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BonesD · 11-10-2011, 06:56 AM

Can anyone tell me the proper light size and requirements for the overhead dome light in a 95 Avalon. I have to replace mine almost every year it seems. I wonder if I don't have the wrong one installed to begin with and hae been perpetuating my miseries. The one I just pulled out the end cap has fallen off one end. It is a Sylvania DE3175 LL BP 20 Long Life Auxiliary lamp. I see there is an LED lamp replacement for the one above. Is the one I have been using correct and will the LED be a better choice for replacement?
Thanks

BonzoGonzo · 11-10-2011, 09:36 AM

it's quite common for the end cap to fall off. this does not indicate a problem with your car. just poor manufacturing processes. i don't know about the led. maybe you can tell us, if you get one?

csaxon · 11-10-2011, 10:10 AM

That's the correct bulb. You'll have to compare lumens to determine light output between the bulbs.

adu1982 · 11-10-2011, 10:46 AM

unlike other parts in the avy, that whole housing is cheaply made, mine acted up a couple of times to where it would come on just sometimes.....screwed it in tighter and now bulb does not burn out (well it hasn't for more than a year) and works properly.....before it would come on and off when used sometimes and maybe....that burned the bulb....????