Reversing Light
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I've just fitted these to my golf, not sure if you have two reverse bulbs though but it gives you an idea http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=370886793297
It's good marketing
The only things LED on the rear are the sidelights, break lights and license plate lights.
Shame as the LED indicators on various Audi's do look smart and BRIGHT!
I've tried to change the rear indicator bulbs to LED but failed check http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=391111
check http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=391111Thanks for all the advice on this forum.
I have now plumped for replacing the reversing light with this item 1pc CREE 1156 BA15S P21W Xenon LED CANBUS REVERSE LIGHT BULB WHITE HIGH POWER 261169683340.
There are several like this ranging from£22.50 to £9.90 to £8.95. I went for the latter as they offer a refund if it doesn't work out. They are one of several companies that sell in the bottom range on Fleabay. They are all the same!
The bulb's circuit board has CREE on it but whether it is a CREE or not it is rated at 380 Lumens
I can only say that the difference is like night and day. Massive improvement so that I can recommend this minor upgrade without reservation.
Only regret is that the glowworm was evicted.
PS Don't forget to check the operation with the boot lid shut.
I'd post some pics but photos of lights are notoriously unreliable and misleading but if you insist I could put up some before and afters
I have now plumped for replacing the reversing light with this item 1pc CREE 1156 BA15S P21W Xenon LED CANBUS REVERSE LIGHT BULB WHITE HIGH POWER 261169683340.
There are several like this ranging from£22.50 to £9.90 to £8.95. I went for the latter as they offer a refund if it doesn't work out. They are one of several companies that sell in the bottom range on Fleabay. They are all the same!
The bulb's circuit board has CREE on it but whether it is a CREE or not it is rated at 380 Lumens
I can only say that the difference is like night and day. Massive improvement so that I can recommend this minor upgrade without reservation.
Only regret is that the glowworm was evicted.
PS Don't forget to check the operation with the boot lid shut.
I'd post some pics but photos of lights are notoriously unreliable and misleading but if you insist I could put up some before and afters
OK here we are then rcopus and just 'cos you put me onto the Ibiza thread. I have the DSG gearbox and unlike their reports of flickering with the DSG , I have none. so it's a win win
Here's the standard P21W bulb (AKA Glowworm)
and here's the LED as per my first post
Both are taken from the same distance and time of night for a best go at consistency
Here's the standard P21W bulb (AKA Glowworm)
and here's the LED as per my first post
Both are taken from the same distance and time of night for a best go at consistency
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IIRC theres just 1 philips screw behind the carpet flap. The light housing is held in place with 2 nubbins (??!!) which slot into holes in the bodywork. I covered the edges of the bodywork in masking tape to protect it as it takes alot of force and twisting to get it out!
Check out my thread linked above of pics of the led bulbs I got. I couldn't find anyway to reverse the polarity when I took the bulb apart.
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Just checked and mine have 2 wires as well but when I tested the polarity with a battery the metal cap was the negative and the wire inside it was positive. The bottom outside edge of the bottom board where the 3 sides sit is the negative and soldered to the cap. Unfortunately my lack of electronics skills defeated me If it were just 2 wires that needed swapping and resoldering I would've given it a go. I still have 3 of the bulbs sitting doing nothing
If it were just 2 wires that needed swapping and resoldering I would've given it a go. I still have 3 of the bulbs sitting doing nothing Similar threads
