LED Interior Bulbs

[Chris20vT]

Have searched to see if there is anyone who has changed the interior bulbs on their Mk1 Leon, not talking about the W8 unit but if the bulbs themselves have been changed to either LED ones or anything more 'whiter' than the standard yellow looking ones.

A search brought up the rear interior ones but after reading that they seem rather difficult to change!!

If so what sort, any pics? I have found some on ebay sold as a pack of 10 W5W LEDs. These can fit the interior lights (reading lights, driver and passenger) numberplate lights and front side lights.

 

[jonjay]

Have searched to see if there is anyone who has changed the interior bulbs on their Mk1 Leon, not talking about the W8 unit but if the bulbs themselves have been changed to either LED ones or anything more 'whiter' than the standard yellow looking ones.

A search brought up the rear interior ones but after reading that they seem rather difficult to change!!

If so what sort, any pics? I have found some on ebay sold as a pack of 10 W5W LEDs. These can fit the interior lights (reading lights, driver and passenger) numberplate lights and front side lights.

I am currently in process with 4 others doing a full LED interior conversion. You will need 42mm Festoon LEDS, 36/39mm Festoon LEDs and Wedge 501s.

They are not difficult to change, check your car manual

 

[Chris20vT]

Cheers fella,

Yeah, I have checked out how to remove them all sorted there. The only other thought I have had is that the current ones 'fade' away when locking/unlocking the car or opening the doors. I guess will just turn off?

 

[jonjay]

Cheers fella,

Yeah, I have checked out how to remove them all sorted there. The only other thought I have had is that the current ones 'fade' away when locking/unlocking the car or opening the doors. I guess will just turn off?

Should still fade away as it works on voltage i think BUT i am not 100% sure as i havent done mine yet. Unclefester or Stuart can tell you...also daveyonthemove.

 

[slick]

Yes they will still fade!

 

[stuart86]

ive done this mod and changed the bulbs themselfs.

before/during/after pics are in my progress thread

 

[JamesL]

so how many of each size bulb is needed jonjay?

 

[jonjay]

so how many of each size bulb is needed jonjay?

When i have finished the conversion i will let you know mate. I am buying LED bulbs for four leons costing £260 so i will have exact numbers for everyone shortly. I will also be in negotiation with UltraLEDs after the conversion to do a SCN pack for Leons!!

 

[JamesL]

Thats fantastic, cheers mate. I love the fact that on most the VAG forums everyone actually WANTS to help each other out!

 

[Stan 24v]

What are you buying that costs £260???

 

[jonjay]

Quality festoon bulbs costs £4 a go.... and when you are buying for 4 cars it adds up. It will end up being around £60 quid each.