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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: tunnie on 01 January 2016, 11:37:55

Title: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: tunnie on 01 January 2016, 11:37:55: The upper ones, by the grab handles.

Can brighter bulbs be fitted? I'm finding the standard fit a bit dim, with Little MissT's new car seat it is a bit difficult to see the green marker for correct position. Plus be better to see a bit more.

Any recommendations?
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: zirk on 01 January 2016, 13:30:35: Yep, or you can fit some white LED bulbs in there.
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 January 2016, 15:10:42: Strap a headtorch and one of those illuminated running coats onto the sprog. Problem solved. :y
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: terry paget on 01 January 2016, 15:28:36: LED good, bigger filament bulb dodgy, more heat may melt or distort the cover.
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 01 January 2016, 16:44:23: Or let her play near Sellafield for a while, then she'll have a happy, healthy glow in the dark quality.
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: tunnie on 01 January 2016, 21:42:37: Thanks chaps :y

What kind/type of LED bulb(s) should l look for?
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: tunnie on 01 January 2016, 21:45:30: This type?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-W5W-T10-501-XENON-WHITE-DOME-LED-INTERIOR-COURTESY-LIGHT-BULBS-HID-IL100101-/201397411923?hash=item2ee438a053:g:quIAAOSwLVZVuefm (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-W5W-T10-501-XENON-WHITE-DOME-LED-INTERIOR-COURTESY-LIGHT-BULBS-HID-IL100101-/201397411923?hash=item2ee438a053:g:quIAAOSwLVZVuefm)
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: Broomies Mate on 01 January 2016, 21:46:57: Don't know for sure, but I thought they were the small festoon type bulbs.... I'm sure someone with an Omega (still) could confirm. ;)
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: TheBoy on 02 January 2016, 11:10:25: Oh dear, tunnie is getting old, and the eyes are going.

Specsavers, young man, Specsavers.
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: Nick W on 02 January 2016, 11:33:34: Quote from: Broomies Mate on 01 January 2016, 21:46:57
Don't know for sure, but I thought they were the small festoon type bulbs.... I'm sure someone with an Omega (still) could confirm. ;)

They are festoon bulbs, as are the puddle lamps in the doors and the number plate lamps. You need 2different sizes, 36 and 42mm if I remember correctly, but I don't remember which is which. The front courtesy lamp/map light uses the bulb type in the EBay listing, and fitting them actually makes it fit for purpose. The ones I bought even dim with the locking delay.
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: ronnyd on 02 January 2016, 13:42:49: Quote from: tunnie on 01 January 2016, 21:45:30
This type?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-W5W-T10-501-XENON-WHITE-DOME-LED-INTERIOR-COURTESY-LIGHT-BULBS-HID-IL100101-/201397411923?hash=item2ee438a053:g:quIAAOSwLVZVuefm (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-W5W-T10-501-XENON-WHITE-DOME-LED-INTERIOR-COURTESY-LIGHT-BULBS-HID-IL100101-/201397411923?hash=item2ee438a053:g:quIAAOSwLVZVuefm)
According to their website tunnie, they don.t fit an Omega. :-\
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 02 January 2016, 13:49:10: I went for these LINK (http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/311163353797) some time ago, They've been fine no issues to report :y

(That's the price per bulb btw)
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: tunnie on 02 January 2016, 14:15:23: Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 02 January 2016, 13:49:10
I went for these LINK (http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/311163353797) some time ago, They've been fine no issues to report :y

(That's the price per bulb btw)

Thanks. :y

They for the puddle/door lights right? Did you change the roof ones?
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: Mr.OmegaMan on 02 January 2016, 20:16:38: Quote from: tunnie on 02 January 2016, 14:15:23
Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 02 January 2016, 13:49:10
I went for these LINK (http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/311163353797) some time ago, They've been fine no issues to report :y

(That's the price per bulb btw)

Thanks. :y

They for the puddle/door lights right? Did you change the roof ones?

I'd need to check to be 100% sure, But I'm sure I replaced the rear reading lights and door lights with the same size festoon, With some minor adjustments bending the metal bracket a little. For some reason the front doors tend to flicker now and again briefly but only on the front not sure why but doesn't bother me ads a spooky look ;D ... (Not 100% sure but I'm pretty sure the boot requires a bigger size festoon)..

But on a serious note I'd definitely recommend these LINK (http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/351217710597?_mwBanner=1) for the front reading lights, You can actually see what your doing. Not the bulbs that come on as you open the door the ones with the button each side, Tried the ones that come on as you open the door but for some reason there's a constant light till the delay cut out if you change them probably because of the low amount of power they require not being 100% compatible with the Omega.
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: biggriffin on 04 January 2016, 09:34:02: Quote from: terry paget on 01 January 2016, 15:28:36
LED good, bigger filament bulb dodgy, more heat may melt or distort the cover.

Led use less amps and generate less heat. :)

Get your led's from Halfords with trade about £5.00 pair for festoons.
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: Nick W on 04 January 2016, 09:47:22: Quote from: Mr.OmegaMan on 02 January 2016, 13:49:10
I went for these LINK (http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/311163353797) some time ago, They've been fine no issues to report :y

(That's the price per bulb btw)

How much!?

I bought mine off EBay, and didn't spend that much on all nine! Before anyone asks, I don't have a link as this was probably 3years ago.
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: flyer 0712 on 04 January 2016, 09:51:49: 3 years ago ????? dont forget Halfrauds inflation percentage rate..makes the price about right then ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: tunnie on 04 January 2016, 15:32:05: 10 of them here for under a fiver...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-38MM-39MM-NUMBER-PLATE-INTERIOR-LIGHT-FESTOON-BULB-6-SMD-LED-WHITE-239-/291100651572?hash=item43c6f37034:g:LBoAAOxy0NtTCg39 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-38MM-39MM-NUMBER-PLATE-INTERIOR-LIGHT-FESTOON-BULB-6-SMD-LED-WHITE-239-/291100651572?hash=item43c6f37034:g:LBoAAOxy0NtTCg39)

I need to pop one out really, is it 38-39mm I need? :)

I'm tempted to replace both interior rear ones and the boot one.
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 January 2016, 02:54:19: That does sound about the right length... Pop one out for measurement purposes as the rear interior lights are relatively slender compared to the number plate ones iirc. Again, the puddle light bulbs whilst being the correct length, might be too bulky for the reading lights...

The issue being that the rear lights are in quite a slim housing... C batteries are the same length as AA batteries but that doesn't make them interchangeable ;)

Incidentally, the saloon number plate bulb is a bayonet fitting :y
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: tunnie on 05 January 2016, 11:43:16: Cheers :y :y :y

Not too fussed about the number plate light, handy if that is not too easily readable ::)

It's the boot light and rear reading lights I'd like to improve, it's just finding the time to do a bit of DIY and pop one of these out. Thinking as I type, I might pop one out on the 2.2 and take a looksie, as I have that here at work.
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 05 January 2016, 15:16:00: With you tunnie. :) I'd very much like to upgrade the bootlight, too; as unfortunately the streetlight in the next street illuminates the boot at night better than my actual bootlight ::) I've had thoughts of installing another one or two lights in the boot, too. But LEDs the way to go, for sure - brighter and less heat.
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: beefyecosse on 19 January 2016, 13:14:55: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-Car-Interior-Light-Panel-48-SMD-LED-T10-BA9S-Dome-Festoon-Bulb-Adapter-12V-/141446994404?hash=item20eee5d9e4:g:aTYAAOSw6EhUSMUO (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-Car-Interior-Light-Panel-48-SMD-LED-T10-BA9S-Dome-Festoon-Bulb-Adapter-12V-/141446994404?hash=item20eee5d9e4:g:aTYAAOSw6EhUSMUO) i use these in the boot of my omega i got a spare light cover drilled a small hole in it to put the plug through and stuck the led panel to the panel
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 19 January 2016, 13:24:31: Rather like the idea/design of this, but it appears like the led panel itself is way too large to fit behind a standard omega bootlight lens - did you sit two next to each other/similar?
Title: Re: Rear Courtsey Lights
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 January 2016, 05:24:06: Quote from: Diamond Black Geezer on 19 January 2016, 13:24:31
Rather like the idea/design of this, but it appears like the led panel itself is way too large to fit behind a standard omega bootlight lens - did you sit two next to each other/similar?

Did you read the post? :-X ::)

Quote from: beefyecosse on 19 January 2016, 13:14:55
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-Car-Interior-Light-Panel-48-SMD-LED-T10-BA9S-Dome-Festoon-Bulb-Adapter-12V-/141446994404?hash=item20eee5d9e4:g:aTYAAOSw6EhUSMUO (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-Car-Interior-Light-Panel-48-SMD-LED-T10-BA9S-Dome-Festoon-Bulb-Adapter-12V-/141446994404?hash=item20eee5d9e4:g:aTYAAOSw6EhUSMUO) i use these in the boot of my omega i got a spare light cover drilled a small hole in it to put the plug through and stuck the led panel to the panel
:D :D