Anyone ever replace rearview mirror bulbs?
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Anyone ever replace rearview mirror bulbs? So I am wanting to change out the bulbs in my rear view mirror for LED's in my 01 Z28.
I purchased some from superbrightleds.com. I thought they were festoon style bulbs. But when I went to replace them yesterday they were not.
Does anyone know what the correct bulbs are?
The bulbs in the mirror almost looked like a 194 bulb, and has anyone removed these before because they are really in there.
Do I have to take the mirror off?
I purchased some from superbrightleds.com. I thought they were festoon style bulbs. But when I went to replace them yesterday they were not.
Does anyone know what the correct bulbs are?
The bulbs in the mirror almost looked like a 194 bulb, and has anyone removed these before because they are really in there.
Do I have to take the mirror off?
not sure, but the ones in my '02 WS6 were 194s, the dome light was a festoon style bulb. the easiest way to get the bulbs out is to take the mirror off so you can get to the bulbs easier, take a small pair of needle-nosed pliers, and gently pull the old bulbs out. that's how I did mine without busting them. good luck with that project, it makes a world of difference in lighting inside. 
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not sure, but the ones in my '02 WS6 were 194s, the dome light was a festoon style bulb. the easiest way to get the bulbs out is to take the mirror off so you can get to the bulbs easier, take a small pair of needle-nosed pliers, and gently pull the old bulbs out. that's how I did mine without busting them. good luck with that project, it makes a world of difference in lighting inside.
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Could be possible but I doubt it since I know the past owner and the car is pretty much mint all original. But it would be cool to know for sure
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AFAIK, the TA mirrors also use festoons, or so I thought. Probably yank the bulb out when I get home and check.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...-led-list.html
Even the Sticky here says it's a festoon. That's really odd.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...-led-list.html
Even the Sticky here says it's a festoon. That's really odd.
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AFAIK, the TA mirrors also use festoons, or so I thought. Probably yank the bulb out when I get home and check.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...-led-list.html
Even the Sticky here says it's a festoon. That's really odd.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...-led-list.html
Even the Sticky here says it's a festoon. That's really odd.
The bulbs in the mirror just have one female side..The other side is the actual bulb. (194)
Thats why I dont think a festoon could even be possible to work because of the two metal contacts on each side of the bulb....However I remember on my 94 z28 they were definitely festoons, but the setup on the inside of the mirror was different
AFAIK, the TA mirrors also use festoons, or so I thought. Probably yank the bulb out when I get home and check.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...-led-list.html
Even the Sticky here says it's a festoon. That's really odd.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...-led-list.html
Even the Sticky here says it's a festoon. That's really odd.
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'01 and '02 Camaro/Firebirds have the 194 wedge base bulbs for the mirrors. 2000 and before have the 4410 Festoons. To get these out I just crushed the bulb with some needle nose pliers and pulled them out by the filament. Not the best way I suppose, but 30 minutes of built up anger lead to this method 
They look great afterwards! Good luck!
They look great afterwards! Good luck! 
