How to replace M35x interior bulbs with LED's??

[40belowceo]

Anyone know how to change interior bulbs to LED's or can provide me with some links with instructions? I clicked on the FAQ link and the instructions were erased or deleted.

Thanks,

[avishal26]

Anyone? I'm interested too.. just bought some LEDs and waiting to install... don't want to break any plastic tabs

[GQM45s]

its fairly easy, which ones are you guys going to do first?

[40belowceo]

Can someone tell me what bulbs to buy? I want to start with the top ceiling lights and then the doors inside and lining on the floor.

[Minus (-)]

http://www.sylvania.com/en-us/applicati ... 54&make=41

You can find those sizes on eBay. Some sellers have the whole bundle for the car with like 12 bulbs. What I do is buy single bulbs in bulk, it's basically the same price as the kit. A lot of the bulbs are interchangeable as well. The puddle lights(4),the trunk(2), and the DRL(2) are pretty much all the same bulb. You just have to get the correct amounts of LEDs on it.

Will update....

[40belowceo]

http://www.sylvania.com/en-us/applicati ... 54&make=41

You can find those sizes on eBay. Some sellers have the whole bundle for the car with like 12 bulbs. What I do is buy single bulbs in bulk, it's basically the same price as the kit. A lot of the bulbs are interchangeable as well. The puddle lights(4),the trunk(2), and the DRL(2) are pretty much all the same bulb. You just have to get the correct amounts of LEDs on it.

Will update....

Thanks Minus. So you pretty much purchase these bulbs and replace them? Theres no adapters needed?

Thanks,

[Minus (-)]

Yes that's it....you an pretty much YouTube any car changing led bulbs....it's all the same...pop the cover off, unplug the wire,take old bulb out,put new bulb in...and if your not comfortable or is is your first time doing this, unplug the negative terminal on your battery to avoid blowing a fuse or 10.

[GQM45s]

This is my post from the other thread

My setup:
Reverse lights - 15 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 bulb size
Turn Signals (front/rear) 68 Xenon White SMD LED - 7440 bulb size
Sidemakers - 1 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 bulb size
Fogs -6000k HID Conversion 35 Watt H11 bulb size
Front Headlights - 8000K D2S Bulbs
High Beams - 68 Xenon White SMD LED - 7440 bulb size (not very effective might change them out)
License Light - 10 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 bulb size
Door Lights - 15 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 bulb size
Parking Lights (bulbs sitting above High beams) - 21 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 Bulb size
Dome Light - 24 Xenon White SMD LED Panel with conversion kit to 3175 bulb size adapter
Rear Lights - 24 Xenon White SMD LED Panel with conversion kit to 3175 bulb size adapter
Vanity Lights - 3 Xenon White SMD LED - 23 mm Festoon bulb
Puddle lights - 5 Xenon White LED pods

[fat3oy]

GQ u ever change out those highs? I was looking at the V3 Triton led headlight bulb

[40belowceo]

Can someone tell me what the courtesy lights are? Are those the side door lights? Also, what are the lights for the two front seats that light up with the logo?

[GQM45s]

GQ u ever change out those highs? I was looking at the V3 Triton led headlight bulb

I haven't yet, i been looking around and searching for new bulbs still

[Larz]

Can someone tell me what the courtesy lights are? Are those the side door lights? Also, what are the lights for the two front seats that light up with the logo?

The courtesy lamps inside the bottom of the doors are 921. The kick plates with the logo illuminated are a sealed unit and far as I am aware, nobody on here has attempted them. It's much more complicated than changing a bulb.

[40belowceo]

Can someone tell me what the courtesy lights are? Are those the side door lights? Also, what are the lights for the two front seats that light up with the logo?

The courtesy lamps inside the bottom of the doors are 921. The kick plates with the logo illuminated are a sealed unit and far as I am aware, nobody on here has attempted them. It's much more complicated than changing a bulb.

Thanks Larz. The former owner of my M changed the kick plates from infinit to "FUGA" so I know it is possible. Would suck to have every other light LED and the Kick plates regular.

[pedsemdoc]

The kick plates with the logo illuminated are a sealed unit and far as I am aware, nobody on here has attempted them. It's much more complicated than changing a bulb.

Dean has taken the kick plates apart - see 2/3 of the way down on this post: post6532444.html#p6532444

Not sure if he has attempted to change out the LED to another color.

[enigmazing]

This is my post from the other thread

My setup:
Reverse lights - 15 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 bulb size
Turn Signals (front/rear) 68 Xenon White SMD LED - 7440 bulb size
Sidemakers - 1 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 bulb size
Fogs -6000k HID Conversion 35 Watt H11 bulb size
Front Headlights - 8000K D2S Bulbs
High Beams - 68 Xenon White SMD LED - 7440 bulb size (not very effective might change them out)
License Light - 10 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 bulb size
Door Lights - 15 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 bulb size
Parking Lights (bulbs sitting above High beams) - 21 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 Bulb size
Dome Light - 24 Xenon White SMD LED Panel with conversion kit to 3175 bulb size adapter
Rear Lights - 24 Xenon White SMD LED Panel with conversion kit to 3175 bulb size adapter
Vanity Lights - 3 Xenon White SMD LED - 23 mm Festoon bulb
Puddle lights - 5 Xenon White LED pods

Hey where did you grab the License lights from?

[GQM45s]

got a bunch off ebay for dirt cheap

[40belowceo]

Anyone know how to remove the front side fender markers to replace the bulb? I was trying to remove the driver side one and I ended up snapping the plastic top off and had to crazy glue it back.

[GQM45s]

you have to pop the lens off and glue it back together with silicon from my experience with the 06/07 thats the easiest way to get rid of the orange plastic inside the side markers. Same with the 08+ models. Have to be a bit more careful not to crack the lens but less time consuming breaking out the orange plastic

[the1stTree]

GQ,

Do have pics of under side of puddle light install? They look awesome!!! Nice job.

Tree

[GQM45s]

GQ,

Do have pics of under side of puddle light install? They look awesome!!! Nice job.

Tree

thanks man!, what kind of pics are you looking for? like how to install them? I think there is a link in the DIY thread if you are looking for that

[the1stTree]

Looking at how far from the edge of underbody you placed the lights for that beam placement. Which brand of lights?

Thanks

[GQM45s]

Looking at how far from the edge of underbody you placed the lights for that beam placement. Which brand of lights?

Thanks

here is a pic of me putting the light in after i drilled a hole in my side skirts, its about 1 and a half inches from the outer edge in

[the1stTree]

GQ,
Thanks! I appreciate the details.

[40belowceo]

Hi All, So I changed just about every light to LED except 3. The maplights from the visors up top, the parking lights and the reverse lights. Anyone know what bulbs are for the parking lights and map lights? I believe the reverse are 921 correct? How hard is it to remove the head/tail lights and replace these bulbs?

Thanks in advance,

[the1stTree]

Hi All, So I changed just about every light to LED except 3. The maplights from the visors up top, the parking lights and the reverse lights. Anyone know what bulbs are for the parking lights and map lights? I believe the reverse are 921 correct? How hard is it to remove the head/tail lights and replace these bulbs?

Thanks in advance,

Here is the link for previous topic for all the lights including map light.

led-upgrade-project-dome-light-conversi ... p#p6529717

[40belowceo]

Thanks 1stTree!

[Vvsm45]

Is it ok to plug out the auto leveler out the headlight? My left head light was making noise so I plug it out and manually level my head light.

[GQM45s]

Hi All, So I changed just about every light to LED except 3. The maplights from the visors up top, the parking lights and the reverse lights. Anyone know what bulbs are for the parking lights and map lights? I believe the reverse are 921 correct? How hard is it to remove the head/tail lights and replace these bulbs?

Thanks in advance,

My setup:
Reverse lights - 15 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 bulb size
Turn Signals (front/rear) 68 Xenon White SMD LED - 7440 bulb size
Sidemakers - 1 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 bulb size
Fogs -6000k HID Conversion 35 Watt H11 bulb size
Front Headlights - 8000K D2S Bulbs
High Beams - 68 Xenon White SMD LED - 7440 bulb size (not very effective might change them out)
License Light - 10 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 bulb size
Door Lights - 15 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 bulb size
Parking Lights (bulbs sitting above High beams) - 21 Xenon White SMD LED - 921 Bulb size
Dome Light - 24 Xenon White SMD LED Panel with conversion kit to 3175 bulb size adapter
Rear Lights - 24 Xenon White SMD LED Panel with conversion kit to 3175 bulb size adapter
Vanity Lights - 3 Xenon White SMD LED - 23 mm Festoon bulb
Puddle lights - 5 Xenon White LED pods