mattyc Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Has anyone upgraded the main interior lights with LEDs? i.e. Dome lights, vanity mirrors and boot light Seen a few topics but would like to get a bit of input/links to eBay Cheers, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Husky did it years ago ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyc Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 You wouldn't happen to have a link to his thread. Had a quick look there but haven't been able to pull anything up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesding Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Copied from Sam Mcgoo Sidelight - 2x http://www.autobulbs...-red-amber.html Numberplate and boot - 3x http://www.autobulbs...ed-colours.html Interior - 2x http://www.autobulbs...bulbs-30mm.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyc Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) Awesome thanks Mikesding. Just the vanity mirror bulb and I'm set Copied from Sam Mcgoo Sidelight - 2x http://www.autobulbs...-red-amber.html Numberplate and boot - 3x http://www.autobulbs...ed-colours.html Interior - 2x http://www.autobulbs...bulbs-30mm.html Edited September 22, 2013 by mattyc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamN Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Copied from Sam Mcgoo Sidelight - 2x http://www.autobulbs...-red-amber.html Numberplate and boot - 3x http://www.autobulbs...ed-colours.html Interior - 2x http://www.autobulbs...bulbs-30mm.html Why the different types of 501 for the sidelights and number plate lights, out of curiosity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesding Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Copied from Sam Mcgoo Sidelight - 2x http://www.autobulbs...-red-amber.html Numberplate and boot - 3x http://www.autobulbs...ed-colours.html Interior - 2x http://www.autobulbs...bulbs-30mm.html Why the different types of 501 for the sidelights and number plate lights, out of curiosity? Brightness - the numberplate ones would be barely visible next to a xenon, and the sidelight ones would illuminate the entire rear of your car if you used them for your numberplate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I went for these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-Pure-White-6-SMD-1210-LED-31mm-12V-Car-Interior-Festoon-Dome-Light-Lamp-Bulb-/281052978818?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:GB:3160 Perfect, with any leds in the dome they will stay all the time very very dimly (only visible at night) and wont drain the battery. DON'T GET ANY WITH METAL BODIES THAT WILL TOUCH BOTH CONTACTS AS IT WILL BLOW A TRACK IN YOUR BCM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog1982 Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Anyone got any pics or a guide on this or is it dead straight forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gringo Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Certainly the dome lights are very simple..........I did this at the weekend .....took around 5 mins....looks fantastic too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Slip a thin blade behind the clear plastic on each side and leaver out. Replace bulbs and click the plastic back on. Its easy, give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWorth Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Use a credit card or something to pop out the boot cover and pull the 501 out... Literally pull it... For the dome, use the credit card along the inside side of the plastic and jig it about until they fall out and simply pull the lights out from the connectors and put your new festoons in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Hi guys, I've got some LED sidelight bulbs but haven't tried to fit them yet (been raining all day!) I've changed sidelight bulbs before in other cars but before I do it in the Z, just want to make sure its straightforward access to the bulb and a simple task of pulling the old one out and replacing with the LED? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Hi guys, I've got some LED sidelight bulbs but haven't tried to fit them yet (been raining all day!) I've changed sidelight bulbs before in other cars but before I do it in the Z, just want to make sure its straightforward access to the bulb and a simple task of pulling the old one out and replacing with the LED? Yes and no, yes you just pull the bulb and replace but no, access isn't simple, I turned the wheel inwards and jacked the car slightly, remove the plastic rivets holding the inner wheel arch off and pull the the plastic down, this will allow access to the rear of the headlight It's a knuckle scraper but worth it ! Edited December 15, 2013 by GIXXERUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Hi guys, I've got some LED sidelight bulbs but haven't tried to fit them yet (been raining all day!) I've changed sidelight bulbs before in other cars but before I do it in the Z, just want to make sure its straightforward access to the bulb and a simple task of pulling the old one out and replacing with the LED? Yes and no, yes you just pull the bulb and replace but no, access isn't simple, I turned the wheel inwards and jacked the car slightly, remove the plastic rivets holding the inner wheel arch off and pull the the plastic down, this will allow access to the rear of the headlight It's a knuckle scraper but worth it ! Ah man, I was hoping it would be as simple as accessing through the engine bay. I guess I won't be able to do it in a suit while at work ha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamN Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 First time I did it I jacked the car up and removed the front wheels, unscrewed the arch liner and did it from there. The second time I just turned the wheels full lock inwards, undid the bolt at about 2 o'clock (if you're looking directly at it) and squeezed my hand through. I have quite big hands and managed it ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 well hopefully if the weather's good on wednesday when i'm off i'll give it a go. also ordered festoons for the interior LED and will get round to ordering some for the boot and number plate too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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