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Upgrading interior LED lights to something brighter?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by villageidiot2, Apr 27, 2024.

  1. villageidiot2

    villageidiot2 New Member

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    Hello!

    I find the interior LED lights a bit dim, like the dome lighting in the front and rear. Has anyone upgraded these to something brighter? Wondering where to start - I haven’t been able to find a kit online. Thanks!
     
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    The interior lights are surface mounted to circuit boards. There is no replacing them without replacing the entire circuit board or doing some soldering.
     
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    #3 otatrant, Apr 28, 2024
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    Thank you both! I’ll look at the trunk lighting - but was primarily looking at the interior dome lights. It’s a bummer that those are mounted to the circuit board - weird design choice! Appreciated.
     
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    I too think the interior lights are pretty weak so a clean solution to add more light would be nice.

    I came across this post by Insighter on the Prius Prime forum showing off his flood lights he added to his hatch. In summary his solution involves installing Heise LEDs recommended by his local car stereo/alarm shop. I would think a car stereo shop might be a good place to look/consult as well as the Heise web site. I am going to consider doing this too when I get a little more free time.
     
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