Thread Rating:
  • 2 Vote(s) - 1 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Brighter interior bulbs for 10reg XTR
#1
I believe the original bulbs are standard filament W5W (501) type of bulb

Has anyone tied using any LED or any other type of bulb to give a brighter light than the standard ones

I'm looking for a direct replacement for the standard bulbs not an aftermarket lighting bar that I have to wire in somewhere

I understand that a brighter light may be accompanied by greater heat, so was hoping someone else has tried brighter bulbs before I buy and melt the fittings on my XTR
Reply
#2
The LED's are brighter with less heat.Confusedalut:
Strawberry flavoured windows  Dodgy
Reply
#3
Led's is the way to go make sure they work with cambus or they may flicker and go out :thumbsup:
                                     Smile  It's too orangey for crow's It's just for me and my dog  Smile

                                                        Heart Heart Love a lot trust a few  Dodgy
 
                                                        

                                        
Reply
#4
Check out Osram LED Retrofit
Former 2011 Mk3 XTR owner Confusedalut:
Reply
#5
(19-03-2014, 11:33 PM)taxi Wrote:  Check out Osram LED Retrofit

Looked at Osram webpages but can't seem to find interior bulbs, plenty of headlamp bulbs but not the ones I have been seeking. Any suggestions?
Reply
#6
Google " osram led interior retrofit "
Former 2011 Mk3 XTR owner Confusedalut:
Reply
#7
http://www.osram.co.uk/osram_uk/news-and.../index.jsp
--------------------------------------------------------------

2012 Iron Grey XTR 110 with lots of bits and bobs.
Reply
#8
I use phillips led in the cupe and boot. Works perfeckt and BRIGHT light.
Only problem is when the light goes out after 10sec or so after You have closed the door. The led bulbs wont turn off properly. it is a tiny glow in all the led bulbs. When the power safe mode kicks in after 30min. The light goes compleately off.
Reply
#9
From what I've found so far, there are two main types of the 501 bulb

1. ones with a resistor built in so that it is compatible with canbus

2. ones without a resistor ( not compatible with canbus) - these are for older cars which have no canbus

I need the ones with the resistor built in, but there is a problem, the canbus compatible ones also state that they cannot be used with fading lights i.e the interior lights that slowly fade after a minute or so
This the issue that Tikki seems to be experiencing with his Phillips LED's
They would be fine for the map reading lights or the side lights, as these don't fade off

So still looking
[-] The following 1 user says Thank You to ntm1275 for this post:
  • eame64
Reply
#10
(20-03-2014, 10:56 PM)ntm1275 Wrote:  From what I've found so far, there are two main types of the 501 bulb

1. ones with a resistor built in so that it is compatible with canbus

2. ones without a resistor ( not compatible with canbus) - these are for older cars which have no canbus

I need the ones with the resistor built in, but there is a problem, the canbus compatible ones also state that they cannot be used with fading lights i.e the interior lights that slowly fade after a minute or so
This the issue that Tikki seems to be experiencing with his Phillips LED's
They would be fine for the map reading lights or the side lights, as these don't fade off

So still looking
you can get 501 bulbs on flea bay ive had mine for over 2 years now no problem work well in side lights or interior lights
Reply


Forum Jump:


Users browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)
[-]
Welcome
You have to register before you can post on our site.

Username:
  

Password:
  




[-]
Search
(Advanced Search)

[-]
Latest Threads
Service interval notice
Last Post: jocas74
Today 02:23 AM
» Replies: 7
» Views: 359
Winter Tyres
Last Post: geoff
Today 12:19 AM
» Replies: 0
» Views: 23
23 plate Citreon Berlingo classed as a van
Last Post: W Petsa
Yesterday 10:39 PM
» Replies: 2
» Views: 37
The creation of my personal solo-travellor.
Last Post: EM58
Yesterday 06:17 PM
» Replies: 12
» Views: 740
M59 Throttle pedal
Last Post: evdama
Yesterday 01:10 PM
» Replies: 5
» Views: 178
Berlingo 2007 1.6 hdi - intermittent sticky acce...
Last Post: Romahomepete
Yesterday 01:05 PM
» Replies: 7
» Views: 329
roof rack with slats
Last Post: BigVtwin996
Yesterday 11:53 AM
» Replies: 4
» Views: 192
Battery upgrade
Last Post: evdama
27-03-2024 03:58 PM
» Replies: 0
» Views: 99
Wanted: 2003 M59 steering rack
Last Post: evdama
27-03-2024 12:45 PM
» Replies: 1
» Views: 57
Airbag Fault Code
Last Post: Cumbrian
26-03-2024 03:06 PM
» Replies: 1
» Views: 215

[-]
Recent Visitors
Locations of visitors to this page

[-]
Hosting by

QuickHostUK