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Feb 1, 2018 | 01:06 AM

slickstick

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License plate LEDs

Boring question, but which LEDs are you all using for the license plate? Cool blue (~6000k) only, please.

I got my first set from a forum vendor and they died within two years. Bought reaplacements and they're flickering again after maybe 4-6 months. Ridiculous low lifetime for LEDs.

Feb 1, 2018 | 01:42 AM

Maxie2U

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Just search this forum using “License plate LED” a list of compatible posts will appear.

Feb 1, 2018 | 08:09 AM

Kracka

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I've used these on 4 cars now and have yet to have a failure:

Amazon

They fit the trunk and license plate bulb sockets.

C7 trunk before:

C7 trunk after:

2017 GMC Terrain SLT interior that I just converted (all pics taken in a pitch black dark garage):

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Feb 1, 2018 | 12:39 PM

jimmbbo

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Avoid THESE:

Amazon

NO improvement in brightness, only a whiter color...

Feb 1, 2018 | 01:33 PM

jtranger

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Philips 194 LED. Ebay has them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Philips-...JYHNVz&vxp=mtr

Last edited by jtranger; Feb 1, 2018 at 01:36 PM.

Feb 6, 2018 | 08:55 PM

ImpliedConsent

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Good timing. This is my first mod on my 3day old car. TY!!

Feb 6, 2018 | 10:16 PM

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Lucifer is trying to tell YOU something!!!

Feb 22, 2018 | 10:56 PM

slickstick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jtranger

Philips 194 LED. Ebay has them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Philips-...JYHNVz&vxp=mtr

Ended up getting a pair. I think they look to be higher quality than the ones I got off a forum vendor. The LEDs are fully enclosed instead of being exposed on the previous ones. This might make more of a difference for the license plate bulbs which are really only quasi-enclosed from the elements.

Thanks again!

Last edited by slickstick; Feb 22, 2018 at 10:57 PM.

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Feb 22, 2018 | 10:57 PM

slickstick

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Lucifer is trying to tell YOU something!!!

Feb 22, 2018 | 11:01 PM

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ChuckerC7

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Try Superbrightleds.com they have some better lamps and I've changed the lights in both my Tahoe and Avalanche and haven't had an issue

Feb 23, 2018 | 02:38 AM

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Grand Slam

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Why improve the lighting on your license plate? Afraid it can't be read easily by LEOs?

Feb 23, 2018 | 10:21 AM

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ImpliedConsent

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Quote:

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Why improve the lighting on your license plate? Afraid it can't be read easily by LEOs?

1) aesthetics. All other exterior lights are LED. Why did GM skimp on the license plate lights? 2) correct. Non-working tag lights will get you pulled over. I'd prefer longer lasting and brighter LEDs. I'd rather have the LEOs clearly see my tags, thx for playing.

Feb 23, 2018 | 07:46 PM

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Sorry. Didn't mean to be so snarky.

Feb 24, 2018 | 11:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jtranger

Philips 194 LED. Ebay has them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Philips-...JYHNVz&vxp=mtr

Good brand. Do these also fit the cargo area or are they just for the license plate?

Feb 24, 2018 | 01:00 PM

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jtranger

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MSG C5

Good brand. Do these also fit the cargo area or are they just for the license plate?

Both

Feb 24, 2018 | 01:30 PM

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tcinla

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Which Brand did you buy that failed within 2 years ?

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Feb 24, 2018 | 03:32 PM

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jtranger

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^^^

No one has complained about the Philips failing that is why I bought them. No problems yet.

Jun 21, 2018 | 04:05 PM

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tadda

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Just replaced both cargo and license plate bulbs with LEDs...

These Pure White LEDs (5500K / 54 lumens) from Diode Dynamics match the LED map light color perfectly (no blueish tint) and are brighter than the OE incandescent bulbs...I wouldn't want them any brighter than this....

Diode Dynamics HP3 (56 lumens) Pure White LEDS

Jun 21, 2018 | 10:45 PM

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spireland

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I got some from Vette Lights. Set me up, pretty reasonable and shipped quick.

Jun 21, 2018 | 10:56 PM

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owc6

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Not sure why anyone wants to make the popo's job easier, but hey!

Not that it matters where I live (or darn-near anywhere near here because I'm the only one), But---THAT'S NOT THE POINT!

You black and silver and red ones are almost ubiquitous.

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