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2008 Prius LED mod

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by zztopp, May 16, 2008.

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  1. zztopp

    zztopp Junior Member

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    I just replaced all the interior bulbs in my new 2008 Prius and thought I would pass along the info.

    I bought them from Superbrightleds.com.

    I used WLED-x6 warm white for the map/courtesy between the visors 3 bulbs.

    One 3022-WWHP2 high power 2-led festoon bulb - warm white for the rear dome. You can also use this bulb for the two vanity mirror lights and the rear hatch light but I used a 37mm 3710-xWHP6 high power 6 led cool white festoon bulb for the hatch light. It's a little more dificult to make it fit but gives off a lot more light.

    I used two WLED-x5 wide angle led bulbs warm white WLED-WW5 for the courtesy lights at the bottom of the front doors.

    You can email me if you have questions. All the bulbs cost around $60
     
    #1 zztopp, May 16, 2008
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  2. blamy

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    Please; "Pictures":)
     
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  3. steviet

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    To anyone who hasn't changed the bulbs in the car, the bulb pulls straight out. I made the mistake of thinking they were push and twist out bulbs and I ended up pushing the bulb holder inside the head liner :mad:. I changed mine to LED's also, except for the one that is currently in the head liner.... They work pretty good, definitely brighter and whiter than the stock bulbs.

    Be careful with the map lights.

    Steve
     
    #3 steviet, May 16, 2008
  4. Sheepdog

    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    pictures of the installs please?
     
    #4 Sheepdog, May 16, 2008
  5. philmcneal

    philmcneal Taxi!

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    so just plug and play?
     
    #5 philmcneal, May 17, 2008
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    PUUULLLLLEEEEAAAASSSEE ! :rolleyes:
     
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  7. mingoglia

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    No pics, it never happened. We don't believe you upgraded to LED's. Sorry. ;)
     
    #7 mingoglia, May 17, 2008
  8. Sheepdog

    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    what he is saying is that we are really whores for pictures!

    (did that come out wrong? :rolleyes: )
     
    #8 Sheepdog, May 17, 2008
  9. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    hahahaha.


    Yeah how does the warm white look compared to the regular bulbs? It'll be a good alternative to the cool whites esp. for the vanity mirrors where a warmer light is easier when you're looking at your face.
     
    #9 Tideland Prius, May 17, 2008
  10. rpiereck

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    I think warm white is the color of the factory bulbs, while cool white is the bluish light that is cast by some HID lights.
     
    #10 rpiereck, May 18, 2008
  11. ZC1

    ZC1 Junior Prius Owner

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    ZZtopp,

    Would you change any of your bulb choices now that you've had the chance to check em out?

    ZC1
     
    #11 ZC1, May 18, 2008
  12. kenmce

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    I think warm white is the color of the factory bulbs

    Correct.

    while cool white is the bluish light that is cast by some HID lights.

    Also correct. In this particular case he got "warm white" LEDs which will look quite similar to the stock bulbs. The cool white is brighter but some people don't care for the color.
     
    #12 kenmce, May 18, 2008
  13. problemchild

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    Whats really needed is a way to point the inside lights away from your eyes. I find them very irritating. You turn them on and they blind you because they are 3 inches from your face. Directional lights are whats needed
     
    #13 problemchild, May 19, 2008
  14. chrisspaulding

    chrisspaulding sexy, high tech, fun

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    Anyone know of a comparison chart for easy bulb to LED swapping?

    I want to replace ALL of my interior bulbs with LEDs, but I'm getting perplexed when I see all the LED options. Not sure which ones replace what.

    Interested in all cool light and strong
    .
     
    #14 chrisspaulding, May 19, 2008
  15. Ruwaa

    Ruwaa New Member

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    Here is a listing of the bulb types

    Prius Bulbs Type High & low beam headlamp 9003 or HID Parking light 168/194/2825/T-10 (5W) Tail light 168/194/2825/T-10 (5W) Turn Signal 7440 [amber] (21W)
    992 (7440A) Fog light 9006 License plate 168/194/T-10 (5W) Back up light 7440 Front sidemarker 168/194/2825/T-10 (5W) Map light 168/194/T-10 (8W) Dome light 3175/DE3175 (also fit: 3022/3021/6428/6430) (8W)
    (1.25", 31mm) Step/Courtesy ligh 168/194/T-10 (5W) Front Dome Light 194, 158, 168, 2825 Trunk/Cargo area 3022/DE3022 (also fit: 3175/3022/3021/6428/6430) (5W)
    (1.25", 31mm) Vanity light 3022 (also fit: 3175/3022/3021/6428/6430) (5W)
    (1.25", 31mm)
    I used a company in WA. Welcome to V-LEDS.COM They have a listing of the various LEDs that will replace these numbers. I'm replacing my bulbs with LEDs a little at a time. I have no association with these guys what-so-ever, I just saw that they had great ratings and chose to use them. I will post what I have thus far in a little bit.
     
    #15 Ruwaa, May 21, 2008
  16. Ruwaa

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    Here is what I have thus far for LEDs

    Licence Plate
    194_HPF_G
    V-LEDS GREEN HIGH POWER FLANK BULB 194 168 158 2825
    $9.99
    Door lights
    194_HPF_G
    V-LEDS GREEN HIGH POWER FLANK BULB 194 168 158 2825
    $9.99
    Front Dome light
    194_18_MSMT_W
    2 WHITE MSMT 18 LED DOME LIGHT BULBS 194 158 168 2825
    $19.99
     
    #16 Ruwaa, May 21, 2008
  17. hchu1

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    I agree, I have been thinking that the only easy solution would be try to block out a portion of the lens. Next project. :D
     
    #17 hchu1, May 21, 2008
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    Ill start a new thread and see if anyone has good ideas.
     
    #18 problemchild, May 22, 2008
  19. DaveLadely

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    I replaced the taillight bulbs with LEDs from the same source. Forgot the part number, but they were the brightest of that type listed.
    I used red for the taillights because the double red color looks better, is a ruby red rather than the orangish red. I bought signal lights too, but they flash too quickly, so will have to get the resistors.
     
    #19 DaveLadely, May 22, 2008
  20. chrisspaulding

    chrisspaulding sexy, high tech, fun

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    That V-LEDS is a cool site!
    I used their recommendation Sylvania to pull a bulb replacement list.

    Here's the bulb list for the 2008 Prius w/ HID headlights:
    2008 TOYOTA Prius (With HID (high intensity discharge) headlamps)
    High & low beam headlamp
    HID-D4R

    Parking light
    2825
    2825LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

    Front turn signal
    992 (7440A)

    Rear turn signal
    992 (7440A)

    Tail light
    2825
    2825LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

    Stop light
    LED

    High mount stop light
    LED

    Fog/Driving light
    9006
    9006SU Silverstar ULTRA for Ultra Night Vision - The Whitest and Brightest Halogen
    9006ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: The Whiter and Brighter Halogen
    9006XV XtraVision Halogen - The Brighter Light
    9006CB Cool Blue Halogen - The Whiter Light

    License plate
    168
    168LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

    Back up light
    7440

    Front sidemarker
    2825
    2825LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

    Map light
    168
    168LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

    Dome light
    DE3175

    Step/Courtesy light
    168
    168LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

    Trunk/Cargo area
    DE3022
     
    #20 chrisspaulding, May 22, 2008
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