Swapping leds into dome lights

[supercrewzn]

I swapped all my interior dome lights to leds. This applies to my screw so there is a couple that some of you will not have.

First start off my removing the cover for the dome light. It just pops off. You will see the slot. Then remove the 3 screws and unplug it.
Now the map lights have a metal cover that needs to be removed to access the bulb.

It also just pops off.
Here is the bulb and metal cover removed.

Here is the led installed. Make sure after you put the bulb in, plug it back up and check that it works. If it doesn't, then flip the bulb around.

You will also want to aim the bulb. Put the metal cover back on as it helps reflect the light towards you.

Here is what I used for the center dome light

It is 2 led boards. I had to modify the dome light to get them to fit. A dremel works best. I cut a small section on each side to get the board to fit.
Here is a pic of the board with the cover installed

Here is the map lights with the leds. Excuse the peeling paint. I gotta take care of that.

Center and maps

Night shots

Next is the rear map lights.
To swap these, the entire map light will pop down out of the headliner.
Next pop the main cover off and swap the bulb. Make sure it works. Then put it back together and back in the headliner. These pics seem to be missing.
Old

New

 

[supercrewzn]

I used bulb number 211 for all the map lights and 2 48 led boards for the dome light.

Boards were purchased from v-leds and maps came from ebay.

If anyone needs more pictures, let me know and I will take more for you.

Total cost was about 65 bux. The boards are the most expensive item but well worth the money. Its like daylight inside at night...haha

 

[westtnfx4]

Thanks dood good stuff

 

[FLfirefighter]

looking good dood might have to do the upgrade now.

 

[Darth Bama]

Thanks for the write up Thomas! I may try this one day soon when the weather warms up.

 

[rrogers]

i did mine also and it makes a world of difference

 

[mustangwarrior]

where'd u get the LED boards from? saw some at auto zone but dont remember how much

 

[01f1502wd]

could you get us direct links to V-leds? thanks bud!

 

[supercrewzn]

Here Jarrett! This is the exact ones I have.
They have them in several different colors.
http://www.v-leds.com/Interior-LED/Camper-RV-LED/White-LED/V-LEDS-HID-5K-WHITE-48-p7381012-1-3.html

 

[01f1502wd]

thanks man. so the little ones just pop into the original bulbs were? then the 48's....plug in? howd ya get them to stay in there without falling out or just resting on the lense/cover?