LEDs to replace interior lights: Which ones? - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

k3nn4 · 11-10-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Meteorite_Marty

Yes, the 48 LED board fits into the DOME light (that is the one that goes off and on with the door opening). Naturally the board doesn't fit into the bracket where the festoon was. You have to run the dummy-festoon and wiring to the power clips, then mount the LED board somewhere in the plastic housing of the dome light.

I've received my LEDs from V-LEDs just then and installed! I've to say "This is Awesome! Extremely Bright and just fit except for Number Plate (11 LED 194 bulbs) :( A little bit long but still managed to install into it.

DerKaiZeRs · 11-10-2008, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by k3nn4

I've received my LEDs from V-LEDs just then and installed! I've to say "This is Awesome! Extremely Bright and just fit except for Number Plate (11 LED 194 bulbs) :( A little bit long but still managed to install into it.

wew. how much it cost for everything...(incl. shipping to Perth)

k3nn4 · 11-10-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DerKaiZeRs

wew. how much it cost for everything...(incl. shipping to Perth)

Well... I paid around AUD$140 included Express shipping.. Take 5 days to reach my house door.

Meteorite_Marty · 11-10-2008, 10:16 PM

Glad everyone is pleased so far. I think they look amazing!

DerKaiZeRs · 11-11-2008, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by k3nn4

Well... I paid around AUD$140 included Express shipping.. Take 5 days to reach my house door.

damn expensiveeeeeeeeeeeeee.........

shipping cost, it gives me a heart attack

Meteorite_Marty · 11-12-2008, 06:25 PM

If you take the discount into effect, my shipping to Canada was like $10. It took about a week. Why rush delivery when you live so far away, like in Australia?

Meteorite_Marty · 11-12-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PK198105

the only think thats a turn off about the Vleds is the shipping, guys/gals try Ileds same products or almost and the shipping is more reasonable

That's like saying almost pregnant. :)

Vleds are awesome, and the shipping is quite fair, especially when you use the discount coupon.

njiteb · 03-29-2009, 11:24 PM

sorry to bring up an old topic, but i can't seem to get the cover off of my hatch light or the map lights..only got the dome one done for now.. anyone can help?

Meteorite_Marty · 03-30-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by njiteb

sorry to bring up an old topic, but i can't seem to get the cover off of my hatch light or the map lights..only got the dome one done for now.. anyone can help?

For both, you will need a very small flat head screw driver.

The map light covers can be removed by placing the screw driver in the center gap, in between the pair. Then press towards the outside, away from the centre. Each of the covers are on 2 small pop-off hinges, located at each corner nearest the center. It might help if you move the screw driver towards one of the hinges, while keeping it in the center gap, then apply the pressure towards the outside, as mentioned.

The trunk light is held on by a plastic clip, under the grey plastic of the interior. Itcan be popped off by inserting the screw driver on the front edge of the light housing and lifting upward and out.

njiteb · 03-30-2009, 01:45 AM

thanks! i'm also wondering if the screwdriver will scratch the grey plastic if i apply too much pressure. i actually tried to do that to my trunk light with the screwdriver i use for my computer screws, but was afraid i might break the clips or scratch the interior.

IsLNdbOi · 03-30-2009, 03:22 AM

Try using a credit card to pry it out.

Meteorite_Marty · 03-30-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by njiteb

thanks! i'm also wondering if the screwdriver will scratch the grey plastic if i apply too much pressure. i actually tried to do that to my trunk light with the screwdriver i use for my computer screws, but was afraid i might break the clips or scratch the interior.

If you're careful, it shouldn't scratch. Good idea about the credit card, but I am not sure how much leverage you can get from that. Plus, I am not sure the credit card is a Genuine Toyota Approved technique (inside joke!).

marcus · 03-30-2009, 06:02 PM

my thoughts on this.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15663

Meteorite_Marty · 03-30-2009, 06:20 PM

So far, mine have all been fine from VLEDS.COM. Even if they go, I am willing to buy more because the brighter light and color quality is worth it, versus stock.

IsLNdbOi · 03-30-2009, 06:22 PM

My VLEDs are fine too. Haven't had a burnout yet, but it's only been around 4 months. The Hi-LEDs in my '07 LB never burned out the two years I had it.

marcus · 03-30-2009, 06:31 PM

anyone led lasted more than a year...

also curious how long itll last if its used as daytime running lights.

njiteb · 03-30-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by IsLNdbOi

Try using a credit card to pry it out.

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Originally Posted by Meteorite_Marty

If you're careful, it shouldn't scratch. Good idea about the credit card, but I am not sure how much leverage you can get from that. Plus, I am not sure the credit card is a Genuine Toyota Approved technique (inside joke!).

thanks! i'll try that tomorrow~

edit:
i got the map lights! but looks like i bought bulbs a little too long in length... lols~ i think i'll look for another pair smaller, so the lens doesn't pop out every time i turn them on...

pixitha · 04-05-2009, 02:46 PM

Question about the maps lights: Is the light more directional now with the LEDs vs. the stock bulbs? or is the light still going everywhere?

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11-10-2008, 10:16 PM	#40
Meteorite_Marty Drives: 2008 5-door Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 389	Glad everyone is pleased so far. I think they look amazing!

11-12-2008, 06:25 PM	#42
Meteorite_Marty Drives: 2008 5-door Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 389	If you take the discount into effect, my shipping to Canada was like $10. It took about a week. Why rush delivery when you live so far away, like in Australia?

03-29-2009, 11:24 PM	#44
njiteb Mario Mushrooms & Totoro! View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely Red Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 28	sorry to bring up an old topic, but i can't seem to get the cover off of my hatch light or the map lights..only got the dome one done for now.. anyone can help?

03-30-2009, 01:45 AM	#46
njiteb Mario Mushrooms & Totoro! View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely Red Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 28	thanks! i'm also wondering if the screwdriver will scratch the grey plastic if i apply too much pressure. i actually tried to do that to my trunk light with the screwdriver i use for my computer screws, but was afraid i might break the clips or scratch the interior.

03-30-2009, 03:22 AM	#47
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Try using a credit card to pry it out.

03-30-2009, 06:02 PM	#49
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	my thoughts on this. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15663

03-30-2009, 06:20 PM	#50
Meteorite_Marty Drives: 2008 5-door Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 389	So far, mine have all been fine from VLEDS.COM. Even if they go, I am willing to buy more because the brighter light and color quality is worth it, versus stock.

03-30-2009, 06:22 PM	#51
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	My VLEDs are fine too. Haven't had a burnout yet, but it's only been around 4 months. The Hi-LEDs in my '07 LB never burned out the two years I had it.

03-30-2009, 06:31 PM	#52
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	anyone led lasted more than a year... also curious how long itll last if its used as daytime running lights.

04-05-2009, 02:46 PM	#54
pixitha Pixitha View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 22	Question about the maps lights: Is the light more directional now with the LEDs vs. the stock bulbs? or is the light still going everywhere?