EXT: Custom LED License Plate Light

[NightmareCB7]

I have seen some led bulbs and thought I would give them a try. After trying the after market bulbs I wasn't a happy as I would be with them. So I thought I would make my own. I went to the jy and picked up a set of license plate housings/lens and put some leds in them. This is what I ended up with.

This is what you will need.
1- drill
2- about a 13/64 drill bit
3- 10x white LEDs (5 in each lens)
4- 10x 1/4w resistors
5- soldering iron
6- solder
7- both your stock license plate housing/lens
8- wire cutters
9- needle nose pliers
10- a marker or sharpie

I took out my nice little kit and got started.


This is with the after market led bulbs.


I took a stock housing/lens that I got from the jy and drilled 5 holes for the new leds.


After installing the resistors to the 5mm leds. 1 resistor per led.


I then set the leds in the holes I made in the lens. After I was happy with the angle I used super glue to lock them in place.


Once the glue set up I started to bend the leads to line up for the solder.


Next I took the housing apart.


I carefully cut the braces out around the plug.


I took some wire and solder it to the plug.


All that was left was to solder the housing to the leds on the lens.


I put the housing and the lens together and it is ready to be installed.


The is what it looks like installed next to the aftermarket led bulb.



This is with both housing/lens installed.


I hope you all enjoyed my DIY.

[vietkid_2006]

Great work!

[NightmareCB7]

The best part is that it only took me 15-20 mins to do this. Its way brighter then any aftermarket bulb. Im thinking about doing my tail lights kinda like this too.

['93CB7Ex]

that looks pimp. what kind of resistors did you use?

[NightmareCB7]

They are 1/4w resistors for 12v. I got them and the leds off ebay for less then a couple bucks.

[Noridetoolow]

Dang thats BRIGHT!! Great write up and neat idea. Def cant say your not properly displaying your tag.....though drivers behind you might be blinded by your tag lights! lol

[NightmareCB7]

Just wait till I make the new tail lights. LOL

[busak87]

Awesome DIY I definetely want to try this


did you buy the led kit off of ebay?

[NightmareCB7]

Yea. Im always buyin leds from ebay.

[stretch JDM]

great job man . it looks tight .

[Gummiegorilla]

Thats proper Thats like lexus status :P good work

Peace,
Gummiegorilla.

[GeoffM]

How come you guys are buying leds off ebay? Radio shack sells them. Are they cheaper in bulk off ebay?

[NightmareCB7]

They are way cheaper on ebay if you know what you are lookin for. I get them in packs of 20 for $1.

[GeoffM]

They are way cheaper on ebay if you know what you are lookin for. I get them in packs of 20 for $1.

That's better then 1 for $2

[busak87]

Can you list what exactly you used and needed to do this?

I want to get everything and do this too