2010 LEXUS RX 350 INTERIOR LED UPGRADE | Replacing interior bulbs and dome lights with LED lights

[@TDK2K]

bought the same brand of leds and did this over the weekend. thanks so much from another RX350 owner in North Carolina.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Awesome!

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

A great way to remove some dome lights and covers is using a suction cup that you would find with a phone repair kit. Usually works like a champ.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Good tip!

[@udance4ever]

wish I had tried this w my 2019 Prius yesterday! I have gigantic suction cups to take ole skool iMac glass off! I ended up buying a trim toolset & must have taken me an hour. the clear panel on RX350 is clearly gonna be so much easier when it comes time!

[@frostgodx]

This almost never works

[@pennyelson8974]

Great video - love the troubleshooting. Before finding your video I was struggling to get that front dome cover off. I can see it's no easy task! Thanks for your patience - sorry about the burnt thumb.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

LOL no problem, I'm glad it was helpful!

[@mst5000]

I did 4 doors, 2 front foot wells, 2 front dome lights, and 2 visor lights. Thanks for the video.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Nice work!

[@theawesomehellcg]

there is something about the 2010-2011 RX350 , I just love it

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Yeah, out of my 3 I still like it the best

[@doright8355]

Thanks for showing how to change the interior lights. I did all the interior except the trunk. All three lights in the trunk used Festoon Bulbs. And if anyone has an issue removing the two front under the dash. It is easier to remove the cover (4 clips on the front passenger side and 1 clip & 2 screws on the driver side). For the 4 puddle doors lights. I used the Lexus logo. Remove the original and plug the new one in place.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Nice job!

[@cdbig9er]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video, very detailed and complete. Got me laughing also, you changed 9 bulbs and burned yourself about 16 times. lol

[@CarolinaCowboys]

LOL, yes they kept getting me

[@trdrav4]

Thanks for the vid. The hardest bulb to put in was indeed the rear dome (besides taking the cover off), especially positioning the one bulb into that perpendicular opening; fortunate I didn't have to pull down the assembly just took a lot of cursing and bulb dropping until I was able to put it in with pliers. I found out that if you hit the light off button on the headliner, those footwell lights would turn off so I don't know why you subject yourself to pain, unless its a 2013 and up RX thing only. The passenger well bulb was burned out anyway, so it was worth it to replace them both.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Nice job! Ya that dome was definitely the hardest one

[@sergeontheloose]

I replaced the 4 puddle door lights with LEDs with lense showing the Lexus logo. Everything else I did just like you showed. Thank you for the video.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Glad it helped

[@alvinj3530]

I just finished upgrading all the interior led lights and I figured out a way to get the rear passenger dome light installed without having to remove the housing. The trick is to slide the led bulb head first into the groove kind of like changing out batteries for a tv remote since the led head area has some clearance room to slide in from an angle and once you have the bulb pushed in, you should be able to have the entire led inside the compartment and you can use a small pair of tweezer to guide the connector side in and once it’s in the groove, you can just use your hands and push it gently in. Also the plastic prying tool that comes with the led bulbs are a bit too thick. I would recommend to use a guitar pick or a jimmy tool. Makes opening all the plastic covers a breeze and comes off on the first time each time and you won’t have to worry about scratching any of the plastic trim pieces or break any plastic tabs on the cover

[@CarolinaCowboys]

nice job!

[@udance4ever]

wondering if the slim, flat T10 bulb might be easier?

[@tbates860]

Did mine a few months ago and it made a huge difference !!!!!! You might want to get the Lexus Logo leds for your doors it shines the logo on the ground. The only ones I didn’t get to were the footwell lights. Thanks

[@CarolinaCowboys]

I didn't know they had lights that shine a logo, that's cool but I bet you have to replace the plastic too

[@tbates860]

Hey CC is there anyway I can send you an Email ?

[@tbates860]

Don’t forget to shoot me your email CC Thanks

[@CarolinaCowboys]

@@tbates860 You can email me at [e-mail]

[@Remember0811]

Perfect video. I just got a 2010 IS350C and want to change the bulbs to led but I am always afraid I am going to break something. After watching your video I am fairly confident I can do it. Thanks.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Awesome, good luck

[@aurimasgutgalis944]

Thanks, video was helpful finding how to replace a bulb. Anyway just like at home inside my car i prefer warm white light so replacing to cold white LEDs for me not so good idea :) By the way for DOMES i have used wide knife - worked fine, do not use screwdriver you will damage plastic.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Ya it's a personal preference. For me the light is only something I need when it's dark outside, and I want to be able to see inside. So the LED light really helps me.

[@udance4ever]

a trick i learned from another video to remove bulbs is to wrap the bulb in painter's tape to create a tab to pull on. i used masking tape which worked great.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Great tip!

[@dand.9660]

Thank you for the video and recommendations. I have an RX-450H, and I used your suggestions to remove most bulbs. I still need to figure out how to change the door bulbs, as the wedge tool I have cannot get into the edges. I'll keep at it. Thanks again!!

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Glad to help, good luck!

[@Jackoftrades72]

To keep the lights from staying on and prevent burning yourself, open the doors and use a Phillips head screwdriver to push in the latch on each door. Just remember to pull the door handles before trying to close them.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Burning myself makes for better videos

[@charlescoats7425]

@@CarolinaCowboys lol

[@ChazR25]

My shifter illimination went out so I was searching for videos and came across this one. Nice job! I think I will do the same. One thought, pulling the proper fuses(idk which ones) would make this less painful.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Or use gloves :-)

[@htxmary1781]

Honestly thank you everyone wants to put strips, NO I want bulbs

[@lamma000]

Thank you, helped me to deal with rear seat light, was tuff one.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Glad it helped!

[@TDK2K]

how are these led bulbs working out for you? too many of these types of cheap leds die out too fast

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Ya you never know, but all my bulbs are still working good.

[@manuelaraica3216]

Thanks for this video! It was of great help. To easily pull the bulbs, I put a piece of masking tape on the bulbs and that will give enough grip.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Good idea!

[@stevedinh551]

Great and clear instruction. Thank you

[@CarolinaCowboys]

You are welcome!

[@hodar5194]

Thanks for the awesome walk through. Will use your knowledge to do the same to mine. Appreciate this

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Glad it was helpful!

[@IrajMatthee]

Nice! To eliminate the pain I would disconnect the battery and have functional cool fingers to make the job easier.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

I think I must like pain because I always forget to do it

[@tbates860]

You will feel the difference the LEDs and housing are cool to the touch. And at night you can see everything. The DOMES were the toughest for me.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

I'm surprised how bright these things are! I'm going to do the backup lights next

[@almota7]

I find the warmth from halogen bulbs nicer for interior lights

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Ya it's a personal preference. I'm happy with these LED's

[@udance4ever]

I feel ya but it won't be so warm when u discover yr incandescent lights drained yr battery on top of a mountain! 😅 this literally happened to me in a Prius less than 4 yrs old & just finished swapping to LEDs before my next trip. Im sure the warm color is exactly why they stick w incandescent bulbs esp on the visor vanity mirror (I debated leaving those esp on the front passenger side!)

[@cjflack]

Great video, just what I needed!

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Glad it helped!

[@MrMetsfann]

Have you also done the license plate lights? Presume these are the same as the interior lights.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

I've never thought about that! You might have found the mysterious 10th bulb!

[@diverbrant]

you the man , thank you , I will be ordering the kit now

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Awesome

[@tyreelockhart4879]

Great video, I recently purchased a 2010 Lexus rx350 and I would like to know if you have a video of changing the dull drl light to brighter ones? Thanks also where to buy?.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Hi, that's a great idea, I will look into it and make a video on that, stay tuned!

[@tyreelockhart4879]

@@CarolinaCowboys back lift door solutions also, mine keeps closing after it fully open it beeps then comes down? Thanks again

[@CarolinaCowboys]

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[@Rbeals2012]

This Video helped me out a lot, Thanks.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Awesome!

[@BadWolf507]

Bought the same brand lights but no tool inside

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Strange

[@udance4ever]

bet they just included it in the earlier ones to stand out from other kits. it admittedly a nice touch. I just invested in a $6 trim tool kit which worked great.

[@backlineguy]

great videos!...are these LEDs dimmable like the incandescent lamps that get removed?... I'm about to do the rear shocks in my 2010...I'm hearing a clunking noise when I go over even a small bump...wondering if there's a bolt loose in the right rear shock assembly, or if the shock ( could be original at 167k miles) is simply giving zero resistance...thoughts? Thanks!

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Hi, sorry for the late reply I was out of the country. Your bushings could be worn out, or the shock bolt could be loose, check your lug nuts also, or the shock could just be bad. With that many miles, and it's so simple and pretty cheap to replace, it likely would make a noticeable difference in performance and maybe fix the noise as well. Regarding the LED's yes I believe they are all dimming as they should be I just never paid attention to it.

[@niccalxu]

Hey, thanks a lot for sharing this video, I noticed that you didn't replace the lights on the left and right sides of the trunk, did you? They also have switches, so would they be the same model as the light on the trunk lid?

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Hi, sorry it took me so long to look in the trunk, you are right! Those are different specific lightbulbs that I purposefully didn't replace because I never use them.

[@tomdixson3841]

That seller you got your leds also sells those trunk lights and are bright to complete your project…

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Good to know, thank you!

[@kvn.nguyen]

Hey! Wanted to ask. Are your lights still functional after this long? Just worried I gotta pop all these out within a year due to flickering or something

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Yep they're all still working!

[@irfanbeig4800]

Very helpful 👍 . Thank you

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Glad to help!

[@capricejohnson3128]

Thanks! this video helped me alot on my install after following all of your steps. The Yorkim lights work great, too!

[@CarolinaCowboys]

nice job!

[@LE31BW]

Does the 2015 model have the same light housing?

[@CarolinaCowboys]

The 2010-2015 should be the same

[@olubukola7]

The visor lights (vanity light bulbs) are called FESTOON bulbs, Depending on the make and model of your car, their sizes ranges from 31mm to 42mm. Thanks for the upload!

[@olubukola7]

and yeah, the festoon bulbs also comes in SMD or LED.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Good to know!

[@bobyork1235]

FWIW, the 31mm festoon bulbs needed are a but too long but will work. You must bend the fixture ends that the bulb goes into some to accommodate the added length.

[@robertgrenader858]

For the Way Back lights, measure the length of the bulb, source from DiodeDynamics. Same for the light on the trunk lid.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Ya I just forgot about those lights

[@lorr...852]

grateful for your share. Just finished upgrading mine.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Nice!

[@tjgruney]

Subbed! Do the LED lights still fade on when opening the door?

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Awesome! Yes all the fading still works, and looks even better with the LED's

[@ACohen]

Will this work for 2004 Lexus ES330?

[@CarolinaCowboys]

It should be the same, but don't quote me on that!

[@tonynguyen5540]

Can you show how to replace the license plate bulb?

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Yes definitely!

[@RGHD912]

Did you change the outside mirror lights?

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Oh wow I didn't realize there were lights in the mirrors?

[@gaborbarta6202]

Hi, could u let me know what kind of led is this KIT? There are many options on this Yorkin website. Thx!

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Hi, I put the link in the description!

[@NextPageDave]

Great vid 👍🏾

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Thanks!

[@ilukatube1972]

Hey i have an RX 350 2010 and am wondering if there is a way to bluetooth the phone for music through the stereo.As it stands it will only Bluetooth phone calls...any adapters around that would do this ...cheers thankyou for your great vlogs!!

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Yes there is a way and it actually took me a long time to figure it out. I will make a video for it, thanks for the idea!

[@ilukatube1972]

@@CarolinaCowboys Great !! LOOK FORWARD TO IT.

[@KBlessLiving]

There is, it actually took me a long time as well you have to register the phone as a portable player but as the boss said he's gonna do a video

[@CarolinaCowboys]

@@KBlessLiving I recently posted the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYmmoWerjKmNbKc

[@ilukatube1972]

@@KBlessLiving cheers thanks

[@BadWolf507]

10 plus one more on the tailgate and the front one on the roof have 2 bulbs total of 12

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Your right!

[@PRGuanica]

Great video

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Thanks!

[@fjlbzeutube]

There is a light in the visor when you slide the mirror

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Your right!

[@adykanaan8722]

In the front Dom lights one of the light housings slipped into the back any idea on how to remove the whole housing so I can retrieve it?

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Which dome light, the front or the rear?

[@lisalau3679]

Did you remember the glove box?

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Uhh, is there one in the glove box?

[@tbates860]

Don’t forget the one in the inside of the tailgate door.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Are you referring to another light that I didn't show at 19:00?

[@davidn.2555]

How do you replace the bulb?

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Just pull it straight out of the socket and the new one pops right back in

[@jasonholmes6137]

10th bulb is on the lift gate

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Your right!

[@lucast594]

Those lights they melt on the back , you can get the flat ones solid. Als oh yeaho you forgot the visors mirrors lights.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Thanks!

[@angelbluerider9588]

@Lucas T which flat ones? Do you got a link to the flat ones?

[@udance4ever]

wow the missed count is going up fast! like to know what the new grand total is!

[@puddincup9879]

lol don't change the bulb if it's hot. . Use an old debit or credit card and slide along one side of the done light and it pops right out. Just wiggle the bulb afterwards.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Nice! Yes my videos sometimes show what not to do. :-)

[@fishwithme9245]

i laughed when you counted three in the trunk which need different type of led…should read or search before dig in.

[@CarolinaCowboys]

LOL you will probably laugh at more of my videos then because that's how I record them

[@limsky8012]

You missed vanity mirror lights

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Oh ya I did find those after the video! I noticed it uses a weird bulb tho

[@udance4ever]

they are prolly better left incandescent - looking in the mirror you'll look less ghostly 👻

[@shyman580]

You forgot the glove box

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Is there a light in there?

[@gukelordan852]

Maybe you should just close the door and the bulb won’t be hot. You’re as bright as a bulb

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Thanks for the encouragement, I knew there was a reason I left the bloopers in!

[@bkman1945]

Arm rest has a light

[@CarolinaCowboys]

Arm rest? where?