DIY: License Plate LED bulb Installation

AK370Z · 03-31-2009, 12:09 AM

One of our member asked me to write a DIY for this. So here it is:

Time needed: 5 minutes
Tools needed: None.

Step 1: Locate your bulbs.

Step 2: Change them with the L.E.D. bulbs. I used the 5K L.E.D. from vleds. If they don't turn on after installing them, just switch their polarity.

Done!

OEM bulbs

OEM vs L.E.D.

L.E.D.s installed

I hate the OEM yellowish look. These bulbs make the rear end look much better at night. These bulbs are slightly bluer than the headlights but they are almost identical. Light output is good. I just have to wait and see how long they last.

AK

batman_4 · 03-31-2009, 01:06 PM

looks muuuuch better!!

question though, in the other thread i noticed you bought #2821 but a Sylvania guide is showing me its supposed to be a #2825 bulb. do you think this will be an issue in the long haul?

arcticreaver · 03-31-2009, 02:00 PM

thank you AK!

YamahaR6 · 03-31-2009, 02:35 PM

Just curious, some of the LEDs will cause flashing because of the voltage different. Did you have any problems with that?

Thanks

AK370Z · 03-31-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batman_4

looks muuuuch better!!

question though, in the other thread i noticed you bought #2821 but a Sylvania guide is showing me its supposed to be a #2825 bulb. do you think this will be an issue in the long haul?

It should be fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcticreaver

thank you AK!

You're welcome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamahaR6

Just curious, some of the LEDs will cause flashing because of the voltage different. Did you have any problems with that?

Thanks

I am not sure. I didn't have any voltage problems.

batman_4 · 03-31-2009, 03:55 PM

thanks, placed my order and went ahead and got some for the front parking lights.

love67 · 04-01-2009, 06:58 PM

thank you!...i thought it is going to be hard to take it off, haha

SoCal 370Z · 04-01-2009, 07:01 PM

AK I've been thinking about these LEDs too...where is your home address, and what time do you usually go to sleep? Thanks.

ozzfest · 04-01-2009, 07:24 PM

That actually made me laugh out loud!! Hahahahaha

scorpion90 · 04-01-2009, 09:53 PM

So you want the police to see your license easier EH !!!!

AK370Z · 04-02-2009, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

AK I've been thinking about these LEDs too...where is your home address, and what time do you usually go to sleep? Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorpion90

So you want the police to see your license easier EH !!!!

Actually I just hate the yellowish look of the license plate bulbs. It just doesn't flow well with the whole 370Z exterior lighting (IMO).

batman_4 · 04-02-2009, 11:06 PM

wow, ordered on tuesday and got my bulbs in today....woot! that was some fast shipping. installed the rear plate ones and am verrrry happy with the look of them. will probably tackled the front ones sometime this weekend.

crbn_fbr · 04-03-2009, 07:44 PM

i guess its just the pearl white maybe but my entire license plate area is lit up by the stock bulbs, i mean wayyyy bright. so i put red leds in. i dont think its illegal here since red is allowed in the rear. i have had red bulbs in my wrx since i got it too which is over four years now, no cop trouble ever if anyone was wondering.

zcoupe09 · 04-06-2009, 09:36 PM

ordered mine...came in 2 days...install took about 5 minutes...very pleased thanks again AK ....which front ones can be swaped??

batman_4 · 04-07-2009, 12:14 AM

^ the one next to the amber LED in the lower portion of the light. also took about 5 mins to do.

03-31-2009, 12:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	DIY: License Plate LED bulb Installation One of our member asked me to write a DIY for this. So here it is: Time needed: 5 minutes Tools needed: None. Step 1: Locate your bulbs. Step 2: Change them with the L.E.D. bulbs. I used the 5K L.E.D. from vleds. If they don't turn on after installing them, just switch their polarity. Done! OEM bulbs OEM vs L.E.D. L.E.D.s installed I hate the OEM yellowish look. These bulbs make the rear end look much better at night. These bulbs are slightly bluer than the headlights but they are almost identical. Light output is good. I just have to wait and see how long they last. AK 370zBoyz, lgarcia and iielmosglueii like this. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

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batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	looks muuuuch better!! question though, in the other thread i noticed you bought #2821 but a Sylvania guide is showing me its supposed to be a #2825 bulb. do you think this will be an issue in the long haul? __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

03-31-2009, 03:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	thanks, placed my order and went ahead and got some for the front parking lights. __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

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SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	AK I've been thinking about these LEDs too...where is your home address, and what time do you usually go to sleep? Thanks. WI_Hedgehog likes this. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

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scorpion90 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 76 Posts: 109 Drives: 370Z Base 7AT+Sports Rep Power: 283	So, the police! So you want the police to see your license easier EH !!!! Smashley likes this.

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arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	thank you AK!

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YamahaR6 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 527 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 17	Just curious, some of the LEDs will cause flashing because of the voltage different. Did you have any problems with that? Thanks

04-01-2009, 06:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
love67 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walnut, CA91789 Posts: 42 Drives: not yet Rep Power: 186	thank you!...i thought it is going to be hard to take it off, haha

04-01-2009, 07:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
ozzfest Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SOCAL Posts: 53 Drives: 08' G35S 6MT/07' TL Rep Power: 16	That actually made me laugh out loud!! Hahahahaha

04-02-2009, 11:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	wow, ordered on tuesday and got my bulbs in today....woot! that was some fast shipping. installed the rear plate ones and am verrrry happy with the look of them. will probably tackled the front ones sometime this weekend. __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

04-03-2009, 07:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
crbn_fbr Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lex Posts: 96 Drives: 09 370Z, 02 WRX Rep Power: 16	i guess its just the pearl white maybe but my entire license plate area is lit up by the stock bulbs, i mean wayyyy bright. so i put red leds in. i dont think its illegal here since red is allowed in the rear. i have had red bulbs in my wrx since i got it too which is over four years now, no cop trouble ever if anyone was wondering.

04-06-2009, 09:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
zcoupe09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: tri-state Posts: 312 Drives: 09 370z Touring m6 Rep Power: 16	ordered mine...came in 2 days...install took about 5 minutes...very pleased thanks again AK ....which front ones can be swaped??

04-07-2009, 12:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 367	^ the one next to the amber LED in the lower portion of the light. also took about 5 mins to do. __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

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