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Corvette
Corvette Tech Questions & DIY
Swap-out LED Lights for C7 Rear Hatch and Licence Plate?
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<blockquote data-quote="YFCvii" data-source="post: 115118" data-attributes="member: 3252"><p>OK back on topic ...</p><p>GM Dealers know nothing ... just have the yellowish ambient glow bulbs ... oh joy! <img src="/styles/smilies-extra/extended-simple/bucktooth.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bucktooth:" title="Bucktooth :bucktooth:" data-shortname=":bucktooth:" /></p><p>Canadian Tire has just changed stock to Sylvania Bulbs (13.99 each) ... they have one LED in them pointing straight out the top of the bulb ... but the so-called lens cover is suppose to "scatter" the LED ambience. ... YYSSW! The Sylvania bulbs are returned <img src="/styles/smilies-extra/extended-simple/bucktooth.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":bucktooth:" title="Bucktooth :bucktooth:" data-shortname=":bucktooth:" /></p><p>So off to Auto Value ... they have a two-pack 194LED Bulbs (list $22.57) for $16.97 and these have 5 LEDs per bulb. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></p><p></p><p>Installing real easy but the bulbs have a right way and a wrong way. For the Interior Hatch space ....</p><p>Open hatch and wait for the two inside yellow lights to go out (it may take a while). You don't want to install the LEDs when powered-on right away.</p><p>Once the lights dim out, switch out bulbs. The lights pop out at one end with a small flathead screwdriver.</p><p>Close the hatch and reopen to see if the lights come on. If one doesn't, it needs to be rotated in the socket.</p><p>Repeat the replacement making sure the lights are dimmed out first. Do not do this with power to the socket.</p><p></p><p>Licence Plate lights are just a easy.</p><p>Pop out the Licence Plate light and rotate the cover off the socket (the plastic lens comes off)</p><p>Switch out the bulbs. Then open you driver door (with key fob nearby) so that the exterior lights come on.</p><p>Check the back licence plate lights to make sure they are on.</p><p>Rotate the bulb(s) that are not working (after the lights go off ... do not touch exposed LEDs).</p><p>Retest the lights by opening the driver door again.</p><p>Twist the plastic lens cover back on and pop them back into the bump panel.</p><p></p><p>... YYSSW ... I couldn't wait for winter ... but I didn't want this thread to gain yet more messages of when Christmas Lights going on sale.<img src="/styles/smilies-extra/extended-simple/shifty.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":Shifty:" title="Shifty :Shifty:" data-shortname=":Shifty:" /></p><p>The task is done and what a difference it is - nice white interior lighting and the personalized plate pops! <img src="/styles/smilies-extra/vette-smileys/thumbsup.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thumbs:" title="Thumbsup :thumbs:" data-shortname=":thumbs:" /></p><p>... as must do for people with nothing better to do ... now it's off to my "honey-do" list <img src="/styles/smilies-extra/extended-simple/sour.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":Sour:" title="Sour :Sour:" data-shortname=":Sour:" /></p><p></p><p>and the two Sylvania bulbs that I opened and could not return work perfectly for my Sierra Licence Plate Lights ... these use a top directional LED bulbs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="YFCvii, post: 115118, member: 3252"] OK back on topic ... GM Dealers know nothing ... just have the yellowish ambient glow bulbs ... oh joy! :bucktooth: Canadian Tire has just changed stock to Sylvania Bulbs (13.99 each) ... they have one LED in them pointing straight out the top of the bulb ... but the so-called lens cover is suppose to "scatter" the LED ambience. ... YYSSW! The Sylvania bulbs are returned :bucktooth: So off to Auto Value ... they have a two-pack 194LED Bulbs (list $22.57) for $16.97 and these have 5 LEDs per bulb. :cool: Installing real easy but the bulbs have a right way and a wrong way. For the Interior Hatch space .... Open hatch and wait for the two inside yellow lights to go out (it may take a while). You don't want to install the LEDs when powered-on right away. Once the lights dim out, switch out bulbs. The lights pop out at one end with a small flathead screwdriver. Close the hatch and reopen to see if the lights come on. If one doesn't, it needs to be rotated in the socket. Repeat the replacement making sure the lights are dimmed out first. Do not do this with power to the socket. Licence Plate lights are just a easy. Pop out the Licence Plate light and rotate the cover off the socket (the plastic lens comes off) Switch out the bulbs. Then open you driver door (with key fob nearby) so that the exterior lights come on. Check the back licence plate lights to make sure they are on. Rotate the bulb(s) that are not working (after the lights go off ... do not touch exposed LEDs). Retest the lights by opening the driver door again. Twist the plastic lens cover back on and pop them back into the bump panel. ... YYSSW ... I couldn't wait for winter ... but I didn't want this thread to gain yet more messages of when Christmas Lights going on sale.:Shifty: The task is done and what a difference it is - nice white interior lighting and the personalized plate pops! :thumbs: ... as must do for people with nothing better to do ... now it's off to my "honey-do" list :Sour: and the two Sylvania bulbs that I opened and could not return work perfectly for my Sierra Licence Plate Lights ... these use a top directional LED bulbs. [/QUOTE]
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