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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: GTI_Redpath on 30 October 2013, 15:40

Title: Interior lighting
Post by: GTI_Redpath on 30 October 2013, 15:40
Afternoon all,

I've read various times across this forum that the vanity lights for the sun visors are normal yellow glow lights, i was just curious if there are any other light that aren't LEDs in the car. as far as i know, they are the only normal lights in the car. reason i ask is that my car SHOULD be here in a few weeks and I want to get LEDs to replace any normal lights in the car
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 30 October 2013, 15:42
Glove box and inside the boot are same as vanity ones
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: GTI_Redpath on 30 October 2013, 17:03
Glove box and inside the boot are same as vanity ones

thanks :D
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: Gnasher on 30 October 2013, 17:30
Are they 39 or 42mm festoon bulbs?
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: mcmaddy on 30 October 2013, 17:49
vanity lights and boot light are different sizes. do a search as this was discussed a few weeks ago and I can't remember what the sizes were.
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 31 October 2013, 08:26
I think the vanity ones are 39mm and the boot ones are 42mm. I have got bulbs to replace these but haven't got to fit them yet
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: MM087 on 31 October 2013, 08:46
I will also be looking to do this.

If anyone has links for the correct bulbs it would be great
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: hastd2 on 31 October 2013, 11:28
Where can one buy these replacement bulbs??
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: Misterp on 01 November 2013, 08:07
Where can one buy these replacement bulbs??

I bought these through a recommendation on this forum. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=271005739332 I have been told they work. I tried fitting them last night and couldn't get them to work.
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: hastd2 on 01 November 2013, 09:18
Mmmm...that's not any use then  :whistle:.....Is it a bulb you could pick up from the local halfords??
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: JamesR27 on 01 November 2013, 09:21
Jimble has done it to his car and I asked about the bulbs. Hopefully should be in this link with pics and then links for ebay. Not sure if you can get the LEDs from halfords though.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=254838.1500
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: AMarsh on 01 November 2013, 09:22
Glove box and inside the boot are same as vanity ones

My GTD definitely doesn't have a glove box light.  I thought it was weird that it didn't.  I presume it should??
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 November 2013, 09:29
Yes it should (poor phone pic, but you get the idea)

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/10605828396_0a536b7151_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/10605828396/)
glovebox (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58190042@N03/10605828396/) by Sootchucker (http://www.flickr.com/people/58190042@N03/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 November 2013, 10:59
Maybe bulb not fitted in error (assuming you have the lens fitment) or has blown before you got it.
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: MM087 on 01 November 2013, 11:35
So vanity: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270993317483?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Glovebox & Boot ? : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270994898051?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: GTI_Redpath on 01 November 2013, 16:13
So vanity: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270993317483?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Glovebox & Boot ? : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270994898051?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Think I'll just order these and hope for the best  :grin:
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 02 November 2013, 09:09
@MM087 & @GTI_Redpath
The vanity ones are correct... 39mm. I fitted mine last night. The boot one takes 42mm but the glove box is a push in sort of sidelight bulb not same shape as other ones.
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: MM087 on 02 November 2013, 09:16
Any links for the Glovebox L.E.D. Bulb ?
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 02 November 2013, 09:37
I never looked for one tbh, I had a blue sidelight bulb that I stuck in it, had it lying around workshop
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: monsta on 02 November 2013, 10:33
Do we trust these bulbs from ebay?

I had LED number plate bulbs from ebay in my Mk5 which ended up blowing and having to have the fault code reset by VW.

Perhaps they didn't like the damp conditions but still makes me wonder if these are worth it?
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: JellyB on 02 November 2013, 12:38
Alternatives are available from places like osram but they are a little pricey. As usual not rated for external vehicle use but I think I will have a try the 4k colour ones at some point.

Type 239: http://www.amazon.co.uk/OSRAM-6000k-replacement-single-blister/dp/B007OYVKUO/

Edit: Removed type 501 as not proved to be right size

Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: MM087 on 02 November 2013, 14:38
And these will work for the Visor / Glovebox / Boot ?
Title: Re: Interior lighting
Post by: JellyB on 02 November 2013, 15:44
I dont see why not as they are standard replacement bulbs.

When my car turns up I will confirm that the osrams work properly. Wouldn't want to cause anyone unnecessary issues :)

Edit: Jimble linked the 239 sized ones for the vanity and glovebox, the 501 type I linked as someone said that the glovebox one was a blade type.