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Old 04-22-2011, 09:03 PM
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White parking lights - I haz'em...

Finally got around to swapping out bulbs for the parking lights. Now the lights match the HIDs!

quick $13 modification
http://www.amazon.com/PIAA-19172-Xtr...3520329&sr=8-1

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Originally Posted by ddcha
Finally got around to swapping out bulbs for the parking lights. Now the lights match the HIDs!

quick $13 modification
http://www.amazon.com/PIAA-19172-Xtr...3520329&sr=8-1

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Nice touch some of us did it 3 years ago.
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Haha yes.
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How'd you reach the location for the bulbs?
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How'd you reach the location for the bulbs?
Just took some long pliers and turned it counter clockwise, then they pulled right out. Took the same pliers and turned them clockwise to put them back. My fingers fit just enough to position the bulb base, but not to turn it.
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Looks good, ddcha! I would get HID bulbs for your fogs like LEOSOPHIE suggested. I'm in the process of switching out all interior bulbs to LEDs in order to match the LED running boards kit.
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Just took some long pliers and turned it counter clockwise, then they pulled right out. Took the same pliers and turned them clockwise to put them back. My fingers fit just enough to position the bulb base, but not to turn it.
Alright, thanks
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Looks good, ddcha! I would get HID bulbs for your fogs like LEOSOPHIE suggested. I'm in the process of switching out all interior bulbs to LEDs in order to match the LED running boards kit.
thanks, although we never use the fogs. maybe I'll get pink bulbs or something else crazy. look forward to seeing some interior shots after you're done.
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I just switched out ALL interior bulbs and license plate lights to LEDs last night. Also changed city lights and side parking lights to LED's. I wanted to replace front turn signal indicators to LED but the local supplier does not have them yet. He's special ordering them for me. I asked for extra bright rear dome LED's for the rear cargo and I wasn't disappointed. It looks like a UFO landed in my cargo at night time. Pics to come when everything is done.
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Originally Posted by SixPak
I just switched out ALL interior bulbs and license plate lights to LEDs last night. Also changed city lights and side parking lights to LED's. I wanted to replace front turn signal indicators to LED but the local supplier does not have them yet. He's special ordering them for me. I asked for extra bright rear dome LED's for the rear cargo and I wasn't disappointed. It looks like a UFO landed in my cargo at night time. Pics to come when everything is done.

No error messages or flickering when you changed exterior bulbs to LEDs??
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No error codes at all to my relief. The supplier has perfected the LEDs with built-in resistors for MB's, BMW's and Audi's.
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No error codes at all to my relief. The supplier has perfected the LEDs with built-in resistors for MB's, BMW's and Audi's.
And who may this wonderful supplier be???
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And who may this wonderful supplier be???
The guy is local up here in Toronto. I can pm you his contact if you're interested.
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Originally Posted by SixPak
The guy is local up here in Toronto. I can pm you his contact if you're interested.
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I'd like to know as well. I got some LED license plate lights and they throw a CANBUS error.

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Originally Posted by YYZ-E55
I'd like to know as well. I got some LED license plate lights and they throw a CANBUS error.

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Hey there YYZ, the bulbs he uses are Canbus error-free LED bulbs. I'll PM you his contact info. Nice ML Grand Edition, btw!

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