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02-13-2011, 02:56 PM
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2003 R53 License Plate Light LED Replacement Howto
Heres a photo step by step Howto replacing the normal license plate light bulbs with LEDs.
I used these;
zeus_group http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Error...item2a09035506
(I have extras)
cute electronic pills
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02-13-2011, 02:58 PM
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Dirty boot
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dirty boot close up
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cleanin
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prytin the lens out, it didn't take much
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02-13-2011, 03:02 PM
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lens out , see the clip
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wow
look at the corrosion
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one lens cleaned
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bulb extraction,
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parts comparsion
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ran out of NAM room,,
cleaned up
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close up of the clips that could go lost
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lit up with LEDs with no lens
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photo of the finished effect, looks nice in person.
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notes
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Nice Go'in JPMM !
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Nice Go'in JPMM !
give me some space
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Great pics and write-up!!
Maybe get some of that 99 cents light bulb grease from the auto stores to reduce the rusting or corrosion.
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cool job, btw, does the led bulb flickering after you turn off the engine or when use remote to open the door?
02-13-2011, 07:03 PM
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cool job, btw, does the led bulb flickering after you turn off the engine or when use remote to open the door?
more to come, I'll let you know about any after effects!
02-14-2011, 04:46 AM
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no after effects so far
The key fob will make the lights flicker? I'll have to try that.
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no after effects so far
The key fob will make the lights flicker? I'll have to try that.
no flicker noted,
I'm going to look into a clear cover and maybe a chrome or stainless frame to compliment the pretty lighting , the license plate sticks out away from the boot too much, maybe that should be looked into also
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I have mine bent and kinda curved away so it doesn't trap dirt underneath it as readily. I figure that's better than mauling my paint.
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Thanks for the write up. Just curious how long it took to receive them.
02-19-2011, 02:35 PM
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Thanks for the write up. Just curious how long it took to receive them.
not long at all, the return address was
not China
, but here in the states,,,,,oh well ,,,they arrived good to go
02-13-2011, 02:56 PM
look at the corrosion
Nice Go'in JPMM !
The key fob will make the lights flicker? I'll have to try that.
, but here in the states,,,,,oh well ,,,they arrived good to go