Fitted this kit today:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CRM1HPH/ref...3Eb73Y3BGS

Pretty straightforward and used this video to help me:



Buy yourself a trim roll kit. So useful
The “Welcome” circular knee lights are easy and not shown in video. Knee panel is soft material. Use a pointed trim tool and gently prise around the silver bezel and it will pop out.
Also includes number plate lights.
Glovebox - that looks a challenge! Any ideas?

Update:
No flickering from the number plate lights so the canbus resistors must be OK
The illuminated interior is vastly improved and it looks superb when lit up in the dark.
Very, very pleased so far
I really like the design of the LED versions of the 501 bulbs. Solid contacts and no stray wire contacts like some I've seen.
Time will tell if they all last  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Good to hear, just ordered a set for mine...  Pete

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2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
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There is an eBay kit but others on Facebook have had issues.
I like the design of the 501 LEDs in my Amazon kit. No bare, stray wires like in some kits. Hard contacts. A couple of the door ones and vanity mirror ones had to be turned around to make them work. Polarity.
I wasn't going to do the 2 number plate ones but glad I did. Vast improvement. I did angle the LEDs slightly. Experiment yourself.
Top tip - buy a plastic trim tool kit. Useful for loads of jobs not just this!
Glovebox one - don't bother. I've seen a report that the replacement LED won't fit due to restricted space.
Now looking for some decent reverse light ones. I recall a group buy on here  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Last edited by DrRob on 11th Jun 2020 12:26pm. Edited 3 times in total

I’ve been toying with doing this.

I take it they still dim like the original ones? Is that a daft question? 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

No such thing as a dumb question. I ask them all the time. A BS answer is another thing though
Yes, they dim nicely
Nice little upgrade for a hour or 2 on a Sunday afternoon. Then check them out at 10pm
Get the Amazon kit I linked to above and a plastic trim tool kit. NOT a screwdriver  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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a couple of years ago i used these 501's , found them to be bright and reliable,


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Very similar contact area design  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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That's not a bad upgrade to do from the look of it and not that expensive either.
What does the trim tool you used look like?
Would careful use of a flathead screwdriver be ok?

I'd also be a bit wary of letting those LEDs flash in some of those dodgy parking lots...could attract the wrong kind of visitor  2007 TDV8 Vogue SE Stornoway Grey
1996 300TDi Defender

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Rob - trim tool set.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252346456297
Invaluable I'd say.
Kinder on trim than a screwdriver especially for the sun visor lights and knee welcome lights.
Rob 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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DrRob wrote:

Update:
No flickering from the number plate lights so the canbus resistors must be OK
The illuminated interior is vastly improved and it looks superb when lit up in the dark.
Very, very pleased so far
I really like the design of the LED versions of the 501 bulbs. Solid contacts and no stray wire contacts like some I've seen.
Time will tell if they all last

Thanks DrRob - have been meaning to do an LED interior conversion for a while, so seeing your review of these have ordered up the Amazon pack as well, and the trim tools!

Yes, if Bushy's group buy is still going for reversing lamp LED replacements, they make a massive difference - you can actually see where you are going when reversing at night. So glad I fitted mine 2 years ago, and great quality.

So tempting......nice to have a project when you've little else to do. Current: FF Westminster money pit

Gone:
RRS 4.2 SC
RRS 3.6 TDV8
FL2 TD4

You'll all soon be part of the "LED upgrade club" - it's an enlightening experience  2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
New Defender D300 90 on order so "Rory" will be going to a new home....!
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Dr Rob: The video shows the guy installing reverse lights on his Vogue......but you're saying they don't come as part of the kit?
Wasn't bothered about upgrade LED kits before.............but perhaps now I might
Does look quite impressive & providing they don't play silly 'B's' with the can bus etc I may well join you!  2012 Orkney Grey Westminster 4.4TDV8 with Ivory interior.........nice!
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