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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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OK I screwed up! I was replacing the OEM dome lights with LED's. I got the lens cover off with no problem. There were two deflectors (one over each bulb) which were tough coming out. I snapped one off. Two questions:
  1. Do I still need these with the LED's?
  2. How do I order a new one?
Help!!
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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They help spread the light with a regular blub to cut down on "hot spots". With led blubs you don't really need them.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Did you remove yours when you installed your LED's?
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Utah12
Did you remove yours when you installed your LED's?
he said they snapped off????
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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One of mine snapped off while I was trying to remove it.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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The question was whether I need them with the LED's. I believe the LED's stay relatively cool. I put the lens back on and it looks fine without them. I guess the only concern would be that they melt the lens. If I replace it, the only advantage would be the light would be spread out more by the deflectors, but it may also cut down on the brightness. I would like comments! Also is I wanted to buy a new one could I buy just one of these?
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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no, you dont need them
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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I don't have them on mine. I have the led blubs and led's don't get very hot.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Thank you! I am happy with the final look. The superwhite has a nice blue tint to them. Really lights up the interior.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Utah12
OK I screwed up! I was replacing the OEM dome lights with LED's. I got the lens cover off with no problem. There were two deflectors (one over each bulb) which were tough coming out. I snapped one off. Two questions:
  1. Do I still need these with the LED's?
  2. How do I order a new one?
Help!!
can you tell me the bulb number so i can replace my dome lights too including the trunk one thanks
 
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