How to replace puddle light bulbs

[Chan110]

More technical info on post #1359 courtesy of Alan (blueR36):

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/262973-i-found-my-superb-shes-called-audrey/page-46

[WFM]

Done mine mate, great guide, faultless replacement with the bulbs you recommended. Thanks.

[psycholist]

Is this the same bulb as the two used in the Combi boot lid door as floodlights when the boot is open? It looks like there's a good chance of it fitting. I'd like a lot more light than the current bulbs supply. Canbus compatibility isn't a worry for these bulbs as I unplugged the bulb and got no error from the car, so it's not monitored, but I want something significantly brighter if at all possible.

[JakeBlade]

Is this the same bulb as the two used in the Combi boot lid door as floodlights when the boot is open? It looks like there's a good chance of it fitting. I'd like a lot more light than the current bulbs supply. Canbus compatibility isn't a worry for these bulbs as I unplugged the bulb and got no error from the car, so it's not monitored, but I want something significantly brighter if at all possible.

Yes.  They are W5W bulbs.

[Damo]

Just done mine now.

 

Took less than 10 mins from start to finish, thanks to Jakes pictorial

 

Looks much better now with the canbus LED's in

[JakeBlade]

Next up for you Damo: lower grille guard, with a blue mesh...

[Damo]

Next up for you Damo: lower grille guard, with a blue mesh...

 

Maybe fella, or just black to keep it stealthy

[JakeBlade]

Black mesh, with this rubber trim: http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/320841522236?nav=SEARCH

[Damo]

Nice.

Probably just go black with black trim Jake (boring I know)

Thanks for the ideas though

[Hoverurb]

Fitted LED's today, very easy when you know how. Interesting to see that the mirror lens in made in USA.

[LEXas]

hi all simple Q.

driver  and passenger side puddle lights are same? must be w5w bulbs?

because on passenger side i have just turn leds and on dash show bad bulb fault. And on driver side have that w5w buln, so please help me do i need buy for passenger side cover with w5w bulb?

[Wardy]

W5W bulbs, yes.

[Karlosfandango1973]

gonna attempt this in the next week or two :peek:

[superbdreams]

I have fitted the complete led modules from superskoda.

approx. £15 each but worth every penny in terms of brightness and no canbus issues since fitment  6 months back.

http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/SUPERB-II/Superb-II-MEGA-POWER-LED-mirror-downlight-KI-R

 

tried two led w5w bulbs but was disappointed with the results.

These do require the mirror to be dismantled more than changing the bulb and I do have pics (and a video I think) which I can send if requested.

superskoda have occasional 20% off weekends so worth registering and waiting.

[JakeBlade]

Did you try 5730 SMD LEDs?

[superbdreams]

I don't know the chip ident number, I tried the four chip wedge that I think you recommended, which was good and a cob (that needed adapting to fit).

These modules are much brighter.

[LasseTheDude]

Swapped mine out with modules from superskoda! But I dont think theese bulbs are monitored by canbus :p

[Wardy]

They're not, no.