DIY: Parking Light LED Install
 

OK, so I changed my parking lights today with LED bulbs from V-LED.

Here is the link to buy the bulbs:
2 V-LEDS 6K WHITE 194 13 LED LIGHT BULBS 158 168 2825
2 V-LEDS 6K WHITE 194 13 LED LIGHT BULBS 158 168 2825

This is real easy and only took 5 minutes per side, and that included taking pictures :tiphat:

Not much to say about the install that you can't see from following the pictures below.
The best way to access these bulbs is through the wheel arch.

Starting at the drivers side, turn the wheels full lock to the right,
this will give you access to pull the liner back.

Remove 2 clips as shown in the pics, one is at the middle edge of the liner, the other is the lower edge of the liner.
Just pop these out with a flat blade screwdriver, and be gentle.

Locate and remove the parking light, remember... lefty loosey, righty tighty ;)
If you look closely at the pictures, I have circled the liner clips, and the parking bulb in yellow.

NOTE:
Now LED lights have voltage polarity, so although the bulb will fit in either way round, it will only function if it's in correctly.
After putting the bulb in, turn the lights on to test it as shown in the pics, BEFORE you put it all back together.

Now replace the liner and complete the process on the passanger side.
Remember to turn the wheels full lock to the left this time.

Some before-and-after pics also included:

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Hope it helps,
TROOPER

Thanks Trooper! Its always nice to see some pictures on the install.

Well as my dear Mom always says, you can always say thank you with flowers.

I say you could do it better with +1 REP ;)

Cool write up, I just ordered these the other night!
+1

Cool, I just ordered them last night ,Cant wait till they arrive.

Good luck... I've just ordered LEDs for my tail lights, but there's already a DIY for that.
But I might take some pictures anyway.

:hello:

Very nice thanks! But do they match the OEM low beams? Or are they a different color?

Which part of the taillights?

LED/Bulb...LOL .... How many parts are there??

Reverse light/Turn signal?

OOPS my bad LOL... I meant I had ordered LEDs for my license plate light :wtf2:

wewt! +1

thanks for this Trooper.. will order some when they are back in stock!.. would alos love to know exactly which LEDs your ordered for your licence plate too. Can you give me a link to the exact ones!

And pls do a DIY thread for that too!! your a champ!

Here's the link to my album for the license plate install (no DIY)
Nissan 370Z Forum - TROOPER's Album: DIY: License Plate LED Install

Here's a link to the License Plate DIY by AK370Z
http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...tallation.html

This link to the DIY also contains the link to the V-LEDS website for the bulbs

Very nice thanks! But do they match the OEM low beams? Or are they a different color?

Just popped these in and love them. Thanks for the DIY!

(the mod also makes the car stick to the ceiling)

Just got mine in the mail!!

You're welcome :tiphat:

What are you waiting for...????
GIT 'R DONE

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Lo0ks Hawt!!

Hi trooper I know this thread may be kinda old but just ordered these parking lights from the website you provided, there was another member on the forum stating that his bulb melted and screwed up his passenger headlamp, my question to you is are your parking bulbs still intact and do you have any night time pics, thanks in advanced:)

:tup::tup: nice

do you know where i can find the DIY for JUST the brake and reverse lights? wanting to change to LED, how many load resistors do i need to change out basically all lights to LED?

New coupon code
 

Just used this code today and worked flawlessly.

Here's the new one: NYRES11 for 15% off until 1/15/11

cool!

nice dude!!!

My lights are missing these bulbs....I'm just looking for the stock replacements instead of LED.

I have a link to the headlight assembly.
260 Head Lamp :: Body Electrical :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 370Z Parts (Z34) 2009-2011 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Is this the right part #?
BULB - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

I know this is gonna be a dumb question. But I'm gonna ask anyway, just to be sure!

2 V-LEDS 6K WHITE 194 13 LED LIGHT BULBS 158 168 2825
A pair means it comes with two bulbs, one for left headlight and right headlight right? cause you never know with these sites >.<

bump^

Yes it should

fixed :tup:
http://www.the370z.com/attachment.ph...4&d=1308097647

15% off coupon code: VLEDS15

I know this is an old thread, but just got these to install. Am I the only one that cannot get the socket loose from the parking light? I have a 2010 Roadster and I can barely get my fingers into the area around the bulb holder and 'am having a heck of time getting them loose.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

^^ got fat fingers? :P
I had to ask my gf to turn it for me. There's not a lot of room in there

Okay, got these installed and they do look great! Just a tip for others, have a pair of pliers handy for the install. It will make it a lot easier.

^ Thanks for the tip. I will make sure I have a female around with small fingers for them tight spots, pliers as a backup.

saw your diy ordered them put them in easy up grade thanks

Thanks for the DIY TROOPER! I was stuck on the whole righty tighty/lefty loosey part...

so much of a difference its unbelievable in the white brightness!!!

funny thing is i have had these since mid June and i just installed them today...

reps for helping me make it an easy install...:tup:

Caveat: I have an extra package of 2...

when i ordered them originally i didnt realize you get 2 to a pack so i have extra 2 if anyone is interested...

make me an offer plus shipping and ill mail them out ASAP...

so has anyone had a problem with the LED bulbs melting?

the bulb here has 13 LED's and I'm thinking it might produce too much heat.

6K WHITE 13 LED LIGHT BULBS 158 168 194 2825 | 1 PAIR

LEDs dont produce heat