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I know. I don't think I seen many of these lists in car manuals before. It could just be that I've never had to look before.

I have another question Osram Nightbreaker Plus or Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited Plus are these the same or different I can't tell I'm currently looking on ebay.

Have you got all the lights you listed fitted? If yes do you have a link to a picture?

Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited Plus would be the latest model,

Heres a picture of everything except high beam:

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Cree reverseve and fog:

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Silvatec bulb in socket,

Standard bulb removed,

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Before silvatec:

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After Silvatec:

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I hope these images provide more of an insight than i had prior to purchasing any of them myself :)

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Is that a rear wiper mod? :p

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Sort of lol

Focus was off the road then,

Had grease proof paper wrapped around Wiper Blades to prevent rubber sticking to the glass and marking it,

See my car storage guide: http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/27463-guide-storing-vehicle-for-long-periods-of-time/?gopid=147914#entry147869

:lol:

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Aah! I thought it was a shammy leather as a makeshift wiper!

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Aah! I thought it was a shammy leather as a makeshift wiper!

It is now..... :lol: thats a great idea

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+1 for the Osrams. Have been using them for more than 1 year and they are a significant improvement over stock. Funnily enough, my local Ford dealer has them stocked now and it works to be cheaper from them since they offer me a discount as I am a loyal customer.

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+1 for the Osrams. Have been using them for more than 1 year and they are a significant improvement over stock. Funnily enough, my local Ford dealer has them stocked now and it works to be cheaper from them since they offer me a discount as I am a loyal customer.

That has to be the best ford dealership in europe stocking Avon Tyres and Osram Nightbreaker or Cool blue intence bulbs on the shelves,

Then giving discount on those premium "aftermarket upgrade" items,

Most 99% of garages dont even use ford oil or filters they buy in cheapest stuff they can and bill you for genuine ford,

Ive saw it with my own eyes and 99% of irish ford dealerships use Brabus tyres eventhough they roll out of factory on Mitchelin Primacey III

If there pimping out the car as part of the service then charging less than standard priceses at your dealership Seriously id travel the country to have mine done there too as ive had to order these "brand name" items personally from the uk this would save me a fortune on shipping aswell as time awaiting special orders.

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Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited Plus would be the latest model,

Heres a picture of everything except high beam:

IMG_20140113_102515_zpsayc3dfo_edit_1389

Image4066_zpsc4ngjzr_edit_1389686727678_

Image4070_zpscwqivne_edit_1389686381132_

Cree reverseve and fog:

Image1451.jpg

Image1453.jpg

IMG_20141104_185822_zpsbdujzny_edit_1415

IMG_20141104_185833_zps6yte6bp6.jpg

Silvatec bulb in socket,

Standard bulb removed,

IMG_20130508_204425_zps4d7b330b.jpg

Before silvatec:

IMG_20130508_204958_zpsee3caa36.jpg

After Silvatec:

IMG_20130508_204447_zps359a89e7.jpg

I hope these images provide more of an insight than i had prior to purchasing any of them myself :)

Thanks for the pics. Give me more of an insight as you say. I am now looking for the best place to buy these bulbs from. Looking at the prices of the bulb I can see it being slightly expensive for what it is. But I can't wait to get rid of the standard yellowish headlight bulbs.

That has to be the best ford dealership in europe stocking Avon tyres and Osram Nightbreaker or Cool blue intence bulbs on the shelves,

Then giving discount on those premium "aftermarket upgrade" items,

Most 99% of garages dont even use ford oil or filters they buy in cheapest stuff they can and bill you for genuine ford,

Ive saw it with my own eyes and 99% of irish ford dealerships use Brabus tyres eventhough they roll out of factory on Mitchelin Primacey III

If there pimping out the car as part of the service then charging less than standard priceses at your dealership Seriously id travel the country to have mine done there too as ive had to order these "brand name" items personally from the uk this would save me a fortune on shipping aswell as time awaiting special orders.

I have not had any dealings with my Ford Dealership as yet as I've only had this car for just over 3 months. But I'd be happy if they where stocking the same as Hassen's dealership. I used to take my old car to Kwik Fit but I do think I'll be taking this car elsewhere when its due an M.O.T & service.

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Beware of imitation cree bulbs,

Original Cree are from America not china,

In the uk AllTronix.co.uk is a reliable supplier of genuine Cree,

Here is the latest model of cree reverse bulb:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301487658232

See alltronix for the red cree fog bulb.

Regarding Osram Nightbreaker Plus

There the best bulb on the road i recommend those for your high beam.

For low beam i strongly recommend Osram Cool blue intense which shine a lite of 5400kelvin this is as close to 6000kelvin you can get without fitting a HID Kit,

LED in your low or high beam is illegal because led light cant be focused it shines everywhere.

However led is legal for positioning and indication.

I'm not a betting man but if ford sell Osram night breaker plus or Osram cool blue intense bulbs show me the receipt for them from ford and ill send you 10 GBP

They may bill people for Osram but im convinced they purchase bulbs in packs of 20 for 15GBP can be got like this on eBay, there not osram, and they wont last as long but ford like to keep there customers coming back for more.

Shop around for cheapest seller on eBay.

Silvatec bulbs are cheap enough now on eBay,

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Beware of imitation cree bulbs,

Original Cree are from America not china,

In the uk AllTronix.co.uk is a reliable supplier of genuine Cree,

Here is the latest model of cree reverse bulb:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301487658232

See alltronix for the red cree fog bulb.

Regarding Osram Nightbreaker Plus

There the best bulb on the road i recommend those for your high beam.

For low beam i strongly recommend Osram Cool blue intense which shine a lite of 5400kelvin this is as close to 6000kelvin you can get without fitting a HID kit,

LED in your low or high beam is illegal because led light cant be focused it shines everywhere.

However led is legal for positioning and indication.

I'm not a betting man but if ford sell Osram night breaker plus or Osram cool blue intense bulbs show me the receipt for them from ford and ill send you 10 GBP

They may bill people for Osram but im convinced they purchase bulbs in packs of 20 for 15GBP can be got like this on ebay, there not osram, and they wont last as long but ford like to keep there customers coming back for more.

Shop around for cheapest seller on ebay.

Silvatec bulbs are cheap enough now on eBay,

Having looked at that latest reverse cree bulb I do believe that wouldn't fit my Focus as the manual says its fitments W16W (5-Door) or P21W (4-Door).

Also my rear fog fitment is P21W

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Having looked at that latest reverse cree bulb I do believe that wouldn't fit my Focus as the manual says its fitments W16W (5-Door) or P21W (4-Door).

Also my rear fog fitment is P21W

P21W

Is a BA15s fitment mate the one ive linked there replaces a P21W BA15s bulb

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P21W

Is a BA15s fitment mate the one ive linked there replaces a P21W BA15s bulb

But is my car classed as a 4-Door or a 5-Door as these are different fitments. I always thought mine was a 5-Door car that being 4 doors and the boot.

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But is my car classed as a 4-Door or a 5-Door as these are different fitments. I always thought mine was a 5-Door car that being 4 doors and the boot.

5 door is hatch where boot has window lifting with it,

4 door is saloon no window lifts when boot opened

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5 door is hatch where boot has window lifting with it,

4 door is saloon no window lifts when boot opened

With you having explained that I believe I have a 5 door hatch as the rear window does lift with the boot. So it would have to be a W16W fitment?

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Lenny, I only saw the Osrams yesterday while my wife's Seat Leon was getting service. Always have had a good experience with Colton Motors Mullingar and Tullamore. Like you said, they also gave me a discount on my Avon Tyres previously. I so wish they would take customer parts to fit on the car as I would get my B12 prokit done by them. They mentioned it could take up to 4hr labour and would consider fitting it for me.

As for genuine parts, they always use them as I can see their store room from the desk.

Also, they drop me to work and pick me up when the car is done. Wash the car after a service and even when I got a flat tyre sorted, which they fixed for free as part of their service. And also give me free breakdown cover. I can go on and on how efficient and courteous they are. That's why I go back

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With you having explained that I believe I have a 5 door hatch as the rear window does lift with the boot. So it would have to be a W16W fitment?

If i had a mk3 id go out and check myself i really cant comment any further as i own a Mk2.5

I suggest visually check or phone ford

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Lenny, I only saw the Osrams yesterday while my wife's Seat Leon was getting service. Always have had a good experience with Colton Motors Mullingar and Tullamore. Like you said, they also gave me a discount on my Avon tyres previously. I so wish they would take customer parts to fit on the car as I would get my B12 prokit done by them. They mentioned it could take up to 4hr labour and would consider fitting it for me.

As for genuine parts, they always use them as I can see their store room from the desk.

Also, they drop me to work and pick me up when the car is done. Wash the car after a service and even when I got a flat tyre sorted, which they fixed for free as part of their service. And also give me free breakdown cover. I can go on and on how efficient and courteous they are. That's why I go back

sounds great,

I mean its as it should be but why when all others are cowboys lol

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If i had a mk3 id go out and check myself i really cant comment any further as i own a Mk2.5

I suggest visually check or phone ford

In order to visually check the standard bulb which is already in I would need to remove the Tail Light Housing. And it's been raining most of the day here and still is and now it's dark.

I think what I'm going to do is order all the HeadLight bulbs first and install them whilst I'm doing that I'll check the "Reversing Light" fitment. I'll probably take a quick picture when I do and ask your opinion.

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Lenny - Just looking for Silvatec Indicator bulbs for the front of my car on eBay. My car manual says the fitment is PY21W I am just wondering would these fit?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILVATEC-Chrome-Indicator-Bulbs-BU581-OFFSET-Pin-PAIR-12v-21w-Bau15s-Shine-AMBER-/151049175163?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item232b3b807b

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Lenny - Just looking for Silvatec Indicator bulbs for the front of my car on Ebay. My car manual says the fitment is PY21W I am just wondering would these fit?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILVATEC-Chrome-Indicator-Bulbs-BU581-OFFSET-Pin-PAIR-12v-21w-Bau15s-Shine-AMBER-/151049175163?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item232b3b807b

They look to be correct ones mate yes
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Cheers

Not sure if you seen this post below as I posted it at the same time as your last reply.

Sorry mate was working early yesterday morning and had a very rough week with some new life experiences,

Not my usual self since monday,

Ive checked the list above and you have all 100% correct,

I would add a pair of latex gloves for use when fitting because the oils in human skin can damage the surfaces on all these bulbs imparing light quality,

All of the bulb confuguration is identical to the mk2.5 aswell which is good to know too

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Borrow a few petrol station forecourt ones if its just to protect the bulb glass!

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Borrow a few petrol station forecourt ones if its just to protect the bulb glass!

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Can also be bought in the likes of DEALZ or pound shops,

Good to have a pair in boot compartment next to spare wheel, i work in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals so sort of freely available to me in various grades

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