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Default Master List of LEDs Bulb Sizes & DIY/Tutorials for Interior/Exterior Lights

** FOR RESPECT TO OTHERS, PLEASE KEEP THIS ON TOPIC. THIS KEEPS IT LESS CLUTTERED!!! **

*WARNING* - Depending on the price and quality of LEDs, changing to LEDs can be pricey but you will consume less battery and will never have to worry about replacing (unless the LED was defective/faulty to begin with). It can cost you anywhere between $50-$200 (guess-timate. It all depends on how many you're changing and quality/brightness you're looking for). If you're going to change out your lights to LED, its best to order them all at once. Gets a bit pricey if you order a few here and a few there...shipping costs will add up. Changing bulbs requires removal of parts/pieces/panels to gain access to the bulbs/LEDs. Majority are fairly easy to gain access that even a noob can do. Gets more complex if you're looking to change out green/orange LEDs for a different color.
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So here is a MASTER list of LED/bulb sizes & DIY/Tutorials needed for those DIYers who want to change the interior or exterior to LEDs. Everything you need to know can be found here. I know these are what Gen 6/6.5 Camry's and Gen 5/5.5's probably use the same bulbs unless noted (PLEASE go to Sylvania's website to see exactly what bulb size your car uses). This is also a place for everyone to post info/tutorials/DIY on how to access areas that has not already been posted or for those who need help (that is not available. SEE below for DIY links before asking). Again, please keep this on topic. ** MODS: please delete any posts that you see that do not pertain to this thread

Site to see what bulbs are used in your car - http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...lacementGuide/
Site for Camry service manual and how to remove panels and parts - http://www.camrystuff.com/index.php?page=Gen6_Manuals (FREE PDF downloads. Requires Adobe Reader)

There are sites to buy LED bulbs or SMD/SMT from:
- http://www.autolumination.com
- http://www.superbrightleds.com
- http://www.v-leds.com - 15% OFF Coupon Code TOYOTANATION
- http://www.oznium.com - cathodes, PLCC-2, pre-wired LEDs
- http://www.ledmod.com - purchase 1206, PLCC-2 SMD/SMT or 5mm leds
- http://www.ebay.com (I suggest only using eBay if you're looking to buy small 1206, PLCC-2 SMD/SMT LEDs or 3mm, 5mm LEDs)

DIY Requests: (These are requests that is not listed below. If you have done any of these, please post up a DIY on how you accomplished this. It would greatly help the community)
- LED in cubby hole (with or without switch)
- LED in cup holder (with or without switch)
- LED in storage compartment of armrest (with or without switch)

DIY Links: (These are threads already posted on how to change them)
- Alternative List of LEDs
- Load Resistor Installation Instructions (PDF)
- Steering Wheel Controls (Gen 6) / LE's use PLCC-2
- Steering Wheel Controls (Gen 5.5)
- Footwell to Dome Light (cathode)
- Cathode Trunk Light (soldering required)
- License Plate
- Rear Reading Lights
- Remove Instrument Panel/Cluster
- Glove Box / Glove Box #2
- Shifter, Map Light/Dome and Glove box
- Shifter
- Door, Trunk, License and Dome (no sunroof) / +Shifter
- Interior Lights (Map, Dome, Shifter, Courtesy Doors, Trunk, and License Plates) (DIY Videos)
- Instrument Cluster (location of SMT LEDs)
- Installing LED Taillights / Tail Light Removal (requires loosening of bumper) available on eBay
- HVAC Control / Image of HVAC Control (Gen 6)
- HVAC Control (Gen 5)
- Radio / Image of Radio (Gen 6)

There are bulbs that may have a different number but is the same as another bulb that has a different number. Dont know what the real purpose of this is for but here is a list:


194 is the same as 147 152 158 159 161 168 184 192 193 259 280 285 447 464 555 558 585 655 656 657 1250 1251 1252 2450 2652 2921 2825 (Wedge)
921 is the same as 906 579 901 904 908 909 912 914 915 916 917 918 920 921 922 923 926 927 928 939 (Wedge)
3022 is the same as 3021 3175 6428 6430 (Festoon)
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Interior
- Vanity - QTY:2 - 194 wedge bulbs
- Courtesy Door - QTY:2 - 194 wedge bulbs
- Dome (sunroof only) - QTY:1 - 194 wedge bulb
- Dome (no sunroof) - QTY:1 - 3022 festoon bulb
- Map Light - QTY:2 - 194 wedge bulbs
- Rear Reading Lights (sunroof only) - QTY:2 - 194 wedge bulbs
- Trunk - QTY:1 - 194 wedge bulb
- Shifter - QTY:1 - 74 wedge bulb
- Glove Box - QTY:1 - 74 (Gen 6) / 194 (Gen 5) wedge bulb
- Steering Wheel - QTY:3 (no Bluetooth) or QTY:5 (with BT) - 2500mcd 1206 smd (Gen 6); 2500mcd PLCC-2 LEDs (Gen 5.5) - buy from LEDMOD or eBay. *Soldering required
- Stereo Headunit (Gen 6) - QTY:8 - 2500mcd PLCC-2 LEDs - buy from LEDMOD or eBay. *Soldering required
- HVAC Controls (Gen 6) - QTY:6 (2 per ****) - 2500mcd PLCC-2 LEDs - buy from LEDMODS or eBay. *Soldering required
- Window Switch Control (driver side only) - QTY:1 - 3mm or 5mm LED lamps (Gen 6) - buy from LEDMOD or eBay. *Soldering required
- Heated Seats Control (Gen 6) - QTY:3 - 1206 smd? - buy from LEDMOD or eBay. *Soldering required

Exterior
- License Plate - QTY:2 - 194 wedge bulbs
- Front/Rear Sidemarker - QTY:2 - 194/2825 wedge bulbs (worth changing ONLY if your remove reflector and want white light. Otherwise, you're wasting money)
- Reverse Lights - QTY:2 - 921 bulbs (get the brightest or it wont be visible during the day for safety reasons; 27+ LED)
- Tail Lights** (for OEM stock housings only) - QTY:2 - 7443 wedge bulbs (get the brightest or it wont be visible during the day for safety reasons; 27+ LED/High Power)
- Rear Turn Signal** - QTY:2 - 7440 bulbs (get the brightest or it wont be visible during the day for safety reasons; 48+ LED/High Power)
- Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights** - QTY:2 - 3157/3457 (SWACK/SACK if purchasing from V-LEDs. get the brightest or it wont be visible during the day for safety reasons; 48+ LED/High Power)
- Low Beam/DRL/High Beam/Fog Lights - **DO NOT** put LEDs into any of these locations. LEDs do not put out enough wattage and are not as bright as halogen bulbs!

** The following are a MUST if you are changing your turn signals or taillights to LED. If an LED is giving you problems, you'll need to get this. Not installing these will blow your relay/fuse, bulb out warning or hyper flashing/blinking
- LED Flasher Module (CF18 - #81980-50030 - MAX 150W) - QTY:1 - located behind instrument panel. requires removal of panels around steering wheel and removing original DENSO module (see above for link to DIY or service manual for more info). Module works with normal bulbs as well. No need to cut any factory wires. *You lose parking light flashing confirmation with arming/disarming (lock/unlock).
- Load Resistors - QTY:2 or QTY:4 (1 for each bulb) - you splice/tap into original wires with supplied connectors. If you remove load resistors in the future, you can cover exposed wires with electrical tape. *DO NOT let load resistor touch wires or plastic as it gets hot and will melt them.


I'll be updating this post if I find any useful information. So check back to see what is new.
 
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