shiwarrior Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 Hi all I quite sure this is an easy one, just want to see if anyone has done this , and tell me what the connector is used on my facelift MK2, does the numberplate lights just un clip , and you can then unplug them ? want to change the whole thing to something like these : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Of-White-SMD-18-LED-License-Number-Plate-Lights-Lamp-For-Jaguar-XJ-XF-542119/223296425175?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 should give me more light for my reversing camera ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 I don't think they'll give you any more light for the reversing camera Vs just illuminating your hatch lid [emoji39]Have a look for Stoneys? Post on Cree reversing LED Bulbs, they're a bit pricier but holy moly the light output.Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, shiwarrior said: Hi all I quite sure this is an easy one, just want to see if anyone has done this , and tell me what the connector is used on my facelift MK2, does the numberplate lights just un clip , and you can then unplug them ? want to change the whole thing to something like these : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Of-White-SMD-18-LED-License-Number-Plate-Lights-Lamp-For-Jaguar-XJ-XF-542119/223296425175?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 should give me more light for my reversing camera ? I've fitted those in mine; there a straight swap unit, They are very bright; I've bought a DRL dimmer which I plan on fitting to mine soon to half there illumination, See my guide on fitting an additional reverse light for best reverse illumination the reg lights will just light up your bumper directly below the panel they wont throw much light outwards behind the vehicle, Alternatively fit a 12" light bar underneath the bumper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiwarrior Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiwarrior Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 well, for about £7 its not much but if they wont help in lighting in anyway for reversing (day or night) then.., going back to my post in Lennys thready about super good reversing lights might get these : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ring-rw382dled-Lamp-P21-7000/dp/B074DW3LLP/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ring+p21+led&qid=1563649511&s=automotive&sr=1-3&tag=autoclubinte-21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 This is what I got for mine, took just a few minutes to change, cheap as chips and very bright. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Ford-Focus-C-MAX-MK2-2003-2018-24-LED-Number-License-Plate-Light-Lamp-Bulbs/153160278065?hash=item23a9106031:g:8cMAAOSwJWxbhfoR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 🙈Ugh my eyes think I've gotten weld flash 😂 It's like windows 95 screen saver now I'm seeing asteroids everywhere 🥺 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiwarrior Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 BLIMEY they are erm, BRIGHT i think too bright for the back, as should be RED at the back, so having a bright white light is a bad thing? I was following a BMW in traffic today, his right brake light was white 😞 so distracting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiwarrior Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Lenny said: 🙈Ugh my eyes think I've gotten weld flash 😂 It's like windows 95 screen saver now I'm seeing asteroids everywhere 🥺 i cant remember that far back ! lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 8 minutes ago, shiwarrior said: BLIMEY they are erm, BRIGHT i think too bright for the back, as should be RED at the back, so having a bright white light is a bad thing? mmm... the number pate lights legally need to be 'white', and yes, they're bright but that what I wanted from an LED change.It's fun to watch following drivers don their sunglasses at night LOL 🤣 Oh, and sadly I go way back to Windows 3.1! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, StephenFord said: mmm... the number pate lights legally need to be ';white', and yes, they're bright but that what I wanted from an LED change.It's fun to watch following drivers don their sunglasses at night LOL 🤣 I've bought a DRL dimmer to fit to mine cuts the illumination by 50% as featured in my guide here but from a different supplier: Link: https://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/31832-guide-fitting-auto-dimmer-unit-from-gen-labs-to-gauges-or-drl/ I'm going to cut the loom inside the boot panel then fit the relay in using male & female crimp spade connectors; this way I can unplug and return to standard easily if I ever change the light units to somthing that doesn't require dimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiwarrior Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 oh i didn't mean the numberplate lights should be red, i mean , when your following a car, the lights and brake lights are red for a reason, and white lights for reversing, so the numberplate light shouldn't be overly bright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, shiwarrior said: oh i didn't mean the numberplate lights should be red, i mean , when your following a car, the lights and brake lights are red for a reason, and white lights for reversing, so the numberplate light shouldn't be overly bright Cant beat the cree fog light bulb for illumination that's fitted in a clear lens too lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 4 hours ago, StephenFord said: mmm... the number pate lights legally need to be 'white', and yes, they're bright but that what I wanted from an LED change.It's fun to watch following drivers don their sunglasses at night LOL 🤣 Oh, and sadly I go way back to Windows 3.1! I'm worse I go back to MS-DOS lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 15 minutes ago, F0CUE said: I'm worse I go back to MS-DOS lol Well, I remember learning BASIC on my home built Sinclair Spectrum ZX81 LOL 😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 29 minutes ago, StephenFord said: Well, I remember learning BASIC on my home built Sinclair Spectrum ZX81 LOL 😀 Lol loved it this is the one I had and fave games were some running maze game and Spikey harold lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 As stated above, those plate lights are a direct replacement.A cree bulb in your reverse light will help far more for reversing, they are verrrry bright.Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, Stoney871 said: A cree bulb in your reverse light will help far more for reversing, they are verrrry bright. Would these be ok? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F321740825497 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Would these be ok? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F321740825497Indeed they will.Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilto Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 7 hours ago, F0CUE said: Lol loved it this is the one I had and fave games were some running maze game and Spikey harold lol I was brought up on a chalk board and abacus 😂😂😂 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 8 hours ago, Stoney871 said: As stated above, those plate lights are a direct replacement. A cree bulb in your reverse light will help far more for reversing, they are verrrry bright. Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk I agree, that's what I have, though it is brighter than the Victorian developed filament bulb, I'm still contemplating putt a proper reverse light on mine! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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