As title I'm looking for some brighter reverse bulbs so I can see behind whilst reversing in unlit areas. What do people recommend?

2 minutes ago, cjay1 said:

What do people recommend?

Very probably the same as they have recommended in the other thread 🤣

 

Not everyone frequents the focus forums and I'm asking for a fiesta hence my own thread in the correct forum

could always get a reverse camera and some led bulbs... aliexpress do great deals on both 

Not needed to bother on the Mk 8 as the twin reverse lights are pretty good.

A Mk 3 Leon I had previously, though, had a single reverse light which was abysmal. On that, an LED replacement was a big improvement.

I echo what Chris is asking.  Which are the most appropriate  recommended  reversing LED bulbs with a genuine shunt device/resistor to avoid bulb failure alarms?

I have the same visibilty problem with reversing at night.

I believe there are some advertised out there that do not work.

I've got these ones in my car, they're suitably bright.  Available from Amazon, etc.

https://www.osram.co.uk/ecat/LEDriving SL W16W WHITE-LEDriving SL W16W-LED signal lamps-Car lighting-Automotive/gb/en/GPS01_3381001/ZMP_4062010/

Thanks.  I note they are specified 'Off Road' but I realise that this is simply legal cover for the seller. I'll probably order some.  No MOT issues I take it?

Years ago (and I mean years) I would have just bolted a spotlight to the rear bumber (also illegal) !

Also the bumper.

10 hours ago, Magenta said:

Thanks.  I note they are specified 'Off Road' but I realise that this is simply legal cover for the seller. I'll probably order some.  No MOT issues I take it?

Never had an issue with them on an MOT with them, Alan.  They've been fitted for 2 MOT's now. 

Reverse lamps are only part of the MOT for cars registered from 2009 onwards.

They must be secure, white in colour, and switch on & off correctly.  There are no requirements for the type of bulb used.

 I tried a pair of ultra-bright LED reverse bulbs yesterday that were blindingly bright with a lot of scatter although they lit up a large area. I couldn't in clear conscience take them out onto the public road. I have removed them and used them as a replacement bulb for the boot light. I have installed brighter LED number plate lights that illuminate the floor I believe this is a better option as there is no issue with glare.

This duplicated thread sure is confusing! 🤔

Personally, I find thread search particularly hard to use on this forum. I do a topic search and it takes me everywhere else but where I want to go. Might be just me but could be why threads get duplicated.

26 minutes ago, Magenta said:

I find thread search particularly hard to use on this forum. I do a topic search and it takes me everywhere else but where I want to go. Might be just me

It's just you. I'm sure everyone here will confirm the forum search system is excellent and "faultless to a tee" 🤣🤣🤣

Only kidding it's total ##@$

13 minutes ago, unofix said:

Only kidding it's total ##@$

I absolutely concur! I can't even find threads I've contributed to. I now find it much more accurate by using standard, 'google' and starting off with 'Ford Owners Club', and the topic I'm looking for, it's quite accurate...