Bulb replacement?
Mar 8, 2012, 06:49 PM
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Bulb replacement?
I just got a set of LEDs form Performance LEDs and I'm not sure how to get at a couple of the bulbs.
For the map lights and dome light do I just pull them down from the headliner? In past cars I've just had to pull the lens off but it doesn't seem to work the same on the RA. I don't want to start pulling and break some clips.
Also how do I get the side markers off?
For the map lights and dome light do I just pull them down from the headliner? In past cars I've just had to pull the lens off but it doesn't seem to work the same on the RA. I don't want to start pulling and break some clips.
Also how do I get the side markers off?
Mar 8, 2012, 10:15 PM
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A friend of mine from when I had my GTI owns this company. He has been mainly working on getting VW conversion kits made. This is the first kit he's made for the Lancer/RA/Evo. Once we're both happy with the results he will put the package up on is website.
He's an uber nerd and takes everything to the next level so the LEDs are all top notch made in the USA stuff. It took him 3 weeks to find the right LEDs that met his standards for our cars. I'm expecting to be fully impressed once I get them installed.
Mar 9, 2012, 06:53 AM
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Take a look in the manual, it shows you how to get the covers off. You just need a flat screwdriver and pry it off, it is pretty easy once you apply pressure on the correct points. Also, pretty sure you can't take the side markers off, or at least can't change the bulb. Think I saw some place where it says they are a sealed unit.
Mar 9, 2012, 09:36 AM
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Ok I'll check the manual. I didn't think it would show it since they try to get you to go to the dealer for pretty much everything these days.
As for the side markers I thought I saw someone who swapped them to LEDs but that might have been custom build.
As for the side markers I thought I saw someone who swapped them to LEDs but that might have been custom build.
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I just replaced the map lights a couple months ago.
All you need is a small flat screw driver. Press the map light as if you are turning it on, but keep it pressed. Slide the screw driver into the opposite edge of the "button" side, then slowly pry it open while still keeping the light button pressed.
All you need is a small flat screw driver. Press the map light as if you are turning it on, but keep it pressed. Slide the screw driver into the opposite edge of the "button" side, then slowly pry it open while still keeping the light button pressed.
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