Internal Led Lights For Prius

[Guest]

Apologies if this has covered before. Has anyone changed the interior lights to LED and if so what lamps are required for a Gen3 Prius.

[FROSTYBALLS]

See http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/153651-interior-light/?hl=%2Bled+%2Bbulbs

[chi tang]

I ended up buying this and its great. Took me no more than 15mins to change all the bulbs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-Lights-Super-Bright-LED-SMD-Interior-Light-Kit-For-Toyota-Prius-2010-2012-/290801797885?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b5234afd

[Guest]

I ended up buying this and its great. Took me no more than 15mins to change all the bulbs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-Lights-Super-Bright-LED-SMD-Interior-Light-Kit-For-Toyota-Prius-2010-2012-/290801797885?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b5234afd

I saw these but looking at the write up I wasn't sure they were right for the Prius. I assume they are then? How long did they take to arrive?

[chi tang]

Hello Dave,

Didnt take long, about one week if I remember correctly. I have a T-Spirit Prius registered Feb 2010 which is a Gen 3 and it fits very nicely.

Heres a link which has step by step instructions showing how to fit the bulbs:

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/Prius-LED-Map-Dome-Light-Installation-DIY-Guide-a/538.htm

Anything else you unsure of please ask and maybe I can be of help.

[Guest]

Thanks Chi

I have ordered them on your say so and if they don't fit, I'll blame you!!! Thanks for the input.

[valmiki]

I should really get off my backside and have a look myself, but do the front doors have puddle lights that could be changed for LEDs?

[chi tang]

puddle light is?

[FROSTYBALLS]

When you open the door to get out, a door/door mirror mounted 'puddle light' illuminates the ground area where you will be stepping. Originally intended to help people avoid puddles and getting their feet wet.

[Guest]

I should really get off my backside and have a look myself, but do the front doors have puddle lights that could be changed for LEDs?

My T Spirit does. I don't know if they are standard on all models?

[chi tang]

If you referring to the light on the inside of the door on the bottom right then yes it does have a light. The LED bulbs is included in the kit Ilisted above

[valmiki]

Thanks, I may pick one of the kits up, seems simple enough :-)

[edit]

Just ordered the kit from the link, will post back with some pics.

[chi tang]

[Guest]

I ended up buying this and its great. Took me no more than 15mins to change all the bulbs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-Lights-Super-Bright-LED-SMD-Interior-Light-Kit-For-Toyota-Prius-2010-2012-/290801797885?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b5234afd

Chi received my LEDs. In the map reading lights,where did you adhere the card to, on the side or the back and what are those springy bits for?

[chi tang]

If i remember correctly, the springy bit is only for the back map light. everything else is the normal fittings.

When you start taking the casing off you will see what I mean.

I just stuck it onto the old surface.....

Hope this helps...you most post some pics once its all done :)

[orangezorki]

I hope that this is not a thread hijack, but I wondered if anyone knew if there was any measurable benefit from this mod on fuel economy? I know that the wattage difference is tiny compared with the 70+kW typical of most hybrids, but as hybrids are best suited to stop start traffic (and believe you me, in London there is far more stop than start), it might make a difference. Of course, that is assuming that there is a connection between the hybrid system and the interior/exterior lights...

David

[saul01]

If i remember correctly, the springy bit is only for the back map light. everything else is the normal fittings.

When you start taking the casing off you will see what I mean.

I just stuck it onto the old surface.....

Hope this helps...you most post some pics once its all done :)

Hi Chi,

I've just ordered these off your recommendation. A quick question from me, is how much difference is there in the brightness?

Would you have any pics of your's?

Thanks

Saul.