LED bulb swap video!!!
01-16-2016, 09:27 PM
#21
Racer
You need T10 led's. I bought these, but you can search and get lots of different options. These worked great for me.
Amazon Generic 2014 Newest, 4th Generation, 20pcs ,W5w 194 168 2825 T10 Wedge 5-smd 5050 White High Power Car Led Lights Bulb,brighter,green Energy, Lower Heat, Eco-friendly,better Quality,longer Life: Automotive
Amazon Generic 2014 Newest, 4th Generation, 20pcs ,W5w 194 168 2825 T10 Wedge 5-smd 5050 White High Power Car Led Lights Bulb,brighter,green Energy, Lower Heat, Eco-friendly,better Quality,longer Life: Automotive
01-22-2016, 05:15 PM
#23
Racer
Twist it 90 degrees, then the wire with the bulb comes out, then replace bulb.
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02-20-2016, 01:48 AM
#24
Pro
Completely agree with this! I kind of laughed when I saw the video. While I appreciate the OP's efforts, he really didn't show how to do anything. I guess I'll figure it out for myself when I install mine tomorrow.
not trying to be a ball buster here, but if you're going to go through the trouble of making a video like this, why would you just say "pop this off, take bulb out and put new bulb in?" If someone is going to watch a video of how to, they prob don't know exactly how to pop something off without breaking it. Show them how to pop the housings off without breaking them....
02-20-2016, 06:16 AM
#25
Melting Slicks
Any videos on how to replace the foot lights to the new colorful strips?
02-20-2016, 05:00 PM
#26
Racer
not trying to be a ball buster here, but if you're going to go through the trouble of making a video like this, why would you just say "pop this off, take bulb out and put new bulb in?" If someone is going to watch a video of how to, they prob don't know exactly how to pop something off without breaking it. Show them how to pop the housings off without breaking them....
I was thinking this same thing too. Worst "how to" video I've ever seen.
02-20-2016, 05:29 PM
#27
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Sorry I assumed it was self explanatory how to pry the housing out from 1 side with a screw driver tip and slide a bulb out for another. Super easy. Try it and you will see what I mean. 
02-20-2016, 05:36 PM
#28
Racer
03-28-2016, 09:25 AM
#29
Drifting
I swapped mine out a couple months ago and started noticing a problem this weekend. The license plate bulbs light up fine when I push unlock on the fob, but as soon as I start the car, one bulb goes out and other flashes slowly. I got the cheap bulbs from the online store. The hatch lights work fine. I put the factory bulbs back in and they work fine. Any ideas? Should I try a higher quality bulb?
03-28-2016, 10:29 AM
#30
Le Mans Master
Get better bulbs, it seems like the cheapies have a high failure rate and don't last very long.
I'm using these, so far so good...
I'm using these, so far so good...
03-28-2016, 02:12 PM
#31
Drifting
Actually those are the exact bulbs I bought.
Get better bulbs, it seems like the cheapies have a high failure rate and don't last very long.
I'm using these, so far so good...
Amazon.com: JDM ASTAR Extremely Bright 5730 SMD 194 168 175 2825 W5W T10 LED Bulbs,Xenon White: Automotive
I'm using these, so far so good...
Amazon.com: JDM ASTAR Extremely Bright 5730 SMD 194 168 175 2825 W5W T10 LED Bulbs,Xenon White: Automotive
03-28-2016, 02:22 PM
#32
Le Mans Master
Well, that sucks! Hopefully mine stay good... If they give me any trouble, I'll likely go with the Philips next time around.
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03-28-2016, 07:27 PM
#33
Melting Slicks
I did both my interior lights and my license plate lights. I have since put both back to stock. Here's why:
1 - I found that the LED on the interior were too bright. When leaning over to put in or pull out groceries in the back, I could barely look at them at night.
2- The license plate bulbs are so bright they actually interfere with the backup camera at times. Plus, it makes my plate a little too easy to read.
1 - I found that the LED on the interior were too bright. When leaning over to put in or pull out groceries in the back, I could barely look at them at night.
2- The license plate bulbs are so bright they actually interfere with the backup camera at times. Plus, it makes my plate a little too easy to read.
08-26-2017, 11:50 AM
#36
Your videos on Youtube are actually what made me interested in buying a vette, and the Z51 video you did made me decide on buying one.
Please keep up the videos -- I'm a subscriber and really look forward to more DIY videos.
Please keep up the videos -- I'm a subscriber and really look forward to more DIY videos.
See how to complete the factory LED look for cargo & license plate areas in my latest video! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for many more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ohTrq9AjBM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ohTrq9AjBM
08-27-2017, 09:21 AM
#38
Burning Brakes
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08-27-2017, 11:38 AM
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Well CorvetteMods.com bulbs failed so replaced them with these!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvC5EWeYuEQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvC5EWeYuEQ
Hopefully, this is temporary.
01-16-2018, 01:26 PM
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Get better bulbs, it seems like the cheapies have a high failure rate and don't last very long.
I'm using these, so far so good...
Amazon.com: JDM ASTAR Extremely Bright 5730 SMD 194 168 175 2825 W5W T10 LED Bulbs,Xenon White: Automotive
I'm using these, so far so good...
Amazon.com: JDM ASTAR Extremely Bright 5730 SMD 194 168 175 2825 W5W T10 LED Bulbs,Xenon White: Automotive