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Converting courtesy lights to LED


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1. remove the housing from the door, acquire 10mm LED with resistor (for 12V)(purchased on EBay), rubber grommet and silicone if needed. remember where the hot wire (positive) is located

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2. remove bulb holder and insert rubber grommet.

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3. test fit LED into grommet, cut wires to proper length.

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4.remove leads from housing, solder wires to the metal leads, remembering which side is positive. If solder does not take drill a small hole loop wire thru it and then solder.

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5. replace leads, might have to trim connection cover for proper fit

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6. connect to a 12V source and check proper function.

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7. reinstall.

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specs on LED

12V, 10mm, 40 degree, 5 chip LED, 100ma@280Kmcd

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