Changing out the dome light for a blue LED

[Nate101]

Ok so basically I know very little of messing around with cars, I know the basics (oil change, tire rotation, brake changing etc) but I want to get into customizing my car.

I want to place a blue LED light into where my dome lights are, I can probably go look around for deals and such, but I haven't really been very successful at looking (even though its been a whole like 30 minutes), for parts to fit the cobalts. I know I need it to replace part 562, so I did a little research at least, but is there a similar part for another car I can look for too that might match?

Also if there is a how to guide on replacing it that would help (unless of course its as simple as taking it off and putting back on no prob, then I feel really stupid for asking). Thanks in advance

 

[DaveBlank]

SUPER BRIGHT LEDS - LED Lights & Accessories

it is a direct replacement.

there is also a vendor on here that sells them i think it is RKS motorsports or something like that.

 

[Nate101]

Can thank you I found them, not too bad, one more question though, how hard would you say the installation of this would be? Not too bad for a beginner or should I not attempt it? I mean clearly it isn't something too bad where if i mess it up I won't be able to ever drive this car again but im just worried about the hassle?

edit: Sorry, I also looking at the pricing ($21.95), am I needing of this whole kit thing? I guess what I am trying to ask is it possible to get just the bulbs and replace? The part I am looking at is the Universal PCB LED Lamp Kit, is this the correct thing I am supposed to be looking at?

 

[cobalt123]

it isnt plug and play

 

[Nate101]

it isnt plug and play

So im guessing you are trying to say I do need the kit?, sorry if I'm a little slow I just want to be 100% certain I know what im doing or have the resources to find what im doing. I've searched google and can't seem to find a DIY or a How-to guide on how to change out these lights, where can I find one?

 

[dman090]

let me shed some light on this subject for you..

first off here is the COMPLETE list of bulb sizes for our cars:
CLICK MEEE!!!

to change all the bulbs you will need two 562's and a fooston bulb

now go here and look for:

RL4410-xHP9 Rigid Loop Festoon bulb and 2 WLED-x6 LED bulb

now i have all these in cool white puts of a nice bluish white color.. kinda like my hids in my pic

hope this helps man

 

[Nate101]

let me shed some light on this subject for you..

first off here is the COMPLETE list of bulb sizes for our cars:
CLICK MEEE!!!

to change all the bulbs you will need two 562's and a fooston bulb

now go here and look for:

RL4410-xHP9 Rigid Loop Festoon bulb and 2 WLED-x6 LED bulb

now i have all these in cool white puts of a nice bluish white color.. kinda like my hids in my pic

hope this helps man

Thank you, that was the exact answer I was hopeing for

 

[DaveBlank]

my bad, i lied to you...

http://www.chevycobaltforum.com/forum/f59/interior-led-kit-1716/

this is where i purchased mine and they are plug and play...they work quite nicely

 

[cobalt123]

cool

 

[dman090]

Thank you, that was the exact answer I was hopeing for

any time man

 

[DaveBlank]

cool

whore

 

[Nate101]

Quick question, I was messing around with the dome light and such in my chevy cobalt lt, and I feel like if I just pry the cover off I'll be doing damage to it, is there a special way I should be taking this off and on?

 

[dman090]

nope just pull it off man

 

[Nate101]

Thanks for all of your help guys my LEDs just came in today, I expect to get a chance to put them in tonight, if this works out I really hope to be able to try and do some other stuff

 

[dman090]

awesome man! LED swap takes all of 5 minutes to install lol

 

[Nate101]

I really love this look, now what I want to do is change out the bulbs in the rear view mirror is this possible and how easy is it to do? What size or what is it called so I can look up the size?

 

[dman090]

now that im not too sure about.. i has no map lights

 

[Nate101]

mmkay well at least I know for sure its called a map light i thought so but i wasn't 100% sure

 

[dman090]

mmkay well at least I know for sure its called a map light i thought so but i wasn't 100% sure

man PM wardzach2007 i know for sure he has upgraded his map lights.

im about 90% positive he is gonna tell you its a 194 led tho... just pm to back me up lol

 

[Nate101]

Will do thanks!