Interior LED Lighting?

The ones in the front doors seem tricky to change out so I am skipping those. I plan on changing out the rear dome and the two in the front, aka the overhead lights that come on when you open a door. I did this in my last car and love the extra light. I got mine at interiorxenon.com and got one "LED Type T Style" for the rear and two "LED Type P Style" for the front. Hopefully these work and I can confirm that once they arrive.

 

Now that I have 5 posts, here's an actual link:

The Original Interior Xenon Bulbs - Xenon IN YOUR CAR

 

I used superbrightleds.com for my LED replacements. For the wedge glass bulbs for the convenience (above visor), map, and door lights, I went with the WLED x4 (194/188) white bulbs. I have to say that the LEDs for the convenience lights are not quite as bright as the standard bulbs. For the dome and trunk light, I went with the LED Festoon 3022x4 bulbs. Total installation was quite easy, except for convenience locations - which required a bit more force to pop the covers off. I am quite happy with the mod.

 

If I'm looking at the right page on superbrightleds.com it looks like they have an x6 version of the wedge type bulbs for the convenience lights that are brighter than the x4's (12 lumen vs 7 lumen). Were those available when you ordered yours?

 

Jim: Yes, they were available at the time that I ordered them. I was probably being a bit optimistic in thinking that the 4 bulb LED would do the trick. I seldom use these lights though, so I am contemplating changing them out to the 6 bulb LEDs. The only issue with both is that the light beam points directly ahead. With the way the bulbs are oriented in the housing, this means the light path is horizontal (sideways) instead of vertically downwards onto the lap, whereas the regular bulb lights up 360 degrees. In the Gen II, Toyota uses a festoon bulb, which has the light path directly straight down. This type of bulb would have worked better in this situation.

 

Thanks much, that's very helpful. After reading your post I went out and looked at the stock convenience lights and suspected that would be the case. Since it doesn't look like there is room for some kind of right angle adapter it would be great if someone created a "sidefacing" led bulb.

 

The big issue is having a bulb that fits the housing. That is part of the reason why I stuck with the types of LEDs that I used. I wish I took some pictures when I changed them out for documentation. If I have some time this weekend, I will do so.
As to answer your question of how to pop the covers off, you just need a flat edged wedge (flat type screwdrivers might be a bit too thick, but if you have a Swiss army knife, some of the flat tips work) to pry between the cover and the housing and pop it off. Just beware of breaking the clips that hold the cover to the housing.

 

So has anyone replaced the lights with green LED's to match dash lights? what ones did u use? looking to replace the door lights.. and lights in center above shifter (dome) and rear. not looking to replace above visor lights

 

I used LED's for all interior lights as well as my reverse lights. Attached are some pics.

For the personal interior lights (map lights) I used the Type P bulbs (picture showing the steering wheel is with JUST the driver's side light turned on)...also used these for the license plate bulbs and they are definitely bright enough...: Order Single Interior Xenon Bulbs

Also, beware that Type T bulbs are 1.6" long, not 1.4, so they have no chance of fitting in for the rear dome light. At least the company is sending me out a Type S Filament for free to make up for it.

For the driver's door, I used this in blue (I would think these are the BEST bulbs for the personal interior lights but get in white as they will be the brightest!): Product Listing - CAR

For the reverse lights, I used these in white (it appears the stock bulbs may be slightly brighter but in certain conditions such as rain/fog, this color may actually "penetrate" father)...LED's are on right in pictures: Product Listing - CAR

For the trunk area, I used this in cool white (these barely fit & will NOT fit as the rear dome light): Product Listing - CAR

Funny thing is I noticed after all of this that my factory LED is not working for the lower glove box. Oh well!

 

Venom: Wow, that is SWEET!! I wish you were near Houston. hehe

 

Thank you for posting all the links and the photos. I will be ordering some of these. I've finally finished my outside lighting (except parking lights!) and it is time to tackle interior lighting now.

 

Just be very gentle in replacing the personal interior light lens...mine easily broke when trying to re-attach it. One of the side of the U-shape clips broke off but thankfully my dealer is replacing it under warranty.

 

did you happen to find out how much they cost? I need to replace mine, too.

 

I go in Tuesday to have it put in & I will try to find out then. Also getting a 1k mile oil change & the courtesy programming for things such as the reverse beep.

 

Hi - so bottom line, it looks good - but would you say there is more light and the light is in the correct place (map lights).

Also, what was the approximate cost???

Great post and pics!!!!!

TIA

Rolf