LED dome lights (Page 1/2)
sledcaddie FEB 22, 09:58 AM
At one of the Fiero Anniversary events, part of the "swag bag" that we received was a couple of packs of bright LED DOME light bulbs. I think that the vendor was maybe BlackTop Racing? Anyway, I love the brighter light. The dome/map/courtesy lights aren't affected by a dimmer switch. I don't want to pull them out to see the brand and/or number, so does anyone know where we can still get these? I also want to put one into the trunk courtesy light. I already searched the forum, but it shows totally different types of lights (flat pieces with LEDS on them--not "bulbs").
sledcaddie FEB 22, 10:29 AM
Also, the FSM lists courtesy lights as 194, and the reading (dome) lights as 906. On the outside, they look similar. What is the difference, wattage?
sledcaddie FEB 22, 03:14 PM
Okay. I found them at Superbrightled.com.
theogre FEB 23, 03:54 AM
Actual bulb used by GM vs data in FSM may not be =.
Even Bulb(s) listed in Sylvania et al can be wrong.

courtesy lights in other books are 168. Same shape but bit brighter vs 194.
906 is T5 wedge base and bigger and way brighter vs 194.

See my Cave, Lighbulbs

Others put hotter bulb that have problems later.

Dome, footlights and a few others are ok w/ LEDs...
Any LED on Dash Dimmer circuit can have problems and won't dim.
Do Not use "Canbus" LEDs because have resistors can, often will, cook them.
sledcaddie FEB 23, 10:41 AM
Thanks, Ogre, for the details.
Matthew_Fiero MAY 13, 11:02 AM
Looks like superbrightleds.com has the wrong bulb specified for the dome lights.

I just had a dome light button melt on me likely from leaving the bulb on too long. Does anyone know which lights are in the dome/reading lights for LEDs? Orge's cave is listing 561s or 906s.

I see these on Amazon listed as "10x LED Replacements for Malibu Landscape Light 5 Led/SMD Per Bulb 194 T10 T5 Wedge Base Cool White 12v Dc 1407" so they are being listed as T10s not T3 or T5.



Any thoughts on options for the dome light? If I ever find a replacement button or dome light assembly I would love to reduce the risk of melting another.

Thank you!

Matthew

[This message has been edited by Matthew_Fiero (edited 05-13-2024).]

1985 Fiero GT MAY 13, 01:40 PM
Look up t15 bulb those are the more common name for the type you are looking for, same base as 194/t10, but bigger "bulb"
Spadesluck MAY 13, 02:45 PM
Whatever you use do not use the ones you referenced. They do not work well in the dome. The light pattern doesn't work well with those. They will work but not to what you are probably wanting.
Matthew_Fiero MAY 13, 08:05 PM

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Originally posted by 1985 Fiero GT:

Look up t15 bulb those are the more common name for the type you are looking for, same base as 194/t10, but bigger "bulb"



Thank you I'll try to find some good options there is a lot of cheap looking options around.


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Originally posted by Spadesluck:

Whatever you use do not use the ones you referenced. They do not work well in the dome. The light pattern doesn't work well with those. They will work but not to what you are probably wanting.



Thank you I had a suspicion about this. Do you happen to have any recommendations on what worked for you?

Thank you everyone!

Matthew
Spadesluck MAY 14, 12:50 AM
Find an LED 906 bulb that gives a better pattern. I actually need to replace mine to a better pattern bulb myself. I have the ones that you referenced above. Hence why I am saying get a different bulb. Find a more "round" LED with the diodes that go around in a circular pattern, less blocky. LEDs are only good if the diodes are aimed the right way.