Superb reversing lights not good! UPGRADE??

[D4KGP]

Hi is there anyway to improve illumination from the reversing lights on MK2 Superb?

[Ootohere]

Somebody will know, 

but if there is nobody about put on the rear fog light to help illuminate behind while reversing. 

[a666andy]

Yes there are very good upgraded bulbs that fit, I have them fitted to mine after reading about it on here.

 

Edit - I've had these installed in my car since Feb 2020 and they work no issues and are far brighter

Edited 16 January, 2023 by a666andy

[D4KGP]

Hi a666andy, thanks for your reply. So what bulbs did you fit to your Superb?

[MATT0693]

I upgraded the bulbs in my octavia recently, here is a photo.

Link LED Bulb

 

 

Edited 17 January, 2023 by MATT0693

[D4KGP]

Hi MATT0693,  thanks for your reply. I'll have a look at those and maybe order some.  Thanks again. D4KGP.

[a666andy]

1 hour ago, D4KGP said:

Hi a666andy, thanks for your reply. So what bulbs did you fit to your Superb?

Hi

 

Apologies, seems I forgot to paste the link

 

 

Here is the correct ones

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321517034780

 

 

 

EDIT 3!!

 

Ok, I'm now not sure as the above bulbs were ordered before these ones below, it is one of these sets I have had installed since Feb 2020 but not sure which fitment, sorry. I remember having the wrong ones and then ordering another set after and the below were the last ones I ordered. for info, Mine is a 2011 estate, 2.0 tdi elegance

 

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07CMYK2D9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

 

Edited 17 January, 2023 by a666andy

[DEL80Y]

Plus one for the link above 

Fitted in mine and have been great
 

[DrCorbyLee]

Have a look at this thread:

The auxito bulbs I fitted 15 months ago are still going strong and provide excellent illumination.  Still available from eBay 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185099563838 but just noticed gone up almost 50% since my purchase (but then what hasn't!).  A tip. If you watch anything from auxito eBay shop you are almost guaranteed to get an reduced price offer email come through which helps to soften the blow a little.

[WaveyDavey]

Do these better LED bulbs require coding or flag up any bulb warnings? or do they just work OK when installed?

[a666andy]

Mine just plugged in and worked with no other changes or anything else needed.

[TasMan]

8 hours ago, a666andy said:

Mine just plugged in and worked with no other changes or anything else needed.

Hi, Just checking, was it the BA15S bulbs in your Ebay link that are the correct ones ?

Thanks

[DrCorbyLee]

On 03/02/2023 at 09:48, WaveyDavey said:

Do these better LED bulbs require coding or flag up any bulb warnings? or do they just work OK when installed?

Certainly on my FL car the reversing lights aren't monitored for bulb failure (as I guess they aren't a safety requirement) so you can basically use any bulb that fits the holder (or even no bulb) and still not cause a build failure warning

[D4KGP]

Hi everyone, since I posted this question I have not yet done anything about it. But one of the suggestions was to use the rear fogs at the same time if no one is behind you, that was by toot.  Another answer came from MATT0693 stating that he had upgraded the bulbs on his OCTAVIA,  but I find there is nothing wrong with the  reversing lights on my Sons OCTAVIA!  If the lights on my SUPERB were as good as the ones on the OCTAVIA's I would never have posed the question. As most Superb owners will agree the reversing lights are useless, they only let anyone behind you know that you are about to reverse.  Regards to all. D4KGP. 

[aero-hot]

Personally, I've found the only really decent bulbs are the PIAA extreme white ones, not led so no error codes, but at £35 a pair they're expensive. Fitted them to my estate and they look like LEDs and give off a decent light. 

[D4KGP]

Hi aero-hot, thanks for the info I'll have a look at those. Where did you purchase them from?  Regards.  D4KGP.

[aero-hot]

Hi, I got these from eBay, but to be honest a few places sell them, just use Google and go to a seller that looks trustworthy. 

[D4KGP]

OK thanks.