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Installing Dome, Maplight LEDS

Land Cruiser 60 Dome install

If you are installing your dome LED module in a 60 series Land Cruiser, check out Jim Brantley's great write up at http://realcruiser.com/domelight/, thanks Jim!

Here's another writeup on installing the LED module in the rear of a 60 series Land Cruiser by Jeff Brayton, thanks Jeff!

Here's a picture of another way to modify the rear cargo fixture to work with the same LED dome module that fits directly into the front Dome module, by Andy Rudnik, thanks Andy! Note, Andy emailed me to say he filed the sharp tips of the brass contacts 'round' to better fit into the phillips screw heads.

Land Cruiser 80/450 Dome install.

There is a slot that you insert a flat head screwdriver into - just turn it a bit and the lens will pop off. (Yeah, you can see a Luxeon LED already installed...)

This picture shows the dome LED module installed on a '97 model. NOTE - ensure either the door is closed OR the switch is in the OFF position before inserting the new dome LED, otherwise you run the real risk of shorting out the circuit when trying to plug it in. The board MUST be plugged in the right way around (it is protected, but will not work if plugged in backwards). On the boards you will receive there will be a small '+' on one end of the board, that end that should be plugged in CLOSER to the switch. Also, you can see that the red wire should be closer to the switch end. The LED module will probably not sit perfectly level (due to the way it clips into the tabs) - don't worry, the light output is wide angle and will work perfectly well.

This picture shows the dome assembly on a '94 cruiser. There is a metal heat shield on the '94 model (and '93) and maybe other years too. (An owner of a '91 model reports that his has no heat shield). You need to remove the heat shield (certainly not needed when you have LEDs). Just use a sharp chisel to shear off the plastic tips that keep the heat shield in place. Then simply slide the shield out (trying not to short anything) and throw it away. The LED module will now easily clip in. Set the dome light switch to the OFF POSITION prior to working on the heat shield to prevent a short. Note: the new style driver that is now shipping (7/8" high) can most likely fit without removing the heatshield.

FJ Cruiser Dome install.

The lens is held into the dome fixture with 4 small tabs. Use a small flat head screwdriver to pop the lens off.

With the lens removed, you can then remove the incandescent bulb - hint turn off the dome fixture several minutes before trying to remove the bulb else it will be HOT. Leave the dome fixture off while installing the LED module to prevent shorting something out.

The LED module all lit up - don't look into the light :)

Comparison of front LED and original incandescent in the back.

Subaru WRX Dome install.

The lens is held into the dome fixture with small tabs. Use a small flat head screwdriver to pop the lens off. Again, turn off the dome fixture a few minutes before trying to remove the incandescent to allow it to cool. Leave the fixture off while installing the LED module to prevent the chance of shorting something during installation.

A close up showing the LED module and how it clips in.

The maplight module takes 2 bulbs. You can see how the LED module clips in.

A closer close up showing the LED module clipped in.

The positive end of each LED module faces the front of the vehicle. The negative end faces towards the switch.