Cabin Interior Lights - Team-BHP

kjdesigns_2000 · 4th November 2007, 22:44

Hey Guys, Can you let me know which bulbs are used in the interior light holders. I am talking about the one in the center of the roof and the one near the rear view mirror. Is it H1, H3 or what as i wanna change those to a different shade for my esteem ?

Mugen_Power · 4th November 2007, 23:16

H1 and H4 are halogen lamps for headlights not for interiors.. lol..

I would say do not change those lamps because it will not give enough light. and will be available at any automobile store.

kpzen · 4th November 2007, 23:21

OMG...Please dont try getting H1, H3 bulbs for interiors. They are for the headlamps...
For changing the color of light u just need a different color bulb cap which can be fixed on the bulb.

gbpscars · 5th November 2007, 09:44

why dont you try to get a bit creative with LEDs?

i have been thinking on doing this one for long. thanks to have got it back in me.

all you have to note is that volt / watt capacity of the point that feeds the in-cabin lamp.

VC12 · 5th November 2007, 10:09

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Originally Posted by kjdesigns_2000

Hey Guys, Can you let me know which bulbs are used in the interior light holders. I am talking about the one in the center of the roof and the one near the rear view mirror. Is it H1, H3 or what as i wanna change those to a different shade for my esteem ?

You may want to check out OSRAM's stick led lights that can be stick on to any place in cabin they are round in shape with white color LED lights.

Joshua.911 · 5th November 2007, 10:21

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Originally Posted by VC12

You may want to check out OSRAM's stick led lights that can be stick on to any place in cabin they are round in shape with white color LED lights.

Any idea where that is available in india??

kjdesigns_2000 · 5th November 2007, 12:19

well actually my query was which bulb is it ? i know it aint h4 or h3 but what exactly are these bulbs called. I would look into ebay or any such sites for these but i need the name i wanna search.

mishraak · 5th November 2007, 12:56

these are called festoon bulbs and are available starting 31mm to 42mm measured from edge of terminal to terminal. Go for led sticks (available in plenty on ebay). have installed in y santro (takes 31mm).

output is as good or better as stock with whiter light.

harjeev · 5th November 2007, 14:40

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Originally Posted by mishraak

have installed in y santro (takes 31mm).

output is as good or better as stock with whiter light.

please do post some pics of your installation
Also how much did you pay for them

mishraak · 5th November 2007, 16:18

I bought a pair for $6 per pc including shipping on ebay. Took around 8-10 days for receiving.

I will post the pics soon.

mishraak · 5th November 2007, 21:42

my installation pics

kjdesigns_2000 · 5th November 2007, 23:54

yeah exactly the thing i was asking for. Now ill have to open the center light of my esteem and then search for those in white shade.

VC12 · 6th November 2007, 12:52

I found the osram led lights at few auto parts delares in hyd.

wanderernomad · 6th November 2007, 14:09

Can these LED panels be used for lighting the footwells as well? If yes then how do you provide them with the electric current without voiding the warranty?

Absar · 6th November 2007, 15:45

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I am talking about the one in the center of the roof and the one near the rear view mirror. Is it H1, H3 or what

H1 & H3 for interior.. It would light up the car like day and melt off the plastic if left on for even few mins.

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Originally Posted by mishraak

my installation pics..

Hey that looks like a santro's interior cabin light! Sure looks bright! But I don't like the blue shade IMO.

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4th November 2007, 22:44	#1 (permalink)
kjdesigns_2000 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 156 View My Garage	Cabin Interior Lights Hey Guys, Can you let me know which bulbs are used in the interior light holders. I am talking about the one in the center of the roof and the one near the rear view mirror. Is it H1, H3 or what as i wanna change those to a different shade for my esteem ? __________________ "No other man-made device since the shields and lances of the ancient knights fulfills a man's ego like an automobile." Last edited by kjdesigns_2000 : 4th November 2007 at 22:46.

4th November 2007, 23:21	#3 (permalink)
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Noida Posts: 3,265 View My Garage	OMG...Please dont try getting H1, H3 bulbs for interiors. They are for the headlamps... For changing the color of light u just need a different color bulb cap which can be fixed on the bulb. __________________ Prajesh - << will be mostly offline till August >> A true friend is someone who says nice things behind your back...

5th November 2007, 09:44	#4 (permalink)
gbpscars BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 401 View My Garage	why dont you try to get a bit creative with LEDs? i have been thinking on doing this one for long. thanks to have got it back in me. all you have to note is that volt / watt capacity of the point that feeds the in-cabin lamp. __________________ ...looking forward to sit a few feet above mean road level and away from potholes...

5th November 2007, 12:19	#7 (permalink)
kjdesigns_2000 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 156 View My Garage	well actually my query was which bulb is it ? i know it aint h4 or h3 but what exactly are these bulbs called. I would look into ebay or any such sites for these but i need the name i wanna search. __________________ "No other man-made device since the shields and lances of the ancient knights fulfills a man's ego like an automobile."

5th November 2007, 16:18	#10 (permalink)
mishraak Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 21	I bought a pair for $6 per pc including shipping on ebay. Took around 8-10 days for receiving. I will post the pics soon. __________________ The secret to success is knowing who to blame for your failures.

4th November 2007, 23:16	#2 (permalink)
Mugen_Power Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gujarat Posts: 1,242	H1 and H4 are halogen lamps for headlights not for interiors.. lol.. I would say do not change those lamps because it will not give enough light. and will be available at any automobile store.

5th November 2007, 12:56	#8 (permalink)
mishraak Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 21	these are called festoon bulbs and are available starting 31mm to 42mm measured from edge of terminal to terminal. Go for led sticks (available in plenty on ebay). have installed in y santro (takes 31mm). output is as good or better as stock with whiter light.

5th November 2007, 21:42	#11 (permalink)
mishraak Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 21	my installation pics __________________ The secret to success is knowing who to blame for your failures.

5th November 2007, 23:54	#12 (permalink)
kjdesigns_2000 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 156 View My Garage	yeah exactly the thing i was asking for. Now ill have to open the center light of my esteem and then search for those in white shade. __________________ "No other man-made device since the shields and lances of the ancient knights fulfills a man's ego like an automobile."

6th November 2007, 12:52	#13 (permalink)
VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 296 View My Garage	I found the osram led lights at few auto parts delares in hyd. __________________ VC 12=>>>

6th November 2007, 14:09	#14 (permalink)
wanderernomad BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 338 View My Garage	Can these LED panels be used for lighting the footwells as well? If yes then how do you provide them with the electric current without voiding the warranty? __________________ Let it go...after all you live but twice.

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