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Jan 28, 2022 | 05:28 PM

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Engine Appearance LED Bulb

Anyone know what type of bulb or assembly used in the Engine Appearance Package? Looking to change color and the manual only says “Contact GM”.

Jan 28, 2022 | 06:29 PM

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I think they are a unit with no user replaceable LED bulb. GM Part numbers: 84238354 (Left) and 84238355 (Right):

I haven't tried to see if there is a way to change the LED(s), maybe somebody else has attempted this.

Jan 28, 2022 | 06:55 PM

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Might be easier just to put a colored film on top instead of changing the LED>

Jan 28, 2022 | 08:42 PM

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Might be easier just to put a colored film on top instead of changing the LED>

Thought of that and I already have the film…..just looking for a brighter LED than the OEM.

Jan 28, 2022 | 11:37 PM

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Thought of that and I already have the film…..just looking for a brighter LED than the OEM.

Interested to see what u come up with . I would imagine where there's a will there's a way. Good luck

Jan 28, 2022 | 11:47 PM

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Looking at the Paragon kits to use the rear defroster to light up the engine bay. So I guess I’ll buy it and try the film and see if the OEM LEDS are bright enough. The film is orange Lamin-X.

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Feb 7, 2022 | 05:53 PM

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Ok, bought the PowerLabs cable from Paragon ($75) and used two layers of orange Lamin-x film and it came out perfect…..no pictures yet as I had to leave town for a few days.

The PowerLab install was literally 10 minutes….took me longer to measure, cut, and install the film!

Feb 7, 2022 | 06:01 PM

Justin B

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Maybe someone else can go to your house and take some pictures lol. Id like to see it

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Feb 7, 2022 | 06:22 PM

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Maybe someone else can go to your house and take some pictures lol. Id like to see it

If you can get past him….have at it.

BTW, a cookie will suffice.

Feb 7, 2022 | 06:25 PM

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If you can get past him….have at it.

BTW, a cookie will suffice.

Ohhh no, he looks like a tough boy ! I'll wait til u get back home lol

Feb 8, 2022 | 11:24 AM

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@SoCal C8 Does the defroster turn on each time with the engine bay lights? Or, is there a way to control them independently? Also, what size laminex did you buy?

Feb 8, 2022 | 12:07 PM

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From what I’ve read the rear defroster would be on as well. I purchased a 4”x8” sheet of Lamin-x from Amazon for $8…..they had several tints. I used about half of it.

Feb 8, 2022 | 02:27 PM

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From what I’ve read the rear defroster would be on as well. I purchased a 4”x8” sheet of Lamin-x from Amazon for $8…..they had several tints. I used about half of it.

Damn, disappointing. I certainly dont want the defroster on simultaneously as the lights, wish it was a selectable option somehow.

In any case, curious to see the images as we both have orange cars...I have a 22 AO coupe.

Feb 8, 2022 | 02:43 PM

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I guess I don’t mind as I won’t have the engine bay lighting on very often. Besides, I would think folks living in colder climates have the defroster on frequently.

For me it an occasional night drive out and about…..