License Plate, Door, Dome, and rear dome L.E.D's update - VIDEO

Cool

 

Great video.
And I think you should try installing the HID kit. If you could change out the bulbs to LEDs, you will not have a problem installing the HIDs. Good luck!

 

Look to the right of that vid on YouTube--looks like the 2011 Prius is available at Toyota Walnut Creek.

 

Will the WLED-xHP9 lights work in the map reading lights - or are they too big?

 

That looks pretty cool. I'm curious though. When the car senses the key outside via SKS now, the lights kind of fade in. With the LEDs, how does that work? Do they still fade in or do they just come on immediately. I guess it all comes down to how the prius is dimming the lights. I assume that if it is doing it by bringing up the voltage slowly, the LEDs aren't going to dim much. However, if it's doing it by manipulating the duty cycle (quickly turning the lights on and off at different rates), the the LEDs would appear to dim. Let me know, thanks.

 

That's nice vid. Did you also changes the Spot light that lights the shifter knob at night? I am thingking of changing that light to an LED blue.

 

Nice! No need for a video. I can take your word for it. Thanks.

 

As a side benefit, I bet you could leave led map lights on all night long without the battery draining down.

 

I sometimes wait in my car for family members to shop or whatever and I read using the map light. I'd like to convert to LEDs but would like to know if you find them as bright as the factory bulbs when it comes to reading.

 

Great job! So you did the courtesy lamps too. I think if I did this mod, I would want white LEDs throughout. You might as well do the hatch compartment light too. The original is too dim so an LED would be perfect back there. BTW, are the tail lights LEDs from the factory? I know some American cars went with red LEDs to reduce power consumption. Anyway, thanks for the video - is your color Pearl White? I can't really tell on my screen.
Greg

 

This is my first "hatchback" - I really like it but wish Toyota would have:
1) Added a hatch release lifter say next to the fuel door release lifter by the driver's seat.
2) Had an automatic switch so when the hatch opens, the light comes on much like a traditional trunk light works. Then an LED would be great back there.

 

Did get a chance to try it out - they BARELY fit - look AWESOME! How do I get at the license plate bulbs - I can get the covers off, and unclip the wire, but I can't seem to get at the bulbs.

 

LulzChicken, can you tell us the part number of the white light you found for the rear dome light and your experience if you do end up replacing it?

 

Yeah... I tried the four LED version which is the same length - but it won't fit in the socket... so I think it's just a touch too large (unless there is a method to English it into the socket)