Hi,

Upgrading the rear number plate bulbs to the superskoda led bulbs.

They are complete replacement units with built in led bulbs, just clip into existing wiring.

Just wanted to check how to remove the old one without damaging the car?

Thanks

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Superskoda rear number plate bulbs - http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/OCTAVIA-III/Octavia-III-MEGA-POWER-LED-licence-plate-lights-system-KI-R

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Push the number plate light to the side (I think the left, not sure, but it will only go one way) and lever it out. 

 

Page 233 (thereabouts) in the manual.  

Thanks

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Normal LEDs can be used, you just need to code them with VCDS.

Just make sure the screwdriver doesn't slip out of the slot.

Can anyone recommend any can bus compatible leds for the number plate?

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Octy3 is very picky about the number plate lights, many people failed with canbus compatible LEDs.

It's better to code the number plate lights to LED with VCDS (and buy non-canbus LEDs).

Can anyone recommend any can bus compatible leds for the number plate?

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just use any and code it. I've tried so many different CAMBUS friendly ones with no joy. It only takes a few mins to code it, even for a numpty like me.

 

Of course if you've haven't got the equipment to do that, then check out the VCDS map for a member nearby, maybe someone will be very nice and do this for you.

Edited 16 January, 201610 yr by M12MKD

Indeed I haven't :( where's the map ?

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Found it can you recommend any non canbus bulbs ?

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Buy some single sided flat bulbs.

Unfortunately my bulbs not sold anymore, but you can ask the seller. To tell the truth they are a little bit too bright for number plate lights.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-hot-sale-real-parking-t10-1smd-high-power-led-reading-light-bulbs-w5w-auto-cree/1968387645.html

Buy some similar bulbs:

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Super-Bright-T10-6LED-5050-Car-Led-License-Plate-Lights-W5W-194-6SMD-Wedge-Auto-Clearance/32466525715.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.83.mPRw6q&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_3,searchweb201644_5_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_9905_62_61,searchweb201560_2,searchweb1451318400_6149

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1X-DC-12V-T10-led-W5W-194-5730-9-SMD-Chips-LED-3W-160LM-Error-Free/32252066444.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.1.ULB1m8&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_3,searchweb201644_5_10001_10002_10005_301_10006_10003_10004_9905_62_61,searchweb201560_2,searchweb1451318400_6149

The second one is sold as canbus friendly but I can't see the paralell resistor and buyers reported the canbus issue.

Edited 16 January, 201610 yr by aki78

Bought some pal. How long do they take usuall from china?

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Edited 16 January, 201610 yr by Edwardw121

Usually 2-4 weeks to my country.

A week to 2 weeks in my experience.

The super skoda ones I brought work fine. Fantastic quality

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^^^ agreed. The super skoda ones are very bright. I was dubious because of the price but are well worth it!

^^^ agreed. The super skoda ones are very bright. I was dubious because of the price but are well worth it!

Can't beat the China ones for 35p each!!!

Can't understand why they arnt factory fitted when they are so cheap!!!

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The super skoda ones I brought work fine. Fantastic quality

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I agree. No problems or error codes. Probably cost neutral to compared to getting LEDs and getting someone to code them if you don't have vdcs.

I agree. No problems or error codes. Probably cost neutral to compared to getting LEDs and getting someone to code them if you don't have vdcs.

What bulbs are these?

What bulbs are these?

They're the super Skoda replacement units, they've got the resistors on three inside to trick the car.

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They're the super Skoda replacement units, they've got the resistors on three inside to trick the car.

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So they are LED?

Btw I thought I read somewhere about Andyvee recommending not to get the resistors defeating ones as they could do damage.

So they are LED?

Btw I thought I read somewhere about Andyvee recommending not to get the resistors defeating ones as they could do damage.

Yeah, LED units that replace the existing ones. Didn't see anything about them doing damage, so far so good although I'm going to put a layer of very light tint on them to dull the light slightly as they're a bit on the bright side.

Yeah, LED units that replace the existing ones. Didn't see anything about them doing damage, so far so good although I'm going to put a layer of very light tint on them to dull the light slightly as they're a bit on the bright side.

See post 2 here

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/359738-ledperf-leds/?fromsearch=1

Edited 23 January, 201610 yr by GAFF

I bought genuine VAG No plate lamps on flea-bay (Passat/Sharan etc), then had them coded via vcds by a fellow Briskoda member.

Bulbs have come today guys. Do I code them before or after fitting them?

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