License plate lights

[HeronFR]

Just bought some LEDs and my only problem is I can't get the bloody covers off. Am I supposed to take out the entire light or just the clear cover? 'Cause both of them don't want to budge!

 

[RUM4MO]

Maybe the same as Polo, I would imagine so, if it is then you remove 2-off stainless steel self tapping screws and ease the lens/cover/bulb contact out using a small screwdriver - there is a cut out to indicate where to put the flat blade screwdriver in.

 

[HeronFR]

I've tried everything mate. The knife bent trying to get it out. Feels like it's wedged in with something.

 

[mjstokes85]

I changed mine the other day and they came out fine! I used a screwdriver, you have to push the other side up in to the hole whilst pulling the inner side.

 

[HeronFR]

Was that pulling the clear part out or the whole thing?

 

[mjstokes85]

Just the clear plastic comes out.

 

[mjstokes85]

You done it yet?

 

[HeronFR]

Not yet haha, had more things to worry about. Gunna post a video now

 

[Curtiz]

Exact same thing happened to me Heron. I ended up just leaving the standard lights before I broke something lol

 

[HeronFR]

Haha nightmare isn't it mate. I've already a little nick on the paint from trying to get the whole thing off and gave up.

 

[lee_fr200]

Which bulbs do you get for the rear? And do they need a resistor or anything?

 

[mjstokes85]

Which bulbs do you get for the rear? And do they need a resistor or anything?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301015208130

Just go straight in, nothing else required.

 

[HeronFR]

I'm gunna have another go now... Think they're stuck in with dirt like.

 

[The Seer]

Just bought some LEDs and my only problem is I can't get the bloody covers off. Am I supposed to take out the entire light or just the clear cover? 'Cause both of them don't want to budge!

These are a right pain in the ar*e mate. It's best if you use two small flat screw drivers to release the clear plastic lens.

Personally I wouldn't bother with cheap LED's I've tried many over the last year and the Cree items are certainly the best...the best illumination and the last unlike the unsatisfactory LED's they don't fade and they last like a bulb should.