MBNUT1

Both my parking lights are out. I like to keep my car original with OEM equipment but wonder if LED's are a better choice. Any problems with LED's that others have purchased. Aware of message issues and that some LEDS have mitigation for that. Is there any concern about them running hotter and damaging the housings?

Mud

I've had canbus LEDs in my car for a couple of years now. Zero issues.

gunnerz101

i also changed out all of my lights to canbus LED's... i love them.. no issues for me as well.

MBNUT1

I guess I am curious as to the motivation for changing the parking lights to the LED's. Is it strictly appearance or is there a functional reason? I can't remember if they are on when the headlights are one. If you have halogen headlights (I do) are they actually whiter than the halogens such that they look funny next to the halogens?

Mud

Personal preference.
I like the white (5500-6000k) look of them. They match up to the OEM running light leds (hockey sticks) in the front lower grill.
I also installed Morimoto HIDs in the lo beam projector housings to replace the halogens. To me they were a lighting improvement that still retained a decent cut-off due to the projector housing.

AZN Optics

You’ll want to make sure the LEDs are canbus enabled to not trigger codes. Parking really is more aesthetics, but pair great with matching Morimoto hids. Let us know if we can help set you up.

MBNUT1

Went with the blue bulb OEM's from the dealer. Much whiter than the clear aftermarket Sylvania's. Happy with them.

AZN Optics

make sure it’s blue glass and not blue film. If film, it will eventually decay, leaving a mess of blue flakes inside the housing.