit the remote button.

Lexicon1

Having a time with some troubleshooting issues of the battery.... this may have been a cause...your input appreciated...will go to LED with your recommendation of the bulb type...will it require a mod ??? or is it a straight install?
Thanks

DarthSid

This is a straight install. No mods required.

Here are the bulb sizes for an 02.


2002 Lexus SC430 Car Lightbulb Size Diagram
Low Beam Headlight Bulb Size: HID-D4S
Low Beam Headlamp Light Bulb Size: HID-D2S
High Beam Headlamp Light Bulb Size: 9005 or 9005 HID Upgrade Kit
Parking Light Bulb Size: 168
Front Turn Signal Light Bulb Size: 992 (7440A)
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Size: 7440
Tail Light Bulb Size: 7443
Stop Light Bulb Size: 7443
High Mount Stop Light Bulb Size: Assembly
Fog/Driving Light Bulb Size: H3 or H3 HID Upgrade Kit
License Plate Light Bulb Size: 194
Back Up Light Bulb Size: 7440
Front Side Marker Light Bulb Size: 168
Rear Side Marker Light Bulb Size: 168
Glove Box Light Bulb Size: 37
Map Light Bulb Size: DE3175
Dome Light Bulb Size: DE3175
Step/Courtesy Light Bulb Size: 194 or 74
Trunk/Cargo Area Light Bulb Size: 194

tfischer

Changing the bulbs in the trunk to LEDs has two significant advantages. First, there is a lot more light back there when you open the trunk. Second, they draw so little power that even if you leave the trunk open all night, the draw on the system will probably not drain your battery. If I can think of a disadvantage of making this change, I'll let you know.