LED reversing light

[d-ash]

I've ordered LED replacement for the pitiful reversing light. I've been finding it a real struggle to see where I'm going in the dark, when away from street lamps, using the standard bulb.

Here's what I've ordered...

http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/382-p21w-w ... anbus-led/

They should be very bright (60W equivalent), and shouldn't cause any canbus errors.

The only catch is having to order a pair. I might have a spare to sell

Dave

[Rik762]

Yes.....I used one of those in my Polo. Vastly better but the design of the rear-light itself limits the improvement.

[d-ash]

Cheers Rik. That's one of the reasons I chose the 60W equivalent with a lens to project as much light as possible

Any tips to removing the light fitting? Does it just push out once the white plastic screw has been removed?

Dave

[Rik762]

Yes it pushes out. Just ease it gently and don't drop the big white screw. The tricky bit is releasing the electrical plug. I can't remember which bit to squeeze to get it out.

[d-ash]

Thanks Rik

I think you squeeze the tabs on each end of the connector block. I'll soon find out; the LEDs are in the post !!

Dave

[Dink]

what i'd like to see is the real information for those lamps

as they look like the 5 quid jobbies off ebay

[RUM4MO]

I think that I should maintain an interest in these LED units as well, wife tells me the reversing light is - well not good!

[Rik762]

She is very polite.

[Dink]

She is very polite.

[CNK]

Hey, I use BA15s (1156) 10x 5W Epistar LED + LENS 50W 4500k and it works like a charm
Pictures https://www.drive2.com/l/457795686071602666/


Perhaps these films will be helpful for people who want to replace a light bulb in the tail light:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x3luXziM_Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-xLhlzGobQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OafL8gDKk4Q

[d-ash]

Looks same design as what I've ordered. I'm getting the 60W equivalent version. So should be brighter.

Thanks for those video links

[CNK]

Looks same design as what I've ordered. I'm getting the 60W equivalent version. So should be brighter.

Yes, they should be similar, I bought this bulb three years ago, I haven't found brighter then
It fits to LED license plate lights.

[d-ash]

Installed the LED today. You need small hands !! Had to first undo a large nylon screw to release the tail-light assembly (access through small hatch in the boot lining), then slide a small red shield back on the connector block which allows the, then accessible, connector block release tab to be squeezed. The assembly holding the bulbs is held by 4 clips.

The LED works without any error messages, is white and bright. Can't test it properly until dark tonight.

Update: although brighter, and doing a better job of illuminating objects at tail-light level, unfortunately the lighting at kerb level is no different. I guess this is down to the design of the tail-light housing which doesn't include a reflector. Oh well, it looks good; nice white bright light (in keeping with the LEDs above the number plate !!