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All the lamps are LED except for the Trunk (1), Door Courtesy (2), Vanity mirrors (4), front directional (2), glove box (1), console (1) and back up lights (2). I changed all to LED's except for Front directional, back up, console & glove box. Has anyone converted these to LED's. If so what is the equivalent bulb numbers for the console, glove box, back up & front turn signals. The LED's in the vanity mirror (barrel bulbs used 3 SMD's) are bright as the door courtesy lights (#168- used 12 SMD's). I like the 6500k color over the warm incandescent color.
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Yes, to all of the above.

Id also like to swap to some LEDs in the trunk and doors, but Im getting confused with the naming of the bilbs. 194, 168, etc.

Diode Dynamics doesnt have the TLX listed but pretty much every other Acura.
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andre12dbsi
Here is a list of the bulbs for our car.

Lamp Replacement Guide View All Bulbs

I also found this site. If you take the bulb numbers from the Sylvania site you can cross reference from the list on the bottom left from this link.

https://www.extremebrightleds.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=274

Disclaimer - I am not endorsing either of these sites. I'm just trying to show the options for each bulb and how to search for them. I've never ordered from here.
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Thanks. Just a quick cross reference shows that the 194/168/T10 all appear to be the same bulb. Most of that list just states "LED" lol, no kidding.
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It looks like that's the case for the bulb sizes.

Yeah, I guess Sylvania doesn't give the bulb numbers if they're already LEDs. I have at least one T10 in the garage. I should try it in the trunk. The stock light isn't very good.
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Another "late to the game" post...

I purchased 4 T10 68 SMD LED's from ebay (1 4 10pcs Wedge T10 921 194 RV Trailer 68 SMD 12V Backup Reverse LED Lights Bulb | eBay).
Blue
Red
Yellow
Warm (soft white)

First, I'll say that I completed the order Sunday night 1/17. Shipping said arrival on 23rd or 24th. They arrived today (Wed 20th). Awesome! (was free shipping). I will also say that I bought a single white T10 68 SMD from another source on ebay (although also in the US) on the 14th and it still hasn't arrived (tracking says tomorrow). I'm not disappointed with the original order, just super happy with the new one.

Next, results:
Pictures in order:
1) Trunk with Garage Lights On (original bulb in trunk, not that it matters).
2) Original Bulb
3) Blue
4) Red
5) Warm
6) Yellow

I ended up putting the blue in and calling it a day. I kind of liked the red, not very bright. I really liked the brightness of the warm... but kind of wanted some color. Yellow... just weird... all LED's were illuminated... just no brightness. Of course original just looks weak compared to all but yellow (and maybe red). At this point, I'm not sure I'll even do the white when it arrives later this week.

So, I did it so you don't have to. Let me know if anyone likes the Red or Yellow... those bulbs are now for sale (haha, just kidding).

(I'm just now realizing this should probably be in the 'mods' thread/forum. If a moderator wants to move, please do so! Thanks!

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crack-kitty said:
Another "late to the game" post...

I purchased 4 T10 68 SMD LED's from ebay (1 4 10pcs Wedge T10 921 194 RV Trailer 68 SMD 12V Backup Reverse LED Lights Bulb | eBay).
Blue
Red
Yellow
Warm (soft white)

First, I'll say that I completed the order Sunday night 1/17. Shipping said arrival on 23rd or 24th. They arrived today (Wed 20th). Awesome! (was free shipping). I will also say that I bought a single white T10 68 SMD from another source on ebay (although also in the US) on the 14th and it still hasn't arrived (tracking says tomorrow). I'm not disappointed with the original order, just super happy with the new one.

Next, results:
Pictures in order:
1) Trunk with Garage Lights On (original bulb in trunk, not that it matters).
2) Original Bulb
3) Blue
4) Red
5) Warm
6) Yellow

I ended up putting the blue in and calling it a day. I kind of liked the red, not very bright. I really liked the brightness of the warm... but kind of wanted some color. Yellow... just weird... all LED's were illuminated... just no brightness. Of course original just looks weak compared to all but yellow (and maybe red). At this point, I'm not sure I'll even do the white when it arrives later this week.

So, I did it so you don't have to. Let me know if anyone likes the Red or Yellow... those bulbs are now for sale (haha, just kidding).

(I'm just now realizing this should probably be in the 'mods' thread/forum. If a moderator wants to move, please do so! Thanks!
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Great comparison.

As the post is in regards to lights/lighting it fits in this section. I'll leave it here.
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Scotty81
From what I've read T10 and T15 are the same socket but T15 is a different size bulb, if it fits would I run into any issues using a reverse led bulb in the trunk for more light?

Primarily concerned about heat.

Also looked at some various led strips but most reviews claim the wiring is extremely cheap and thin for them.
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