LED lighting in cars

esteem_lover · 25th October 2012, 15:34

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Originally Posted by manolin

hey, would u have some links and pics for this? i am thinking of putting them in a baleno.

This is not exactly the same, but close to that. Search around in that section and you might find something you need.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-DE3175-31...2873c3&vxp=mtr

basilmabraham · 14th November 2012, 16:35

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Originally Posted by anachronix

Naveen, I checked with AutobulbsDirect over their FB page and this is what they had to say

I guess we are good to place the order now!

Any updates on this one. I am looking to get some of the bulbs on my Fiesta replaced by LEDs. Did you end up ordering them online, how was the fitment, and how are they fairing now?

naveen.raju · 14th November 2012, 16:45

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Originally Posted by basilmabraham

Any updates on this one. I am looking to get some of the bulbs on my Fiesta replaced by LEDs. Did you end up ordering them online, how was the fitment, and how are they fairing now?

Which bulbs are you referring to? Is it the park lights? That will be a direct replacement.

basilmabraham · 14th November 2012, 16:59

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Originally Posted by naveen.raju

Which bulbs are you referring to? Is it the park lights? That will be a direct replacement.

I understand that the bulbs for Fiesta are as follows -

1. 12V P21W 5W - Brake & Tail Lamp
2. 12V PY21W 5W - Turn indicator
3 WY 12V - Side Repeater
4. W5W - Side lamp (I am guessing these are the parking bulbs)

I was thinking of replacing the ones which would make the most difference with respect to looks/brightness. Also looking at having the fogs replaced too. Would LEDs give the bright neat white light for the fogs?

Would the warranty be void if this is done?

basilmabraham · 14th November 2012, 17:47

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Originally Posted by naveen.raju

Which bulbs are you referring to? Is it the park lights? That will be a direct replacement.

Naveen do you know the UK make corresponding to the Fiesta TDCi, I am looking at http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk for possible replacement bulbs.

Mods: Sorry for back to back posts, the time limit for edit was past.

naveen.raju · 14th November 2012, 18:54

[quote=basilmabraham;2961945

I was thinking of replacing the ones which would make the most difference with respect to looks/brightness. Also looking at having the fogs replaced too. Would LEDs give the bright neat white light for the fogs?

Would the warranty be void if this is done?[/quote]

I'm not sure about the UK make. LED would definitely give white light. I have seen few fog LED's in cars here but wasnt satisfied with them (maybe those are low quality LED's). As for the other bulbs that you have mentioned, it should provide good light. Since it's just direct replacement of bulbs, warranty will be safe.

Check out dx.com. Pretty good site with free shipping. Have N number of lighting products. Although shipping is slow, they have many varieties. I have bought around 8-10 products from them.

ad3952n · 2nd September 2013, 20:06

Dear Team, good evening, saw this fortuner on main road outside my sector. The new designed LED tail lamps. Sorry for the quality as i took pic while the car was moving.

AD

jaisha8 · 5th January 2014, 13:27

Has anyone come across this type of LED tube strips and are these available in India? This is from ebay, uk. Any comments on this is welcom.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-TUBE-St...ce707c&vxp=mtr

condor · 22nd August 2015, 23:25

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnO73GN1SVI

Mad Max · 23rd September 2015, 20:53

Have any of you tried or know about the dual color switch-back LED tubes/strips?

Here's one from AliExpress

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2x-85...74_75,201409_2

I am thinking of the tail lights of the Figo and wondering if I should just figure out to put these in and make the whole tail light clear. Any ideas on what else I'd need to do this?

dre@ms · 30th September 2015, 20:54

Ordered the white 16 led roof light for my City from Snapdeal. Ordered on Saturday and received it today. The led light is a bit longer may be millimetres. Since it is just a snap on type had no difficulties in installation. This led is bright and cool rather than the original dull and sober look. It doesn't turn off immediately but like the original dims and turn offs. Got it for ₹173 including shipping of ₹30

mrbaddy · 1st October 2015, 09:19

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Originally Posted by dre@ms

Ordered the white 16 led roof light for my City from Snapdeal. Ordered on Saturday and received it today. The led light is a bit longer may be millimetres. Since it is just a snap on type had no difficulties in installation. This led is bright and cool rather than the original dull and sober look. It doesn't turn off immediately but like the original dims and turn offs. Got it for ₹173 including shipping of ₹30

Can you post the link of the product from Snapdeal and also an image after installation?

mayankk · 1st October 2015, 09:32

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Originally Posted by jaisha8

Has anyone come across this type of LED tube strips and are these available in India? This is from ebay, uk. Any comments on this is welcom.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-TUBE-St...ce707c&vxp=mtr

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Originally Posted by Mad Max

Have any of you tried or know about the dual color switch-back LED tubes/strips?

Here's one from AliExpress

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2x-85...74_75,201409_2

I am thinking of the tail lights of the Figo and wondering if I should just figure out to put these in and make the whole tail light clear. Any ideas on what else I'd need to do this?

I used these in my headlights. However, the pictures are touched. They are not a contiguous unit, individual leds about a cm apart. The white sheath acts as a diffuser, and you get a good flow at night. But, during day time, the leds are pretty visible.
Also, after about a couple of years, in mine, a few of the LEDs are kaput, and its just plain ugly now.
Be very careful with these. because, to attach them, you have to make holes in the surface of your shrouds, so if youre not happy, or if they fail, its going to be expensive to go back the original.

Mad Max · 3rd October 2015, 23:27

Thanks Mayank. With the Figo crossing 30k, I am so very tempted to start experimenting with the car. I was thinking of taking out the tail lamps, removing the cover and then mouldings the flexible strip to look like "[" for left and "]" for right tail lamps. Then smoke / black out the entire inside of the tail lamps.

I'll keep the reliability in mind. Any specific brands you'd recommend when we get these off the internet? Or do I go to Local market?

RedOne · 19th January 2016, 11:47

The LED bug caught on to me and I installed a bunch of them recently. The most interesting one was a DRL which is just a plug and play into the indicator socket.

DRL Mode, with OE indicator bulb replaced by LED DRL/Indicator combo bulb.

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Right Indicator mode, where Right DRL switches off and flashes Amber. Left DRL stays on.

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Left Indicator Mode

LED lighting in cars-img_20160118_195626.jpg

The bulbs came with wiring kit and resistors to avoid fast flashing. Power draw is 10W for both modes.

14th November 2012, 18:54	#216
naveen.raju Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cochin Posts: 4,834 Thanked: 8,923 Times View My Garage	Re: LED lighting in cars [quote=basilmabraham;2961945 I was thinking of replacing the ones which would make the most difference with respect to looks/brightness. Also looking at having the fogs replaced too. Would LEDs give the bright neat white light for the fogs? Would the warranty be void if this is done?[/quote] I'm not sure about the UK make. LED would definitely give white light. I have seen few fog LED's in cars here but wasnt satisfied with them (maybe those are low quality LED's). As for the other bulbs that you have mentioned, it should provide good light. Since it's just direct replacement of bulbs, warranty will be safe. Check out dx.com. Pretty good site with free shipping. Have N number of lighting products. Although shipping is slow, they have many varieties. I have bought around 8-10 products from them.
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ad3952n Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Noida (U.P) Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 1,876 Times	Re: LED lighting in cars Dear Team, good evening, saw this fortuner on main road outside my sector. The new designed LED tail lamps. Sorry for the quality as i took pic while the car was moving. AD Attached Thumbnails
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jaisha8 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trichur, Kerala Posts: 386 Thanked: 201 Times View My Garage	Re: LED lighting in cars Has anyone come across this type of LED tube strips and are these available in India? This is from ebay, uk. Any comments on this is welcom. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-TUBE-St...ce707c&vxp=mtr
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23rd September 2015, 20:53	#220
Mad Max BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 941 Thanked: 1,448 Times	Re: LED lighting in cars Have any of you tried or know about the dual color switch-back LED tubes/strips? Here's one from AliExpress http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2x-85...74_75,201409_2 I am thinking of the tail lights of the Figo and wondering if I should just figure out to put these in and make the whole tail light clear. Any ideas on what else I'd need to do this?
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30th September 2015, 20:54	#221
dre@ms BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MADRAS Posts: 638 Thanked: 206 Times	Ordered the white 16 led roof light for my City from Snapdeal. Ordered on Saturday and received it today. The led light is a bit longer may be millimetres. Since it is just a snap on type had no difficulties in installation. This led is bright and cool rather than the original dull and sober look. It doesn't turn off immediately but like the original dims and turn offs. Got it for ₹173 including shipping of ₹30
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3rd October 2015, 23:27	#224
Mad Max BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 941 Thanked: 1,448 Times	Thanks Mayank. With the Figo crossing 30k, I am so very tempted to start experimenting with the car. I was thinking of taking out the tail lamps, removing the cover and then mouldings the flexible strip to look like "[" for left and "]" for right tail lamps. Then smoke / black out the entire inside of the tail lamps. I'll keep the reliability in mind. Any specific brands you'd recommend when we get these off the internet? Or do I go to Local market?
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19th January 2016, 11:47	#225
RedOne BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 338 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	LED White-DRL/Amber-indicator combo The LED bug caught on to me and I installed a bunch of them recently. The most interesting one was a DRL which is just a plug and play into the indicator socket. DRL Mode, with OE indicator bulb replaced by LED DRL/Indicator combo bulb. Right Indicator mode, where Right DRL switches off and flashes Amber. Left DRL stays on. Left Indicator Mode The bulbs came with wiring kit and resistors to avoid fast flashing. Power draw is 10W for both modes. Last edited by RedOne : 19th January 2016 at 11:55. Reason: Your attachments have timed out. Please upload them into the next post and the uploads shall be merged with this one. Thanks!
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