BulletMagnet Posted June 1, 2013 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoged Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 thanks for posting the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted January 13, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted January 13, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Good upgrade if you're doing all the others, I'm sure it's often overlooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted January 13, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Never thought about pointing those leds slightly upwards to stop them melting my eyeballs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCox350Z Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 What did you use/type to identify the correct bulb for the vanity mirror? Can't find em' anywhere..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCox350Z Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Thankyou!! Must of missed that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby D Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Looks mint!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarmoZ Posted June 8, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarmoZ Posted July 14, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted July 14, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z4ZORRO Posted October 26, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarmoZ Posted October 26, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z4ZORRO Posted October 26, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted November 20, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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