really stupid question about nuber plate blubs

[East london20vT]

I have been trying to get the number plate bulbs out of my car to do the normal replacement with L.E.D one, how do you get them out, I have tried getting a small flat head screw drive behind it and pop it you but it is not moving,I dont think the weather is helping as i can only lay on the floor for two mins.lol Am I doing this right??

Cheers

 

[lc_allan]

They should just pop out but yes the weather probably doesn't help .
You'd be better to get the flat blade to one side of the bulb rather than behind. They are in quite tight.

PS: Keep an eye on the LED ones. None of mine have lasted that long. Couple of months at most. Tried quite a few different ones with the same results. Am now trying these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WHITE-39mm-LE...14&_trkparms=72:1301|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

 

[Dione J]

These ones look good also:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hi-POWER-BLUE...14&_trkparms=72:1301|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

Would this have the same look as what you get with the newer cars on the BMW's etc on the licence plates?

 

[richybigman]

They should just pop out but yes the weather probably doesn't help .
You'd be better to get the flat blade to one side of the bulb rather than behind. They are in quite tight.

PS: Keep an eye on the LED ones. None of mine have lasted that long. Couple of months at most. Tried quite a few different ones with the same results. Am now trying these:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WHITE-39mm-LE...14&_trkparms=72:1301|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

Are these the exact ones for LCR's? If so i'm guessing i'd need 2?
Cheers

 

[lc_allan]

Are these the exact ones for LCR's? If so i'm guessing i'd need 2?
Cheers

Yeah 39mm fits fine. Try them I've had several 8/6 bulb festoons and they don't last. Could be my charging system blowing them quickly but the normal bulbs are fine. I'll see how I get on with the ones above. I use this type in my boot and glove box too, although different sizes.

 

[richybigman]

Do i need 2 of them for the number plate?

 

[lc_allan]

Do i need 2 of them for the number plate?

Sorry yes, one for each side. That ebay link was a poor eaxmple though. Sure I got 2 for £7 delivered. Have a search on there.

 

[Dione J]

These ones look good also:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hi-POWER-BLUE...14&_trkparms=72:1301|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318

Would this have the same look as what you get with the newer cars on the BMW's etc on the licence plates?

 

[lc_allan]

I wouldn't get the blue ones unless you wan't them to match your washer jet neons

 

[richybigman]

Cheers for your help.

 

[richybigman]

Ordered

 

[LEE69]

FYI me and a fair few mates have ordered of this guy http://shop.ebay.co.uk/merchant/warden_jp2002_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ with no failures.

 

[Dione J]

I wouldn't get the blue ones unless you wan't them to match your washer jet neons

You cheeky

 

[lc_allan]

That's the fella Lee, I got mine from him. However the 6/8 bulb ones still didn't last. Might be my car though

 

[LEE69]

Must have something to with you split charging system, but god know what.

 

[East london20vT]

yeah i also have just put a order in for the white ones. i think thay will be brighter than the led one i have.

 

[stpete]

I believe the problem with Led's blowing in number plate lights is the voltage, for some reason the voltage is approx 14.5v not the 12v that led lamp is designed for. A resistor could be used in series with lamp to lower voltage!

 

[Neil_Ireland]

I believe the problem with Led's blowing in number plate lights is the voltage, for some reason the voltage is approx 14.5v not the 12v that led lamp is designed for. A resistor could be used in series with lamp to lower voltage!

Thats right, 14.5v for the number plate lights, normal 12v ones will fail over time.

You can get the 14.5v ones here. Bottom of the page.
http://www.42draftdesigns.com/categories/products/leds_fuse.htm

 

[LEE69]

How strange the rear number plate lights get 14.5v, that's like a direct link to the alternator.

 

[lc_allan]

Cheers I'll see how long these last then try the 14.5v's