automationLED: DIY LED interior + license plate conversion

[phanguy]

Originally Posted by jjdrivesajazz

the DRL and high beam bulb shares the same bulb, so when you replace the bulb with a LED bulb, you will lose the high beam function. The LED simply won't be bright enough.

If you're okay with losing the high beams, then you can consider putting in an LED bulb for the DRL. If you're not comfortable with them, the other alternative would be to replace the bulb with an aftermarket "pure white" halogen bulb.

damn i just ordered some LED replacements from someone else... :/ can you suggest a pure white halogen bulb please?

[jjdrivesajazz]

Originally Posted by phanguy

damn i just ordered some LED replacements from someone else... :/ can you suggest a pure white halogen bulb please?

I like to purchase quality brands like PIAA or Raybrig from a trusted vendor, there are too many fake bulbs out there that are just stock bulb with a blue coating to make them appear white (these will burn out prematurely from excessive heat).

Real PIAA and Raybrig bulbs usually range from $40-70/pair depending on the model

[phanguy]

Originally Posted by jjdrivesajazz

I like to purchase quality brands like PIAA or Raybrig from a trusted vendor, there are too many fake bulbs out there that are just stock bulb with a blue coating to make them appear white (these will burn out prematurely from excessive heat).

Real PIAA and Raybrig bulbs usually range from $40-70/pair depending on the model

thanks! too late to cancel my order from that other thread but ah well. guess it won't hurt to give them a shot anyway. looked up a set of PIAA's on amazon and think i found a good pair for a decent price! thanks again!

[jjdrivesajazz]

no problem! glad i could help

[jjdrivesajazz]

turn signal bulbs are arriving by the end of this month so i should have pics and diy soon

[computertech01]

Just a heads up all brzs don't have the door lights my premium doesn't.....

[Yuck]

Just ordered package 2 with the license plate lights! Looking forward to installing it!

[boarder1995]

Assistance please...I've got all my LEDs working except the passenger door light. I swapped it with the driver's door and it's not the light, it's the socket. So, when I removed the light originally I didn't disconnect the wires and think I shorted it out as I popped the bulb out with a driver. I know, bad move. Is there a dedicated fuse for this socket? the other door still lights along with the overhead light. I've unplugged and re-plugged the regular bulbs and they don't work either. Anyone know what I'm missing, or what I've messed up? When it gets daylight again, I'll take a volt meter to it.

On another note, the lights look great! My wife's really impressed with the look on "her" car.

[jjdrivesajazz]

Originally Posted by boarder1995

Assistance please...I've got all my LEDs working except the passenger door light. I swapped it with the driver's door and it's not the light, it's the socket. So, when I removed the light originally I didn't disconnect the wires and think I shorted it out as I popped the bulb out with a driver. I know, bad move. Is there a dedicated fuse for this socket? the other door still lights along with the overhead light. I've unplugged and re-plugged the regular bulbs and they don't work either. Anyone know what I'm missing, or what I've messed up? When it gets daylight again, I'll take a volt meter to it.

On another note, the lights look great! My wife's really impressed with the look on "her" car.

the first thing i would do is double check with a volt meter to make sure you're getting power to that wire harness, if not, then i would check the underdash fuse

[Yuck]

installed my dome light and license plate lights, they are awesome, thank you so much guys!!

one other question by the way, for the trunk light, which bulb should I use if I want it to be an white led also?

[jjdrivesajazz]

Originally Posted by Yuck

installed my dome light and license plate lights, they are awesome, thank you so much guys!!

one other question by the way, for the trunk light, which bulb should I use if I want it to be an white led also?

T10 5smd 5050 is a perfect fit, some people decide to leave the housing cover off for more brightness.

[Obja]

has anyone thought of making the rear license playe lights dimmer?!
is there a light you can buy that's dimmer than stock?

[jjdrivesajazz]

i'm excited to let you guys know that we're going to have a new website, it's not done yet, but it will be easier to navigate and offer more options for products

[ProjectD]

Originally Posted by jjdrivesajazz

i'm excited to let you guys know that we're going to have a new website, it's not done yet, but it will be easier to navigate and offer more options for products

Can't wait to see end results. Do keep us informed --- btw --- order placed for BRZ (godzilla) kit + Tail/ Reverse lights. Thanks in advanced!