BulletMagnet Posted June 1, 2013 Posted June 1, 2013 Decided to do something about this So I went and ordered these off eBay http://bit.ly/11JXhOe First I took the sun visor off it's mounting point and disconnected the power cable. Then carefully remove the light diffuser, pay close attention to the two tabs near the bulb as they can snap with too much force, also be careful with the mirror glass as it is not very thick. Then you should see this Replace candescent bulb with LED item Plug the wire in to test you put the LED bulb in the correct way When refitting the light diffuser take care again with the two tabs. I found it easier to work it in from one side to the other. And all back together Hope this helps anybody who is looking to do this 3 Quote
BulletMagnet Posted June 2, 2013 Author Posted June 2, 2013 (edited) Ok, I think they may be a little bit on the bright side. This is a shot of only the visor lights, dome light is off :lol: Edited June 2, 2013 by BulletMagnet 2 Quote
BulletMagnet Posted June 4, 2013 Author Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) UPDATE Have since found out that the JDM models have a bulb soldered in rather than a bulb fitting. Reason I know was cos I broke drivers mirror, saw a visor on eBay, bought it, received today, opened it up, went "MEH!" upon seeing soldered bulb, went to extract mirror glass, went to put mirror glass into my visor, cracked that, went "MEH!" again, went to Nissan to ask if they sold the mirror glass after looking in local motor factors, was told I would have to buy whole sun visor, asked how much, they didn't want to say, asked them again how much, they said £200 + VAT, went "MEH!!!" inside my head, thanked them and walked out, went to a local glass & mirror maker to see if they had off cuts, they did, cut me a piece for £3, was happy and went home, fitted new mirror glass and pointed LEDs upward by 45 degrees, less glare now much better, reassembled everything and job done Edited June 4, 2013 by BulletMagnet Quote
GIXXERUK Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Good info, did this today, exactly the same on the 370z I used a very small screwdriver between the hinge and glass frame (small gap on the side) to lever the light cover off, this way you are nowhere near that thin mirror glass Edited January 13, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote
WhackyWill Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Thanks for the info good thread. Ill do it when the weather gets warmer have upgraded all other interior lights to LEDs. 1 Quote
AliveBoy Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 Good upgrade if you're doing all the others, I'm sure it's often overlooked Quote
GIXXERUK Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Good upgrade if you're doing all the others, I'm sure it's often overlooked Too true I have done all the others and I never use the vanity mirror but ocd took over and it had to be done Edited January 13, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote
cs2000 Posted January 14, 2014 Posted January 14, 2014 Never thought about pointing those leds slightly upwards to stop them melting my eyeballs... Quote
RichCox350Z Posted July 1, 2014 Posted July 1, 2014 What did you use/type to identify the correct bulb for the vanity mirror? Can't find em' anywhere..? Quote
BulletMagnet Posted July 1, 2014 Author Posted July 1, 2014 What did you use/type to identify the correct bulb for the vanity mirror? Can't find em' anywhere..? There is a link to the bulbs in the original post Here it is again just in case http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170837339008 Quote
DarmoZ Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Just Bought this kit from Ebay for all the interior + number plate lights. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400844199521 Quote
DarmoZ Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 UPDATE Have since found out that the JDM models have a bulb soldered in rather than a bulb fitting. Reason I know was cos I broke drivers mirror, saw a visor on eBay, bought it, received today, opened it up, went "MEH!" upon seeing soldered bulb, went to extract mirror glass, went to put mirror glass into my visor, cracked that, went "MEH!" again, went to Nissan to ask if they sold the mirror glass after looking in local motor factors, was told I would have to buy whole sun visor, asked how much, they didn't want to say, asked them again how much, they said £200 + VAT, went "MEH!!!" inside my head, thanked them and walked out, went to a local glass & mirror maker to see if they had off cuts, they did, cut me a piece for £3, was happy and went home, fitted new mirror glass and pointed LEDs upward by 45 degrees, less glare now much better, reassembled everything and job done Is the specific to JDM? Mine is defo not a JDM (HPI, Chassis, & VIN confirmed) yet today I went to perform this Mod and found I too have soldered in bulb?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
ZEUS Posted July 14, 2015 Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) Some early UK cars had the lights soldered in too, my 53 plate UK car was the same, if you have a search on here there is a thread that I did on changing them to LED . It's dead easy. Edit: here it is. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/80969-led-sun-visor-lights-earlyimport-350z/ Edited July 14, 2015 by ZEUS Quote
Z4ZORRO Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Just Bought this kit from Ebay for all the interior + number plate lights. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400844199521 Any idea if these will fit the 370z ? Thanks in advance Quote
DarmoZ Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Just Bought this kit from Ebay for all the interior + number plate lights. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400844199521 Any idea if these will fit the 370z ? Thanks in advance Honestly not sure, interior lights are pretty standard across all vehicles as far as I know / see, so I don't see why not. Maybe post link in the 370z forum and ask someone? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Z4ZORRO Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Just Bought this kit from Ebay for all the interior + number plate lights. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400844199521 Any idea if these will fit the 370z ? Thanks in advance Honestly not sure, interior lights are pretty standard across all vehicles as far as I know / see, so I don't see why not. Maybe post link in the 370z forum and ask someone? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ok thanks Quote
Adam B Posted November 20, 2015 Posted November 20, 2015 Reason I know was cos I broke drivers mirror, saw a visor on eBay, bought it, received today, opened it up, went "MEH!" upon seeing soldered bulb, went to extract mirror glass, went to put mirror glass into my visor, cracked that, went "MEH!" again, went to Nissan to ask if they sold the mirror glass after looking in local motor factors, was told I would have to buy whole sun visor, asked how much, they didn't want to say, asked them again how much, they said £200 + VAT, went "MEH!!!" inside my head, thanked them and walked out, MEH!!! LMAO.. Gotta love Nissan OEM prices.. Nice guide, Thanks. Hope your not superstitious. Quote
BulletMagnet Posted November 20, 2015 Author Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) Reason I know was cos I broke drivers mirror, saw a visor on eBay, bought it, received today, opened it up, went "MEH!" upon seeing soldered bulb, went to extract mirror glass, went to put mirror glass into my visor, cracked that, went "MEH!" again, went to Nissan to ask if they sold the mirror glass after looking in local motor factors, was told I would have to buy whole sun visor, asked how much, they didn't want to say, asked them again how much, they said £200 + VAT, went "MEH!!!" inside my head, thanked them and walked out, MEH!!! LMAO.. Gotta love Nissan OEM prices.. Nice guide, Thanks. Hope your not superstitious. Well, it was 2013 when it happened, have since moved within an hours drive from the Nürburgring, so I think I'm good, thanks tho Edited November 20, 2015 by BulletMagnet Quote
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