interior LED lights?

[TOLMACH]

Originally Posted by CPALK719

Has anyone change the interior bulbs to LED white bulbs for the map lights and dome lights? if so would you guys has the sizes needed to change these?

I used this stuff for a dome light. In terms of internsity it is comparable to the OEM bulb but the color is @crazy white@.. I did it merely for looks.. you can buy similar items with more LEDs or use two if you want (one panel was enough for me). Price is an outrageous 1.99 including shipment )) Comes with wiring adaptors and @mounting hardware@ (3m double sided tape).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390402270580...84.m1439.l2649

I decided to stick with OEM bulbs for map lights as they seem nice and comfortable.. LEDs are @too sharp@ when used while driving (to my taste)

Also used these for parking lights
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260981511370...84.m1439.l2649

and brake lights
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130619220449...84.m1439.l2649

Mine is 09 Hb.. yours should be comparable

[robkay]

Originally Posted by TOLMACH

I used this stuff for a dome light. In terms of internsity it is comparable to the OEM bulb but the color is @crazy white@.. I did it merely for looks.. you can buy similar items with more LEDs or use two if you want (one panel was enough for me). Price is an outrageous 1.99 including shipment )) Comes with wiring adaptors and @mounting hardware@ (3m double sided tape).

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390402270580...84.m1439.l2649

I decided to stick with OEM bulbs for map lights as they seem nice and comfortable.. LEDs are @too sharp@ when used while driving (to my taste)

Also used these for parking lights
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260981511370...84.m1439.l2649

and brake lights
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130619220449...84.m1439.l2649

Mine is 09 Hb.. yours should be comparable

Your post is helpful. I'm shopping for a dome bulb now and it's helpful to know that you think the 12 element bulb is about the same as the OEM.

Now, I just tried the one you spec for your parking lights as map lights and I don't care for them in that application. They are definitely not as bright as the OEM bulbs, but I'm thinking it's because only 1 of the SMD's is outward firing. The other 4 point to the sides. Now, I'm sure some of that light gets reflected out, but maybe not enough for map lights. Between that and the very cool white color range it is not pleasant to try to read with them. I'm willing to try to compromise on the color if I can just get one that is bright enough to light text well. I want LED's for map lights because I worry that one of us will leave one on and an LED will consume a lot less juice than an incandescent. (I think....) I have ordered this one to try: http://www.ebay.com/itm/W5W-Pair-Fro...item3cc85e23c9 I'll let you know how it works out.

[Update] OK, I definitely find the above front firing bulb to be better for map lights than the (5)-SMD 360 degree type I tried the first time. I tried them side-by-side and the 1.5W one is definitely brighter--not like night and day, but definitely noticeable. I'm going to have to get used to the cooler color, though. I see now that they have warm white options, but they seem to be more expensive for some reason.

I have since learned a little more about LED bulb options and understand now that the 360 deg type was the wrong choice for map lights. But, since I was brand new at looking for LED's I didn't even know there were front firing options. Chalking it up to experience.