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Extracted from Boot Light to LED thread:
molinari:
Allan I have lost track of how many bulbs you have replaced so far
<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Did you manage to replace the reverse light too?
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<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Me:
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<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">No, I haven't looked at that as it's one of the main bulbs.
I also thought about the STOP light and rear FOG light but I thought I'd wait a while to see after the check-up I have for the car on 26th of this month. There's also the front FOGs but I don't think LEDs there are strictly 'road legal'.
I've only done the W5W replacements at present.
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molinari:
I've ordered these bulbs for the rear light:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp=mtr&item=331025198748
but I'll wait for your feedback before I attempt to replace the original bulb.
The effect of the these led bulbs should be way better than the filament bulb
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Me:
As you have already ordered these you could start a fresh Thread and do a report (comparison photos as well please
).
They do look ideal*for the reverse and rear fog light and changing them looks straightforward enough.
I'll let you know whether any problems occur with the check over on 26th.
Al.
PS:...*are these CanBus? If not they may not be suitable.
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Me:
Hi molinari, I don't think those 'lens' type** of LEDs will be suitable for the reverse or rear fog as the bulb holder enters the fitting on the side, not on the rear.
Looks easy enough to remove the bulb holder but the 'lens' of the LED will be pointing towards the side, not to the rear of the car. The reflector may overcome this to a degree but the bulb/LED definitely fits sideways and you may not get the brighter light you are hoping for.
Al
PS: I've just removed and replaced the bulb holder to check. Easy to do in a few seconds, but the bulb will be sideways. You probably will need the 360 degree CanBus type of LED.
** Check version variations dependent upon Country!!
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Edited by: allan40alt
molinari:
Allan I have lost track of how many bulbs you have replaced so far
<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Did you manage to replace the reverse light too?
<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">
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<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">Me:
<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">
<div style=": rgb251, 251, 253;">No, I haven't looked at that as it's one of the main bulbs.
I also thought about the STOP light and rear FOG light but I thought I'd wait a while to see after the check-up I have for the car on 26th of this month. There's also the front FOGs but I don't think LEDs there are strictly 'road legal'.
I've only done the W5W replacements at present.
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molinari:
I've ordered these bulbs for the rear light:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp=mtr&item=331025198748
but I'll wait for your feedback before I attempt to replace the original bulb.
The effect of the these led bulbs should be way better than the filament bulb
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Me:
As you have already ordered these you could start a fresh Thread and do a report (comparison photos as well please

They do look ideal*for the reverse and rear fog light and changing them looks straightforward enough.
I'll let you know whether any problems occur with the check over on 26th.

Al.
PS:...*are these CanBus? If not they may not be suitable.
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Me:
Hi molinari, I don't think those 'lens' type** of LEDs will be suitable for the reverse or rear fog as the bulb holder enters the fitting on the side, not on the rear.
Looks easy enough to remove the bulb holder but the 'lens' of the LED will be pointing towards the side, not to the rear of the car. The reflector may overcome this to a degree but the bulb/LED definitely fits sideways and you may not get the brighter light you are hoping for.
Al
PS: I've just removed and replaced the bulb holder to check. Easy to do in a few seconds, but the bulb will be sideways. You probably will need the 360 degree CanBus type of LED.
** Check version variations dependent upon Country!!
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Edited by: allan40alt