Budgie8 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Any suggestions as to which number plate bulbs I should get, was thinking of upgrading to LEDs don't want nothing too pricey though! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 You can get leds off eBay for a few quid if your car doesn't have canbus? If it does then you'll have to get a more expensive bulb or wire in a resistor and loose some of the brightness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie8 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 You can get leds off eBay for a few quid if your car doesn't have canbus? If it does then you'll have to get a more expensive bulb or wire in a resistor and loose some of the brightnessThanks for the reply and I don't a clue if my car doesn't have canbusSent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I'll post some links later :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I've got these they are very white and bright http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=310978969461 Watch they cheap LED ones as they often flicker and you'll end up spending more in the long term. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarksST Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Any 501 fitment will be fine, doesn't have to be canbus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie8 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Thanks for the advice guys :) Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukcal Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 And just make sure they emit light in all directions, otherwise you won't properly light your numberplate! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter401 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Did my wifes Mark 7 Fiesta Zetec S a couple of years ago, because the bulb holders were getting brittle. Bought the LEDs from eBay (Fizzmo) no connection just satified customer. Go for the five leds, four on the sides and one on the top. If the led does not work turn it round in the holder. HTH Peter401 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie8 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks again much appreciated Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff4155 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I have the 5 SMD's and they do work, but I would have prefferd a bit more light, If you can go for 8 SMD or bit more for the rear number plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukcal Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I think mine in the rear are 28 SMD. Obviously, the LEDs are a wee bit smaller. However, the length of bulb you can fit in in the numberplate bulb holders is generous (a lot more than the interior light, that's for sure!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukcal Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Found them on eBay, though you can probably buy more at once for a cheaper price per unit or buy from a UK seller for quicker delivery. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171359964126&alt=web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Something like this?- http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=390923318828&alt=web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukcal Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 They look pretty nice, though not nice enough to spend £16 on when compared to two bulbs for a quid or so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter401 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I used the 5 smd ones, I bought a few mainly for my Kuga. Also I installed a reversing camera and screen on the Kuga and had to match the led on the number plate light camera. So far I have them in the footwell ;lights, interior lights including the map lights and the boot lights. HTH Peter C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie8 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 Can't decide over 8 smd or go for like the 28 smd ones? Want them to be a bright white light Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukcal Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 28 SMDs in effect for you at night time. They look seriously nice and give a glow on the whole of the back of the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Has to be 28's. Anything less is second best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukcal Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 My Galaxy S2 just doesn't take photos that do them justice... Maybe one day I'll get my SLR on the case for some sort of build thread with all the little mods I've done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie8 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Definitely looking at 28's then :) thanks guys Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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