![]() | #12196 |
BHPian ![]() Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: DXB / BLR
Posts: 70
Thanked: 244 Times
| ![]() I am looking to replace all the interior lights of my car to either LEDs or whiter version of the halogen lamps. My car has three types of lights - C10W, C5W and W5W. The car is an Alfa Romeo Giulietta. I've found LED replacements for the C5W and W5W bulbs from Osram. But there isn't any suitable replacement for the C10W. Can I use the same C5W replacement LEDs in that slot as well as they are the same size? If not, request for alternatives that I can use. Thanks for the help in advance! |
![]() |
|
![]() | #12197 | |
BHPian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Deutschland
Posts: 210
Thanked: 436 Times
| ![]() Not sure whether it is already discussed here. Phillips and Osram have launched street legal H7 LED headlamp bulbs with type approval for more than 50 vehicle models in Germany. I hope the retrofit LEDs become mainstream and launched in India too. Quote:
| |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #12198 |
BHPian ![]() Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: DEL, IXC, ATQ
Posts: 174
Thanked: 413 Times
| ![]() I had to replace one of the PY21W LED Turn Indicators under warranty since it went kaput when it was kept running as hazard lamp for about 1 hour duration on a hot summer day. Even though reliability is not very great since it went kaput in 1 hour hazard light mode running time only, I still went ahead and installed the LED replacement since it is really bright and helps in switching lanes both at night and day and bulbs do have 2 years warranty and seller coordinated to replace them easily. I also felt it is a good idea to describe this DIY upgrade as it's quite easy and is applicable for multiple vehicles currently in our market. Things required for DIY:
It must be noted that the Creta's real turn indicator bulb is of size P21W. However, I was able to fit PY21W LED with a little bit of care since there is small difference in the PIN location of the bulbs. This should not be a deal breaker for anyone IMO. Procedure for DIY:
Final Result: Comparison with halogen: Bulb Sizes compared: ![]() Last edited by sarav100 : 4th November 2021 at 17:40. |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #12199 |
Newbie ![]() Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Gurgaon
Posts: 16
Thanked: 8 Times
| ![]() I am looking to replace my stock halogen setup for headlights and fog lights on 2013 Skoda Rapid 1.6 MPI to LED. However I don’t particularly like high temperature white lights, is there any good option for LED in 4-5k Kelvin range ? Also, would appreciate leads for good accessories shop in Gurgaon / South Delhi to buy/ fit nee lights. |
![]() |
![]() | #12200 |
BHPian ![]() Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kochi
Posts: 134
Thanked: 98 Times
| ![]() Hi folks! A general query here. It is my observation that most buses and trucks out there run headlamps that seem more powerful than that of cars. Do they come with with more powerful bulbs from factory? Is there a law that allows a higher wattage for their headlights compared to 55 Watt for cars? Or is this a case of vehicles being modified with after-market parts? Asking this out of general curiosity. ![]() |
![]() |
![]() | #12201 | |
Senior - BHPian ![]() Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Electri-City
Posts: 2,284
Thanked: 2,083 Times
| ![]() Quote:
| |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #12202 |
Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Dear All, need some suggestion regarding the illumination of my XL6. While I'm satisfied with the throw of HL on normal days, visibility in dense North Indian fogs is downright crappy, thanks to white illumination from all LED setup. Memories of last year's drive still haunt me, and it all came back when I had to drive in that dense fog few days back. My visibility was horrendous, barely 5m ahead of me. I nearly missed crashing into a divider, even at 20-30kmph speed. There was a 2nd Gen Ertiga accompanying me, which had stock Halogen Headlamps and IPH Projectors with 4300K HIDs in fog lamp. Even his view was severely compromised, only difference being, he had beams visible opposed to the white diffused light I was having. So it seems Projector fogs won't help me either. What are my options now? Should I try yellow bulbs in reflector based fog lamps? Visibility on normal days, thus I'm not too concerned about it: Last edited by Leoshashi : 26th November 2021 at 22:34. |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #12203 | |
Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Quote: Here in the southern states, fog is not too dense and hence not a concern. But black tar on a rainy night is the Achilles heel of many a headlights. | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #12204 | |
Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Quote:
Regards, Shashi | |
![]() |
![]() | #12205 | |
BHPian ![]() Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: BOM
Posts: 119
Thanked: 424 Times
| ![]() Quote:
I am not sure how effective it will be, but with puny investment it won’t be an issue IMO. | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #12206 | |
Senior - BHPian ![]() Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: bangalore
Posts: 2,710
Thanked: 7,318 Times
| ![]() Quote:
Throwing more light at fog won't work, it just bounces back into our own eyes and you will miss the shoulder of the road. | |
![]() | ![]() |
|
![]() | #12207 | ||
Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Quote:
![]() Quote:
As of now, have ordered halogen fogs, multiple bulbs of different temperature, LEDs etc to experiment and will return stuff which doesn't work. ![]() Regards, Shashi | ||
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #12208 |
BHPian ![]() Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: BOM
Posts: 119
Thanked: 424 Times
| ![]()
I too had a similar experience with yellow tints brought from local shop, but then in Mumbai fog is almost non-existent. I have never tried automotive grade film, hence won’t be able to advise accordingly. P.S. Are you willing to fit light bars? Though not sure if it can resolve the effectiveness in fogs. |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #12209 | |
Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Quote:
![]() Regards, Shashi PS: I was all set to order IPH projector fogs, but never thought it would be so grossly inadequate in foggy conditions. | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | #12210 | |
Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Quote:
For fog situation, you can try Osram All Season bulbs on halogen fog lamp units. For me, they fare better in rains and mild fog than Philips Rally bulbs which have a more white light. More expensive experiment would be getting warmer HID bulbs (2300k) and putting in an IPH unit. PS: from my experience, when the light is more yellow, the intensity and throw reduces (Osram All Season). And you get better intensity + throw when white (Rally). This is true for all lights and hence, most manufacturers give cooler lights. Last edited by ashis89 : 27th November 2021 at 08:24. | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() |