What bulbs are fitted to the S3 & upgraded bulb recommendations

[Mon55]

2 minutes ago, Gizmo68 said:

 

Yes they look identical to mine (out of stock again now though)

Ah yes, sorry hadn't noticed that. Hoping my order will be fulfilled now as payment is still being verified apparently.

[Gizmo]

1 minute ago, flogdnaloop said:

Thanks Gizmo68, yeh want to do LED's all round. still would love a list of all the upgrades possible with LED's i intend to do the lot lol.

 

boot, glove box, reverse, indicator (not sure if this one is worth it), fog light.

 what others can i do??

 

i have the led plus package ordered with it, so guess interior light and under seat lights are LED's??

 

Yes the only ones you need to do are the boot, glovebox, front fogs, rear indicators reversing lights, all the bulbs needed are listed on page 1

[Gizmo]

7 minutes ago, Gizmo68 said:

 

Not as cheap but these look to be the same:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-Red-Car-Led-Door-Light-for-VW-B6-Passat-B7-Golf-6-7-GTI-Jetta-MK5-6-/151890956795?hash=item235d6811fb:g:~q4AAOSwf-VWT~yD

 

Forget that one, £9.02 for a set:

 

High quality 4pcs lot White Red Led door warning ight Lamp for VW Passat Jetta CC

 

(if these sell out, copy the description and paste it into Aliexpress_

[lksuperb]

1 hour ago, Gizmo68 said:

 

Forget that one, £9.02 for a set:

 

High quality 4pcs lot White Red Led door warning ight Lamp for VW Passat Jetta CC

 

(if these sell out, copy the description and paste it into Aliexpress_

Ordered the same ones mon55 did thought they looked good .Payment cleared but order being processed for the last few days .Wondering if they have them at all .

[drewellis]

I've now fitted the Philips rear indicators, what a difference they make :-) thank you for this recommendation 

[markmuddimer]

Ordered the Aliexpress door LEDs... Now the wait begins...

[flogdnaloop]

How to the door LED's fit?? Haven't got car yet so can't even go and have a look lol.

are they direct replacement or need a bit of work first?

[Gizmo]

Direct replacement,

 

pop the lens off, pull the OE bulb out (you may need a pair of piers for this) then push the LED board in and push the lens back on.

[garethowen01]

On 2/1/2017 at 09:05, MartiniB said:

Rear Turn Signals

 

stock(Philips 12496NA/LLPY21W12V [E2] 2F7 FRANCE 5M02) Incandescent

replaced by

Ali's noname(Kaizen-GT 1156PY 48* 3014 SMD 12v 6.2W)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2pcs-Amber-Yellow-Error-Free-BAU15S-7507-PY21W-1156PY-LED-Bulbs-w-Reflector-Mirror-Design-For/32316963252.html

 

 

 

Hi MartiniB.

I ordered the same bulbs on 8th of this month and they arrived yesterday.

Fitted them today and by the cringe, what a difference they make.

Thanks for the tip. 

 

 

[lksuperb]

Do these leds look the same before I order them . http://2016 Generation 2S LED Car Headlight CREE ETI Chips 12V 24V 30W 3600LM Aluminum H1 H3 H7 H11 9005 9006 led headlight SQ0513 http://s.aliexpress.com/YvuArqAv (from AliExpress 

[penguin17]

On 2/12/2017 at 23:30, CheshireBumpkin said:

 

A lot of the Ali links aren't valid any more and I'm struggling to find any LED bulbs that I'm confident in - particularly for the foglights. I'm keen for them to match the white of the Xenons. Can you recommend the ones you got from Autobulbs and provide links please?

 

Thanks!

Apologies for the slow response, I was on holiday last week.

 

I bought these from Autobulbs Direct though I haven't fitted them as I haven't taken delivery of my Sportline yet:

 

https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H8-Twenty20-Cree-LED-12V-Canbus-Foglight-Bulb.html

 

I've bought several LED's from Autobulbs in the past, their 'own brand' included (as above) and haven't had any issues.  Hope this helps. 

[CheshireBumpkin]

3 hours ago, penguin17 said:

Apologies for the slow response, I was on holiday last week.

 

I bought these from Autobulbs Direct though I haven't fitted them as I haven't taken delivery of my Sportline yet:

 

https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/H8-Twenty20-Cree-LED-12V-Canbus-Foglight-Bulb.html

 

I've bought several LED's from Autobulbs in the past, their 'own brand' included (as above) and haven't had any issues.  Hope this helps. 

 

No problem, thanks for the link. My only concern would be the colour temp (Cool White - 6000K) which might be a bit stark for my liking - I was hoping for nearer 5000K. 

 

I'll wait until you've played guinea-pig and fitted them...!

[penguin17]

6 minutes ago, CheshireBumpkin said:

 

No problem, thanks for the link. My only concern would be the colour temp (Cool White - 6000K) which might be a bit stark for my liking - I was hoping for nearer 5000K. 

 

I'll wait until you've played guinea-pig and fitted them...!

I pick mine up on 3rd March and have planned to spend the next day doing a full detail and fitting the various bulbs I've bought.  I'll let you know and post some pics as soon as I can. 

[JFR]

On 24/03/2016 at 19:19, Gizmo68 said:

Reversing Lights

 

1156/BA15S/382

 

STD:

 

80W CREE LED’s: 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x80w-1156-BA15S-382-BRIGHTEST-OSRAM-CREE-LED-WHITE-CANBUS-REVERSE-BRAKE-DRL-/152013310456?hash=item2364b309f8:g:Ww4AAOSwDk5T94q8

 

Fitted:

 

 

To give you an idea how bright these are this is them fitted to the Yeti (on the S3 you lose some of the brightness due to the silver caps that cover the bulbs)

 

Myself and a few other members have used these in various cars (Citygo, Fabia MKI, Superb MKI, Yeti etc and nobody has a bad word to say about them!)

 

Gizmo 

 

On 24/03/2016 at 19:19, Gizmo68 said:

Reversing Lights

 

1156/BA15S/382

 

STD:

 

80W CREE LED’s: 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x80w-1156-BA15S-382-BRIGHTEST-OSRAM-CREE-LED-WHITE-CANBUS-REVERSE-BRAKE-DRL-/152013310456?hash=item2364b309f8:g:Ww4AAOSwDk5T94q8

 

Fitted:

 

 

To give you an idea how bright these are this is them fitted to the Yeti (on the S3 you lose some of the brightness due to the silver caps that cover the bulbs)

 

Myself and a few other members have used these in various cars (Citygo, Fabia MKI, Superb MKI, Yeti etc and nobody has a bad word to say about them!)

 

Just wanted to say thanks. Fitted the reversing LED'S to my S3 hatch and what a difference thy make. 

Just waiting for the LED indicator bulbs to arrive to get them fitted to. Cheers

[flogdnaloop]

Does the superb just have a compartment at back in corners you take off and fit bulbs or are they a bit more complicated??

[Sagalout]

On ‎26‎/‎03‎/‎2016 at 12:49, Sagalout said:

Yes you do remove the rear lamp assembly (the section on the car body not the tailgate) but it is an easy to do 10 minute job to replace the 2 lamps. A bit fiddly but nothing beyond anyone with a smidgeon of practicality. There is a section in the manual that shows you how to remove the assembly and replace the lamps. Pop out the OEM ones and pop in the LED replacements. Simples! 

Cant help with the door lights as I haven't done that mod.

 

From an earlier contribution to the thread.

[JFR]

1 hour ago, Sagalout said:

 

From an earlier contribution to the thread.

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1 hour ago, Sagalout said:

 

From an earlier contribution to the thread.

It was easy to do. 

Just followed instructions in handbook job done in 25 mins

[SportlineBri]

Ordered the hatch LED,s set and door safety red and white LED,s also from superskoda.fitted them this evening ! wow they are bright.

 

 

 

[Mon55]

On 21/11/2016 at 13:40, MartiniB said:

have replaced rear

Osram S? 7506 12v P21W [E1]2 1514

to

MAXGTRS S25 1156 BA15S 80W P21W 4+12 CREE Chip XBD LED Car Reverse Lamp

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2x-High-Power-S25-1156-BA15S-80W-P21W-CREE-XBD-LED-Reverse-Light-Backup-Led-Reverse/32565773694.html]

LED vs Orig on Columbus

Orig vs LED

made also some measurements by app on Galaxy Note 4

Osram

Declared lumens: 460

Lux from 10cm: 2100

Lux from 50cm: 190

MAXGTRS

Declared lumens: ---

Lux from 10cm: 3000

Lux from 50cm: 280

top leds give higher values, but in Superb case they go to the back side of reflector

I'm contemplating getting some of these LEDs for the reversing lights, but is it possible they are too bright? I just wonder if they are almost a bit dazzling if you are for example reverse parking on a dark but busy street?

Edited 24 February, 2017 by Mon55

[MartiniB]

@Mon55

don't worry, LED Reverse will be brighter than stock, but stock Stops light still dominates

 

 

MAXGTRS S25 1156 BA15S 80W P21W 4+12 CREE Chip XBD LED Car Reverse Lamp
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2x-High-Power-S25-1156-BA15S-80W-P21W-CREE-XBD-LED-Reverse-Light-Backup-Led-Reverse/32565773694.html

LED vs Orig on Columbus

Orig vs LED

 

Edited 24 February, 2017 by MartiniB

[panmat]

Would the yellow ones be suitable for rear indicator replacement ??

[MartiniB]

@Panmat

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/393511-what-bulbs-are-fitted-to-the-s3-upgraded-bulb-recommendations/?page=6#comment-4807186

[penguin17]

Well the CREE LED 382 P21W indicator bulbs from AutoBulbs Direct were a waste of time.  The pins weren't offset so I either got a dodgy pair or they just sent a different fitment.   They're going back and I've ordered alternatives from eBay as the reverse bulbs I got from the same seller are fine. 

 

The CREE H8 Fogs I got from ABD are however very good.  Nice and bright and same colour as DRL's and it took no more than 5 mins to replace both bulbs.  Really pleased that Skoda have used common sense.  In order to change the fogs on my old car the wheels and wheel arch liners would have had to come off. 

 

I also replaced the bulbs in the boot and glove box.  Will post some pics once I've uploaded to photobucket. 

[MartiniB]

On 10/15/2016 at 16:13, grzewoj said:

Thanks for the guide. I was able to remove the panel. Socket is located on the top left side of the rear door, under the window, close to the door lock.There are only 2 empty pins in the socket. I connected the wires there. The wires from this set fits perfectly:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/OEM-LED-VW-Door-Warning-Light-With-LED-For-VW-Golf-5-6-Jetta-MK5-MK6/32655491922.html.

Unfortunately the light still don't work.

I'm pretty sure that they must be activated via VCDS.

 

Doe's anybody knows how to do this?

have you found where to activate rear lights?

 

i'm waiting for

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/OEM-VW-Door-Warning-Light-With-LED-For-VW-Golf-5-6-Jetta-MK5-MK6-VI/32653269026.html

[MartiniB]

Rear Door's Warning lights will stay dark :(

 

have found Grzewoj's research:
http://forums.ross-tech.com/showthread.php?8030-MY17-Skoda-Superb-Style-enabling-rear-door-warning-lights

there are different controllers installed

 

L&K 2016 (all four doors with illuminated warning lights)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 42: Door Elect, Driver (J386)       Labels: 5QX-959-X93-42.clb
   Part No SW: 5Q0 959 593 E    HW: 5Q0 959 593 B
Address 52: Door Elect, Pass. (J387)       Labels: 5QX-959-X92-52.clb
   Part No SW: 5Q0 959 592 E    HW: 5Q0 959 592 B
Address BB: Door Rear Drv (J388)       Labels: None
   Part No SW: 5Q0 959 395 E    HW: 5Q0 959 395 B
Address BC: Door Rear Pass (J389)       Labels: None
   Part No SW: 5Q0 959 395 E    HW: 5Q0 959 395 B

Style 2016 (front doors with illuminated warning lights, rear with reflectors)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Address 42: Door Elect, Driver (J386)       Labels: 5QX-959-X93-42.clb
   Part No SW: 5Q4 959 593 E    HW: 5Q4 959 593 B
Address 52: Door Elect, Pass. (J387)       Labels: 5QX-959-X92-52.clb
   Part No SW: 5Q4 959 592 E    HW: 5Q4 959 592 B