Map "reading" lights
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Anyone out there looked at changing the map reading lights in an earlier V8V (ours is an 07). I gather the later ones already went to LED light sources, presumably as the filament ones are next to useless. I'm not looking to make it like a russian vodka bar, just make it so you can actually see inside when its dark outside.
I can't even figure out how to get the bulbs out of the current ones and I'm loathed to apply too much encouragment!
Any clues?
I can't even figure out how to get the bulbs out of the current ones and I'm loathed to apply too much encouragment!
Any clues?
peterr96 said:
Ah excellent.
Do you know what type they are (baynet, mini pin, screw etc) and most imprtantly how do you get the light "covers" off to access the lamp?.
Don't remember all the details, but if you do a search on the 6-speed forum, there are a couple of threads that tell you everything you need to know.Do you know what type they are (baynet, mini pin, screw etc) and most imprtantly how do you get the light "covers" off to access the lamp?.
2x WLED-x6 (cool white - used for map/cabin ligthing)
2x WLED-WHP (cool white - used for floor footwell lighting)
2x 4210-WHPx (42mm Festoon, 6-LED, white) for Boot area.
Check out this thread:
http://www.amoc.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&a...
LED bulbs available here:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index...
To get to the map reading lights, just pull out the plastic black microphone cover between the map lights, undo the screw and then apply slight downward pressure to the pod and it will come free.
When the pod is loose and hanging from the wires, you push the two light fittings through the pod. This will allow you to pull the lenses off and replace the bulbs (make sure that you try the lights before going any further to ensure that polarity is correct).
Refit the pod AND THEN refit the lights. They will simply push through the holes and into place. If you try to install the lights first it is very difficult to get them to remain seated while you fiddle the pod back into place.
2x WLED-WHP (cool white - used for floor footwell lighting)
2x 4210-WHPx (42mm Festoon, 6-LED, white) for Boot area.
Check out this thread:
http://www.amoc.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&a...
LED bulbs available here:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index...
To get to the map reading lights, just pull out the plastic black microphone cover between the map lights, undo the screw and then apply slight downward pressure to the pod and it will come free.
When the pod is loose and hanging from the wires, you push the two light fittings through the pod. This will allow you to pull the lenses off and replace the bulbs (make sure that you try the lights before going any further to ensure that polarity is correct).
Refit the pod AND THEN refit the lights. They will simply push through the holes and into place. If you try to install the lights first it is very difficult to get them to remain seated while you fiddle the pod back into place.
rjn21 said:
2x WLED-x6 (cool white - used for map/cabin ligthing)
2x WLED-WHP (cool white - used for floor footwell lighting)
2x 4210-WHPx (42mm Festoon, 6-LED, white) for Boot area.
Check out this thread:
http://www.amoc.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&a...
LED bulbs available here:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index...
To get to the map reading lights, just pull out the plastic black microphone cover between the map lights, undo the screw and then apply slight downward pressure to the pod and it will come free.
When the pod is loose and hanging from the wires, you push the two light fittings through the pod. This will allow you to pull the lenses off and replace the bulbs (make sure that you try the lights before going any further to ensure that polarity is correct).
Refit the pod AND THEN refit the lights. They will simply push through the holes and into place. If you try to install the lights first it is very difficult to get them to remain seated while you fiddle the pod back into place.
There's no need to remove the pod. I and several others have been able to pull the light lens out without even removing the microphone cover. You just have to be careful.2x WLED-WHP (cool white - used for floor footwell lighting)
2x 4210-WHPx (42mm Festoon, 6-LED, white) for Boot area.
Check out this thread:
http://www.amoc.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&a...
LED bulbs available here:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index...
To get to the map reading lights, just pull out the plastic black microphone cover between the map lights, undo the screw and then apply slight downward pressure to the pod and it will come free.
When the pod is loose and hanging from the wires, you push the two light fittings through the pod. This will allow you to pull the lenses off and replace the bulbs (make sure that you try the lights before going any further to ensure that polarity is correct).
Refit the pod AND THEN refit the lights. They will simply push through the holes and into place. If you try to install the lights first it is very difficult to get them to remain seated while you fiddle the pod back into place.
I would also recommend disconnecting the battery when replacing the bulb. I wasn't the only one who blew the cabin lighting fuse while replacing one of the trunk lights with an LED.
rjn21 said:
2x WLED-x6 (cool white - used for map/cabin ligthing)
2x WLED-WHP (cool white - used for floor footwell lighting)
2x 4210-WHPx (42mm Festoon, 6-LED, white) for Boot area.
Check out this thread:
http://www.amoc.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&a...
LED bulbs available here:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index...
To get to the map reading lights, just pull out the plastic black microphone cover between the map lights, undo the screw and then apply slight downward pressure to the pod and it will come free.
When the pod is loose and hanging from the wires, you push the two light fittings through the pod. This will allow you to pull the lenses off and replace the bulbs (make sure that you try the lights before going any further to ensure that polarity is correct).
Refit the pod AND THEN refit the lights. They will simply push through the holes and into place. If you try to install the lights first it is very difficult to get them to remain seated while you fiddle the pod back into place.
Thanks very much for the supplier info etc. I'd spent a little while trailing around looking for the LEDs. Now I might be being stupid, but do you know if they are the 3x6mm wedges, the 9mm wedges or the 10mm ones? 2x WLED-WHP (cool white - used for floor footwell lighting)
2x 4210-WHPx (42mm Festoon, 6-LED, white) for Boot area.
Check out this thread:
http://www.amoc.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&a...
LED bulbs available here:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index...
To get to the map reading lights, just pull out the plastic black microphone cover between the map lights, undo the screw and then apply slight downward pressure to the pod and it will come free.
When the pod is loose and hanging from the wires, you push the two light fittings through the pod. This will allow you to pull the lenses off and replace the bulbs (make sure that you try the lights before going any further to ensure that polarity is correct).
Refit the pod AND THEN refit the lights. They will simply push through the holes and into place. If you try to install the lights first it is very difficult to get them to remain seated while you fiddle the pod back into place.
Not sure on dimensions, but these ones fit:
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index...
On blowing a fuse, I have not on the 2 cars that I have done, but can see its possible. I disconnected each lamp in the boot and puddle lights from its power cable, before changing the bulb. It's a pull off connector. If you do blow the fuse, it's the passenger footwell fuse box as I recall.
http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index...
On blowing a fuse, I have not on the 2 cars that I have done, but can see its possible. I disconnected each lamp in the boot and puddle lights from its power cable, before changing the bulb. It's a pull off connector. If you do blow the fuse, it's the passenger footwell fuse box as I recall.
rjn21 said:
If you do blow the fuse, it's the passenger footwell fuse box as I recall.
Yes, and you need a torx driver to get the panel off, so be sure to have one of those handy. I believe it is a T30. I keep one of these in the car along with spare fuses:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000T9XWMU
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