Interior LEDs?
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Interior LEDs?
Been looking for interior LEDs but the vendors on our forum are looking for $150+ for little LED lights. Been seeing some on Amazon/Ebay for $20. Anyone have a link where they've purchased them and their experience? Thanks!
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I got this kit very happy with it.
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You can source your own from ebay and pay significantly less,on the off chance they cause a short or something good luck or pay a premium to a vendor that you can yell at if that happens.
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I got a set for like 35 bucks. They look and work great. I dont have the exact link. But it was like 18 LEDs or something. All interior LEDs and 2 for the plate in the rear. There was no instructions so it was basically plug in and see if they fit haha. Everything is fine. Ill take some pictures and post them up hopefully soon.
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+1...Exactly what I did a couple years ago. Much cheaper then the kits being sold, not to knock any vendors.
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+2 -- I got all mine from ebay and it came out to around 25 bucks shipped. I've been rolling with them for over 2yrs now without any issues. Even if one of them goes out, you're not at a huge lost.
If my memory serves me right - I've listed all the bulbs you'll need to do an interior bulb swap. The links below are old, but at least you guys will get an idea what to order and save money for other mods.
7 qty - 39mm led (2x-visor, 2x-front foot well area, 1-glove compartment, 2x-trunk)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-x-39mm-Do...dd6316&vxp=mtr
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4 qty - 194 wedge led ( 2 per dome light) -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-194-168-5...28d0fe&vxp=mtr
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4 qty - superbright 194 wedge ( 1 per door panel = 4 ) - the link below will sell you 10 in that kit...ok to have extra. Best pricing with 99cent shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-T10-19...item25a1c259fb
2 qty - Center dome light - (1 in each center cabin dome light = 2)
1 x LED Panel 18SMD 1210 Car Interior Dome Lights Lamp T10 Festoon BA9S w K | eBay
2 qty - License plate - canbus error free
2X White 39mm 12 LED 5630 Festoon Non Polar Error Free Light Lamp Car Bulb I225 | eBay
If my memory serves me right - I've listed all the bulbs you'll need to do an interior bulb swap. The links below are old, but at least you guys will get an idea what to order and save money for other mods.
7 qty - 39mm led (2x-visor, 2x-front foot well area, 1-glove compartment, 2x-trunk)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-x-39mm-Do...dd6316&vxp=mtr
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4 qty - 194 wedge led ( 2 per dome light) -
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-194-168-5...28d0fe&vxp=mtr
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4 qty - superbright 194 wedge ( 1 per door panel = 4 ) - the link below will sell you 10 in that kit...ok to have extra. Best pricing with 99cent shipping.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-T10-19...item25a1c259fb
2 qty - Center dome light - (1 in each center cabin dome light = 2)
1 x LED Panel 18SMD 1210 Car Interior Dome Lights Lamp T10 Festoon BA9S w K | eBay
2 qty - License plate - canbus error free
2X White 39mm 12 LED 5630 Festoon Non Polar Error Free Light Lamp Car Bulb I225 | eBay
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This certainly got me thinking since there are more and more "kits" on ebay and amazon. If someone had a verified seller with ones that work I'd love to order a set. It seemed to me the only issues that were mentioned is flickering visor lights.. or errors on the rear license plate. I've seen a bunch of 18 and 17 kits.. but it seems like they're all missing something if those numbers don't add up to the amount of lights that need changing. I had some LED upgrades in my other cars and all were perfectly fine, but I'm wondering about the "errors" people mention
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I've only had 1 error for a license plate bulb which I ordered for a buddy, so I just ordered another set for him. Easy fix for under 5 bucks. The only hassle is the wait time on shipping. Some ebay seller ship quickly, some take forever, but what do you expect for parts coming overseas for under 5 bucks.
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Thanks for the list Boost7. Some of the vendor prices for little LEDs are ridiculous. I know we all have to cover costs but 200$ for interior lights? Theyre bulbs/leds for christs sake!