replacing rear indicator bulb for an led?
 

Hi all nice to see an active forum, i have a 57 plate (dec 2007) 5 sport, but want to change rear amber bulbs for an led type, any ideas i know its a slot type connection not the baynet type and want to make sure i get the correct bulb.

thanks
Maz_5:)

I would advise against changing the incandescent to an LED, the replacements usually dont have the same output as the incandescents do and are therefor dimmer. PLUS you will get the problem of a blinker that will not blink at the correct speed, the flasher relays are made for a certain amount of amperage use and when you use less (think blown bulb) the relay will flash MUCH faster. Just keep your original bulbs, its not worth going to LED if it wasnt made for it.

Also, welcome to the forums!!!! :D :D If you could add your vehicle to your signature (use mine as an example) that would all help us out alot ;)

ok thanks for the advice, will leave as is then, i dont want to cause any damage to anything, do you know the name of the bulb type? had a look in owners manual and theres nothing in there at all? :(

Maz_5

The bulb name is 7440NA wedge base, the NA is if the bulb is colored amber, if its clear then leave off the NA. I think the full name is Miniature Bulb Wedge Base #7440.

Great thanks again for the info :D

You can replace the relay with one that is LED compatible. This one ( CF13JL-02 LED Bulb Electronic Flasher | Flashers & Load Resistors | Car Bulb Installation Supplies | LED Car Bulbs | Super Bright LEDs ) . I did this on mine and works fine with no hyper flash... These are the bulbs you need: Pair GP-Thunder 7440 SMD 24-LED Light Bulbs TurnSignal BackUP Tail Amber | eBay

I also replaced the reverse lights with LED's. The pictures don't really do it justice but here are a few. At night you can really see a difference when backing up.
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...D749C27467.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...D75E91EFC2.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z...D75A3A24AF.jpg

Sorry for such a dismal slow reply :eek:, thanks for all your replies, I have replaced the reversing bulbs for led, and wow they are much better, I have left the indicator bulbs as they were :D