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Old May 28, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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MAP LIGHT LED's

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has anyone ordered led's for there map lights off of superbrightled.com? i wanna put them in the trunk and license plate as well. jus checkin to see what pple have used cuz theres a few to choose from off the site.

plus...whos got an easy way to get the bulb out of the map light...what a pain in the ass...

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Old May 28, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by andrew1095
plus...whos got an easy way to get the bulb out of the map light...what a pain in the ass...

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Get ones that are 360 degree output. Top output only isnt bright enough for anything.

And yeah, those map light bulbs SUCK. I completely redid the lighting in my interior cuz I couldnt get it out hahahha
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Old May 28, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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I got the ones from superbrightleds and they're awesome. Bright as ****. Needle nose pliers work well for getting the old bulb out.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 11:38 AM
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Get ones that are 360 degree output. Top output only isnt bright enough for anything.

And yeah, those map light bulbs SUCK. I completely redid the lighting in my interior cuz I couldnt get it out hahahha
sounds good thats what i was thinking
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Old May 29, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by chitala383
I got the ones from superbrightleds and they're awesome. Bright as ****. Needle nose pliers work well for getting the old bulb out.
sweet man...

ya i was trying with tweasers but couldnt get a good grip. i thought id break the bulb with needle nose.
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Old May 29, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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what does it matter if you break those old bulbs? you're not going to reuse them anyway.
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Old May 30, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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I glad to see I'm not the only one who had trouble with those lights. I ended up using pliers and broke one of the bulbs.
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Old May 31, 2012 | 01:11 AM
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I put 3m double sided tape on one because I could move it with the needle nose and just pulled the tape and it worked. O find want to make a mess in my car -_-
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Old May 31, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by chitala383
what does it matter if you break those old bulbs? you're not going to reuse them anyway.
i jus didnt wanna cause any unnecessary damage..with my luck a piece of the bulb would get stuck in the socket or somethin

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Old May 31, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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I used a small piece of string tied in a noose and it pulls them out easily
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Old May 31, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Thumbs up

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I used a small piece of string tied in a noose and it pulls them out easily
hmm nvr thought of that
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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Is there a how to on replacing the bulbs? Or can anyone tell me?
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Old Jul 7, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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Nvm I got it and I broke the bulb hahaha
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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Love the LED's I got from superbrightleds.com, Purple UV trunk light looks boss.

I got replacement tail light bulbs but it makes them signal too fast And I don't feel like pissing around with the wiring for them.
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 06:17 PM
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what kind of bulb did you get for the trunk light?

also does anyone know any LED's I can get for the side reflectors? I had 194's and everytime I plugged it in, the led just blew out instantly.
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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screw you guys too!
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 12:49 AM
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so for the trunk and license plate you use the 194 bulbs? --> 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Map Light LED Replacement Bulbs | LED Lights for Cars | Super Bright LEDs

and done light would be?--> 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Dome Light LED Replacement Bulbs | LED Lights for Cars | Super Bright LEDs
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 01:47 AM
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Trunk, license plate, side marker, reverse, and map lights are all 194. Not sure about the dome light, SS' don't have them.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 01:57 AM
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whatever you do, do not get 194 reverse lights my stock bulbs were brighter.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bmartz1991
Trunk, license plate, side marker, reverse, and map lights are all 194. Not sure about the dome light, SS' don't have them.
K thanks, im going to take the cover off of my dome light and see if theyre 194's or festoon bulbs and then order some bulbs today
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 09:48 AM
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We have a sale going on with our LEDs! GroupBuy Sale! - HIDWerks.com. Top of the line and VERY bright and the best warranty around that no one has yet to match. I have them IN stock and ready to ship!
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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just ordered bulbs for my dome light, trunk and license plate. Both natural white and green for tunk and dome light. I'll post pics when i install them.
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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No problem, was the dome light a 194 too?
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bmartz1991
No problem, was the dome light a 194 too?
Nope, i took of the clear cover today to check and its a festoon style: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Dome Light LED Replacement Bulbs | LED Lights for Cars | Super Bright LEDs

so i got both white and green so i can see which one i like, swap them out whenever i feel like it

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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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I thought I read somewhere that LED's never truly shut off, they always have a little bit of light being illuminated. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
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