LED SMD replacements for interior lights

[Blakey]

Something I did notice is that the 31mm SMD LED didn't fit properly into the dome light clips. The original halogen bulbs have a tab which fits into the holes on the clips, whereas the LEDs just have the tapering ends.

I had the same problem! I bought some 31mm 6 SMD LEDs off ebay and they didn't fit (as in I could squeeze them in but they gave off little to no light so I don't think they are able to connect properly) so I went this morning to Malz and bought some LEDs (not SMD though) 31mm with similar tabs to the original bulbs, but still they were too big... I have a 2010 lancer so I'm thinking maybe they have made the interior lights 28mm instead?

*sigh* I just want blue light in my car...this is becoming an expensive mod!

why dont you measure the original bulbs?
i just measured mine from an 08 Lancer and the center light is a 31mm bulb.

[Itachi]

Don't ask me to explain it but for some reason the ebay set of lights I bought decided to work! Its as if I channelled ClubCJ and the LEDs filled with light! lol... Now to return the other ones and hopefully get a refund

Oh and I measured them and the originals are 31mm, it was the ebay ones that were slightly bigger causing me some issues with fitting them.

[dannyboi]

Mine fit in more or less like Hoges's dome light. That probably means it isn't the proper fit to be honest.
Still waiting for the 8 SMDs for the dome light though. That boot light looks like an interesting idea.

[dannyboi]

Does the strip come with a connection, or you need to put it together?

[Mitch]

thanks, I'll wait for photos.

Here are some quickies;
Boot - stock 28mm festoon type incandescent bulb

Boot - with 16 LED SMD "xenon white" (single sided) replacement.

hey where can i find this led for the boot from

Would this led Fit in the boot to replace the standard light bulb http://tinyurl.com/4euw5ym

[Usif]

hey where can i find this led for the boot from

Would this led Fit in the boot to replace the standard light bulb http://tinyurl.com/4euw5ym

Mitch ; Yes It would mate... 28mm - 31mm It fits; requires very delicate process of putting in, but fits... on an ANGLE < --- I can't stress that enough, and it simply not enough to light up your boot; Trust me I know -.-

My advice ? Go LED Strip... simple; easy and still relatively cheap.

[Mitch]

LED strip all the way, 1.2m strip

ok what color will be the best to light the boot up so it is really bright in the boot as i am tired of not being able to see in there at night to grab stuff out i am thinking Blue or White

[ofey]

White.

[Mitch]

cool will do that color

[Mitch]

yeah no worrys ryan i will do that when i have the time