What bulbs are fitted to the S3 & upgraded bulb recommendations

[MartiniB]

14 hours ago, Bap33 said:

when clicking on "find similar", there's no matching result... 😐

so sad, but thanks for useful info to me -
i'm waiting for new Mk3.5 in near months, will have to extract them from current car

 

list becomes longer and longer:
1. Full diameter Spare Wheel
2. GPS Signal Repeater under dashboard
3. Bilstein B6 DampTronic shocks
4. Start-Stop Memory module
 

[GiantKiwi]

On 29/08/2022 at 22:03, JR RS said:

 

No no, ur English is good and understandable.

 

We r talking the same thing.

It's more likely I've misunderstood wats fitted from factory on the L&K models in ur market.

It's great u guys have that done already.

 

Meanwhile, the rest of us have to do it the hard way.

This a link to a discussion we had here many years ago....

 

 

 

 

Looks like country spec variance striking again - my UK 2018 Sportline has them as well as standard in all doors.

Edited 9 January, 2023 by GiantKiwi
putting it in the right box

[MP74]

Hi there I've recently bought this 2017 Skoda Superb L&K however my previous car was an Audi A6 with LED headlights l, this Skoda is great however when you get used to LED lights you must get spoilt because these on this car are so dull in comparison that I didn't think they were on, it had the adaptive system on but I was wondering can you upgrade the headlights with no Canbus issues ? 

Also the left headlights seems to flicker too, I've just looked at the start of this thread but it seems to be for the fogs and it was created in 2016 so can anyone give me a heads up re headlights plz - much appreciated and great forum thank you.

[JR RS]

Sounds like u need to replace ur xenon bulbs because a Superb with well aligned beams and good bulbs is great.

 

If u do upgrade ur xenons - get Osram Xenarcs or Phillips XtremeVisions.

 

I upgraded mine to XtremeVision Gen2 many many years ago and they're brilliant.

U can see footage of it here.

[MP74]

7 minutes ago, JR RS said:

Sounds like u need to replace ur xenon bulbs because a Superb with well aligned beams and good bulbs is great.

 

If u do upgrade ur xenons - get Osram Xenarcs or Phillips XtremeVisions.

 

I upgraded mine to XtremeVision Gen2 many many years ago and they're brilliant.

U can see footage of it here.

Thanks for the reply mate, is there no option for LED in the headlights or is this too difficult but yeah anything would be better then these I've got in at the moment .

[MP74]

9 minutes ago, JR RS said:

Sounds like u need to replace ur xenon bulbs because a Superb with well aligned beams and good bulbs is great.

 

If u do upgrade ur xenons - get Osram Xenarcs or Phillips XtremeVisions.

 

I upgraded mine to XtremeVision Gen2 many many years ago and they're brilliant.

U can see footage of it here.

Thanks for the reply mate, is there no option for LED in the headlights or is this too difficult but yeah anything would be better then these I've got in at the moment .

BTW those you have in look fantastic! 

Where can I get those from please ?

[foofoo7777]

Hi folks, newbie alert. Took delivery of a 2017 2.0 TDI Superb Combi. Very pleased overall. Reversed the other night and assumed a fuse had gone and reversing lights weren't working...to my alarm they were working but just very inadequate. That brought a google search on and read with interest most of the 28 pages on this topic. Obviously old news to lots of you who have had the car since 2016-17 so apologies for that. What i am looking for is a strong recommendation for replacement reversing lights as a lot of the links aren't working. Obviously no canbus errors. Whilst i am in the rear lights i might as well do the indicators too. The boot lights seem very simple with items in aliexpress?

 

 

just wondering about any issues with these? Appreciate they don't fit the glovebox without mods.

 

What about simple replacement W5W bulbs?

 

Thanks again for any advice, much appreciated.

[MartiniB]

On 08/03/2023 at 20:04, foofoo7777 said:

What about simple replacement W5W bulbs?

less performance with huge chances of can bus err

 

one week ago were installed trunk bulbs from this seller on MY23

-> https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001942971529.html

 

one additional pair under the trunk cover

(haven't info, from what source dealer powered them, on previous MY16, source were closing button illumination wires)

 

 

 

and second pair in standard places

 

Superb Mk3.FL MY23

 

Superb Mk3 MY16

 

on first evening, one time i have got "open trunk" warning when open glove box, but i'm lucky, it not repeated
-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/506039-storage-compartment-open-warning/

 

Ali_store_5649014 18x LED vs OEM 1x LED 8J0 947 409 B

 

 

 

 

Edited 30 March, 2023 by MartiniB

[MartiniB]

1 hour ago, foofoo7777 said:

Appreciate they don't fit the glovebox without mods.

another type of bulb

-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/393511-what-bulbs-are-fitted-to-the-s3-upgraded-bulb-recommendations/?do=findComment&comment=5375416

 

 

 

[MartiniB]

On 31/12/2022 at 00:12, Bap33 said:

I've clicked on the link for 12+6 LED, but unfortunately it's not available anymore and when clicking on "find similar", there's no matching result... 😐

 

i found one
-> https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32838811778.html

not ordered yet, seems ~30% overpriced, even with their "31%" discount

 

[foofoo7777]

8 minutes ago, MartiniB said:

another type of bulb

-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/393511-what-bulbs-are-fitted-to-the-s3-upgraded-bulb-recommendations/?do=findComment&comment=5375416

 

 

 

 

Many thanks, this glovebox one straight swap no mods needed? Good bit brighter alright.

[MartiniB]

@foofoo7777

without mods, just replace

[Bap33]

7 minutes ago, MartiniB said:

i found one
-> https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32838811778.html

not ordered yet, seems ~30% overpriced, even with their "31%" discount

 

Thanks for remembering.

I´ve bought a 4 bulb set with 6+6 red & white LEDs since this post. But not installed yet. I ´ll let you know how the result is.  

[JR RS]

10 hours ago, MP74 said:

Thanks for the reply mate, is there no option for LED in the headlights or is this too difficult but yeah anything would be better then these I've got in at the moment .

BTW those you have in look fantastic! 

Where can I get those from please ?

 

For the pre-facelift Superb, sadly there is no LED option.

Only the facelift version comes with proper LED headlights.

 

U could replace ur xenon bulbs with LED bulbs, but I would not recommend it as they require massive heat sinks or fans and get very hot.  U won't b able to put the headlight cover at the back on, meaning it's no longer sealed, allowing dirt & water to get inside the unit.

 

I got my Phillips XtremeVisions from Powerbulbs.  Awesome company to deal with.  Lots of sales/deals.  Fast shipping.

Highly recommended.

Edited 8 March, 2023 by JR RS

[foofoo7777]

Anyone got a recent recommendation for reversing bulbs and rear indicator bulbs with a link? Straight swap, much brighter and non canbus errors please. Many thanks.

[D402]

These are the reversing lights recommended in this thread, no issues with them in 2 years for me: AUXITO 2x 1156 Ba15s 382 Reverse Led White P21w Indicator Fog Brake Light Bulb

[MartiniB]

1 hour ago, foofoo7777 said:

reversing bulbs

these are err free, but 4 LEDs on the top aren't necessary

-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/393511-what-bulbs-are-fitted-to-the-s3-upgraded-bulb-recommendations/?do=findComment&comment=4757744

 

[foofoo7777]

4 minutes ago, D402 said:

These are the reversing lights recommended in this thread, no issues with them in 2 years for me: AUXITO 2x 1156 Ba15s 382 Reverse Led White P21w Indicator Fog Brake Light Bulb

 

Many thanks for that, i'll order way as std lighting for reversing is really bad.

[35North]

I just replace the bulbs with LED's in the boot  and lights inside with auxito w5w led lights of eBay, they are great sorry I did not take any pics but they are bright 

[j caff]

7 hours ago, 35North said:

I just replace the bulbs with LED's in the boot  and lights inside with auxito w5w led lights of eBay, they are great sorry I did not take any pics but they are bright 

I was just going to ask what people are using for inside lights as mine are absolutely atrocious, you turn them on and the car actually gets darker inside especially the rear ones. How do you replace them? I couldn't find any obvious place to remove the cover. 

[35North]

7 hours ago, j caff said:

I was just going to ask what people are using for inside lights as mine are absolutely atrocious, you turn them on and the car actually gets darker inside especially the rear ones. How do you replace them? I couldn't find any obvious place to remove the cover. 

You will need to use trim removal tools, for the front lights start at the front nearer to the windscreen and work around only the clear bit of plastic, as for the rear lights I had to remove the whole unit then pry the cover off to get the the bulbs at this point it was a bit of a struggle to get them out by hand but use a flat head screwdriver to help it out.

 

I got this of ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374038217284

 

If they don't work the 1st time turn the LED around. They are bright much better  

[j caff]

1 hour ago, 35North said:

You will need to use trim removal tools, for the front lights start at the front nearer to the windscreen and work around only the clear bit of plastic, as for the rear lights I had to remove the whole unit then pry the cover off to get the the bulbs at this point it was a bit of a struggle to get them out by hand but use a flat head screwdriver to help it out.

 

I got this of ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374038217284

 

If they don't work the 1st time turn the LED around. They are bright much better  

You're a star thank you. The Auxito are expensive especially with the added Brexit tax but definitely worth it. 

[superbuser35]

Has anyone changed turning lights to dynamic LED ones ? 

 

There is lot of those dynamic LED-s available, but which ones are the good one and what else to watch ?

 

Didnt found any good video how it can be done on Superb, but found on Octavia: 

 

 

 

[MartiniB]

Dynamic LED Turn Signals

 

haven't seen any alternative model 😞

it perfect for it's price, but i would prefer fixed, second edition model, where signal would be visible from rear

 

 

for previous MY16 it cost 34€

-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/454623-what-have-you-done-to-your-superb-iii-today/?do=findComment&comment=5357529

 

for current MY23 18€, exactly same model

-> https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004299032245.html

 

3VD 949 102

 

 

 

[msemafor]

Have changed footwell light bulbs to led ones and now i have code 0531. Read somewhere that i need to change bulbs type in VCDS. My interface doesn't cooperate with SIII 2019 so I'd like to ask if you could recommend any free app I'll be able to change that type to LED with? Thanks a lot in advance.