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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

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

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

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.

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

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

as they look like the 5 quid jobbies off ebay

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

She is very polite.

Rik762 wrote:She is very polite.

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

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

Thanks for those video links

d-ash wrote: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.

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 !!