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Anyone changed the map/dome lights to LED's?

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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 06:33 AM
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Do they still dim off?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Yes they do. They work just like a regular bulb.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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Same with me i ordered 2 of them and they are back ordered
well that sucks i just ordered mine yesterday guess ill have to wait i ordered the led lights for the turn signal mirror mod too cant wait till its all done
 
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 02:26 AM
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Tried to order some today, some of them are still backordered and cant even be placed into the cart to place an order...o well, guess im stuck with my stockers for now.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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I installed my map lights yesterday and it made a world of difference. The interior is not bright by any means. Everything is well lit and its easy on the eyes. I also got an email saying my dome lights shipped out. The truck def should of came this was from the factory. Map lights only took 5 minutes to do if that, simple cheap mod to do!!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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Do you have the item numbers? There is a ton of different bulbs that have the same number.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ruffn-it
Do you have the item numbers? There is a ton of different bulbs that have the same number.

I ordered the same ones that were posted earlier in the thread.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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I got my dome and reading lights for the rear in last night. Intalled them. These were the festoon style bulbs. The reading lights snapped in fine.

The middle dome light snapped in, but wiggles a little. Like it's a little loose when it's installed. Anyone else have this issue? It works fine, makes contact, but I can wiggle it with my finger. The stock bulb was pretty set when installed.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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I got my dome and reading lights for the rear in last night. Intalled them. These were the festoon style bulbs. The reading lights snapped in fine.

The middle dome light snapped in, but wiggles a little. Like it's a little loose when it's installed. Anyone else have this issue? It works fine, makes contact, but I can wiggle it with my finger. The stock bulb was pretty set when installed.
Yeah...same here...i noticed the ends on the new LED festoons were a little smaller. No problem though, just reach up in there and give the contacts a little squeeze and the new bulb will snap right in...you can then angle the LED's as you see fit.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Before you install the lights pinch the ends that hold the light in place together. When you push in the new light they will reform to the smaller size and hold the light in place. Also when installing the new light try not to push on the center of the bulb, push on the outside contacts. If you push on the center the ends can bend and could easily break. Make sure you install the light the correct way, I didnt think it would matter. My center dome light would work but the 2 reading lights wouldnt, I just had to rotate the reading lights 180 degrees and now they are all working.
 

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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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V-leds: hoLEDays at checkout for 15% off. Expires 12/31/2010
 
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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Are they still on backorder?
 

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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by used2vtec
Before you install the lights pinch the ends that hold the light in place together. When you push in the new light they will reform to the smaller size and hold the light in place. Also when installing the new light try not to push on the center of the bulb, push on the outside contacts. If you push on the center the ends can bend and could easily break. Make sure you install the light the correct way, I didnt think it would matter. My center dome light would work but the 2 reading lights wouldnt, I just had to rotate the reading lights 180 degrees and now they are all working.
That took care of it. I just pinched them together like you said, now they work great. You can tell ever so slightly the difference between the 5k and 6k, but I like it, it looks good.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Just ordered some lights for my truck. Here is what I got..

Qty Item Unit Price Total Price
1 HID 6K WHITE HIGH POWER 4 LED FESTOON DOME BULB 211

1 2 V-LEDS 6K WHITE 194 13 LED LIGHT BULBS 158 168 2825

1 2 WHITE 74 V-LEDS .5 WATT HIGH POWER LED LIGHT BULBS 37

1 LED for the Dome and 1 set for the Map Lights and 1 set for the Vanity...

Let you guys know how it goes.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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My lights came in yesterday, but I didn't have a chance to put them in until today. The difference is dramatic. I replaced the front map lights and the rear dome light. Best $25 I have spent on my truck.

Anyone know the part number for the bed light on a 2010?
 
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