sdsnybny

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tagged for reference

djspectre

Anyone know the spec's/size of the light that powers this thing? I assume its the same for the tC as well.

I want to change the color to blue or at least buy a brighter bulb for it.

burstaneurysm

I doubt it's the same for the tC... our cars don't come with one stock. This is a JDM part. I'd check with the tC interior people to see if anyone else has done it.

sdsnybny

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Toyota Part # 08559-52010 Lighted Ignition ring
The bulb is a #74 wedge based bulb like the one below only clear w/bulb/condom
I used a LED from this page just take yours out and measure carefully the depth/diameter that it will take inside the back of the ring housing then chose the right lenght/width/color led replacement.
http://autolumination.com/74.htm

INFINI

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Dude you should get $$ commission from Toyota. Your info made me buy one

INFINI

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Just wanted to share my happiness with a couple of before and after pics.

OEM style bulb w/ green condom


After with Red LED. Wow it's like 4pm and it's BRIGHT!!! as hell. At night it;s ridiculousness No way you can't find that keyhole.




Again thanks to the OP and sdsnybny or I would never have done this little amazing mod.

Bluelilweet013

very very sweet, where did you get the LED? Or did you just change the LED condom/cover off the existing bulb. I installed mines a while ago and wouldn't ming having a brighter light in there......(blue) Or did you use the bulbs indicated earlier in a couple of posts up?

HoldFastHope

I just might have to do this...By the way where did you get those climate control *****??

INFINI

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PM me with any questions other than this topic please. I am not gonna advertise where I get all my loot Some stuff I just wont tell at all

Same page as the other poster made a link too. Seriously. I bought 4 diff. LED's just to be sure I got a good fit and brightness.

http://autolumination.com/74.htm

I think it was this one I got that I used:



Here are a couple more shots I took yesterday at night.

Gothbox

is there any other source for this ring other then the dealer for $50?

INFINI

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???? it's just $50. I mean it's not just the ring. The quality is OEM and you need to set it up right cause it fades out a few seconds after your dome light shuts off. However I do understand the need to save $$ as it took me over a year to buy it cause I finally had the extra cash.

It's kind of like you get what you pay for really. You can maybe find a used Toyota Eco with one and get the ring from it..

djspectre

this looks awesome. I need to change my tC one out to be blue to match the rest of my interior lights.

Black_Sheep_xB

Yeah, Me too.. that and the clock would finish my blue OEM light theme

Aphex13

Mine had one from the factory. I took it off to change the bulb, but I couldn't get to it. What is the copper coil wrapped around it? I think it might be something to do with the chip in our keys... Anyway, it's the same led as the ones used in our guages and HVAC swaps.

Sensha

Sorry for reviving such an old thread, but has anyone tried this out on a Scion iQ? If so, are there any differences with the install.

We love our iQ, excepting only the lack of a cruise control and the abysmal interior lighting. The cruise control is now sitting on my couch, awaiting a warm spell to install it, but I've yet to come up with a easy way to find the ignition lock.

Thanks in advance for any help you might be able to give.