Bulbs for overhead console

Penguin VII · February 21, 2019

I'm wanting to replace my overhead console lights with red LED lights (the ones that turn on when you open the door) and for the life of me I don't know what the size is or how to find it out. Not sure if there is a recommended brand, etc.

I prefer the red as it preserves your nightsight better and I use my overhead lights often at night. Thanks for the help!

cbrsilv15 · February 21, 2019

I believe @bc-chris used blue film over his leds to make them blue?

Penguin VII · February 22, 2019

Film would work as well, I figured there had to be some LEDs out there I can swap to. I only worry about the film against the halogen bulbs with the added heat reducing life on the bulb or burning the film.

Anyone know where I can find the bulb size? There has to be replacement parts which means there is likely a bulb replacement available. In that case I could switch to LED and add film if that is my only option.

cbrsilv15 · February 22, 2019

They are LED from the factory. No halogen bulbs in the console.

cbrsilv15 · February 22, 2019

https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/219802-dome-light-swap/?tab=comments#comment-2213364

Penguin VII · February 22, 2019

Wow, I literally used the search function like 3 times looking for this and never saw it. God I'm blind. Thanks! Ordered some gel, good to know they are LEDs, will be a pretty easy fix.

bc-chris · February 22, 2019

2 hours ago, Penguin VII said:

Film would work as well, I figured there had to be some LEDs out there I can swap to. I only worry about the film against the halogen bulbs with the added heat reducing life on the bulb or burning the film.

Anyone know where I can find the bulb size? There has to be replacement parts which means there is likely a bulb replacement available. In that case I could switch to LED and add film if that is my only option.

the film i'm using is for the old school spot lights (they get stuuuuuuupid hot) used for lighting a stage... the film take take the heat no problem

Penguin VII · February 22, 2019

21 minutes ago, bc-chris said:

the film i'm using is for the old school spot lights (they get stuuuuuuupid hot) used for lighting a stage... the film take take the heat no problem

Yeah, just ordered some. At first I was thinking depending on the film it might not, but those things are crazy hot so no little led will ever get that hot.