LED replacement for courtesy lights

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by GTOger

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Underhood / Engine compartment:
2x UPCB-xWHP30-FES

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OK, I remember this one. As I look at the specs it specifies "Non Weatherproof"
The current draw is not bad at 115ma. That could go all night (1.4watt).
Output on it is spec'd at 155 lumen. It is in the "OK" range. It should be able to hit 240 lumen with that current. Did you take pics of how you mounted the tie wraps etc?
Or how you avoid shorting the components on the back side out?
With some hermetically sealing compound applied and a way of stabilizing/attaching the festoon to the LED substraight This is not a bad choice at all. Vibration issues and shorting due to moisture are then alleviated.

For truly supper bright the one I posted earlier is the hands down winner (800 lumen) of all I've seen but it draws a bit more than I'd want, but it's good to go for outdoor use.

The challenge under the hood is getting as bright as you can and not have to worry about the hood being open a long time. The UPCB-xWHP30-FES does that. Its only is lacking moisture resistance and the use of tie wraps for installation integrity.
And yet it may be just fine over time.
Good luck with it.

[Fully Vetted]

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

...ALSO ScottFab also made my underhood light kit and -=JEFF=- made my LED CHMSL !

You can also get the LED CHMSL in black, chrome or smoke for a little over $100 here:

http://www.carid.com/1994-chevy-corvette-taillights/

[Racinfan83]

Originally Posted by GTOger

Here is the list of what I used in my car. I picked these up from superbrightleds.com and I selected "natural white" wherever possible.

Underhood / Engine compartment:
2x UPCB-xWHP30-FES

Door handle courtesy lights:
2x 4410-x9

Under-dash courtesy lights:
2x RL4410-xHP9

Cargo area lights:
2x WLED-x5

Center console light:
RL4410-xHP9

Rearview Mirror flood lights:
2x WLED-x6
(note: these will require some "whittling down" of the widest point just below the LEDs in order to fit. I used a knife. You may also consider a dremmel, grinder or belt sander, but the piece is very small so power tools would make it very easy to injure oneself or damage the bulb)

I didn't put an ammeter on the system before/after, so I'm not sure what the amperage draw actually is now. But it has to be a WHOLE LOT LESS.

Thank You! I will look into some of these!

[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by Fully Vetted

You can also get the LED CHMSL in black, chrome or smoke for a little over $100 here:

http://www.carid.com/1994-chevy-corvette-taillights/

That is the bumper mounted one

I made/modded my own from an Uplander assembly

[Racinfan83]

I just ordered the whole set GTO listed. Come to find out the place (superbright leds) is 15 minutes from my house - so I don't have to pay shipping and I can pick em up today! Will look at options on the underhood lights to see about mounting them in a water proof and short proof way when I do it...

[ZR1North]

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Be avised on the corvettemods kits some of their LEDs are universal fit. Meaning exactly that... you may have to modify your connector in order to get them to fit.

Whereas CorvetteHID.com. Yes you will pay more for the interior kit is AN EXACT fit that will replace your bulbs.

Just saying GC

ALSO ScottFab also made my underhood light kit and -=JEFF=- made my LED CHMSL !

I am using the CorvetteHID products as well. Can't say enough good about the quality and fit. Great folks to deal with too!

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

That is the bumper mounted one

I made/modded my own from an Uplander assembly

And its AWESOME

[Racinfan83]

Well I got mine all "LED'd" out...(interior and under hood) And we LOVE it. Wife took a brush and some black Fusion paint to the cracked paint in the door courtesy lamps while we had them loose as well. I even ordered the type 74 /37 bulbs and changed the ones in the visors, and the small bulb on the map light in the mirror (the small one with the slot on the right side of the mirror that I don't know what its for) Changed out the glove box light to LED too. For the underhood ones I cut electrical tape to size and taped one piece to the other to cover the glue, put that between the board and the festoon, and used two small wire ties to hold it together. Not sure what the heat will do to it but I guess I will find out... They are a LOT brighter though - so I will figure out another way to make em work if this doesnt..
Total cost for all the bulbs I got from superbrightleds.com was about $90. And I picked em up from their local warehouse so no shipping....

[-=Jeff=-]

I replaced the map/Courtesy lights, doors, Console Lid, cargo and have the foot wells yet to install. I used the Corvettemods LEDs.. the White is taking some getting use to.. I will leave the rest in the interior as they are for now..

[GTOger]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

I replaced the map/Courtesy lights, doors, Console Lid, cargo and have the foot wells yet to install. I used the Corvettemods LEDs.. the White is taking some getting use to.. I will leave the rest in the interior as they are for now..

Yeah, that was my big concern. I didn't want things to look silly or out-of-place. LED rocket-ship technology in a 1990 car? There's a fine line between "that's cool" and "what was that guy thinking?" So I went with the "natural white" color. It's substantially "whiter" than the old bulbs, but not ridiculously blue. And, to my tastes, it looks good in the black interior.

You might consider going with "warm white" if you prefer to replicate the color tone of the old bulbs but enjoy the benefits of the technology.