The cheapest LED upgrade? I'm happy with it!

85genius · Post by **85genius** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 4:40 pm

Just put LED lighting in the main centre light 2 map lights foot well lights and glove box.

All in £2.46

Shame the kit didn't include 7 as I haven't done the centre storage box but not too fussed wouldn't have bothered with the glovebox unless I had a spare one going

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252289049445? ... EBIDX%3AIT

You could probably do it slightly cheaper using bulbs that aren't as bright or ordering from China but for UK stocked bulbs using 5050 SMDs I think you'd struggle to beat this deal

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 5:02 pm

Well worth the money. I put mine in 4 years ago and they're still going strong

they'll probably fail now I've said that

85genius · Post by **85genius** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 5:33 pm

Picture doesn't really do it justice so much brighter and whiter than the OE bulbs

Scooba_Steve · Post by **Scooba_Steve** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 6:37 pm

I could never get all the LEDs the same colour so gave up!

85genius · Post by **85genius** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:10 pm

Scooba_Steve wrote:I could never get all the LEDs the same colour so gave up!

Check the link in my op all the interior lights take the same led bulb you need 5 but you can get 6 from that ebay seller for less than £2.50 so all are the same and therefore the same colour (pure white)

Great mod for literally pennies

Sky-drive · Post by **Sky-drive** » Fri Nov 25, 2016 8:06 pm

Just bought mine! cheers for the link by the way

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Fri Nov 25, 2016 8:19 pm

Pics don't do it justice - Jamie_Z4 swapped in mine and I love the white light

no fit state · Post by **no fit state** » Fri Nov 25, 2016 8:38 pm

A great cheap mod

Did all my interior and boot lights last year and it instantly gives a more modern look to the lighting.

Johnr32 · Post by **Johnr32** » Fri Nov 25, 2016 9:23 pm

I never liked LED interior lights as they are far too white and gave a cold feeling, much prefer the warm yellow glow of halogens. For the price you paid though its definitely a worth while upgrade for something brighter.

JimBob78 · Post by **JimBob78** » Wed Nov 30, 2016 7:45 pm

Just attempted to fit these, the footwells weren't a problem but the ceiling lights aren't playing, only one map light works and the middle one doesn't do anything but when i press the middle button the footwells go on and off! Plus the bulbs don't actually fit through the holes so had to disassemble the entire light, nightmare...

JimBob78 · Post by **JimBob78** » Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:16 pm

Got em all working now, apparently they are poled!?
They also fit the number plate bulbs so getting some more, result!

Hamalmac · Post by **Hamalmac** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 2:41 am

Purchased and awaiting delivery. I'd never considered this until now. Top tip.

85genius · Post by **85genius** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 8:58 am

Should have mentioned it like above any don't work just remove the bulb flip 180 degrees and reinsert

highway1 · Post by **highway1** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:44 pm

85genius wrote:Just put LED lighting in the main centre light 2 map lights foot well lights and glove box.

All in £2.46

Shame the kit didn't include 7 as I haven't done the centre storage box but not too fussed wouldn't have bothered with the glovebox unless I had a spare one going

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252289049445? ... EBIDX%3AIT

You could probably do it slightly cheaper using bulbs that aren't as bright or ordering from China but for UK stocked bulbs using 5050 SMDs I think you'd struggle to beat this deal

I ordered some of these and they fit fine in the licence plate, glove box, centre storage but they wont fit in the main interior light and map lights- they fit in the connector fine- but then wont fit in the circular holes in the casing!
I don't know if the Coupe has different fittings?

Scooba_Steve · Post by **Scooba_Steve** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 8:25 pm

You have to dismantle the unit and insert from the 'front'.

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