smd's interior lights

[wire]

Have just fitted my smd led bulbs to the front and rear interior lights !

Must say they look the dogs dangliies, well chuffed !

Rear number plate and front side lights done to, all for a tenner !!!!

would defo advise doing the interior tho crisp, cool stunning bright white light

[Gonzo52]

Hi

What bulb types were they, and from where did you buy them?

Thanks

Les

[samuir1974]

Nice mod! So cheap and easy.

Transforms ANY car IMO.

[wire]

Hi Gonzo52

I bought them off ebay.

This is the festoon one for the front middle

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140471578326?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D140471578326%26_rdc%3D1

This is the front sides (interior), front side light (exterior), rear number plate

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301140871399?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

This is the festoon for the rear

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180864504400?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D180864504400%26_rdc%3D1

cheap mods I agree samuri but look fab

Head lights next

Edited 29 April, 2014 by wire

[Gonzo52]

Wire

Many thanks for posting these details :-)

Les

[samuir1974]

This is the front sides (interior), front side light (exterior), rear number plate

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301140871399?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

 

If i may - just watch out on this type. especially on exteriors. I used to use these a lot but had quite a few fail.

I think heat (near headlights) and damp (sometimes an issue on number plate) can be the killer. Thought to mention folks.

 

If they fit in the desired location - i would recommend these - they are superb and installed on all my cars now.

Pricey - but so far....100% reliable and very bright too.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/T10-501-W5W-Can-Bus-NEW-GENERATION-interior-WHITE-LED-10-SMD-5630-bulbs-AUDI-I-/181128879662?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a2c1f5e2e

 

or

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2PCS-Auto-T10-W5W-White-6-5630-SMD-LED-Bulb-Side-Wedge-Error-Free-Canbus-Light-/400597479889?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d457871d1

 

I'm not affiliated to these sellers; but use them a lot and have had no issues.

[Zove]

Hi Gonzo52

I bought them off ebay.

This is the festoon one for the front middle

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140471578326?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D140471578326%26_rdc%3D1

This is the front sides (interior), front side light (exterior), rear number plate

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301140871399?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

This is the festoon for the rear

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180864504400?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D180864504400%26_rdc%3D1

cheap mods I agree samuri but look fab

Head lights next

 

Hi wire,

 

The festoon for the rear is not listed as compatible on the eBay page.

Are you sure this is the good one?

[bazhuddy]

Hi wire

Noticed your car was white. What colour interior lights did you go for.

[Thecko]

Ade, is the intensity much brighter with these then?

 

Your mod to have my rear interior light come on has made a good difference when getting in/out at night but the lighting level still seems a bit low to me. Also, are any of these bulbs the right grade for the boot light?

[dukedl]

i also tried with led bulbs in my car, but when i measured the current with voltmeter it still showed (closed and locked car) in front dome 0.4V and in the boot 0.15V. Because i didn't want to have flat battery in a few days(weeks) i took them out.

in my previous car (golf 5) the leds were completly off when i locked the car, not like in škoda where they are still a little on.

 

are leds in your car completely off or are they still a little bright?

 

My friend had in his van led strip installed and it drained his battery, becase the strip was still a little lit when he locked the van at night.

[Zove]

i also tried with led bulbs in my car, but when i measured the current with voltmeter it still showed (closed and locked car) in front dome 0.4V and in the boot 0.15V. Because i didn't want to have flat battery in a few days(weeks) i took them out.

in my previous car (golf 5) the leds were completly off when i locked the car, not like in škoda where they are still a little on.

 

are leds in your car completely off or are they still a little bright?

 

My friend had in his van led strip installed and it drained his battery, becase the strip was still a little lit when he locked the van at night.

 

Was it because of the LED itself?

Did you check voltage with normal bulb?

[dukedl]

Was it because of the LED itself?

Did you check voltage with normal bulb?

 

yes i did. with normal bulb, the voltage vas normal. = 0V

[Zove]

That is sad...

Maybe it was bad luck?

I think I'll try it anyway. I still want it and it doesn't cost that much :p

And with your help I know I have to check voltage. Thanks for your sharing

 

Anyway, how do you open your festoon correctly?

 

Can you confirm how many bulb I need?

From the pictures I took I need 3 for the front and 2 for the rear. Am I right?

https://imageshack.com/a/VFnz/1

[Stormchaser]

I've had this trouble when fitting LED,s to my Octavia and Citigo. I tried many different makes until I found the ones that wouldn't dimly glow after.

[dukedl]

That is sad...

Maybe it was bad luck?

I think I'll try it anyway. I still want it and it doesn't cost that much :p

And with your help I know I have to check voltage. Thanks for your sharing

 

Anyway, how do you open your festoon correctly?

 

Can you confirm how many bulb I need?

From the pictures I took I need 3 for the front and 2 for the rear. Am I right?

https://imageshack.com/a/VFnz/1

 

you need 2x 5w5 for front dome and one 41mm festoon

2x 36mm festoon for back dome

1x 5w5 for glove compartment and the same for boot

 

what do you mean, "how do you open your festoon correctly?"?

very gently, pry it open with a screwdriver (the see through front plastic, back dome popups out all together)

 

 

 

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[wire]

Hi wire,

 

The festoon for the rear is not listed as compatible on the eBay page.

Are you sure this is the good one?

 

Hi all,

Soz for late reply been working in Chicago then hols in turkey now back to *hite work !

The lights listed are the ones that I bought and they look really cool at night, crisp clean bright ice white colour 

Will try and put a pick up but so bright it just shows a blurry white light

[Zove]

I contacted the seller and he prepared me an interior set :-)

I'll post the comparative pics when done.

[Stormchaser]

Oh good. Would love to see

[Zove]

Hey guys,

 

I've received my kit today.

 

Here is what it looks like (before and after): https://imageshack.com/a/vLrz/1

Sorry for the quality as I had to disable the flashlight, but you will be able to see the difference.

 

For my part, I'm very happy!

I was afraid it could be too white for my kid but it's really nice.

Not a big change in brightness in the boot though :(

 

Here is what I've bought:

Festoon CAN-BUS 42mm 4 SMD LED 10x42 bulb WHITE for the middle front (1)

Festoon CAN-BUS 36mm 3 SMD LED 10x36 bulb (radiator) WHITE for the rear (2)

501 CAN-BUS T10 W5W 5 SMD LED bulb WHITE for the middle sides (2), for the box (1), and for the boot (1).

 

Installation was easy, just be gentle and beware of the heat if you let the lights on too long.

 

I've got this kit for €15, shipping fees included (UK to BE) :-)))

He told me I've got it 50% off.

If you want I can ask me for some lower prices for you too.

Edited 26 August, 2014 by Zove

[Stormchaser]

Thanks for that

That's a worthwhile mod. It looks great.

[Zove]

I'm thinking about exterior lights now. But just thinking! :p

[Stormchaser]

Yes exterior is a must. Once the bug bites

Transformed my Octavia and Citigo. I wish Skoda would keep up with the others regarding lighting.

[dukedl]

@Zove: let us know which bulbs will you install outside.

it looks wird on my rapid because i have xenon and the fog and the other two bulbs are yellowish :(

looking to change them for a quite some time now.

 

 

btw, did you check the voltage for interior? do these your bulbs go out completely?

[Zove]

@Zove: let us know which bulbs will you install outside.

it looks wird on my rapid because i have xenon and the fog and the other two bulbs are yellowish :(

looking to change them for a quite some time now.

 

 

btw, did you check the voltage for interior? do these your bulbs go out completely?

 

Didn't check the voltage as they are CAN-BUS so I forgot.

I will check them anyway, even if it's been 2 days now and my battery is still good.

I'll let you know.

[Zove]

0.0v :-)