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Old Oct 25, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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hey everyone.

hey i have a set of xenon interior coming in.. and it comes with 9 bulbs... which 9 goes to where.. and does anyone have a DIY write up or a link to where i can get instructions to install them.. thanx

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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 05:30 AM
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2 under dash
3 in headliner
2 over licence plate
1 in boot
1 in glove box

Install as follows:
Take cover off
Pull bulb out
Put new bulb in
Replace cover

Simple as that
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 08:22 AM
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does the 2 reading lights that shines doing down on the driver and passenger..
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 08:22 AM
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thnx. i will check it out today
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 08:28 AM
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dont touch the glass with your fingers....it will cause it to overheat sometimes
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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ohkk.. thanx.. so wat tools i need?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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A small flathead screwdrive to pry open some of the clear plastic lenses will be neeeded. And I think that's it
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 09:52 AM
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The wedge-type bulbs are in plastic holders. To remove them:

1. Shut off the cabin lights. This will allow the bulbs to cool. Needless to say, doing the swap in the daytime is the best way.

2. Locate the lights - they're behind rectangular plastic lenses.

3. Pry gently against the edge of the lens with a small flat screwdriver and the housing will drop down. The bulb is clipped into this housing.

4. Using a handkerchief or a paper towel, grasp the bulb and pull straight out (not down or to the sides). The wedge bulb will pop out.

5. Replace with the new bulb by grasping it with the paper towel or handkerchief and pushing straight in. Replace housing and test the lights. If one does not light, remove it and spread the tiny wires at the base away from the glass with the small screwdriver - sometimes you have to do this to make a better connection.

6. Enjoy frosty beverage, all the while congratulating yourself on a successful, technically challenging MOD.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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Is it easy t replace the license plate bulbs. I have a set coming in today and I just wanted to know how to do it. Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Trip024
Is it easy t replace the license plate bulbs. I have a set coming in today and I just wanted to know how to do it. Thanks.
Yep it's easy, just use a flathead with a rag over it to pry the cover off without scratching anything, then pull the existing bulb out, replace, and pop the cover back in. Just like in the footwell lamps. What lights did you get? Superwhite LEDs?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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Yup! from superbrightleds. Ive bought several bulbs from autolumination but wanted to give these guys a shot. Any bulbs you recmmend that would achieve that xenon look? (It will never end )
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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I'm currently trying to look for some for my back-up lamp.. And if the HID fogs work out in the factory housing, I'll be trying to source a spare ballast/ignitor for an HID backup lamp.. hehe.. Your right, it will NEVER end..

What bulb do you want Xenon-look for? The interior lights look really good with superwhite LEDs.. just pure pure white and it looks amazing.. I've seen it in person before, no pics though
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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Do you know where those super white leds were bought?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Trip024
Do you know where those super white leds were bought?
Unfortunately no.. I have some Blue LEDs from www.autolumination.com and they are really bright. When I order the Super White LEDs for my license plate and interior lights I'll be ordering from www.autolumination.com again...
 
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Astromini, I need you to look at the PM that I sent to you a few times now. It is important. Lets take care of it now. Thanks.

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