Changing to LED-bulbs - Toyota Yaris Forums

Jochen · 08-03-2009, 06:04 AM

I've changed every interior bulb to LED-bulbs so I got that nice white (a little blue) look.

The difference between LED-bulbs (in front) and original bulbs (middle)

This one is a little more blueish than the lights in front.

Before and after:

Even changed the one in the trunk

And finally, the license plate

CtrlAltDefeat · 08-03-2009, 06:14 AM

nice! I hope to do that too some day, but I'm working on strictly performance right now...

Sparks Toyota-TRD · 08-03-2009, 12:41 PM

That looks good!

Tim

JumpmanYaris · 08-03-2009, 12:43 PM

I changed them as well they seem to be less bright then the stock ones but i still like them

Norkotik · 08-04-2009, 10:18 PM

PRETTY TIGHT

kac · 08-04-2009, 11:09 PM

very nice results. What LEDs did you buy? Where did you get 'em? How much did they cost? Was it an easy change?

enobmort42 · 08-05-2009, 12:41 AM

i just placed my order a little while ago through autolumination.com to do my parking, brake, reverse, turns, side markers, dome/map/trunk, and license plate all in LED.. it cost me about $85-90 i think?

IsLNdbOi · 08-05-2009, 01:08 AM

I've changed all of my interior lights too. Got mine from VLEDs. Still waiting for someone to try using a white, 4" CFL in place of the rear license plate light.

Jochen · 08-05-2009, 03:55 AM

It's pretty easy, but here's a small DIY.

I used T10 bulbs like this for the map lights and license plate (about 6$ for 2):

A bulb like this for the dome light (31mm) and the trunk (37mm). Note that these are 2 different sizes. (about 10$ each)

Use a screwdriver at those 4 points, just pull the lights out (no turning or pushing, just pulling)

Use a screwdriver at those 2 points

Use a screwdriver at this side, plug it out by pushing the clip at the connector, change the bulb, plug it in

And that's how easy it is.

The license plate was a bit trickier. There's 2 clips at the sides you have to pull inwards and then pull it down. It doesn't come out that easy.
Then just turn the socket en pull it out, change bulb and put everything back.

kac · 08-05-2009, 12:19 PM

Nice little DIY, this is something I would like to do in the near future.
rock On!

mario.guzman · 08-22-2009, 10:36 PM

I just wanted to know where you bought those LED lights and if they are simple to install. I have an '08 Yaris Sedan that I'd like to do that too. My main focus right now is to change the back lights that shine on the License Plate itself to be LED.

So, again, I'd like to know where I can buy them, if they are easy to install and if I need to buy anything else. I'm assuming it's just the bulb you change for everything? Also, around what range of price should I be looking in? Thanks!!!

Mario G.
Riverside, CA

etheliters · 08-23-2009, 06:42 AM

great write up. autoillumination...

47_MasoN_47 · 08-24-2009, 01:35 PM

I was going to do the same thing. The first ones I bought are some for the license plate, but I'm having a hard time getting to the bulbs to replace them :( I'll look for those 2 clips you talk about and see if I can get it.

Jochen · 08-24-2009, 03:07 PM

Don't use screwdrivers but small pliers, so you can hold the clips and pull it. You have to wiggle the whole thing a bit. Pull a bit on the left, a bit on the right, ...
I also had to remove my license plate because I couldn't pull the whole thing down.

Oh, and a small tip: Test the light before you put everything back in

ps. Sorry for the cellphone pic, our camera is broken.

RedRide · 08-24-2009, 04:24 PM

Very useful DIY.

Personally, I just (today) installed some "Polarg M4 B1 hyird" hyper white bulbs in my map lights.
I just happend to have them on hand (I use them in my other car) and I already installed them in my front parking and license plate lights.

However, I just ordered a led bulb for the dome light. The DIY informed me what size (31mm) to get.

47_MasoN_47 · 08-25-2009, 11:43 AM

Hmm I'm guessing you have the liftback? I don't see those clips anywhere on the sedan :(

Tamago · 08-25-2009, 12:59 PM

www.superbrightleds.com

Jochen · 08-25-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47_MasoN_47

Hmm I'm guessing you have the liftback? I don't see those clips anywhere on the sedan :(

Yes, it's a hatchback.

08-03-2009, 06:04 AM	#1
Jochen View User's Garage Drives: Yaris D-4D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gullegem - Belgium Posts: 256	Changing to LED-bulbs I've changed every interior bulb to LED-bulbs so I got that nice white (a little blue) look. The difference between LED-bulbs (in front) and original bulbs (middle) This one is a little more blueish than the lights in front. Before and after: Even changed the one in the trunk And finally, the license plate __________________ Last edited by Jochen; 08-03-2009 at 07:12 AM.

08-03-2009, 06:14 AM	#2
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	nice! I hope to do that too some day, but I'm working on strictly performance right now... __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell

08-04-2009, 11:09 PM	#6
kac View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite 3dr Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West/Central Illinois Posts: 540	very nice results. What LEDs did you buy? Where did you get 'em? How much did they cost? Was it an easy change? __________________ Touchscreen DVD Navigation - 10" Bazooka Subwoofer - Kenwood Speakers - Toyota Premium Horn set AFE Pro Dry Air Filter - modified air intake box - 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body - Ultra Racing Rear Sway Bar & Front Strut Bar NST in cabin & engine bay SSK's - TWM shifter base bushings & cable bushings - Megan Racing C-Pillar Brace

08-05-2009, 12:41 AM	#7
enobmort42 First time DIYer Drives: '07 LB Polar White Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 434	i just placed my order a little while ago through autolumination.com to do my parking, brake, reverse, turns, side markers, dome/map/trunk, and license plate all in LED.. it cost me about $85-90 i think? __________________ LED tails - debadged - 17" wheels - LED door handles - Painted Headlights - 30/35% tint - Blue LED Interior - DIY Cruise Control - Python 460HP Alarm - DIY Power Locks - K&N CAI - Lowering Springs

08-05-2009, 03:55 AM	#9
Jochen View User's Garage Drives: Yaris D-4D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gullegem - Belgium Posts: 256	It's pretty easy, but here's a small DIY. I used T10 bulbs like this for the map lights and license plate (about 6$ for 2): A bulb like this for the dome light (31mm) and the trunk (37mm). Note that these are 2 different sizes. (about 10$ each) Use a screwdriver at those 4 points, just pull the lights out (no turning or pushing, just pulling) Use a screwdriver at those 2 points Use a screwdriver at this side, plug it out by pushing the clip at the connector, change the bulb, plug it in And that's how easy it is. The license plate was a bit trickier. There's 2 clips at the sides you have to pull inwards and then pull it down. It doesn't come out that easy. Then just turn the socket en pull it out, change bulb and put everything back. __________________ Last edited by Jochen; 08-07-2009 at 01:37 PM.

08-03-2009, 12:41 PM	#3
Sparks Toyota-TRD Drives: Toyota/Scion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 156	That looks good! Tim

08-04-2009, 10:18 PM	#5
Norkotik Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte CA Posts: 29	PRETTY TIGHT

08-05-2009, 01:08 AM	#8
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	I've changed all of my interior lights too. Got mine from VLEDs. Still waiting for someone to try using a white, 4" CFL in place of the rear license plate light.

08-05-2009, 12:19 PM	#10
kac View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite 3dr Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West/Central Illinois Posts: 540	Nice little DIY, this is something I would like to do in the near future. rock On! __________________ Touchscreen DVD Navigation - 10" Bazooka Subwoofer - Kenwood Speakers - Toyota Premium Horn set AFE Pro Dry Air Filter - modified air intake box - 1ZZ-FE Throttle Body - Ultra Racing Rear Sway Bar & Front Strut Bar NST in cabin & engine bay SSK's - TWM shifter base bushings & cable bushings - Megan Racing C-Pillar Brace

08-22-2009, 10:36 PM	#11
mario.guzman I've made a post! Drives: '07 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 1	LED lights I just wanted to know where you bought those LED lights and if they are simple to install. I have an '08 Yaris Sedan that I'd like to do that too. My main focus right now is to change the back lights that shine on the License Plate itself to be LED. So, again, I'd like to know where I can buy them, if they are easy to install and if I need to buy anything else. I'm assuming it's just the bulb you change for everything? Also, around what range of price should I be looking in? Thanks!!! Mario G. Riverside, CA

08-23-2009, 06:42 AM	#12
etheliters Drives: 07 yaris hatch Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: houston Posts: 146	great write up. autoillumination...

08-24-2009, 01:35 PM	#13
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	I was going to do the same thing. The first ones I bought are some for the license plate, but I'm having a hard time getting to the bulbs to replace them :( I'll look for those 2 clips you talk about and see if I can get it.

08-24-2009, 03:07 PM	#14
Jochen View User's Garage Drives: Yaris D-4D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gullegem - Belgium Posts: 256	Don't use screwdrivers but small pliers, so you can hold the clips and pull it. You have to wiggle the whole thing a bit. Pull a bit on the left, a bit on the right, ... I also had to remove my license plate because I couldn't pull the whole thing down. Oh, and a small tip: Test the light before you put everything back in ps. Sorry for the cellphone pic, our camera is broken. __________________

08-24-2009, 04:24 PM	#15
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	Very useful DIY. Personally, I just (today) installed some "Polarg M4 B1 hyird" hyper white bulbs in my map lights. I just happend to have them on hand (I use them in my other car) and I already installed them in my front parking and license plate lights. However, I just ordered a led bulb for the dome light. The DIY informed me what size (31mm) to get. Last edited by RedRide; 08-24-2009 at 04:48 PM.

08-25-2009, 11:43 AM	#16
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	Hmm I'm guessing you have the liftback? I don't see those clips anywhere on the sedan :(

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