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I got my LED's in today that I ordered from JWMotorsports(very quick shipping i might add) to mod my map lights, trunk light, and tag lights. I'll be posting before/during/after

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Old 04-02-2012, 04:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I got my LED's in today that I ordered from JWMotorsports(very quick shipping i might add) to mod my map lights, trunk light, and tag lights. I'll be posting before/during/after pics either later on tonight or atleast by tmrrw

Just out of the package
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If you don't mind me asking, what was the total for all the lights?

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I got my LED's in today that I ordered from JWMotorsports(very quick shipping i might add) to mod my map lights, trunk light, and tag lights. I'll be posting before/during/after pics either later on tonight or atleast by tmrrw

Just out of the package
Did mine (Map Light, Trunk, and License Plate) over the weekend and its a huge difference. You will like it. I was amazed! Took about 5 mins for the whole thing.

Next weekend will be the Front Parking Lights and Reverse Lights. This may take a bit longer....Blah!

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If you don't mind me asking, what was the total for all the lights?

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$42.50 (comes with free shipping)
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Did mine (Map Light, Trunk, and License Plate) over the weekend and its a huge difference. You will like it. I was amazed! Took about 5 mins for the whole thing.

Next weekend will be the Front Parking Lights and Reverse Lights. This may take a bit longer....Blah!
How'd you get the map light covers off without leaving marks on the black plastic housing? Ive changed mine once but i left tiny screwdriver marks
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How'd you get the map light covers off without leaving marks on the black plastic housing? Ive changed mine once but i left tiny screwdriver marks
I bought a set of plastic auto trim removal tools from the local harbor freight.
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How'd you get the map light covers off without leaving marks on the black plastic housing? Ive changed mine once but i left tiny screwdriver marks

The way to remove is to use a plastic trim tool. They are pretty cheap and lasts a long time. I have used a flathead screwdriver with a cloth in the past but the plastic trim tools are the best.
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I bought a set of plastic auto trim removal tools from the local harbor freight.
Alright thanks!I'll have to go get a set soon

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The way to remove is to use a plastic trim tool. They are pretty cheap and lasts a long time. I have used a flathead screwdriver with a cloth in the past but the plastic trim tools are the best.
Yeah thats what i used and it still left marksGonna go get me a set sometime soon tho!
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might i suggest testing them with a couple of pieces of wire and a 9volt prior to installation. that way you know they work and no shorts. if you plug them in around the plate and they have a short you'll have a fun time finding where the fuse you just blew is... ask me how i know lol
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might i suggest testing them with a couple of pieces of wire and a 9volt prior to installation. that way you know they work and no shorts. if you plug them in around the plate and they have a short you'll have a fun time finding where the fuse you just blew is... ask me how i know lol
I read this too late but luckily no shorts lol thanks anyways tho!
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oh and you can use a dime to pry open the dome lights, my led's came unstuck oneday pryed it open and fixed it
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oh and you can use a dime to pry open the dome lights, my led's came unstuck oneday pryed it open and fixed it
niceee..with no marks?
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