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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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just did the 5k vleds in my license plate, doors, and map lights. i have 2 more 194's. what can i use them for?
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by fairladyz34
just did the 5k vleds in my license plate, doors, and map lights. i have 2 more 194's. what can i use them for?
Spares ... or on another car. You could put one in the trunk but it won't be bright enough.
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fairladyz34
just did the 5k vleds in my license plate, doors, and map lights. i have 2 more 194's. what can i use them for?
Parking/city lights or trunk light (only 1 needed there).
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Parking/city lights or trunk light (only 1 needed there).
Ah ... forgot about the parking/city lights. Unless they have a heat sync I wouldn't use them for the parking/city lights.
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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i think im gonna put them in the city lights, the oems just ruin the HID look of the headlights IMO
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 2008G-Man
Ah ... forgot about the parking/city lights. Unless they have a heat sync I wouldn't use them for the parking/city lights.
How often do you use your fogs? I've had my LEDs in for over a year no problems. I never turn on my fogs.
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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i havent really used the fogs unless its been really foggy, can the fogs heat them up and damage them?
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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2008G-Man and TONY37X, thanks for the information. I placed an order an am anxiously awaiting my LEDs. The reverse lights are on backorder though.
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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I just ordered some PIAA Xtreme White wedge bulbs 168/194 for the city lights.

I will try changing the city light bulbs from the top under the hood. I got long skinny arms and hands

I did search all the threads and read up on them regarding removing the air intake box. However, I would like to confirm that there is only one bolt holding the air intake box. I have to remove this bolt. Will also need to loosen the clamp.
Do I need to disconnect the MAF sensor from the air intake box?
Then I just need to pull up on it fairly hard to separate the air intake box?

Also, on the passenger side, how do I move the washer fluid reservoir neck out of the way? Is there a bolt or do I just pull up or twist?

Thanks.
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Old Nov 1, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Namir
How often do you use your fogs? I've had my LEDs in for over a year no problems. I never turn on my fogs.
I have them on all the time.
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 02:07 AM
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Just installed all the LEDs for the interior lighting+license plate. Has anyone else had an issue with the map/dome light glowing for a while even after it's turned off?
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by didimao
Just installed all the LEDs for the interior lighting+license plate. Has anyone else had an issue with the map/dome light glowing for a while even after it's turned off?
What brand did you use? Some people have experienced this with brands other than V-LED. Might don't glow.
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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Just order the back up lights, the door, the map and the license plate as well.
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 2008G-Man
What brand did you use? Some people have experienced this with brands other than V-LED. Might don't glow.
got them off of superbrightled, WLED 5-LED
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by didimao
got them off of superbrightled, WLED 5-LED
I guess if it turns out to be real bothersome you can switch to another brand. The V-LED 194.168 bulbs I used didn't "glow".
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