Hi all, Skoda Superb hatch mk3 2020 model.

Can anyone confirm the bulb types?

Not had the car long and was sorting out what I need to keep in the boot for emergencies, you know, things like Hi Vis jackets, air compressor, small first aid kit, etc, etc,

 

I have also always kept some bulbs in the car at least one of each of the headlight, brake light, tail light, front and rear indicator, as a minimum.

Most of the lights on the car are LED, except for the front and rear indicators, and reversing lights.

I can see that even without taking the rear unit out ( I need to buy a T30 Torx bit)

The reverse light looks like a  P21W / 382 bayonet straight pins.

The rear indicator bulb looks like either a PY21W / 581 bayyonet offset pins.

The front indicator bulb looks like a WY21W / 585  wedge type. (and look a pain to get to)

 

I don't think there are any other filament bulbs, especially exterior, the reg plate light looks like an LED so are the brake and fog lights. Can't understand why the're not all LED!

Any other helpful info would be gratefully appreciated

 

Well, for certain i know that on the 2016, the reverse is a P21W, the rear indicators are PY21W, the fronts are not a filament type on mine, as its integrated in the LED DRL strip, wondering how a 2020 one would not have DRL LED strips/front indicator! The reg plate lights are indeed LED, and no there should not be any more filament type bulbs on the exterior at all.

Edited 3 May, 20215 yr by bubib5

Hi Bubib5, yes it does semm strange that a 2020 model has filament bulbs at all, even if they were bulb type sockets LEDS would seem the logical way to go for longer life and lower power consumption, 'Simply not clever' 

The front indicators are definately filament amber glass, and , I will see if I can get to it so I can double check the type,  it looks like a Philips PSY19W

In the owners manual it shows the same bulb type, but says to pull the bulb straight out of the holder, as normal for Skoda they skimp on specific bulb codes as if it is some secret that only Skoda should know about, very very annoying.

 

I see from your profile you're from Croatia, so it may be that the UK spec for an SE is lower, is your Superb an SE L or an L&K ?

 

Anyway I won't know unless I actually take it out, or ask my local Skoda dealer, they may actually tell me!

 

Cheers Terry

 

 

6 minutes ago, DeeDah said:

Hi Bubib5, yes it does semm strange that a 2020 model has filament bulbs at all, even if they were bulb type sockets LEDS would seem the logical way to go for longer life and lower power consumption, 'Simply not clever' 

The front indicators are definately filament amber glass, and , I will see if I can get to it so I can double check the type,  it looks like a Philips PSY19W

In the owners manual it shows the same bulb type, but says to pull the bulb straight out of the holder, as normal for Skoda they skimp on specific bulb codes as if it is some secret that only Skoda should know about, very very annoying.

 

I see from your profile you're from Croatia, so it may be that the UK spec for an SE is lower, is your Superb an SE L or an L&K ?

 

Anyway I won't know unless I actually take it out, or ask my local Skoda dealer, they may actually tell me!

 

Cheers Terry

 

 

Mines a Style level of trim, so i would say thats an SE L in UK, my trim is the one lower from L&K.. And its a 2016 MY, so not sure how i dont have any filament type bulbs on the front, except the stock fog lights, which i updated to LED as well.. I do have Bi-Xenon on the front, wondering if that makes any difference?

There are so many variations on the lights especially on the front, Halogen, Bi Xenon, LED, Matrix LED, and that's just the headlights.

Mine has LED headlights (low functionality), LED front fogs, LED DRL, and filament indicators.

Rear has LED Tail, Brake, Fogs and number plate lights, and two filament Indicator and Reverse lights

Lot of variation out there as I have seen models with LED indicators and reverse lights

 

I've mentioned on other posts I've made that I'm not impressed with the owner manual as regards specification information.

My previous car was a Honda Accord Tourer, and the owners handbook was exceptional.

Every item that was within the capability of a reasonably competent driver was  listed along with it's OEM part code, such as the oil specification, bulbs PY21W etc,  wheel and tyre size alternatives, fluid level quantities, etc, etc. 

Not sure if this is a Skoda thing or is part of the VAG mindset?

Anyway thanks Bubib5