[NEW2008]

Does somebody upgraded with lightning morethe part under the usb ports?if you have to put the usb at night really hard to find the hole.

 

[jlmadd]

Has anybody got any more thoughts on this, because I must admit the light is shocking in the cubby hole

 

[allan40alt]

If you have the 12V power socket then I guess you could adapt something like this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/READING-LIGHT-PLUG-CIGARETTE-LIGHTER/dp/B002T3IYFY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1385930583&sr=8-2&keywords=12v+plug+in+car+map+lights

This is only a cheap version and a good quality one with a switch would be better.

If you have the dual USB then a similar version may work:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brand-New-Flexible-POWERED-Travelling/dp/B008ETGM24/ref=sr_1_10?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1385930833&sr=1-10&keywords=USB+plug+in+lights

I don't know whether these will be any good but it may be worth having a look.




NB: CHECK WITH YOUR DEALER BEFORE PLUGGING IN EITHER OF THESE SUGGESTIONS AS YOU DON'T WANT TO RISK BLOWING A FUSE: OR WORSE!!!










Edited by: allan40alt

 

[jlmadd]

With all your bulb swapping experiments have you had a chance to look at the little light that shines down into the cup holders, It is virtually non existent

 

[allan40alt]

They are all LEDs and comprise the 'mood lighting' of the interior.

You can, however, make adjustments to the 'mood lighting' via the audio system.

 

[allan40alt]

The LED is behind the cup holders over the small 'trinket tray' area storage so I can't see any way of reflecting any light up onto the USB sockets.



Maybe a small USB extension cable plugged in, with the trailing socket stowed in the 'trinket tray' will help?

You can get 25cm or 30cm from Amazon fairly cheaply.





















Edited by: allan40alt

 

[jlmadd]

Thanks Alan, I might see how hard it is to try and gain access to the led and see if I can upgrade it. As a brighter light or even a blue one would make it look a bit better.

 

[allan40alt]

The LEDs inside are of the 'micro' variety and I doubt if a brighter one would be available.

In any case I think any brighter and it wouldn't serve any benefit other than create even darker shadow areas where the USB sockets are.

I'm not certain but I think they will be similar to these:

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/286-1.2W-LED/

Details of the specific type of LED are not given in the hand book as they tell you to go to your dealer (that probably means paying £10 for a £1 LED!).

Al.



PS: If this T5 type is suitable then there are these that may be better:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/White-5050-Interior-Dashboard-Light/dp/B00CFPIRQW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386163552&sr=8-1&keywords=T5+LED



http://www.amazon.co.uk/B8-5D-Gauge-Speedo-Dashboard-Light/dp/B00EI8UADM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1386163552&sr=8-3&keywords=T5+LED



NB: As I've said, I do not know whether these T5 LEDs will fit.









Edited by: allan40alt

 

[jlmadd]

Maybe I'll leave it alone then

By the way I'm very impressed with blue 9 led footwear lighting I've had so many comments. I had similar ones factory fitted to my other car a Honda civic, but I must admit these are more striking.