Interior LEDs

[tool2269]

Here's pics of the LED's I just installed, alot cheaper than the Putco LEDs. Bought them off Ebay from a seller in Hong Kong, Shipping took 13 days!

44mm 3175 Interior Festoon 12 SMD LED Light Bulb White

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/44mm-3175-Interior-Festoon-12-SMD-LED-Light-Bulb-White_W0QQitemZ320385243851QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMoto rs_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item4a9872dacb&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A12|39%3A1|72%3A1171|240%3A1318

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3658186867_1212068670.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3658186965_85d46b1d08.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3658982276_659f30aedc.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3658186993_ea36383fff.jpg?v=0

[1sikyukon]

I just got mine in the mail yesturday, same ones, i love them look cool.

[Scotto2323]

Those are pics that you took? Are they pretty bright? Are they really white, I bought ones that were more blue in color and don't like them?

[tool2269]

Those are pics that you took? Are they pretty bright? Are they really white, I bought ones that were more blue in color and don't like them?

Yeah they give off a slightly bluish tint. I got them to match my HIDs. To me they're brighter than the stock lights. I think the PUTCOs are brighter due to them having more SMD Leds per blub. These have 12 per bulb

[nuttkaze]

I'm at work and about too order...how many do I need? I have a 07 short yukon!!

[tool2269]

I ordered 6 for my 2009 Tahoe. They're 44mm Festoon type bulbs. You might want to double check if those are the same type bulbs you're car uses.

[scottrick]

got mine from VLED.com and they are soooo amazing. a bit more expensive $12 a bulb but from the pics, i would say that mine are brighter....

i also got the puddle leds license plate leds and reverse light leds. what a difference.

although after seeing how cheap these are, i think i might have went this route:)

[wmgood64]

I should of checked around i bought the putco ones$$$$$$$$$$$

[Nfamous60]

I need those like now!!! Hook a brotha up pleassssse

[Modded]

Hey Scottrick and tool, about how bright are these LEDs, I am about to get some but want to know if they are bright enough??

[Nfamous60]

i just ordered 6 for my trucc off ebay $5.00 each, i'll let you kno when they get here i think they should be brighter then the license plate bulbs just to giv you an idea Nnaboy..

[tool2269]

Hey Scottrick and tool, about how bright are these LEDs, I am about to get some but want to know if they are bright enough??

I think they're bright enough. keep in mind there is a slight blushish tint.

Anyone having problems with a 09 puddle lights? my LED's still only flash on and won't stay on. my dome light button is in extended position and exit/approach lighting are set to on. I thought both the puddle lights and license plate lights were to stay on when i took the key out to exit the vehicle? I dunno.

[AquinoSteven]

i just did mine today and it looks awesome. I did the license plate lights also. I wanted to do the puddle lights under the mirror in my 03 but i have no idea what kind of bulb that is.

[Modded]

I think they're bright enough. keep in mind there is a slight blushish tint.

Anyone having problems with a 09 puddle lights? my LED's still only flash on and won't stay on. my dome light button is in extended position and exit/approach lighting are set to on. I thought both the puddle lights and license plate lights were to stay on when i took the key out to exit the vehicle? I dunno.

Thanks....You have to set exit lighing on your DIC for it to work, look in your owners manual to clarify what I am talking about!

[tool2269]

Thanks....You have to set exit lighing on your DIC for it to work, look in your owners manual to clarify what I am talking about!

Both exit lighting and approach lighting are set to lights 'on'.

[Modded]

I do know the LP ligths should be on when the vehocle is exited like the headlight, not sure about the puddle lights as I don;t have them.
Maybe you should go and makesure the puddle light LEDs are tight in the housing, if they are then that could just be how they operate.

[Nfamous60]

i just did mine today and it looks awesome. I did the license plate lights also. I wanted to do the puddle lights under the mirror in my 03 but i have no idea what kind of bulb that is.

you would have to go to the DIC and adjust the exit lighting set it to 2 minutes. they'll stay on for that period but as far as driving with those lights on can not happen that is not what those lights are for!!. i have installed them on my trucc the same time i put the license plate lights on and when i use the remote to unlocc the doors the puddle lights come on...but doesn't stay on. its just on a timer. so to speak i think they suppose to come on when you open the door as well but im not to sure bout that becuz i set my lights to stay on when the doors are open.

[tool2269]

you would have to go to the DIC and adjust the exit lighting set it to 2 minutes. they'll stay on for that period but as far as driving with those lights on can not happen that is not what those lights are for!!. i have installed them on my trucc the same time i put the license plate lights on and when i use the remote to unlocc the doors the puddle lights come on...but doesn't stay on. its just on a timer. so to speak i think they suppose to come on when you open the door as well but im not to sure bout that becuz i set my lights to stay on when the doors are open.

ok i'll try to set it for 2 min...right now they're set for 1 minute.

[Nfamous60]

yeah its like when you unlocc your trucc and walk to it all the lights stay on for that set amount of time to me its for show i honestly forgot there were lights under there. I was just looking for more spots to add those lights....looks to much better then that factory look too. hope you enjoy the mod..

[tool2269]

yeah its like when you unlocc your trucc and walk to it all the lights stay on for that set amount of time to me its for show i honestly forgot there were lights under there. I was just looking for more spots to add those lights....looks to much better then that factory look too. hope you enjoy the mod..

yeah even set at 2 min didnt turn on puddle lights when i entered or exited the vehicle. they still flash when i unlock the doors.

I'm wondering if this could be a '09 problem. oh well

[Nfamous60]

maybe you have them in backwards turn them around and try'em

[eandj23]

Step 1: Order lights off ebay - CHECK
Step 2: Begin anxiously waiting for the arrival of shipment - CHECK
Step 3: Install lights in my ride - cannot attempt until lights arrive and anxiousness wares off

:):):):):)

[tool2269]

maybe you have them in backwards turn them around and try'em

they work. i see them flash on/off when unlocking the door. they just dont stay on constantly during exit

[Nfamous60]

ooooo dont kno why i guess the trucc figures you dont need that much time gettn out lol. EANDJ23 I am waiting as well you see i ordered mines last week but i got my led tails in today though WILL BE INSTALLING 2MORROW

[UofMZ71]

i ordered these same bulbs from same dude, and you said it took 13 days? well i ordered mine on July 15th and they have still not gotten here! so far 15 days, although i am including non-business days but still...

Cant wait! im glad you found these cause i almost went Putco! ha

[tool2269]

i ordered these same bulbs from same dude, and you said it took 13 days? well i ordered mine on July 15th and they have still not gotten here! so far 15 days, although i am including non-business days but still...

Cant wait! im glad you found these cause i almost went Putco! ha

Yeah I was leaning toward Putco but that price was WAY out of my range for some dome lights!!

They ship from hong kong, so it takes awhile. They should have sent you a tracking #, it'll at least show when it left them. its not very detailed like the ups or fedex sites.


....now if I can only figure out my puddle light problem!

[Nfamous60]

Got mines in love em only problem is the 2nd row does not fit in as smoothly as the from row and 3rd row does i think i need to scale down to a 41mm bulb in the 2nd row i got them to work but the connection is not pushed all the way in. none the less when i turn my interior lights on everyone like Whoa look at that..good mod love the brightness.

[UofMZ71]

Yeah I was leaning toward Putco but that price was WAY out of my range for some dome lights!!

They ship from hong kong, so it takes awhile. They should have sent you a tracking #, it'll at least show when it left them. its not very detailed like the ups or fedex sites.


....now if I can only figure out my puddle light problem!

yeah i finally got them in yesterday and installed them, and love the way they look, one of the bulbs was messed up and a row of 4 LEDs was out so i took a picture and emailed the guy and he is going to ship me a new one, but other than that they are awesome

I got my puddle lights done, they are the same bulb as the license plate bulbs (if you have changed those).

Got mine at superbrightleds.com
>click "enter site"
>click"12 volt car bulbs"
>click "tail / break / turn bulbs"
>click "BA15s Dual & Single Contact LED Automotive Bulbs"
>BUY NOW (under picture)
>type "194/168" in search
>i have the "WLED-xHP High Power LED bulb" for $4.95ea
>they work for both puddle and license plate


Got mines in love em only problem is the 2nd row does not fit in as smoothly as the from row and 3rd row does i think i need to scale down to a 41mm bulb in the 2nd row i got them to work but the connection is not pushed all the way in. none the less when i turn my interior lights on everyone like Whoa look at that..good mod love the brightness.


Did you buy the same ones we have? i got them to fit in all mine including the 2nd row. Just had to squeeze the holding connections together and push the opposing connections out so that the grid would fit in...

[Nfamous60]

Did you buy the same ones we have? i got them to fit in all mine including the 2nd row. Just had to squeeze the holding connections together and push the opposing connections out so that the grid would fit in...[/QUOTE]

i got them off ebay dont think from putco though i'm gonna have to fiddle wit them and take my time with it.

[JasonS]

whats the bulb number...yall are killing me in replacing my bulbs haha.looks great

[UofMZ71]

i got them off ebay dont think from putco though i'm gonna have to fiddle wit them and take my time with it.

mine arent putco either, i just followed link from original poster...

they should fit, just jimmy the connectors around a little and youll be good! hope this helps

whats the bulb number...yall are killing me in replacing my bulbs haha.looks great

for which ones

Inside: follow link from original poster, i think they are 44mm festoon bulbs

Outside: 194/168

[JasonS]

mine arent putco either, i just followed link from original poster...

they should fit, just jimmy the connectors around a little and youll be good! hope this helps



for which ones

Inside: follow link from original poster, i think they are 44mm festoon bulbs

Outside: 194/168


i was talking about the interior dome light bulbs.i changed the outside ones allready last week haha

[Ickey]

Looks good!

[DenaliAK]

Both exit lighting and approach lighting are set to lights 'on'.

A little late, but I've noticed the puddle lights only come on if it's dark enough to the light sensor. Just a thought.

[Nfamous60]

the bulb size for the interior replacements are 44mm and 12.5mm width (think thats the width) follow the original poster and when the page opens up look down to the bulb size he brought then go to the sellers ebay store and bam you're next in line. enjoy becuz i do love the look

[tool2269]

A little late, but I've noticed the puddle lights only come on if it's dark enough to the light sensor. Just a thought.

yeah, i've been messing witht them only at night. i can see the puddles flash on when i unlock the doors(approach lighting)...i see my headlights/license plate lights stay on (exit lighting) when i exit..but puddles stay off. exit lighting is set to 2 minutes. i think its either a 2009 problem or a issue with just my car.

[snowjay]

got mine from VLED.com and they are soooo amazing. a bit more expensive $12 a bulb but from the pics, i would say that mine are brighter....

i also got the puddle leds license plate leds and reverse light leds. what a difference.

although after seeing how cheap these are, i think i might have went this route:)

Which ones did you order from V-LED? I've ordered from them before and they are great.

According to the Sylvania website the bulbs are 212-2 which are a 41mm bulb.

I think I'm going to get these:
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/DomeMap-LED/White-LED/HID-WHITE-M-SMT-20-LED-p5108588-1-2.html

One of the sample photos is what looks to be a GMT92x truck.

[snowjay]

Which ones did you order from V-LED? I've ordered from them before and they are great.

According to the Sylvania website the bulbs are 212-2 which are a 41mm bulb.

I think I'm going to get these:
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/DomeMap-LED/White-LED/HID-WHITE-M-SMT-20-LED-p5108588-1-2.html

One of the sample photos is what looks to be a GMT92x truck.


These arrived today and the installed no problem. I had to squeeze a couple of the clips just a tad tighter but no biggie.

Should look good in the dark. I pointed the domes straight down and the maps a little towards each seat. I'll fine tune if needed.

[gtbigup01]

they work. i see them flash on/off when unlocking the door. they just dont stay on constantly during exit

Hey you may have gotten your problem resolved by now, but if you have try this. Quick story: I just swith out some regular bulbs for LED's on my motorcycle and the where the regular bulbs always stayed on, the LEDs didn't. Problem is since LED's use so little current draw the vehicle doesn't recognize it's there. My bike did the same thing, blinkers would blink but it won't stay on as running light like the regular bulb did.

SOLUTION: You need a resistor to equalize the load to recognize the led, go talk to an electrician or any cycle dealership and they will tell you what size of resistor to buy. BTW they can be bought from radioShack. I see ur in Cove, you must be a GI

[tool2269]

Hey you may have gotten your problem resolved by now, but if you have try this. Quick story: I just swith out some regular bulbs for LED's on my motorcycle and the where the regular bulbs always stayed on, the LEDs didn't. Problem is since LED's use so little current draw the vehicle doesn't recognize it's there. My bike did the same thing, blinkers would blink but it won't stay on as running light like the regular bulb did.

SOLUTION: You need a resistor to equalize the load to recognize the led, go talk to an electrician or any cycle dealership and they will tell you what size of resistor to buy. BTW they can be bought from radioShack. I see ur in Cove, you must be a GI

Never found a solution to this. I'll definately look into a resistor.

Not a GI or in the Cove..in Corpus.

[yukon07Artic]

I just got these lights installed and i am 100% satisfied by the way the came out. Plus it was cheap and it only took a week for the lights to be delivered from all day way in hong kong. Thanks tool for the suggestion. Now im trying to get matching licese plate lights and back up lights but i dont want to spend a fortune. Any suggestions?


Heres a picture for you guys
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/akajoshx1/DSCN0377.jpg?t=1260236870

[IncisionInd]

i got all of my lights (dome, reverse, license plate) in today and took pictures i will go ahead and post up just a little later. I really like the way that they turned out :)

[Scotto2323]

Yukon07Artic-Are those the 44mm 12SMD lights off ebay from user ledlightzlz? Yours look more white then the previous picture posted, which is what I am looking for. My last set were too blue for me.

Has anyone tryed these 36smd bulbs? Will they fit? For 2 bucks more a piece they are probably worth it for the exta brightness.
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/DomeMap-LED/White-LED/SUPER-6K-WHITE-36-LED-p7701682-1-3.html

[snowjay]

Has anyone tryed these 36smd bulbs? Will they fit? For 2 bucks more a piece they are probably worth it for the exta brightness.
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/DomeMap-LED/White-LED/SUPER-6K-WHITE-36-LED-p7701682-1-3.html

Those might be too wide to fit. If I were you I'd pop one of the lenses off and measure first.

[Zed 71]

I just got these lights installed and i am 100% satisfied by the way the came out.

Looks better than the blue one posted earlier and are brighter.

[Scotto2323]

I am trying to be lazy here:) It would be nice if they did fit since they display a picture of them installed in a Tahoe next to the product.

[IncisionInd]

Hello Guys,

Sorry it took me a while to gt some pics up, been just a tad bit busy. I have swapped out the license plate bulbs, the interior dome lights, and reverse lights.

Please excuse if some of the Pics are a little bury i used my Digital SLR and turned off the flash so that it didnt contaminate the lighting.

I am really happy with the way it came out.

Austin

P.S. The amp is not actually wired there i was actually just transporting it :)

[IncisionInd]

Yukon07Artic-Are those the 44mm 12SMD lights off ebay from user ledlightzlz? Yours look more white then the previous picture posted, which is what I am looking for. My last set were too blue for me.

Has anyone tryed these 36smd bulbs? Will they fit? For 2 bucks more a piece they are probably worth it for the exta brightness.
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/DomeMap-LED/White-LED/SUPER-6K-WHITE-36-LED-p7701682-1-3.html

I just installed mine and just from the look of those and how they would fit i think that those would be WAY to wide to fit into that bulb space

[Scotto2323]

IncisionInd- are the ones you got touching? If you can snap a quick pick of them installed would be great. I am gonna try and go take some measurements today it think.

[IncisionInd]

i will try and get some measurements together tomorrow. Im just saying it because the ones that i got are REALLY close together and they arent even close to that wide.

[Zed 71]

^ those look really good - nice and bright. How did the reverse lights turn out, as far as useful light on the ground?

[Scotto2323]

Just ordered (SUPER 5K WHITE 36 LED DOME LIGHT - 211_36_W_5K)
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/DomeMap-LED/White-LED/SUPER-5K-WHITE-36-LED-p6941705-1-3.html

I e-mailed them and they said they will fit, so I went with that. If not I can bitch at them and hope they send me the other ones.
I didn't realize until after I ordered that they are "36 Mini SMTs" compared to the "20 led SMTs", oh well. After realizing I looked for the lumen specs but they did not have them for the 36 M-SMTs.

I will let you guys know how they turn out when i get them.

If order from v-leds.com use the coupon code "toyotanation". This will get you 10% off your order.

And also be careful when you are ordering. They offer white leds in 5000k (more white) and 6000k (blue tint to them).

[IncisionInd]

i love the amount of light that i get on the ground for the reverse lights. Much brighter and actually helps with reversing at night cause i have REALLY dark tint all the way around. Now rather than rolling down the windows its just bright.

:)

[yukon07Artic]

Yukon07Artic-Are those the 44mm 12SMD lights off ebay from user ledlightzlz? Yours look more white then the previous picture posted, which is what I am looking for. My last set were too blue for me.

Has anyone tryed these 36smd bulbs? Will they fit? For 2 bucks more a piece they are probably worth it for the exta brightness.
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/DomeMap-LED/White-LED/SUPER-6K-WHITE-36-LED-p7701682-1-3.html

These lights are exactly identical to tools. Or atleast they are from the same seller. I dont know why my lights appear whiter than tools but every batch they manufacture had a +/- deviation. Maybe i just got the whiter ones.

It could also be the camera. Some camera catches the Cyon ( blue ) more than others.

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i love the amount of light that i get on the ground for the reverse lights. Much brighter and actually helps with reversing at night cause i have REALLY dark tint all the way around. Now rather than rolling down the windows its just bright.

:)

incision. where did you get the reverse lights and license plate lights? and how much did you pay for them?

[Scotto2323]

License plate lights are 194 wedge style. I bought the single smt from superbright over a year ago, looks great still. I also bought 194_HP_W_5K from v-led for the puddle lamps. I'll let you guys know how they turn out.

http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/CornerSide-Marker-LED/White-LED/2-HID-WHITE-5K-HIGH-POWER-p7114849.html

[IncisionInd]

For Reverse Lights (1x Pair)

Reverse Lights (http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/fp/SFV/32481/vpid/6624822/vpcsid/0/sret/18171621321022121222328221121428322222128621721823 52902212322252962252382352282372342332362472362452 38)

For License Plate Lights (1x Pair)

License Plate Lights (http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/fp/SFV/32481/vpid/4481039/vpcsid/0/sret/18171621321022121222328221121428322222128621721823 52902212322252962252382352282372342332362472362452 38)

Pretty good prices all things considered and now everything is brighter cause i got some LED tails to go along with the backup lights.

[Zed 71]

^ nice and thanks to all for pictures and parts!

[IncisionInd]

no problem man im just excited to help

[yukon07Artic]

i also got the license plate lights from the same buyer, cannot be more happy with his lights. its cheap too so it doesnt dent your wallet like putco does.

[r6acer]

for reverse lights i went with the high power ones....
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/Turn-Signal-LED/White-LED/2-WHITE-V-LEDS-7W-HIGH-p6302215-1-2.html

i got these for license plate....
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/DomeMap-LED/White-LED/V-LEDS-HID-WHITE-4-M-p8187987-1-2.html

and these for the mirror puddle lights...
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/DomeMap-LED/White-LED/V-LEDS-HID-WHITE-4-LED-p5768086-1-2.html

all interior courtesy lights....
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/DomeMap-LED/White-LED/SUPER-6K-WHITE-36-LED-p7701682-1-2.html

09 LTZ w/ second row dvd and third row seat

[r6acer]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=589&pictureid=4434

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=589&pictureid=4435

the same bulbs work throughout. 212 36LED m-smt type

[2007TahoeLTZ]

ugh, another thing I'm gonna have to do. At least this mod is cheap lol

[trevorluken]

Yea I wanna do this mod bad, think I might jump on ebay right now and buy them

[zach2011]

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=589&pictureid=4434

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=589&pictureid=4435

the same bulbs work throughout. 212 36LED m-smt type


Good lord those must be bright! Mine are 3 SMT LED and they're bright enough for me!

[derk]

Whats everyone using for their "puddle" lights under their mirrors?

I just got some high powered SMD 360 bulbs, but there not very bright. They just fit inside the hole, if they were any bigger they wounld not fit.
I wish the 07-10 puddle lights were like the 00-06 where you could just put a huge row of led's in there.
So whats everyone else doing with the 07-10 models?

[Monarkk]

Would a 41mm work too?

[trevorluken]

I just put mine in I bought from eBay let me tell you those things are bright. I spent 35 with shipping for all 6 of them and I am pleased rather then spending $200

[yatch07]

just wondering how are this bulb holding up and does anyone remember the seller on ebay?

[G4rr3tt9]

I just got mine ordered tonight. I can not wait to get them. I ordered 6 bulbs out of hong kong and with shipping it os only setting me back $15. Pretty hard to beat.

[Jaletti]

Okay I just read through this and i guess i'll ask the noob question, only because i'm afraid of cracking anything lol. How do you pop the cover piece off? just a flat head screw driver and pry out?

[slickhoe]

Didn't read entire post but just converted all my lighting due to this post... Check on forum "Tahoe 00-06" "Interior" "sticky L.E.D. Conversion". No brainer with all the info ya need imo.

[Green Machine]

Do they still make a festoon version of the 212 36LED m-smt?