LED Mod Thread

[dmanns67]

I just don't know how to get the lens off the mirror in order to get to the bulb. You think I'll be able to figure it out?

Mine just popped off with a little pressure using a small flat head screw driver. There is a clip/latch on the top center of the lens. Just apply a little pressure to each side and it will pop right off.

That is only if you have the single fuse type bulb located directly over top of the mirror. I have seen some members have a bulb on each end of the mirror. I would imagine those would pop out as well.

 

[bUAkronG]

Mine just popped off with a little pressure using a small flat head screw driver. There is a clip/latch on the top center of the lens. Just apply a little pressure to each side and it will pop right off.

That is only if you have the single fuse type bulb located directly over top of the mirror. I have seen some members have a bulb on each end of the mirror. I would imagine those would pop out as well.

awesome, appreciate it. My kit should be shipping out today and I'll be getting the truck in my possession sometime next week so I'll see how it goes.

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

 

[jstrut]

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That's is going to make for one bright visor light!

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

That's the smaller bumper one

 

[mcsteven]

That's the smaller bumper one

How much? From who? From where? Manufacturer? Details, details! :inquiringminds:

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

32 in rack.
21 on bumper.
Amazon...Epistar bars. Seem good n reviews were good online and from local guys.
Combo lights w flo on and spot pattern. 120 watts for small one and 180 on bigger.

 

[mcsteven]

Cool. Saw what looked like some older YouTube stuff from you (and a bunch from May03 LT).

 

[mcsteven]

I'm looking to replace the bulbs in the mirror turn signals. Does anyone know: did the 2006 Envoy come with those lights? The lenses look smoked with an amber bulb in them. The previous owner didn't appear to make any other modifications if they did this one. If they came stock, anyone know the bulb or where I might find a guide for it? I've checked the owner's manual and tried googling info. Not finding anything.

I'm going to swap out those bulbs, my b/u lamps, and, if I decide to Nightshade my tails, I'll replace the tail bulbs as well.

 

[dmanns67]

I'm looking to replace the bulbs in the mirror turn signals. Does anyone know: did the 2006 Envoy come with those lights? The lenses look smoked with an amber bulb in them. The previous owner didn't appear to make any other modifications if they did this one. If they came stock, anyone know the bulb or where I might find a guide for it? I've checked the owner's manual and tried googling info. Not finding anything.

I'm going to swap out those bulbs, my b/u lamps, and, if I decide to Nightshade my tails, I'll replace the tail bulbs as well.

The stock bulbs on my mirror turn signals are 194s. You can replace them with a 194 (T10) LEDs. I would recommend going with TXBlazer's LED mirror inserts. He has a thread started, you should check them out.

http://gmtnation.com/forums/topic/2545-mirror-led-inserts/

 

[mcsteven]

The stock bulbs on my mirror turn signals are 194s. You can replace them with a 194 (T10) LEDs. I would recommend going with TXBlazer's LED mirror inserts. He has a thread started, you should check them out.

http://gmtnation.com/forums/topic/2545-mirror-led-inserts/

I was thinking about that. Not sure. When I was considering it, I checked Youtube, etc. and found this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr68uclufbQ

 

[dmanns67]

I was thinking about that. Not sure. When I was considering it, I checked Youtube, etc. and found this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr68uclufbQ

$50 is a good deal IMO. They look much better and are way brighter than a single 194. Very easy install and fit perfectly. The only thing I had to modify was the dust shield cap that goes into the end of the lens. I had to use a dremel to cut it back so it would fit around the insert. There are some guys that run theirs without the dust shield, but with the winters around here, I did not want to chance it.

I went with the basic amber LEDs. I seen now he can do amber, white, and red. You can also choose to have the front side of LEDs amber to match the front turn signals and the rear LEDs red to match the rear turn signals. If you have the amber colored lens, I would probably stick with the amber colored LEDs. Its a nice custom upgrade that not many people have.

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

40 3 watt LEDs make for Bright!

 

[mcsteven]

$50 is a good deal IMO. They look much better and are way brighter than a single 194. Very easy install and fit perfectly. The only thing I had to modify was the dust shield cap that goes into the end of the lens. I had to use a dremel to cut it back so it would fit around the insert. There are some guys that run theirs without the dust shield, but with the winters around here, I did not want to chance it.

I went with the basic amber LEDs. I seen now he can do amber, white, and red. You can also choose to have the front side of LEDs amber to match the front turn signals and the rear LEDs red to match the rear turn signals. If you have the amber colored lens, I would probably stick with the amber colored LEDs. Its a nice custom upgrade that not many people have.

I agree it's a good price and I've seen them on Youtube and agree they look great. I was just thinking of something else that I'll have to research a little. Thinking (and if BlckShdw or TXBlazer or anyone else has an idea don't hesitate to post it) of a switchback or type of LED that would replace a dual filament bulb where I could have one color for the turn signal, and another color, steady burn, and connect it to the interior light circuit as a puddle light.

I think I'm going to start with the T-10s, and if I decide to go with TXB's mod, I can always swap them to the turn signals or somewhere else.

 

[Blckshdw]

I agree it's a good price and I've seen them on Youtube and agree they look great. I was just thinking of something else that I'll have to research a little. Thinking (and if BlckShdw or TXBlazer or anyone else has an idea don't hesitate to post it) of a switchback or type of LED that would replace a dual filament bulb where I could have one color for the turn signal, and another color, steady burn, and connect it to the interior light circuit as a puddle light.

I think I'm going to start with the T-10s, and if I decide to go with TXB's mod, I can always swap them to the turn signals or somewhere else.

Autolumination and exLED are the only companies I know that sell a 194 switchback. I used to have the AL ones in my front corners, they are OK, not terribly bright. I haven't seen the exLED versions in person, but they are cob style, so there are multiple chips. Drawback is you have to either buy their switchback module, or build your own, and theirs looks like it would take up a little too much space to be a convenient install for the mirrors.

I have had 2 versions of switchback mirror lights.

First version, which you can see in my power folding mirrors video, was to hack up a pair of female 3157 pigtails so they could fit in the mirror dust caps (which were also Dremeled out) Run a parking light wire from under the steering column (trailer park signal is there) through each door, to the mirrors. Since the switchback logic is self contained in the bulb, made for a relatively easy install.

Second version, and my current setup, is I replaced the bulbs with 5050 switchback strips from iJDMToy. THey have a tiny switchback module inline with the wiring, so just had to connect the 3 wires to the existing wires I already had in place. I removed the dust covers completely, and secured the 12" strips in place with a couple dabs of silicone on the back of the strip at the top of the plastic lens. Don't have any good pics of them directly and up close, but you can see the driver's side here. Same strips that are in the bottom of the headlights. They fit nicely, and end up giving you 4 forward facing LEDs, 1 side facing, and 4 rear facing for both white and amber.

 

[bUAkronG]

the little 194's next to the headlights, do they require switchbacks? one of them is out on the truck(finally getting it tomorrow so the modding can begin!), and I really don't fancy replacing it with a regular filament bulb.

 

[Blckshdw]

the little 194's next to the headlights, do they require switchbacks? one of them is out on the truck(finally getting it tomorrow so the modding can begin!), and I really don't fancy replacing it with a regular filament bulb.

Switchbacks aren't required there. You're probably better off with a run of the mill 194 LED. You just have to pay attention to the orientation of how it's plugged in, and you should be good. If you're resourceful, you can find non-polarized 194 LEDs (I have a pair in my front corners currently) then you'll get both normal functions day or night.

 

[bUAkronG]

Switchbacks aren't required there. You're probably better off with a run of the mill 194 LED. You just have to pay attention to the orientation of how it's plugged in, and you should be good. If you're resourceful, you can find non-polarized 194 LEDs (I have a pair in my front corners currently) then you'll get both normal functions day or night.

well I was originally thinking of just getting these since I work at Advance for a second job, but I don't think I want to spend $10 per bulb, let alone not get an amber bulb.

I'm picking the truck up tomorrow and I'll be swapping out the headlights, fogs, and high beams and I was hoping to put new bulbs in the corners while I was in there. But it looks like for the time being it'll just have to be normal 194's. Just gives me an excuse to do switchbacks in the normal turns when I swap these 194's out for LEDs in the future =P

 

[Blckshdw]

Those are a little bit pricey. You can definitely get a pair for that price online, if not cheaper.

If you are going to put LEDs in the corners, but don't have them right away, I wouldn't waste money on a pair of filament bulbs to only run them for a couple of days. Especially if you have turn signals in your mirrors. I drove mine for a while with no side turn signals in the headlights, and all of the cops that drove past the front of my truck didn't pay any attention, if that's a concern.

 

[bUAkronG]

Those are a little bit pricey. You can definitely get a pair for that price online, if not cheaper.

If you are going to put LEDs in the corners, but don't have them right away, I wouldn't waste money on a pair of filament bulbs to only run them for a couple of days. Especially if you have turn signals in your mirrors. I drove mine for a while with no side turn signals in the headlights, and all of the cops that drove past the front of my truck didn't pay any attention, if that's a concern.

I just figured since I'd be in there anyway I might as well make sure all the lights were working. I dunno if(now that I know it's out) my OCD will let me drive the truck with a bulb out. Especially driving such a long distance. Plus if I replace the burnt out bulb there's no rush for me to put an LED in there right away.

 

[bUAkronG]

My LED guy sent me this beautiful pic yesterday

2 42mm festoons(I only needed one for the rear hatch light)
2 29mm thin bases for the vanity lights
12 194's (10 for the interior, 2 for the license plate lights)

Since I have 2 194's for the license plate lights, I could use them up front for the corner lights. However then there'd be a white LED behind the amber lens. I think I'll stick with my original plan and put them in for the license plate lights.

For reference(aka pic whoring) here's one of his kits in my old B6 A4

 

[CDJuda]

Does anyone know if these LED's would work for the interior lights on an 02 trailblazer?
And if not is there anything else you guys would recommend?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0091YV1F4?pc_redir=1405522121&robot_redir=1

 

[Midnyteryder196]

Yeah they will work.. They are 194s so will work in dome/map lights.. The rear cargo light is a festoon style though..


Personally I had the 5-9 smd 194 bulbs before and I swapped them out for these: http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=251350269673&alt=web
Now its super bright and looks great.. But to each their own lol.

 

[CDJuda]

Yeah they will work.. They are 194s so will work in dome/map lights.. The rear cargo light is a festoon style though..


Personally I had the 5-9 smd 194 bulbs before and I swapped them out for these: http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=251350269673&alt=web
Now its super bright and looks great.. But to each their own lol.

sweet jesus, appreciate it man! I was wanting blue though, am I going to need the aditional adapters, as I'm not seeing a set of blue ones including the required adapters.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10pcs-Blue-24-SMD-5050-LED-Festoon-Dome-Door-Box-Light-Panel-Interior-Bulb-J006-/231231215440?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=530453181851&hash=item35d6745750

 

[Blckshdw]

From the ad you linked, it comes with adapters, you specify it in the drop down list at the top of the ad by the price. You may try contacting the seller and ask them to swap out one adapter type for another. Most of the time, sellers will work with you on easy stuff like that.

 

[Midnyteryder196]

You will want the T-10 adapter for map/dome and festoon for the cargo BTW.. And actually you could get 2 festoons and splice them together to put 2 panels in cargo area as I did..

 

[CDJuda]

From the ad you linked, it comes with adapters, you specify it in the drop down list at the top of the ad by the price. You may try contacting the seller and ask them to swap out one adapter type for another. Most of the time, sellers will work with you on easy stuff like that.

so the ones i linked are festoons? which adapter do i need for those to work with the rest of the interior lighs? just ask for a 194 type adapter?

 

[CDJuda]

Lol sorry, first led mod I'm trying so I sound like a moron.

So to swap all of the interior overhead lights I'll need 10 led's, one with the festoon type adapter for the cargo light, and the rest will use the T-type fitting?

 

[djthumper]

Lol sorry, first led mod I'm trying so I sound like a moron.

So to swap all of the interior overhead lights I'll need 10 led's, one with the festoon type adapter for the cargo light, and the rest will use the T-type fitting?

Depends on the interior lighting setup you have. It would be easier to answer with your vehicle profile filled out.

Soon enough you will be a old hat answering the noob questions.

 

[CDJuda]

Depends on the interior lighting setup you have. It would be easier to answer with your vehicle profile filled out.

Soon enough you will be a old hat answering the noob questions.

Sorry I probably oughta fix that, it's a 2002 Trailblazer LS. Is there a lot of variance in the overhead fittings for different years and models?

 

[Midnyteryder196]

Sorry I probably oughta fix that, it's a 2002 Trailblazer LS. Is there a lot of variance in the overhead fittings for different years and models?

I'm not exactly for sure about the swb ones.. But the lwb have lights above each door, and then above 3rd row seating.. Mine had a sunglasses holder for overhead console that I exchanged out for the dome light console.. So I have 12 dome/map lights and then the 2 panels in my cargo light makes 14 total lol

 

[Blckshdw]

There are 2 styles, the kind Matt has, and the kind I have. Down the middle, except for the 3rd row seats, which are over the windows.

Taken from the lift gate...

 

[CDJuda]

I'm not exactly for sure about the swb ones.. But the lwb have lights above each door, and then above 3rd row seating.. Mine had a sunglasses holder for overhead console that I exchanged out for the dome light console.. So I have 12 dome/map lights and then the 2 panels in my cargo light makes 14 total lol

sounds like you've got more bells and whistles than I do, mine only has the ones surrounding the doors and the cargo light in the back.

edit:
ill take a picture and upload in about 30 minutes when I'm off work.

 

[02TrailBlazer]

sounds like you've got more bells and whistles than I do, mine only has the ones surrounding the doors and the cargo light in the back.

edit:
ill take a picture and upload in about 30 minutes when I'm off work.

You will need 8 T-10 adapters and 1 festoon adapter. From the size of those panels you may be able to fit 3 of them side by side with a little modification, makes it a little brighter than 2, but you'd need 15 panels. (3 panels is more noticeable in the cargo area when it's the only source of light)

Link to what I did-
http://gmtnation.com/forums/gallery/image/462-led-panel-install/

 

[Mounce]

You will need 8 T-10 adapters and 1 festoon adapter. From the size of those panels you may be able to fit 3 of them side by side with a little modification, makes it a little brighter than 2, but you'd need 15 panels. (3 panels is more noticeable in the cargo area when it's the only source of light)

Link to what I did-
http://gmtnation.com/forums/gallery/image/462-led-panel-install/

That link takes me to a repair for a leaky rear heater core... Maybe it's just that I'm on tapatalk... Hmm : confused:

 

[Blckshdw]

Link seems to navigate to his gallery fine for me, must be a tapatalk thing.

 

[bUAkronG]

I made an unfortunate discovery last night when driving the new truck home....

One of the lights on the speedometer is out

So that means I'm not gonna get away with leaving all of those stock. Carlton, your mod bug has struck me and you didn't even have to say anything.

That will have to wait until I return from vacation though.

 

[Blckshdw]

I tried to warn you man. The sphere of influence my LED mod bug has, reaches far and wide!

 

[bUAkronG]

I tried to warn you man. The sphere of influence my LED mod bug has, reaches far and wide!

just so I don't have to do digging on my own, and since it's your fault, what size bulbs are the ones for the speedo/insutrment cluster?

 

[CDJuda]

So I have the four lights above the passenger doors and the single light bellow the hatch.

I need 1 festoon adapter and 8 T type adapters.

13 LED's total?

okay so 10 led's would work then.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Pcs-Blue-15SMD-5050-LED-Light-Festoon-Dome-Panel-T10-BA9S-Festoon-Dome-/261241388741?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cd3333ec5&vxp=mtr

edit: comes with all of the adapters, and it looks like the leds will fit. Shall I pull the trigger?