Iterior Dome LED upgrade

[kal_59]

Thanks again for all the tips! I ended up going with these and so far they are FANTASTIC. I would recommend them to anyone!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...8126&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT#ht_7169wt_1166

Now I need to get going on the exterior lights...I assume I can just swap out the factory incandescents with the LED's provided they are 12V-ready?

can you post some pics, I want to upgrade my Denali's interior lights as well, but not sure if I should go ahead on that..

 

[Matt Miles]

Sure, I will post some pics in the next day or two...

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

inside

do they 'dim' when powering down?

also, how many would I need total? ebay says 2 for $10.

so I need 6 I think? Yes, I'm too lazy to go look... are all 6 the same?



Map light
212-2

Dome light
212-2

Trunk/Cargo area
921

License plate
2825

I don't see puddle lamps listed; what # are those?

 

[Matt Miles]

Sorry I have been out of touch.

Yes, they do dim!

As for specs, I have an 07 Yukon XL - there were 7 total so I bought 4 pairs.

2 map
2 middle row
2 3rd row
1 cargo area

All factory lights were 212-2's - the link I posted in the original post were the 212-2 equivelents.

The festoon bases on these bulbs are SLIGHTLY more narrow than the incandescents I took out, so you'll just need to give the clamp-sockets a pinch before you install the new leds to ensure a tight fit....

I will say it again. I LOVE THESE LIGHTS!

Will try to get some pics up tonight or tomorrow...

 

[felixgun]

mm size of the interior led's...

what size mm are you guys getting for the interior led lights? I know they are 212-2? Is it 42mm or 44mm? I'm getting some different inputs from the websites i've run across. I just ordered my exterior LED's but i'm confused for the interior.. can anyone who has done this tell me? Thanks for the help guys.

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do they 'dim' when powering down?

also, how many would I need total? ebay says 2 for $10.

so I need 6 I think? Yes, I'm too lazy to go look... are all 6 the same?



Map light
212-2

Dome light
212-2

Trunk/Cargo area
921

License plate
2825

I don't see puddle lamps listed; what # are those?

I ordered these for both my puddle lamps and license plate... they are the same LED cross referenced number (194):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...item=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3642wt_1167

 

[OklabyGodhoma]

These are the ones I installed and they are fantastic and give lots of light.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-x-...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

When I installed I just pinched the holders together to insure a tight fit and everything is just perfect.

Hope that helps.

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Looking deeper I saw you have other questions. I have a Yukon XL so I have 3 lights that each take 2 LED's per light and then a cargo that uses the same LED lamp but only requires 1. So from ushd I bought 4 Packages of 2 laqmps per package and I now have a spare.

Your second question about dimming......yes they dim just like the oem bulbs do. Enjoy.

 

[Bryansan]

Those are the same ones that I used. Did you find that you had to modify your clips at all to get them to fit? If I had to do it again, I would use the 42mm, although getting the 44mm in was a pain, it still works.

 

[OklabyGodhoma]

Did NOT have to modify them.....just pinched them together to get a tighter fit. Very happy with the way they turned out.

Check out my entry in this thread for more info.

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19037

 

[felixgun]

Yea I bought 44mm too. If You order some, definitely go with the 42mm. It would fit better. Although like said above, it still works.

 

[xsrider8]

stay away from ebay for LEDs. V-LED's is the only way to go. keep searching and you'll find that people have several problems with the LED's off of ebay