License Plate Bulb replacement

[ecarfan]

For those of us that also have a Rav 4EV, this LED replacement works great for the plate lights. and are cheap too!! Only .2 watts vs 5 watts for each of the original incandescents

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-1-led-wedge-base/197/

Thanks Lloyd, I just installed a pair of those in my S85 and it is a big improvement. Easy to do but would be really easy with a properly sized Phillips ("star" to Canadians ;-) screwdriver with a foot long shaft.

Very curious that Tesla used incandescent bulbs over the license plate. LED is the way to go.

 

[AmpedRealtor]

The bulbs linked to above are not for Model S, just FYI.

 

[ecarfan]

Sorry my mistake I did not check that link. The bulbs shown at that URL are not the bulbs I purchased and installed.

This topic is so lengthy I did not quote the correct post. Sorry. In any case, the bulbs I got from superbrightleds.com were correct for the Model S license plate bulb sockets.

 

[JPP]

Thanks Lloyd, I just installed a pair of those in my S85 and it is a big improvement. Easy to do but would be really easy with a properly sized Phillips ("star" to Canadians ;-) screwdriver with a foot long shaft.

Very curious that Tesla used incandescent bulbs over the license plate. LED is the way to go.

Rumor has it that the license plate lamp assemblies are from some other OEM parts bin (?MBZ) and thus the included lamp rather than LED.

 

[donahuerw]

VLED's in 6K are perfect 38mm True White with no blue hue or amber. No heat omni directional worth the extra couple of bucks.

 

[AmpedRealtor]

I installed these as well and I am very satisfied!

 

[jacobp]

I installed these as well and I am very satisfied!

Can you please provide me with a link to the exact bulb that works with the rear license plate on the Model S. I went to the Web site vleds.com, and could not figure it out. Thanks.

 

[iKhalid]

I just received my new LEDs and couldn't wait to have them installed. (Took me 10 min)

I bought mine from here:
Xenon White Samsung 3 LED NO Error Bulb License Number Plate Light Tesla Model S | eBay

Attached is the difference between the original and the new one. Can't wait when it gets dark.

 

[AmpedRealtor]

Can you please provide me with a link to the exact bulb that works with the rear license plate on the Model S. I went to the Web site vleds.com, and could not figure it out. Thanks.

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Here you go:

VLEDS

 

[jacobp]

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Here you go:

VLEDS

thanks

 

[russman]

The Amazon ones work great too and are much cheaper. (Not the resistive ones.)

 

[rav]

Any more links for recommended Amazon ones? It seems the previous links are dead/out of stock.

 

[iKhalid]

Any more links for recommended Amazon ones? It seems the previous links are dead/out of stock.

I tried 2 sets of bulbs. I really recommend the ones from vleds.com. I bought the 5k color.

 

[AmpedRealtor]

The V-LED product is expensive compared to the Amazon stuff, but I went with the V-LEDs and I've not had any issues at all. My only concern is that they may be a tad too bright. I don't know if that would be cause to pull me over, I hope not. When I turn on the rear camera while driving at night, I can see the V-LEDs illuminating the road behind my car.

 

[Ed Chan]

I ended up getting these bulbs from Amazon:

Amazon.com: Classy Autos 36mm Festoon 6 LEDs SMD LED Bulb White for 3021 DE3021 6411 6413 6418 DE3423 DE3425 Replacement (A Pair): Automotive

They are a bit loose in the lens, but they snap in fine and fit the hole OK. Output is average, but enough for license plates, color is cool white and matches well with the rest of the car.

 

[breser]

The VLEDS link doesn't work anymore. Here's a link to the list of LEDs they have that work, you currently have your choice between a 5k or 6k LED:
LED License Plate Lights - Long Lasting and High Performance LED License Plate Bulbs for Cars and Trucks

 

[ABVA]

Perfect fit and slightly cheaper than v-led at Advanced Auto Parts. They have them listed as Tesla Model S, Just ask for Model S license plate LED lamps.

 

[DrJ]

Check out superbrightleds. Just purchased from them. Lots of colors and delivered in 2 days. Price was really good. Look for #6418. DrJ

 

[pete8314]

Does anyone by chance have the old (incandescent) bulbs that you removed? If so, I'd be happy to buy one from you, please PM me - thanks!

 

[iKhalid]

Does anyone by chance have the old (incandescent) bulbs that you removed? If so, I'd be happy to buy one from you, please PM me - thanks!

It's not worth it. It's one of the standard sizes that you can find everywhere.
If you were in Canada, I would've sent both to you for free.