2011 Sentra Dome Light is WAY to Bright . . . ideas?
I bought a 2011 Nissan Sentra and my only complaint is that the dome light is WAY too bright. I removed the bulb but could not find any identifying markings to buy a new one that may be darker or red. I thought about putting that red tape used to fix tail lights over the inside of the cover but i really don't want to ruin the cover of the dome light with the adhesive. I was thinking about those light gels you see on theater lights but that might be going to far.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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A piece of thin ( or thicker if needed) paper or cloth of your color choice inside the cover to block out the bulbs brigtness is a simple fix.
Or paint the bulb with a heat resistant paint of your color choice will give a personalised efffect.
Or paint the bulb with a heat resistant paint of your color choice will give a personalised efffect.
there is a mention of an interior light dimme in this list:
http://www.seekautoparts.com/Nissan_Sentra.aspx
I would have a proper look around, or look in the owners manual to see if you have one.
http://www.seekautoparts.com/Nissan_Sentra.aspx
I would have a proper look around, or look in the owners manual to see if you have one.
RobinD:
"there is a mention of an interior light dimme in this list:
http://www.seekautoparts.com/Nissan_Sentra.aspx"
That is a google search to a non existing part to link you to a parts site.
Check the manual ... it does not exist.
http://www.nissanextendedwarranty.com/owners-manual/nissan/2001-Nissan-Sentra.pdf
"there is a mention of an interior light dimme in this list:
http://www.seekautoparts.com/Nissan_Sentra.aspx"
That is a google search to a non existing part to link you to a parts site.
Check the manual ... it does not exist.
http://www.nissanextendedwarranty.com/owners-manual/nissan/2001-Nissan-Sentra.pdf
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dlancelot that second link is perfect but i have no idea what bulb i need. the bulb out of my car has no identifying marks.
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Michael-Best: Page 190 has the interior bulb listed as BULB# 68 and Watt: 8 , , , that isnt enough info to buy a bulb on
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2F1157.htm
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2F1157.htm
Yours is a 8W 12V festoon bulb, so go to 5W or 3W.
Available at any car parts shop or online.
http://www.bulbman.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6617_6625
Hope this helps
Available at any car parts shop or online.
http://www.bulbman.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6617_6625
Hope this helps
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bulbman.com doesnt have red as an option
>non existing part to link you to a parts site.
I did wonder but it show clearly in the list. As I'd searched it already I couldn't check it. and I hadn't found the manual, well done.
I did wonder but it show clearly in the list. As I'd searched it already I couldn't check it. and I hadn't found the manual, well done.
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can someone tell me what bulb i need to buy on:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2F1157.htm
i would like Red.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2F1157.htm
i would like Red.
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I checked and if you fit a RED LED you will not achieve your purpose of less brightness.
Quote:
"The LED Interior Bulb's are up to 5 times brighter than the standard bulbs fitted in your car. "
As I suggested put red translucent film inside the light dome. (Im sure you can find something you can make yourself out of red translucent plastic or glass )
Quote:
"The LED Interior Bulb's are up to 5 times brighter than the standard bulbs fitted in your car. "
As I suggested put red translucent film inside the light dome. (Im sure you can find something you can make yourself out of red translucent plastic or glass )
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a combination of these two answers helped me find the right bulb on
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2F1157.htm
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2F1157.htm
Not sure why it is too bright, I can never drive with an interior light on and if I'm stopped then a bright light could be useful for reading a map etc.