License Plate Light Substitution

*bvtran* · 10-11-2009, 02:52 PM

Guys,

Both of my license plate lights are hosed and I can't removed them either due to nasty rust. Are there any aftermarket solutions out there that you guys have used? Last night a cop pulled me over because both light bulbs went out and right now I can't even touch them because of rust. They're just going to fall apart if mess around with it. I can throw away both light assemblies but I don't think I can replace it with OE parts because I might break the mounting bracket. Any suggestions?

*CapedCadaver* · 10-11-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bvtran

Guys,

Both of my license plate lights are hosed and I can't removed them either due to nasty rust. Are there any aftermarket solutions out there that you guys have used? Last night a cop pulled me over because both light bulbs went out and right now I can't even touch them because of rust. They're just going to fall apart if mess around with it. I can throw away both light assemblies but I don't think I can replace it with OE parts because I might break the mounting bracket. Any suggestions?

break the plastic and install new bulbs

temporary fix, at least.

autobotguy · 10-11-2009, 04:38 PM

I use a pair of these with a small resistor so they don't blow when voltage goes over 12v. They are actually white, not the blue in the picture.
http://www.sureelectronics.net/goods.php?id=255
I've had these in my car for over a year and they still work perfectly and light up the ground behind my car. I used liquid electrical tape to protect them against moisture.

**Matt93SE** · 10-11-2009, 08:55 PM

Check your local parts store in the lighting aisle. They usually have small lights for this use.

If you can't find anything, the LEDs posted above would work- just need to try to disguise them some for cosmetic purposes. mount them on the bottom of the bumper above the plate and then paint the outside edge black/body color so they only shine light on the plate and would be nearly invisible.

*bvtran* · 10-11-2009, 09:23 PM

Thanks, guys. I got impatient today so I just broke off one of the two rusty bars where the screws hold up the assembly together and I was able to change the bulbs. It's probably gonna fall off later, if it does ...oh well.

chrome91 · 10-11-2009, 09:32 PM

my 92 GXE doesnt even have license plate lights, was it a SE only or American car only thing?

*bvtran* · 10-11-2009, 10:29 PM

That's a good question, I'm not sure either but my ride is a 94 GXE. There are lot of cars on the road here in the US that do not have license light either and cops never bother pulling them over. I think that dumb cop just didn't like me.

jonmandude · 10-12-2009, 02:21 AM

Check with motorcycle shops. K&S makes "lighted license plate bolts" sold thru Western Power Sports (WPS). Any local shop should have a catalog. They run about $23.00/set