bulbs

  1. RobDon

    Rear courtesy light bulbs?

    Ok, I need to replace both my rear bulbs, I know they are difficult to get at and are a weird size, I'd like to replace them with white LED's. Tried a search but didn't find much info, anyone done this and can help ... what type of bulbs are they and how to replace them? Cheers!
  2. Headlight bulbs (Again)

    Sorry if this subject has been covered before but with a quick look I couldn't see anything, I've recently got a 06 FR and wanted to upgrade the front headlight bulbs with Osram nightbreakers. The dipped headlights which are H7 have gone in quite easy but the main ones which are H1 are a...
  3. Dom Sweeten

    replacement hid bulbs - which ones?

    Does anyone know a good source for replacement hid bulbs? Need a pair or either 4300k or 6k H7's of decent quality. Is it best to get metal base ones? I'm also looking for a set of good match led bulbs for the sidelights. Mine are way too blue!! Advertised xenon white ones are not...
  4. Bulbs

    Just wondering who has changed their bulbs and to what? Looking for some new ones and thought i may aswel do it while im changing my light and foggy. Cheers
  5. Brake lights not working - Not fuse, Not bulbs, help !

    Hello, Just noticed my brake lights are not working. Took the fuse (number 13) out to see if it was that. It was fine. But i put a new fuse in just in case. Still not working (all 3 brake lights !). The bulbs are fine too. Any ideas ?, cost etc ? (52 plate Leon Cupra 180) Best...
  6. Blue Bulbs???

    :shrug: Hi all I an looking at getting some new bulbs for my car. I have a dark blue Leon. I am in two minds what to do about colour or the bulbs. I have all ready decided not to go HIDS as they are not my thing and I think that standard light are ok. So do you think I should go for osram...
  7. Headlight Bulbs - Any recommendations?

    Hello All, One of my headlights has gone and I was thinking of replacing them both. Can anyone recommend a good bulb. I want them to be as bright as possible as I do a lot of driving in the country where street lights don't really exist. Can anyone recommend a decent bulb? Many thanks...
  8. shantybeater

    HIDs..or main beam bulbs?? 2 hours...and no lights

    Pretty pissed off as what should be simplist job has just taken 2 hours and im no where....how do the bulbs actually clip in? there is a flat edge with a clip which ive worked out goes at the top? but yet they dont seem to clip in properly...they just 'rest' kind of in place and since the HID's...
  9. LCR - Replacing Fog Light Bulbs

    I noticed last night that one of my front fog lights isn't working. I'm away from home for a few weeks, and don't have the manual with me so don't know of the changing procedure. Is it a pain in the arse? Also, what bulb does it take? Cheers. :)
  10. LCR Bulbs

    Hello, I have recently noticed that my LCR is missing a brake light! Does anyone know if this needs to be replaced with anything specific? And in desperation I will ask for a Halfords part number to :P I am also interested in changing the headlight bulbs to something better. Is there a...
  11. Dom Sweeten

    LED Sidelight bulbs fitted

    I know loads have done this already but just put these in and they seem good. Just in case anyone was wondering about fitment etc..like I was...
  12. Best H7 bulbs (without converting to HID)

    I need to replace the main bulbs (the headlights used for everyday driving) which I gather are H7 - I don't want to upgrade to HID but would like to get a decent set of H7s, any tips? Cheers, Chris
  13. MK5 Ibiza bulbs

    Anyone on here in the parts dept or know what the following bulbs are for the new ibiza? 1. Sidelight bulb 2. Daytime running bulb for the xenons 3. Rear number plate bulb 4. Interior roof light bulbs 5. Boot bulb 6. Front and rear indicator bulbs I know some are festoon types and...
  14. Danzibar9

    help with sidelight bulbs

    Ive got a a 54 plate Leon FrTDi. I want to fit LED sidelights. Thing is, i only seem to see the small 501 bulbs...Mine have what looks like skinny headlight bulbs. and yes i have checked ive taken out the correct one. Can anyone help?:help:
  15. HID Bulbs

    Hi All I have seen loads of threads for HID conversion kits, but I am not sure on 2 thinks: 1. What bulbs do I need so that they will fit my car?? H7??? What are these 6000k, 9000k??? What has everyone got?? Cheers Alex
  16. Chris20vT

    LED Interior Bulbs

    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...
  17. gregorcupra

    Standard Headlight Bulbs

    Not really impressed by the amount of light from my cupra's headlights. Can anyone recomend some good xenon etc bulbs ? Thanks Gregor
  18. Jon TDI

    Had a nightmare changing H1 main beam bulbs!

    Had to change a main beam bulb last night & had a complete nightmare! As I was unclipping the bulb & taking the bulb out I heard a "ping". Discovered that the spring clip had some how come loose & dropped down the bottom of the headlamp!:censored: I managed to retrieve the spring clip &...
  19. hon_n_gem

    New Sidelight bulbs

    Hey all, i have philips bluevision W5Ws atm, however they seem to have gone yellow very quickly. what bulbs should i get to replace them? P.S. i was considering LEDs however, will this bring up the bulbs light thing on the dash?!
  20. Replacing parking light bulbs

    I know its a total noob question, but I've tried all morning to get to the side light housing for the driver side parking light on my wifes PD130 tdi sport (used to be mine, passed it down when she made me a get a family safe Volvo S40 T5 - aren't I a good husband :D -(not really - I love that...
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