LED License Plate Bulbs

[El Chorizo]

The following products on Amazon are discussed in this thread:

For the reverse backup lights. Thank you to @8ball_99 for the trial and error and additional pictures.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FHNZKW?cafId=01f3029d-f6b0-4414-895d-3ec158a0d977&cafASIN=B072FHNZKW&ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_Q04NX21TS9ZMW3SHHGKX&tag=zr20d-20

For the license plate bulb replacements @securityguy recommended the following:

Amazon.com

 

[KDelta]

I was not able to fit my hands in there so I removed one bolt on the bracket that is connected to the bumper and the bracket moved enough for me to get my hand in there. I can take a pic when I get home

Thx, that'll be great

 

[KDelta]

Am I pulling out the whole gray part? Quarter turn or straight pull?

 

[cburgess77]

Am I pulling out the whole gray part? Quarter turn or straight pull?

turn and pull

 

[KDelta]

I removed the black from the gray with the clips and that seems wrong. Can't get that gray piece to budge with limited space

 

[securityguy]

I removed the black from the gray with the clips and that seems wrong. Can't get that gray piece to budge with limited space

The gray socket twists and then pops out...it does not pull out without a twist. Do NOT pull the black part of the clip off.

 

[andrec10]

I was not able to fit my hands in there so I removed one bolt on the bracket that is connected to the bumper and the bracket moved enough for me to get my hand in there. I can take a pic when I get home

Pics would be great when you get a chance!

 

[Swan]

Pics would be great when you get a chance!

This video helped me…

 

[securityguy]

This video helped me…

WOW...never thought I'd see a video on something so simple. Yes, it was a bit of a pain to get your hand in there...but, it's a bulb replacement...twist and pull and done.

 

[andrec10]

This video helped me…

Did not try over the bumper bar. I'll try that next. Thanks!

 

[cburgess77]

Pics would be great when you get a chance!

I removed these bolts on each side. The bracket flexed enough for me to get my hand in there

 

[andrec10]

I removed these bolts on each side. The bracket flexed enough for me to get my hand in there

Thanks! I'll try that if reaching over the bar does not work.

 

[KDelta]

I got the bulb out, but unfortunately the JDM Astars I have are a little long and get pressed against the plastic outer housing on the bumper exterior. I'll have to get another brand. The reverse lights were a breeze, this is a b*tch.

 

[Swan]

WOW...never thought I'd see a video on something so simple. Yes, it was a bit of a pain to get your hand in there...but, it's a bulb replacement...twist and pull and done.

Look in the top left corner of the video…it looks like it was done by Marines for Marines. He broke it down Barney style. Unless you were / are a Marine…you wouldn’t get it.

 

[Riggs]

I got the bulb out, but unfortunately the JDM Astars I have are a little long and get pressed against the plastic outer housing on the bumper exterior. I'll have to get another brand. The reverse lights were a breeze, this is a b*tch.

I went on Amazon and got these for the plate lights:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B072JLWGQX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

They fit perfect, cheap and bright.

For anyone who hasn't gotten reverse bulbs:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01LX4FMD1?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Same review as the plate bulbs.

Granted I've had them in a week. If anything changes, I'll post it.

To get at them, I found it was best to come at them from an angle under the bar. Driver side was the worst... Got it done though.

 

[securityguy]

Look in the top left corner of the video…it looks like it was done by Marines for Marines. He broke it down Barney style. Unless you were / are a Marine…you wouldn’t get it.

By Marines for Marines? I don't think so. But, he is a Marine and I thank him for his service.

 

[Swan]

By Marines for Marines? I don't think so. But, he is a Marine and I thank him for his service.

It was a joke. You had said you never thought you'd see a video on something so simple. Like I said, unless you were / are a Marine, you wouldn't get it.

 

[securityguy]

It was a joke. You had said you never thought you'd see a video on something so simple. Like I said, unless you were / are a Marine, you wouldn't get it.

I gotcha now

 

[AXE]

Doesn't anybody like the ambience of the soft golden hue given off by stock lights on license plate?

Maybe there is a softer white light or lower lumens?

I think LEDs get overdone in some cases. It's like pulling into the neighborhood and everyone has the white beacons of light on their houses and garages nowadays. Looks like a fucking prison yard when someone is escaping.

 

[securityguy]

Doesn't anybody like the ambience of the soft golden hue given off by stock lights on license plate?

No

 

[AXE]

No

Why do you want your license plate to look like a freeway billboard? Those lights hit your plug and spare tire release cover and reflect right back. Looks very cheap.

They should do like they do on the Tahoes. Single white led light (not too bright) shining down from above the plate. Those goofball side lights have always been shitty!

I'd like to black mine out, but the gestapo would be pulling me over for it.