[GPVG26]

Hello everyone, how exactly do I find out which bulb type is the one in the rear bumper illuminating the license plate? Thanks.Edited by: GPVG26

 

[SiJ2000]

It'll be in the owners manual...

 

[GPVG26]

Don't have the car yet, I was just wondering to see if it can be changed to an LED bulb.

 

[Privatedoc]

Don't have the car yet, I was just wondering to see if it can be changed to an LED bulb.

why? (not sarcastic...but genuinely interested in what difference it would make)

 

[GPVG26]

I got pressed alloy plates for the UP! And they light up nicely wih LED bulbs. Those bulbs have a hint of blue in it, and with the white car it looks much nicer. I call it attention to detail, my friends call it OCD... Hehe.Edited by: GPVG26

 

[luckyjimmy]

One reason for moving to LED bulbs is that they last longer than the standard incandescent types. The DRLs and number plate bulbs may be worth while changing- number plate bulbs are a common MOT failure for example.
I don't know if I would go to the trouble of changing these bulbs myself though. LEDs are likely to be much more expensive than standard bulbs and, on some cars,there may be CAN bus compatibility issues to consider.

 

[SiJ2000]

I believe it would be a W5W bulb like this:

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501-W5W-ABD-Capless-Wedge-Replacement-Bulbs.html

 

[Privatedoc]

is there a DRL LED 21watt replacement?...that would look rather good methinks!

 

[GPVG26]

Oh, W5W bulbs? I got a pair of blue-ish W5W bulbs for free with the new Phillips vision bulbs I bought. Will use those I guess and see if they have the same effect. Cool.Edited by: GPVG26

 

[SiJ2000]

Sounds like a plan

 

[wez_kc]

Has anyone managed to remove the reg plate light cover? Had a quick tug haha but couldn't get it to budge?? Can anyone confirm if the Philips w5w would work as got a spare pair with the headlights too! Cheers

 

[gary02tdi]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-501-T10-W5W-LED-WHITE-XENON-Look-sidelight-bulbs-UK-/280631984179?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4156f84033

 

[gary02tdi]

Has anyone managed to remove the reg plate light cover? Had a quick tug haha but couldn't get it to budge?? Can anyone confirm if the Philips w5w would work as got a spare pair with the headlights too! Cheers

I have......
Small screwdriver to the righthand side of holder, be careful not to scratch paint work,
You need to push it to the left and it should pop out.

 

[wez_kc]

Cheers for link and reply! Ordered and I agree it's all about the detail

 

[Ashy87]

no CAN-BUS errors to worry about on this car either btw!

had an LED in there since day 1, with pressed plate and against the white it looks miles better I think.

 

[GPVG26]

Did you change to LED bulbs already? Which bulbs did you use? Any chance of a pic?Edited by: GPVG26

 

[gary02tdi]

Here you go...
Sorry about picture quality(iPhone)

 

[SiJ2000]

Cool! do any of the lights have can bus monitoring or can you change most for led?

 

[b82ry]

I have tried to change DRL's and front turn indicators. There are no errors in instrument panel, the LED's I've tried simply don't work

 

[MrUp]

That looks very smart. Does the light spread a bit better when looking with your eyes? The photo makes the light look quite concentrated to the centre of the plate and almost like it doesn't illuminate the edges. I'd imagine with your eyes, it looks cleaner and better lit than the camera shows? Also, what bulb did you use? Is it a refractor led?