Reversing Light

[dephead2004]

A teardown of replacing Rear indicator bulbs with LEDS is now posted here:

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?p=4348091#post4348091

 

[dephead2004]

Same ones available here at a "knockdown price"

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111245823964&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:GB:1123

I did enquire as it's near me but had no comms from the seller.

 

[dephead2004]

This is from the seller of the bulbs mentioned above. Before you ask I have NO connection with him/her
Hi!

Thank you for your nice words and for your recommendation on the SEAT forum.I am glad you like the bulbs.. I still have them in stock,item number 161207249658.If you need any other bulb please ask me as as stock other models as well but I can't list them on eBay as I reach the number of items I can list.So anything you need or your friends need,please ask me.Please don't forget to leave feedback for me as I need it badly to increase my listing allowance.Thank you very much once again!
Kind regards,
- ruudg10

 

[ma9mwah]

how did you know that they were non-polarity version? as I dont see it listed on the page?

 

[dephead2004]

I asked and was told that the two I was interested in were non-polarity. I took it on trust and made it a condition of the sale. The seller was as good as his word

 

[AJ]

I've just ordered one of these too

 

[rcopus]

So this means some peoples Leons will only have the rear fog light thats not LED now.

Anyone looked into the bulbs for this? I'd assume if we were to find a red version of depheads indicator bulb that'd do the trick.

 

[dw911]

So this means some peoples Leons will only have the rear fog light thats not LED now.

Anyone looked into the bulbs for this? I'd assume if we were to find a red version of depheads indicator bulb that'd do the trick.

Just use the same type led bulb as was used in the reversing light, does not have to be red for obvious reasons

You probably don't want to go silly bright with a fog light bulb, consider people behind you, you don't want them dazzled by your fog light

 

[rcopus]

Just use the same type led bulb as was used in the reversing light, does not have to be red for obvious reasons

You probably don't want to go silly bright with a fog light bulb, consider people behind you, you don't want them dazzled by your fog light

Guess thats a typo and you meant does have to be red

Not sure I agree on the comment regarding brightness though. The whole point is to have a light that is visible through the fog to people a distance behind.
If someone is able to get dazzled by a rear fog light then a) its not foggy enough or foggy at all and it shouldn't be on in the first place or b) they should distance themselves from the bumper, especially as its foggy.

 

[DeanC]

Guess thats a typo and you meant does have to be red

Not sure I agree on the comment regarding brightness though. The whole point is to have a light that is visible through the fog to people a distance behind.
If someone is able to get dazzled by a rear fog light then a) its not foggy enough or foggy at all and it shouldn't be on in the first place or b) they should distance themselves from the bumper, especially as its foggy.

Fair comment

 

[dw911]

Guess thats a typo and you meant does have to be red

No I meant you don't have to look for a red bulb, you can use a white led bulb,a white bulb behind a red lens will be just the same, a red lense will only allow red light to pass through it

 

[heliliam]

great thread thanks for the link for the reversing bulb ordered one hopefully this will make a big difference

am tempted to do the led indicators as well but its a lot of money for just 2 bulbs lol

 

[rcopus]

No I meant you don't have to look for a red bulb, you can use a white led bulb,a white bulb behind a red lens will be just the same, a red lense will only allow red light to pass through it

Of course, you're spot on, what an arse I am
SEAT did a good job of making it look symmetrical with the clear reverse cluster on the opposite side, so I had forgotten, is my excuse anyway!

 

[DeanC]

A red bulb would look better. White bulbs behind red lenses look pink.