WAZ91 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hello, i'm looking to put this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-Blue-Interior-Courtesy-Light-LED-F6-264-42mm-Festoon-Upgrade-Bulb-/350619815254?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51a291cd56#ht_1997wt_966 as my courtesy light but im not sure if it is right? I have a mk 2.5 1.8TDCI and its just the straight line courtsey light. Any help much appriaciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecarpman Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 im looking to do the same thing but its best to take the bulb out take a photo of it and add the photo in the tread for better help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 looks right, my CMAX is a 10w 42mm long festoon bulb, I just bought a very similar bulb, but I am fairly confident that will fit. for reference, I bought: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360551426505?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 two pack for less than £2 - im laughing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnH Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 im sure its a 42mm festoon. i purchased over 2 year ago this: https://www.crazyleds.co.uk/White-42mm-Festoon-dome-4-LED.html still going strong and i would recommend the seller as he is local to me. I get all my LED's from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 fitted mine on Friday and they both work a treat. Just remember to switch off the light before trying to fit the bulb. I made this mistake twice, and frazzled two fuses :p whoever would have thought that you should learn from the first instance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAZ91 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 I'm going to take the plunge and get them now :) I recently bought a headlight kit from the same company and it was with me within 2 day so excellent service. Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAZ91 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 I recently checked what light i acctually had and on the casing it says W6W. Its defo not Festoon looking at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecarpman Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 just like mine a capless bulb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAZ91 Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 so do i just need to find a W6W blue bulb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 if you have interior scanners, then the w6w sounds right, but yes, if you get a coloured one, should be a straight swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAZ91 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 will this be an ok replacement? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Bright-COOL-BLUE-Sidelight-LED-Bulbs-Replacement-Capless-T10-W5W-501-12V-/270958422008?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f166167f8#ht_1191wt_994 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecarpman Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 that will fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 will this be an ok replacement? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Bright-COOL-BLUE-Sidelight-LED-Bulbs-Replacement-Capless-T10-W5W-501-12V-/270958422008?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f166167f8#ht_1191wt_994 They'll fit for sure that will fit But they'll be pants, better off with these- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/W5W-T10-501-LED-SIDE-LIGHT-INTERIOR-NUMBER-PLATE-BULB-12-SMD-SUPER-BRIGHT-/320996099739?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=510082471278&hash=item4abcdbc69b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecarpman Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 i have a similar bulb (7 led) and after turning the car off getting out and locking the car the light slighty stays on (very dim) not sure for how long but after goin g back to check an hr later (easyer to see in the dark) the lights off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Because the bulbs draw very little current sometimes residual voltage in the wiring will keep the bulbs glowing for a little while. TBH you could keep those bulbs burning for more than a month and they shouldn't pull your battery down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecarpman Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 i 1st bought those blue bulbs and wasnt happy with the brightness so put them as the number plate lights and got the 7led 1s which are alot brighter and im much happier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAZ91 Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Sweet cheers guys I shall be getting the next payday along with new Brake pads and discs :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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