Unfortunately, I think this might be a normal thing. Even the Lexus ES350 folks are complaining about the dim trunk light. I noticed that the light in my '05 Camry is much brighter than the one in my '07 ES. Its not difficult to replace that bulb - you may wish to get a brighter bulb for your replacement.summerwind said:
07 XLS trunk light
The light in my trunk is so dim I didn't realize the car came with one.
This normal or do I need to get the bulb replaced?
Its totally useless the way it is now
This normal or do I need to get the bulb replaced?
Its totally useless the way it is now
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Same here...just enough light to cast a vague shadow on the contents of the trunk.
if you think thats dim, you should check out the one under the hood....
There's one under the hood?Camread said:if you think thats dim, you should check out the one under the hood....
- are you serious?
Soo. anyone replaced this bulb with a brighter one??
If so what part number/ reference number..
If so what part number/ reference number..
Reading the owners manual and using this forum's search engine, I find that the existing bulb is a 194.summerwind said:Soo. anyone replaced this bulb with a brighter one??
If so what part number/ reference number..
The same type bulb (T-3 1/4) with a 29% greater output is a 168 that is used inside the passenger compartment.
There may be higher wattage bulbs available but I don't care to spend 5 minutes looking for them.
both my camry trunk lights are DIM...so im going to inveset in those computer lights and stick those in the trunk like what white chocolate did and a couple other members but i cannt remember their names
who cares about the brightness in there......are you having a picnic in there or something?
This is reasonably cost effective:
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t88727.html
12-20 bucks and a little wireing
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t88727.html
12-20 bucks and a little wireing
yes were all having a picnic in there...Camread said:who cares about the brightness in there......are you having a picnic in there or something?
Guys...this is an easy fix, get a 921 bulb and put it in there, it fits right in to the wedge, ....cost $2 for 2.....it is soooo bright , forget rewiring and such...there is a plastic cover that i simply cut off and threw away, it is to protect the bulb from tall luggage and such...
Thanks nj,njerald said:Reading the owners manual and using this forum's search engine, I find that the existing bulb is a 194.
The same type bulb (T-3 1/4) with a 29% greater output is a 168 that is used inside the passenger compartment.
There may be higher wattage bulbs available but I don't care to spend 5 minutes looking for them.
Page 400 of the 07 Camry hymnal doesn't appear to give a Bulb number (has just a dash) for the trunk light and the table on page 400 is a puzzle at best.
I appreciate the research
I carry a flashlight anyways. One with batteries and one that is a LED shaker type.
Thanks, who makes that 921 bulb?Eyekutr said:Guys...this is an easy fix, get a 921 bulb and put it in there, it fits right in to the wedge, ....cost $2 for 2.....it is soooo bright , forget rewiring and such...there is a plastic cover that i simply cut off and threw away, it is to protect the bulb from tall luggage and such...
i think it was sylvania, i bought it at kragen, 2 in a pack, like 200 % brighter....really
GEStreaker said:Thanks, who makes that 921 bulb?
Thanks NJ and Eyekutr. Eyekutr are you a Lasik surgeon? Just a guess.
You got it streaker. You know, one other thing is to stick an LED in there, they fit right in w/o ANY mods, unlike the large bulb i stuck in my dads trunk and LED looks super cool and way brighter, PM me if you want and I'll get you one....
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