I finally received the correct LED bulb for the 2010+ license plate replacements. They fit and work perfect. On our car there's no glow at all meaning that they will not require a resistor. I'm not sure if that's going to be the same for all model years and options as we've got the HID and I'm unsure if stuff like that effects the licence plate bulb wiring or not. None the less here's a step by step installation and some comparison pics. We'll have plenty of the license plate bulbs in stock by July 1st.
Using a phillips head screw driver remove the left side license plate bulb housing.
Remove the stock bulb from the housing and replace it with the LED bulb. Make sure to aim the LED portion of the bulb downward in the housing and the white part of the bulb up. This will ensure that the LED when lit will shine down on the plate.
Place the bulb housing back into the bumper and tighten both screws so that they are snug. Do not overtighten them as you can crack the bulb housing if they're tightened to much.
Repeat the same procedure for the other side and your done.
Stock Bulbs
LED Bulbs
Side by side comparison of the stock bulb next to the LED bulb
Using a phillips head screw driver remove the left side license plate bulb housing.
Remove the stock bulb from the housing and replace it with the LED bulb. Make sure to aim the LED portion of the bulb downward in the housing and the white part of the bulb up. This will ensure that the LED when lit will shine down on the plate.
Place the bulb housing back into the bumper and tighten both screws so that they are snug. Do not overtighten them as you can crack the bulb housing if they're tightened to much.
Repeat the same procedure for the other side and your done.
Stock Bulbs
LED Bulbs
Side by side comparison of the stock bulb next to the LED bulb
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