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Upgrading Bulbs to LED

Sparki
in Skoda Superb Mk3 (2015 - 2023)

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Hi, once I get my superb SEL Exec I want to take out the standard bulbs and replace them with LED lights. please could someone who has done this let me know what I would need to order?

Thanks.

Me too. :) I've been meaning to ask. I assume 4x map lights, centre console box and vanity mirror(s)? How about door lights? Thanks for posting OP, I've been lazy. :D

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I want to do interior but exterior lights are my main aim

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Interior:

 

Door lights (fit both front and rear doors, order two sets for all doors)

Boot lights (order corect type, combi [estate] or limosine [hatchback])

http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/SUPERB-III/Lights/

 

Glovebox

http://www.auto-lighting.co.uk/product-eng-449-Car-LED-Light-Bulb-W5W-1x4-SMD-5050-B-CanBus-WHITE.html

 

Exterior:

 

Rear indicators

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/xtreme-vision-py21

 

Rear reversing (80W Osram Cree LED BA15S/382/1156/P21W)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x80W-1156-BA15S-382-LED-OSRAM-CHIP-WHITE-REVERSE-BRAKEDRL-LIGHT-BULBS-CANBUS-/301849749221?

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x80w-1156-BA15S-382-BRIGHTEST-OSRAM-CREE-LED-WHITE-CANBUS-REVERSE-BRAKE-DRL/151942671742?

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    Hi L4wence,

    On the Philips LED bulbs for the REAR indicators, how did you fit the Resister Plate & wiring into the light cluster? The instructions say it must be attached to metal as the plate gets very hot. I ordered these as my current cree ones aren't bright enough on a sunny day - I've got blown out of it twice now when the driver behind me thought I didn't indicate before slowing down so choose these instead. If you have pictures that would be a great help too.

    Hi L4wence,

    On the Philips LED bulbs for the REAR indicators, how did you fit the Resister Plate & wiring into the light cluster? The instructions say it must be attached to metal as the plate gets very hot. I ordered these as my current cree ones aren't bright enough on a sunny day - I've got blown out of it twice now when the driver behind me thought I didn't indicate before slowing down so choose these instead. If you have pictures that would be a great help too.

     

    Hi Rebelred,

     

    The resistor plate and wiring is not needed. Simply fit the bulb in directly. No messing about and no errors :) All of the lights I posted just fit straight in and don't give any errors. Shouldn't take you more than 10 or 15 minutes to fit.

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    Interior:

    Door lights (fit both front and rear doors, order two sets for all doors)

    The SEL Exec only has door puddle lights on the front two doors. The rear two are simply reflectors. I've removed the reflectors to look inside if there is any wiring for rear lights but nope.

    So only order one set. They are bright indeed.

    Thanks for clarifying SEL spec. On L&K which I have they are lights on both front and rear doors. So for L&K spec order two sets :)

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    Hi Rebelred,

     

    The resistor plate and wiring is not needed. Simply fit the bulb in directly. No messing about and no errors :) All of the lights I posted just fit straight in and don't give any errors. Shouldn't take you more than 10 or 15 minutes to fit.

    Brilliant, thanks for clarifying that L4wrence, I was afraid to put them in directly without confirmation, in case they overheated. Thanks again

    Sorry for bothering you again L4wence, The bulbs don't fit as the 'locking pins' are in a different position to the holders. The pins should be at '12' & '6' but as you can see mine are at '12' & '4'. Were yours like that or have I been given the wrong bulbs? They appear to be the correct ones????????

    Are you sure you are trying them in the correct bulb holders?

     

    They are correct, the 12 & 6 o’clock bulbs are the reversing lights (reversing lights are closest to the tailgate) 

    Didn't even think of that, it was ****ing rain so was rushing, cheers Gizmo

    Er..that was embarrassing! Anyway fitted the new LED indicators, way brighter & way better :-)post-135704-0-29314600-1455375026_thumb.jpg

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    Glad you got it sorted in the end Rebelred :thumbup: They are miles better than the standard indicators.

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    Glad you got it sorted in the end Rebelred :thumbup: They are miles better than the standard indicators.

    I Agree 100 %. I'd highly recommend them & there is 20 % off them at the moment (see L4wence's link )

    Interior:

    Door lights (fit both front and rear doors, order two sets for all doors)

    Boot lights (order corect type, combi [estate] or limosine [hatchback])

    http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/SUPERB-III/Lights/

    Glovebox

    http://www.auto-lighting.co.uk/product-eng-449-Car-LED-Light-Bulb-W5W-1x4-SMD-5050-B-CanBus-WHITE.html

    Exterior:

    Rear indicators

    http://www.powerbulbs.com/product/xtreme-vision-py21

    Rear reversing (80W Osram Cree LED BA15S/382/1156/P21W)

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x80W-1156-BA15S-382-LED-OSRAM-CHIP-WHITE-REVERSE-BRAKEDRL-LIGHT-BULBS-CANBUS-/301849749221?

    or

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x80w-1156-BA15S-382-BRIGHTEST-OSRAM-CREE-LED-WHITE-CANBUS-REVERSE-BRAKE-DRL/151942671742?]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x80w-1156-BA15S-382-BRIGHTEST-OSRAM-CREE-LED-WHITE-CANBUS-REVERSE-BRAKE-DRL/151942671742?

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    Probably not used to the system but on the page for the indicator lamps it says that they are not road legal. In the event of an accident which requires the constabulary to attend I.e. rear shunt with complications, could there be a come back? This question comes from SWMBO I think the lights are great but I don't think a box of chockies will do the trick, she worries about the gents in tall hats.

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    Probably not used to the system but on the page for the indicator lamps it says that they are not road legal. In the event of an accident which requires the constabulary to attend I.e. rear shunt with complications, could there be a come back? This question comes from SWMBO I think the lights are great but I don't think a box of chockies will do the trick, she worries about the gents in tall hats.

     

    I already raised this question on another thread and it was answered with a good explanation by BilllyJim:

    http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/379073-put-in-my-rear-led-bulbseasyhappy/page-2#entry4459107

    That's bulb manufacturers covering their backsides.... you'll be fine!

    Thanks 14wrence that is about as good an explanation as SWMBO could ask for and I didn't needs the box of chockies.  I guess you're right Rebelred thanks.

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    Does anyone know what bulbs would be required for the front and rear ceiling lights?

    Does anyone know what bulbs would be required for the front and rear ceiling lights?

     

    Can I add "and the front DRLs" too please?  :notme: I swapped the standard bulbs for LED on my Mk II so hopefully they're the same.

    front DRLs on mine were H8's, of which I had a spare set of xenon colour matched ones from my previous MKII. 

    Really need to crack on and update my SE L Exec lights. Just been so pleased haven't bothered tinkering but i'm guessing this is a good place to start.

     

    Need to get ordering.

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