How to: Complete LED Swap

[GreenGhost28]

Yep, those will work perfectly. They have the resistors built into the bulb so none are needed to splice.

The difference between bulb types there really comes down to wattage used, with LEDs that really doesn't matter since they use so little due to being more efficient than the standard bulbs.

So all in all, safe, go for it if you guys wants to :banana:

I had tried "no resistor needed" bulb s before and some work and some don't. Kind of hit and miss. Im in the same boat as not want to mount resistors, especially in the back. Still have to swap the fronts to LED. Got the harness wired up, just need to mount the resistors and solder the wires to the resistors. Going to wait for warmer weather for that though.

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[Shagster68]

This was taken around 4 pm. Driver's side has the white DRL illuminated while the passenger side turn signal is on.

How did you move the DRL from low beam to the turn signal housing?

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[Tech_God]

How did you move the DRL from low beam to the turn signal housing?

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He didn't, there's no way to do that. Turn the headlight knob to the right one click, and it illuminates everything but the low beams, that's likely what he did.

 

[KaneCabal]

License Plate Lights:
Bulb 2825
One pair is required, get a pair that shines light in all directions to make sure the entire license plate is illuminated.

Bulb Used: Amazon.com: JDM ASTAR Extremely Bright 5730 SMD 194 168 175 2825 W5W T10 LED Bulbs,Xenon White: Cell Phones & Accessories

I have tried these. Both are set in, but one of them starts flickering or blinking after a while and the LED feels very hot. Not exactly sure if that is normal or not.

 

[Tech_God]

The blinking and lots of excess heat isn't normal, that may just be a bad bulb, mine are working very well and aren't really hot.

 

[KaneCabal]

The blinking and lots of excess heat isn't normal, that may just be a bad bulb, mine are working very well and aren't really hot.

I get in contact with the manufacture to see what is going on. Maybe I just have to replace the bulbs. Actually, I might switch the spots for it to see what happens.

 

[troy_audi0]

Sweet info thank you for the leg work.

 

[2014 Blue RS]

Too short dome light bulb

Just an FYI.

Ordered straight from the link and got this. Too short to even bend the connectors out to reach.

 

[Tech_God]

That's the same one I got, I was able to bend the connectors to get it fitting perfectly. One end of the connector is a U shape, where the bulb is held against the side of the "U". I was able to flatten that connector by getting rid of the curve and it moved the connector easily close enough to get a tight fit. I'll try to get a picture of how I did it.

 

[2014 Blue RS]

Gotcha. Was expecting it to be a direct replacement fit. Thought i got sent wrong one.

 

[kevjam79]

I had the same problem from an Ebay auction. I sent a pick to the Ebayer and they provide the right size.


14 Sonic LT 1.8A MBM

 

[Tech_God]

This is how it worked for me, I believe the correct length will be 2" but not many places have them. I just bent the connector on the top of the picture, holds it in nice and tight.

 

[GreenGhost28]

I got one for mine. I fit correctly. Think it was from Super bright LEDs. But my lenses casts a blue tinge

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[GreenGhost28]

In the front it is white and the back lights up blueish white

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[2014 Blue RS]

Nice. Thanks guys! The stock light is 4.5 cm and the LED one is 3.5. I emailed JDM Astar and waiting to see if the recommend a different light. If they dont have a different light I'll bend the wire to make this one work.

 

[gijoefontaine]

Nice. Thanks guys! The stock light is 4.5 cm and the LED one is 3.5. I emailed JDM Astar and waiting to see if the recommend a different light. If they dont have a different light I'll bend the wire to make this one work.

Keep us posted

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[2014 Blue RS]

Wil do. Forum info sharing has awesome for me.

 

[2014 Blue RS]

Heard back from JDM Astar:

Thanks for your pictures, it helps a lot, the correct bulb link is the 42mm which is about 1.72 inch, the correct bulb link as below for your reference.

https://www.amazon.com/JDM-ASTAR-Ex...466467304&sr=1-1&keywords=jdm+astar+42mm+5730


Ordering these now.

 

[cndctrdj]

Nice guide.

 

[2014 Blue RS]

New light fits perfect. :banana:

Although the fixture isn't clipping back in very tight in the head liner. I'll have to pull the metal trim some way to make it snug again. No biggee