Rear license plate LED

Amuse370z · 07-03-2013, 12:18 AM

I want to install some white LEDs back there, I know theres vendors that will sell LEDs and I know it'll work for sure but if I want to buy some myself, are these LED lights universal or is there like a specific code that fits our cars?

zefaulter · 07-03-2013, 12:41 AM

I think they're called wedge style or something. Did you check the diy?

DIY: License Plate LED bulb Installation

Elan · 07-03-2013, 05:31 AM

Just don't make the mistake I did. Blew a fuse somehow and accessing the fuse box to change it was a major PITA. Also the bulbs didn't work, then again I ordered cheap ones from iJDMtoy. The daytime running lights I and MAP lights work fine. The running lights, MAP lights, trunk light, and plate lights all use the same 194 style wedge shape bulb.

zefaulter · 07-03-2013, 06:26 AM

Make sure the car is off and you take the keys out just to be on the safe side

Alstann · 07-03-2013, 11:05 AM

Also, when you install them, LED's have a polarity, so if they don't light up, flip them around and try again.

If you're just looking for LED bulbs, me and other forum members have good luck with either Diodedynamics, or vleds. I personally have used one of these pairs on different cars:

5K WHITE 3 CHIP 5 LED LIGHT BULBS 194 168 158 2821 | 1 PAIR

for 3 years now, and they still work bright and strong.

zefaulter · 07-03-2013, 11:42 AM

There is a guy on kijiji that makes his own, prices them higher than I would like to pay myself but have a look at his stuff. Claims they are brightest leds. I'll pm you when I find them

tjlazer · 07-03-2013, 12:09 PM

Are these bulbs the same type that can fit the front parking lights?

Amuse370z · 07-03-2013, 12:42 PM

Thanks guys, I can always count on you guys to help out!

Elan · 07-04-2013, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjlazer

Are these bulbs the same type that can fit the front parking lights?

Yep!

tWeEzY · 07-04-2013, 06:16 PM

Just placed an order. Thanks for this thread and the direct link.

paperboy42190 · 07-10-2013, 03:27 AM

here's mine :P

Amuse370z · 07-10-2013, 05:21 AM

I bought mine locally, very easy mod and makes a huge difference.

Highly recommended, especially on a white car.

07-03-2013, 12:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
Amuse370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,170 Drives: '13 PW Fairlady Z Rep Power: 16	Rear license plate LED I want to install some white LEDs back there, I know theres vendors that will sell LEDs and I know it'll work for sure but if I want to buy some myself, are these LED lights universal or is there like a specific code that fits our cars?

07-03-2013, 05:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	Just don't make the mistake I did. Blew a fuse somehow and accessing the fuse box to change it was a major PITA. Also the bulbs didn't work, then again I ordered cheap ones from iJDMtoy. The daytime running lights I and MAP lights work fine. The running lights, MAP lights, trunk light, and plate lights all use the same 194 style wedge shape bulb. Amuse370z likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

07-03-2013, 11:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	Also, when you install them, LED's have a polarity, so if they don't light up, flip them around and try again. If you're just looking for LED bulbs, me and other forum members have good luck with either Diodedynamics, or vleds. I personally have used one of these pairs on different cars: 5K WHITE 3 CHIP 5 LED LIGHT BULBS 194 168 158 2821 \| 1 PAIR for 3 years now, and they still work bright and strong. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

07-03-2013, 11:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	There is a guy on kijiji that makes his own, prices them higher than I would like to pay myself but have a look at his stuff. Claims they are brightest leds. I'll pm you when I find them Amuse370z likes this.

07-03-2013, 12:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Are these bulbs the same type that can fit the front parking lights? __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

07-03-2013, 12:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	I think they're called wedge style or something. Did you check the diy? DIY: License Plate LED bulb Installation

07-03-2013, 06:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
zefaulter A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,983 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 27	Make sure the car is off and you take the keys out just to be on the safe side

07-03-2013, 12:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Amuse370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,170 Drives: '13 PW Fairlady Z Rep Power: 16	Thanks guys, I can always count on you guys to help out!

07-04-2013, 06:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
tWeEzY Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: d.c Posts: 149 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 13	Just placed an order. Thanks for this thread and the direct link. __________________ 2011 370z <sold> 08 350z enthusiast <sold>

07-10-2013, 03:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
paperboy42190 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 193 Drives: 2007 Acura TL Type-S Rep Power: 14	here's mine :P

07-10-2013, 05:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
Amuse370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,170 Drives: '13 PW Fairlady Z Rep Power: 16	I bought mine locally, very easy mod and makes a huge difference. Highly recommended, especially on a white car.

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