Rear Number Plate Light Mod

[HKGriff]

Stever said:

got any more pics you can post up

Hi Steve,

Thanks! Check out October 2016 Sprint - I did a write up in there, so quite a few shots. Don't want to take this thread up with Griff porn! I can add some photos (I admin allows it) of some of the Sprint photos to my profile ...

[HKGriff]

HKGriff said:

derr - just realised that the profile photo is the front page of Sprint, so you already knew that!

[Stever]

mk1fan said:

If the lights are faulty and you haven't changed anything then there's clearly an issue.

This could be poor wiring, corroded bulb holders/ bases, a faulty relay or a combination of these.

I don't know the Grief / Chimp fuseboard layout. The indicator relay is located [remotely] below the steering wheel in the Wedge and the S but on the fuse board on the T cars (iirc).

You need to check the connections but if all of the indicators are effected then the relay would seem the sensible place to start. Standard indicator relays are pretty cheap so if you can't find a local TVR owner who can lend you one just take your one to the motorfactors and get it matching one.

As for switching to LEDs, it is either a 'CF13' or a 'CF14' relay that is required. just match up the wiring numbers / diagram on the existing relay with the two I have ref'd.

I don't think they're faulty, it's just the new super bright tail and stop lamps have rendered them dim.
Thanks for the pointer to the relay number
Now who has the indicator LED bulb numbers/type?

[Stever]

HKGriff said:

derr - just realised that the profile photo is the front page of Sprint, so you already knew that!

I got fed up with Sprint a few years ago and cancelled as I never found time to read it sadly.

[Stever]

Finally got round to looking at my rear indicators, I felt the front and side were good enough but the rears were getting lost in amongst the new bright tail and stop lights. I bought a pair of these which suggested I would not need to change relays or have any error warnings

The suggestion was spot on and both indicators and hazards operate fine and they make a phenomenal difference as I'll try to show in the following picture [url]|https://thumbsnap.com/XpLeDCUl[/url

Here's a little video hopefully

https://youtu.be/DxXgfBqO-Rw

[94Griff500]

BIG difference in brightness! Part # or link? I think I'll do the same for mine. The video was very clear about how much brighter they are...
Why not also do the front as well? Thxs!

Doug

[FlipFlopGriff]

Agree, a link would be good. I put some on the Land Rover but they aren't any better than the standard bulbs. Seems to flash a bit quicker which must be a good thing.
FFG

[Stever]

I got them from the carmodshop as per FFG's original link, I think it was these although they seem to be out of stock at the mo

http://www.car-mod-shop.co.uk/581cbcob-a-canbus-58...

Don't forget the AUDIFORUM discount when they're in!!

[seaside]

Interesting. Not sure what the difference is but these ones are also listed on the site and seem very similar.
http://www.car-mod-shop.co.uk/382cbcob-a-canbus-38...

Anyone know the difference between 382 and 581 type bulbs?

[Stever]

Ooh good spot it might have been those.

A little search suggests 382 will be opposite pins and 581 offset pins.

I'll have a look tonight and let you know which they is and isn't

[Stever]

here it is opposite pins so the 382 in the link two above are the correct ones

Go get'em

[bomb]

The website quotes £29.99. Do you get a 'pair' for this price, or is that the price per unit ?

[Podie]

FlipFlopGriff said:

Stop lights:
http://www.car-mod-shop.co.uk/382cree-80-80w-ba15s...

Well..... st

They don't seem to have them any more.


I assume this is a suitable alternative? https://www.car-mod-shop.co.uk/382smd-1156-382-ba1...

[Steve_D]

Could be but both very bright and also rather expensive compared to a quick search on ebay

Steve

[FlipFlopGriff]

These look similar:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-2x-P...

Then the indicators here:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2pcs-No-Resistor-R...

I've bought some e-bay options and they may be cheaper but they've all been a disappointment - this was for the Landy but now using the more expensive ones which are brighter and don't fall apart when fitting. Buy right or buy twice.
FFG

Edited by FlipFlopGriff on Thursday 9th August 09:52

[Podie]

FlipFlopGriff said:

These look similar:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-2x-P...

Then the indicators here:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2pcs-No-Resistor-R...

I've bought some e-bay options and they may be cheaper but they've all been a disappointment - this was for the Landy but now using the more expensive ones which are brighter and don't fall apart when fitting. Buy right or buy twice.
FFG

Edited by FlipFlopGriff on Thursday 9th August 09:52

Ironically, not had a good experience with anythig from aliexpress - but agree with you.

[FlipFlopGriff]

Podie said:

Ironically, not had a good experience with anythig from aliexpress - but agree with you.

I bought a 4 pack of the indicators for both Griffs and need another 4 for the Landy so I'll get some more. As the lights are now bright it was more difficult to see the indicators but not any more. They took a while to arrive and they seem to do discounts regularly so don't pay full price. You can take your chance with an e-bay set but the ones I've had for about 1/2 the price have been duller than the standard so binned them.
FFG