Replace rear lights with LED’s

[Mark Holmes]

Dear all,
If I were to replace the rear lights with LED’s does anyone know which LED lights I need to buy as there are so many different type to choose from?
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Marcad]

Mark have a look here

Bulb Reference Guide

Sizes, dimensions and typical fittings for most popular makes of cars back to 1959. The list also provides the Lucas bulb reference for filament bulbs that we cross reference our LED products with to help you find the right ones for your vehicle. This version provides details for some cars back...

www.classiccarleds.co.uk

I know it says classic car leds but they do supply modern cars. If you check your hand book for the number or bulb reference you can search for it. I have used this company myself for the modern and my older vehicle and have been happy with the service. He also answers emails which is always a bonus

Here is a link for the w5w listed below as the rear side light same web site

12 Volt Collection

12 Volt LEDs suitable for Classic and Modern Vehicle usage. Considerably reduces your power consumption to improve your battery life and provide a brighter light than standard incandescent / filament bulbs.

www.classiccarleds.co.uk

 

[rbpasapera]

Dear all,
If I were to replace the rear lights with LED’s does anyone know which LED lights I need to buy as there are so many different type to choose from?
Any help would be appreciated.

On page 263 handbook .pdf file, e.g., w5w led for rear side light.

 

[shikoku14]

I replaced my reversing lights with LEDs two weeks back and it makes a massive difference to the visibility of the reversing camera at this time of year. I’m wondering if doing the two number plate bulbs (as I have a few led W5W spare) might further illuminate the camera in the dark as they are in the right neck of the woods to provide further ambient light

 

[Mark Holmes]

I replaced my reversing lights with LEDs two weeks back and it makes a massive difference to the visibility of the reversing camera at this time of year. I’m wondering if doing the two number plate bulbs (as I have a few led W5W spare) might further illuminate the camera in the dark as they are in the right neck of the woods to provide further ambient light

Which LED’s did you get to replace you reversing lights

 

[shikoku14]

2x AUXITO T15 921 955 W16W Canbus LED Back up Reverse Light Bulb 6500K 2400LM | eBay

<li> Feature:</li> <li> <ul> <li>Extraordinary quality, low power consumption, eco-friendly.</li> <li>3pcs 3030SMD + 15pcs 4014SMD， for 360 degree illumination, no dark spot.</li> <li>Universal T10/194 connector. Improved plug, sit tightly into the original sockets.</li>...

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[Mark Holmes]

2x AUXITO T15 921 955 W16W Canbus LED Back up Reverse Light Bulb 6500K 2400LM | eBay

<li> Feature:</li> <li> <ul> <li>Extraordinary quality, low power consumption, eco-friendly.</li> <li>3pcs 3030SMD + 15pcs 4014SMD， for 360 degree illumination, no dark spot.</li> <li>Universal T10/194 connector. Improved plug, sit tightly into the original sockets.</li>...

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Cheers just placed an order for them.

 

[Mark Holmes]

Thank you all for you help and reply’s, I have ordered

2x AUXITO T15 921 955 W16W Canbus LED Back up Reverse Light Bulb 6500K 2400LM | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2x AUXITO T15 921 955 W16W Canbus LED Back up Reverse Light Bulb 6500K 2400LM at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products!

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And

NIGHTEYE 72W HB3 9005 COB LED Headlight Kit Lamp Bulbs 72W 9000LM 6500K White UK | eBay

Imported COB LEDs make high brightness lighting. Color temperature: 6500K White. Light type:9005 (HB3). Rear Trunk Spoiler. 2x LED Headlight Bulbs. The decoding problems are not caused by the LED light bulb itself.

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Thanks

 

[Fishettibean]

Load space lamp - pick the 31mm ones. 42mm will fit but got to bend contacts.

 

[Mark Holmes]

Sorry what do you mean have I ordered the wrong ones, these were suggested by someone else on the forum earlier this year?

 

[Mark Holmes]

If I’ve ordered the wrongs one, can you advise which ones I should have ordered please?

 

[Fishettibean]

The Facebook group had a post in February about it. The c10w lamp comes in muliple sizes, (why do they do that, is beyond my logic!) and people had success with the 42mm length but 31mm is perfect.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/MGElectricVehicleOwners/permalink/616496912497507/

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N561KFT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_AHX3FbE9S6JRC

 

[Mark Holmes]

These are the sizes are they right for the fit.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ZZwAAOSwWzxfBuaQ/s-l300.jpg

 

[mystreet]

@Mark Holmes the ones that you have highlighted are for the front lights which I have and fit perfect. @Fishettibean talking about the internal lamp in the boot, I think

 

[Fishettibean]

I'm talking about boot (load space) - not the main headlights. They will fit fine in the headlight.

 

[Mark Holmes]

I'm talking about boot (load space) - not the main headlights. They will fit fine in the headlight.

Okay they were suggested by another member on this forum, hopefully they will be okay, but will have to see. Thanks for the advise.

 

[Kithmo]

Okay they were suggested by another member on this forum, hopefully they will be okay, but will have to see. Thanks for the advise.

Those headlights are the ones I fitted, no problems except for how tight the rear cover is to undo on the lamp unit.

 

[Kithmo]

Load space lamp - pick the 31mm ones. 42mm will fit but got to bend contacts.

That's a big difference on length that fit. but very useful to know.

 

[Mark Holmes]

2x AUXITO T15 921 955 W16W Canbus LED Back up Reverse Light Bulb 6500K 2400LM | eBay

<li> Feature:</li> <li> <ul> <li>Extraordinary quality, low power consumption, eco-friendly.</li> <li>3pcs 3030SMD + 15pcs 4014SMD， for 360 degree illumination, no dark spot.</li> <li>Universal T10/194 connector. Improved plug, sit tightly into the original sockets.</li>...

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Did you have any issues with these fitted, were they tight or too long?

 

[shikoku14]

They fitted fine, getting the cluster out, just take your time. Mike has a video on his channel that covers removing the cover and the bolts, there is a rubber seal that you need to push out to get the cluster free. Once that is done the tricky bit is there isn’t much flex unless you unclip where the wires join under a plastic clip in the centre of the cluster, for the three different lights (one I could get enough flex to twist out without removing them, the other one I had to release the wires and then replace them when I’d unscrews the reversing bulb and swapped it over). I’d allow about 15 mins per cluster.