LED H7 fog light bulb

ajaycad · Sep 13th, 2012, 23:01

Probably been asked before, but can the standard H7 fog lamp bulb be replaced with a compatible LED one? Will I get a warning light? I don't want to convert the fog lamps to DRL,s well not yet anyways.

VenomS40 · Sep 14th, 2012, 07:58

As long as its the same bulb then I cant see why not? Which would be brighter though, H7 or H7 LED?

jasonb · Sep 14th, 2012, 08:15

I'm not 100% sure whether there is a canbus voltage drop monitor on these circuits, but most unlikely since they're not critical for road use.

Remember that LED's are still trying to play catchup in actual light output (lumens) compared to halogen bulbs.
They're much better now but don't expect them to be as bright.

If it was me, I would install a pair of H7 LED 7.5W bulbs like these -

You can find plenty on ebay and they only take around 2 wks to ship.
I've installed a few others from ebay/china etc. they're fine but if they're cheap enough, just buy two sets!

ajaycad · Sep 14th, 2012, 08:53

Just realised my mistake - the fog lamps are H11 and not H7

jasonb · Sep 14th, 2012, 09:06

Much the same in terms of the bulb design, just the fitment is different.
Here - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-H11-7-5...ht_5940wt_1271

Something I would install in mine!

Install anything at your own risk though, this is just a personal opinion!

Sep 13th, 2012, 23:01	#1
ajaycad 1200 VMax Rider Last Online: Jan 7th, 2017 19:46 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cornwall	LED H7 fog light bulb Probably been asked before, but can the standard H7 fog lamp bulb be replaced with a compatible LED one? Will I get a warning light? I don't want to convert the fog lamps to DRL,s well not yet anyways.

Sep 14th, 2012, 07:58	#2
VenomS40 08 Volvo S40 SE Sport R-D Last Online: May 6th, 2016 23:08 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gloucester	As long as its the same bulb then I cant see why not? Which would be brighter though, H7 or H7 LED? __________________ Volvo S40 SE Sport R-Design + Winter Pack

Sep 14th, 2012, 08:15	#3
jasonb In the mood for change! Last Online: May 8th, 2017 10:56 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester	I'm not 100% sure whether there is a canbus voltage drop monitor on these circuits, but most unlikely since they're not critical for road use. Remember that LED's are still trying to play catchup in actual light output (lumens) compared to halogen bulbs. They're much better now but don't expect them to be as bright. If it was me, I would install a pair of H7 LED 7.5W bulbs like these - You can find plenty on ebay and they only take around 2 wks to ship. I've installed a few others from ebay/china etc. they're fine but if they're cheap enough, just buy two sets! __________________ Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Lux NAV

Sep 14th, 2012, 09:06	#5
jasonb In the mood for change! Last Online: May 8th, 2017 10:56 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester	Much the same in terms of the bulb design, just the fitment is different. Here - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-H11-7-5...ht_5940wt_1271 Something I would install in mine! Install anything at your own risk though, this is just a personal opinion! __________________ Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Lux NAV

Sep 14th, 2012, 08:53	#4
ajaycad 1200 VMax Rider Last Online: Jan 7th, 2017 19:46 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cornwall	Just realised my mistake - the fog lamps are H11 and not H7

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