M56 Interior & Exterior LED Lighting Overhaul

Post by **Debonair** » Fri Jul 03, 2015 4:16 pm

I am using resistors. You can see where I mounted both the front and the rear resistors in the first post of this thread. The rears have lots of air space where I put them.

Post by **LVApeMan56** » Fri Jul 03, 2015 6:08 pm

Debonair wrote:I am using resistors. You can see where I mounted both the front and the rear resistors in the first post of this thread. The rears have lots of air space where I put them.

Post by **Debonair** » Thu Jul 09, 2015 1:28 pm

So I am somewhat unhappy with the daytime brightness of the rear turn signals. The fluted lenses seem to dull the color quite a bit in daylight and I feel like other drivers are not being given enough of a warning that I am coming over. The fronts are somewhat better but could use a little more output too since they sit so far inboard. I should be receiving these very promising new bulbs today and will hopefully get them installed and report back with some pics.

They are made and/or marketed by JDM Astar and appear to be primarly sold via Amazon.

Post by **Debonair** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 8:09 am

I got the bulbs and got them installed. HUGE difference in output. Daytime output pics below. Nighttime output, which is crazy bright, to come.

Front - New on left, old on right

REAR - Old on left, new on right

Post by **DoN_BLaZe34** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 9:16 am

Very nice!!!!

Post by **LVApeMan56** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 2:20 pm

Looks great, D!!

DunwoodyMark · Post by **DunwoodyMark** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 11:22 am

New member here, so be kind!

I love my Q70, but can't for the life of me understand why they used standard incandescent bulbs in the rear turn signals. I have the bulbs to change then out for LED ones, but can't for the life of me figure out how to get to the sockets to switch out the bulbs.

Any solutions out there? They don't appear to be accessible in the way earlier models are.

Thanks!

Post by **Debonair** » Wed Sep 09, 2015 12:02 pm

From the sticky at the top of the M/Q70 forum:

Infiniti M37/M56/Q70 How-To Guides and FAQ > HowTo: Access and Replace ALL Bulbs

Rear Turn Signal
Type: 7440A
Qty: 2
How to access:

Debonair wrote:Wash your hands with dawn dish soap, remove the trim panel (#3) and the two nuts (#1), and then use your palms on the side of the lamp to pull it toward the rear of the vehicle. It will start coming out very little at a time. Eventually it will pop out. You might want to protect the bumper below it in case it gets away from you and swings down causing scratches. Mine did not get away from me when it popped out, I caught it, but It did surprise me and I can see it easily happening to someone.

It took me a bit to get the first one out. Once I knew what to expect and how much force to pull with the second was easier. There is no way to push it out from the inside. Also if you need to get them out again it is MUCH easier the second time.

Post by **Debonair** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 1:39 pm

These super bright turn signal bulbs are on sale right now for $30 a pair down from $50 a pair. Huge 40% savings. They are sold by Amazon HERE.

Post by **Mjkkb2** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:04 pm

Are resistors required with those.

Post by **Debonair** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:18 pm

Mjkkb2 wrote:Are resistors required with those.

Yes. But given how bright they are for I think it's worth it.

Post by **Mjkkb2** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 6:48 pm

Debonair wrote:
Mjkkb2 wrote:Are resistors required with those.
Yes. But given how bright they are for I think it's worth it.

Thanks,

Did you use the resistors that came with your first led replacements?

Post by **Debonair** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 9:09 pm

Mjkkb2 wrote:Did you use the resistors that came with your first led replacements?

Yup. Just left them in and changed the bulbs.

Post by **Mjkkb2** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:55 am

ok Thanks!

Post by **lKoRTy** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:25 am

Has anyone figured out exact size needed for licence plate led's?
I have some of these left, but can't close the cover - too tall.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2PC-White-T10-W ... Sw8d9U2uem

Post by **Debonair** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:49 am

Those bulbs last everywhere on the car fine except when used for the license plate. I think they just don't like being on for that long continuously. I actually tried removing the top led from the last set (by filing off the three pins on each side until it popped off) to see if they were failing from the pressure of the tight fit. Still failed too quick.

I have been running THESE for two months without issue. They fit fine. The only problem I have with them is that they are a warmer white rather than the cool white I prefer but this is my fault for not confirming color temp before ordering.

I'll probably order some cool white versions like THESE later.

Post by **Mjkkb2** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:03 am

just FYI, I ordered these (pictured above) when you first started this thread. I wanted to use them for the license plate and they would not fit. The base was too thin and would not stay snug. They basically fell out from the housing. I also tried them in other interior lamps and same thing happened.

Post by **Debonair** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:07 am

Weird. I have not had this issue even with my stiffer than stock ride and rough roads.

Post by **rsilva800** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 11:50 am

I am using these for the license plate. Cover closes perfectly fine and the LED fits perfect in the socket. They are very bright.

See my LED conversion thread here.http://www.freshalloy.com/showthread.ph ... conversion

Rob

Post by **Mjkkb2** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:17 pm

Debonair wrote:Weird. I have not had this issue even with my stiffer than stock ride and rough roads.

It had nothing to do with road vibrations - they physically would not stay in the socket, they were so loose.

Post by **Debonair** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:23 pm

Mjkkb2 wrote:
Debonair wrote:Weird. I have not had this issue even with my stiffer than stock ride and rough roads.
It had nothing to do with road vibrations - they physically would not stay in the socket, they were so loose.

I understand. I was just pointing out that I give them more than enough reason to bail out of the socket, yet they stay. Maybe the ones I received are from a different maker or they switched to a thicker circuit board. I think they touch the lens so that could be holding them in too. The version you got might have been shorter by enough that they would come out.

Post by **Mjkkb2** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 6:23 am

understood. my bet is on thinner board used to make them.

Are you happy with your reverse lights? I started noticing that I struggle to see at night and have to lightly press the break for the break light to come on to see while backing up. Any recommendation for high output bulbs?

Post by **Debonair** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 8:57 am

Mjkkb2 wrote:Are you happy with your reverse lights? I started noticing that I struggle to see at night and have to lightly press the break for the break light to come on to see while backing up. Any recommendation for high output bulbs?

I have been happy with mine. I bought a four pack of them and have replaced 1 so far so at some point I will be replacing the set. I think the design of our reverse lights - high up on the car with the bulb deep behind a fluted lens make the usable light output less then other designs (like dlear lenses with reflector bowls).

Based on the scary brightness of the JDM Astar turn signal bulbs I got I will probably try their #921 reverse bulbs.

JDM ASTAR Extremely Bright Max 50W High Power 912 921 T10/T15 LED Xenon White

Post by **Mjkkb2** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 1:14 pm

Just ordered a set directly from JDM ASTAR website for $25.49 shipped.

Thanks

Post by **Debonair** » Tue Dec 01, 2015 1:28 pm

Mjkkb2 wrote:Just ordered a set directly from JDM ASTAR website for $25.49 shipped.

Thanks

Nice! Let us know how they work out.

Post by **Debonair** » Mon Dec 07, 2015 4:44 pm

rsilva800 wrote:I am using these for the license plate. Cover closes perfectly fine and the LED fits perfect in the socket. They are very bright.

See my LED conversion thread here.http://www.freshalloy.com/showthread.ph ... conversion

Rob

They definitely look bright. Any failures?

Post by **infinitedrift** » Mon Dec 07, 2015 11:22 pm

Just picked these up. Heard good things about them.

Post by **DoN_BLaZe34** » Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:41 am

Let me know your thoughts on them, I've seen them a few times but have never pulled the trigger.

Post by **rsilva800** » Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:45 am

Debonair wrote:
They definitely look bright. Any failures?

It has been a bit more than year since I installed them and have not had any failures. They are still as bright as the first day I installed them, very happy with them.

Rob

jcsenterprises · Post by **jcsenterprises** » Tue Dec 08, 2015 1:52 pm

Glad this thread got bumped up, it reminded me I wanted to tackle this. I am going to start with the 194's for the interior and license plate. I just can't decide if I go cheap (you can get 20 for as low as $4 from China) or spend a little more on the ledlight.com version that Rob posted above. I figure I'm going to get the ledlight.com for the license plate anyway, maybe just spend a few more dollars and get them for everything?

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