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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: THiNK on 31 March 2008, 17:34

Title: Rear Passenger Curtosy Lights
Post by: THiNK on 31 March 2008, 17:34

How do you replace/upgrade the Rear Passenger Curtosy Lights - I can not see anyway to remove the clear plastic or housing.

Thanks,

CS

Title: Re: Rear Passenger Curtosy Lights
Post by: THiNK on 31 March 2008, 19:19

Ok found out how to remove the plastic but the bulb doesn't have a number on it - any ideas of the size?

Thanks,

CS

Title: Re: Rear Passenger Curtosy Lights
Post by: Rhyso on 31 March 2008, 20:16

Quote from: consumerway on 31 March 2008, 19:19

Ok found out how to remove the plastic but the bulb doesn't have a number on it - any ideas of the size?

Thanks,

CS

its a right little sod that one; cost me a quid i think from the stealers

Title: Re: Rear Passenger Curtosy Lights
Post by: THiNK on 31 March 2008, 20:22

Quote from: Rhyso on 31 March 2008, 20:16

its a right little sod that one; cost me a quid i think from the stealers

Right got it out and no information on it what so ever - i am trying to source blue ones to match all my other blue LED bulbs!!

Any help appreciated.....

CS

Title: Re: Rear Passenger Curtosy Lights
Post by: THiNK on 31 March 2008, 20:24

This is the bulb - the black plastic comes off and there are just two wires to the bulb - no standard fixings:

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/Chill295/DSC01945.jpg)

Any ideas?

CS

Title: Re: Rear Passenger Curtosy Lights
Post by: Rhyso on 31 March 2008, 20:36

loads of people have been looking but with no success i'm afraid mate; think the only alternative it to sire in some leds  :sad:

Title: Re: Rear Passenger Curtosy Lights
Post by: THiNK on 31 March 2008, 20:56

Quote from: Rhyso on 31 March 2008, 20:36

loads of people have been looking but with no success i'm afraid mate; think the only alternative it to sire in some leds  :sad:

Ok - i'm now out of knowledge but hey!

What about this? http://www.maplin.co.uk/free_uk_delivery/3mm_Blue_LED_-11207/3mm_Blue_LED_-11207.htm though it doesn't say what the voltage/wattage is :(

CS

Title: Re: Rear Passenger Curtosy Lights
Post by: bobbarley on 31 March 2008, 20:57

Paint it blue? :)

Title: Re: Rear Passenger Curtosy Lights
Post by: Ridg on 01 April 2008, 09:17

Quote from: bobbarley on 31 March 2008, 20:57

Paint it blue? :)

thats what i would have said

according to the parts cat its 12v 8w

Quote

bulb holder with bulb / to be used for: / reading light with ultrasonic sensor / glove box light / 12V3,8W

Title: Re: Rear Passenger Curtosy Lights
Post by: THiNK on 01 April 2008, 09:27

I may have found a winner - as soon as I get the yes or no i'll let you know.

CS

Title: Re: Rear Passenger Curtosy Lights
Post by: THiNK on 01 April 2008, 13:51

Ok - I have purchased a couple of these : http://www.ultimatemods.co.uk/heater-and-air-cond-control-bulbs.html

I'll let you know if they fit/work.

CS