Replaced Turn Signals, Fog Lights, High Beams, Parking Lights & Rear License Plate Bulbs

Sounds like a winner I think it is safe for me to start collecting stuff like these LED's. White car or red car...decision time.

Mike

 

2pc 5 LED T10 W5W 194 White Car Side Light Bulb Lamp: eBay Motors (item 330482098170 end time Oct-10-10 15:39:56 PDT)
Correct lamp assembly or not?

Mike

 

Those should work..... these are the ones I bought.. they cost more, but are mailed quickly and locally rather than from China..and they are high quality.

 

Perfect Got 'em saved on eBay so I can find 'em later.

Mike

 

Why didn't Toyota made full LED lighting ?

Now only the low beams are LED , why didn't they use LED's for turn signals ?

 

Good question. Maybe the 2012 or 2013 will have them from the factory. Eventually all manufacturers will use LED lamp assemblies as they can be very reliable. Regular light bulbs create heat and burn out. A LED operating within it's designed spec's, will outlive all of us

Mike

 

One step at a time. Toyota already replaced the brake lights with LEDs. I'd imaging the turn signals and reverse lights are next. sooner or later all lights will be LEDs.

 

This thread should be updated with alternative info for the Silver Vision bulbs.. it seems the WY21W bulbs are no longer being sold in Europe (and never were in the U.S.?)... Are the 582 bulbs valid replacements? Or are we just kind of stuck with fried eggs on our cars now.. And is there a place to get them cheaper than $50 or so to get all 4? Seems a lot of cash for 4 little bulbs.

 

"This thread should be updated with alternative info for the Silver Vision bulbs.. it seems the WY21W bulbs are no longer being sold in Europe (and never were in the U.S.?)... Are the 582 bulbs valid replacements?"

I was wondering the same thing. I have been trying to find the WY21W silver vision bulbs, but the only ones I can find being made are PY21W.
Anyone with recommendations for silver coated replacements? I like the clear look with the amber flash.

 

There are a couple of other sites offering them as well. Not sure how legit they are but:
Philips Silver Vision WY21W: 2274_PSVWY21W Car heavan

Philips SilverVision WY21W

 

Indeed... I couldn't get the eBay link to work earlier for some reason.

 

Much appreciated. I will order some tonight.

 

What do you think of these lights?
1. 10-11 TOYOTA PRIUS BMW STYLE RED STRIP LED TAIL LIGHTS - eBay (item 380315813288 end time Feb-17-11 22:42:33 PST)

2. 10-11 TOYOTA PRIUS BMW STYLE RED STRIP LED TAIL LIGHTS - eBay (item 380315919198 end time Feb-18-11 09:18:37 PST)

 

They look like ricer lights.
Mike

 

If you (or anyone else) is interested, there is a group buy for very similar lights (pictures installed on actual cars included):
http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...aillamps-group-discount-list.html#post1255955
And having actually seen a Prius with these lights installed, they don't like "ricer" at all. I agree it might not be to everyone's taste, but the lights are not that dramatically different then the OEM taillights.

 

This thread is heavily weighted towards the front lights, but it started with some discussion of the rear turn signals also. Has anyone had any luck replacing the stock rear turn signal bulbs with LED bulbs? I tried a 7440 amber replacement LED, but it is too large to fit into the light housing. I wondered if anyone has met with success and what size LED would fit while still providing as much light as the stock bulb. The 7440 LED bulb does flash, however too fast (it will need a resistor), but the main problem is the size. I suppose it would be possible to Dremel the hole a little larger.

 

I'm following this thread kind of late in the game. This posting scared me (Post #253; melted headlight housing):

http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...-rear-license-plate-bulbs-26.html#post1182280


I recently bought LEDs from SuperBrightLeds.com this one to be exact:
High Power SMD WLED-xHP5 (194 type) 360 degree Wedge Base bulbs Specifications

Are these safe to use? Currently have them in my license plate, but on the pink baggie that they come in, it says "Do not use in front headlight assembly; will void warranty". I don't care about a $5.00 LED bulb burning out prematurely, but I DO care about my headlight housings getting melted from lack of ventilation.

Who here has been running these for a long time? I think I'm going to play it safe and just use the cheap silverstars that I got, but I really did like the white LEDs I had in the parking lights.

Any insight would be great... thanks in advance!