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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Larry_R, Jul 5, 2007.

  1. Larry_R

    Larry_R Wryter

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    Yo - I now have 194/168 bulbs in the fixture over the driver/passenger seats - and I managed to barely squeeze a 31mm festoon bulb in the dome light over the rear seat.

    But now I've got a real problem - the little, tiny, small, insignificant LED in the TRUNK. Took a small screwdriver and pried out the fixture by inserting the blade on the switch-end of the fixture. It ALL comes out, and you have to first unplug it then take off an internal gray plastic cap to get to the bulb. Bummer. . . .

    Anyway - unless I go in with pliers and severely bend the contacts (nope, no way) I can't get one of the 31mm festoon bulbs to fit.

    I really need a slim, 28mm bulb. But I can't seem to find one!

    Anybody - I've tried Autolumination and v-Led, but so far nothing. Any help appreciated!
     
    #1 Larry_R, Jul 5, 2007
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    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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    I know that Darell did a custom job.
     
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    I've got one of Darrell's trunk lights and it's great.
     
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    I put in 42mm festoon LED blub. I'll take photo and post it tomorrow.
     
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Double post.
     
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    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Wryter @ Jul 5 2007, 12:22 PM) [snapback]473603[/snapback]</div>
    There is no LED in the cargo area as the car comes from the factory. And as you say - the bulb that comes with the car is definitely not up to the task! There is no (commercial) drop-in replacement that will be significantly brighter than what is there, though you should be able to find a cheap Chinese-made festoon that will fit if that is what you are after. If what you want is high-quality and bright, I know of nothing on the market that can compete with the dome fixtures that I've made (and no, I don't just say that to pat myself on the back!)
    http://evnut.com/prius_dome_cargo.htm
     
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    Mine had a wimpy incandescent bulb, looked like a sick firefly. I ran a couple strips of 12 volt cool white LEDs, wired them to the dome light circuit, now it looks like I have a four foot fluorescent light in there.
     
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  8. Larry_R

    Larry_R Wryter

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    Good suggestions, all - but - I've decided just to leave the li'l thang alone.

    I've Velcroed two Sylvania DOT-it 3-LED lights onto the hatchback - and when I open it I just press the two lenses, and they shine down, nice and bright, on the cargo area. Simple solution - for me, anyway! (see pic in More Trunk Light in the main Prius forum)
     
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