LED Dome and Rear Bulbs

great write up edgedata, I've changed my boot bulb already and am just about to order the interior ones, would you get away with bulbs any longer than the ones you used, would you say the light output is ample? just wandering to try 9led versions;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-Light-Bulb...492wt_1163

ad says these are 27mm long, how does this compare?

(14-03-2012 04:18pm)pureevoque Wrote:  great write up edgedata, I've changed my boot bulb already and am just about to order the interior ones, would you get away with bulbs any longer than the ones you used, would you say the light output is ample? just wandering to try 9led versions;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-Light-Bulb...492wt_1163

ad says these are 27mm long, how does this compare?

This is the right bulb and 16 LED... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140669298868?s...3656499550

thanks WB but I don't mean the boot one, I've done that it's fine, I mean the 7 headliner bulbs

There is room for longer bulbs but I personally think they may be too bright. The ones I used give slightly more light than the standard bulbs but the colour is white rather than yellow.

Hope that helps.


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great will stick with your recommendation then

(14-03-2012 04:37pm)WB Wrote:  This is the right bulb and 16 LED... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140669298868?s...3656499550

Just a slight word of warning about this supplier. I ordered these bulbs and they took 6 weeks to arrive. After I had all but given up hope they did eventually get here and they are all in original packaging. The light is very white and easily lights up the boot area. Well worth the wait though and a great price.

Did mine at the weekend, what a PITA I found the rear roof covers to get off, here's a couple of images that might help others....

The 3 smaller lugs are nearest the coat hanger so I found releasing the 2 side ones with a card and then 'pinging' the end out with a screw driver the easiest method in the end.

       

Front was quite easy with photos already on here as were foot wells, my driver side footwell holder was actually partially melted as it hadn't been installed properly and the bulb had been on for a while and was making contact, so if you get a smell of plastic burning, check this area!

(27-02-2012 11:12pm)edgedata Wrote:  Rear lights are already LED?
Only indicators and reverse light are bulbs.

I looked at this and followed instructions - but just couldn't get enough purchase on unit to remove it. I was thinking of using a small thin screwdriver as a lever to push out but am afraid to damage paint. Anyone else had this issue or any suggestions ?

(30-03-2012 03:34pm)Big G Wrote:  I looked at this and followed instructions - but just couldn't get enough purchase on unit to remove it. I was thinking of using a small thin screwdriver as a lever to push out but am afraid to damage paint. Anyone else had this issue or any suggestions ?

Once you have removed the two screws, just give the light unit a strong pull to release the catch holding the unit on the other side from the screws. I had my unit out when tracing the wiring harness.

@Big G - as doug says, take out the screws and it should come out with a good pull. Just make sure you don't drop the unit as you pull as it will swing on the wiring loom and you'll be swearing all night at the semi-circle of scratches!