Reading lights

x DTR x · Dec 28th, 2012, 21:35

Hi all

I want to change the front reading light bulbs to led's but i am unsure how to open the light unit? I have a manual but it doesn't seem that clear and i don't want to damage it!

Thanks for any advice.

Ninja59 · Dec 28th, 2012, 21:56

If my memory serves me correctly the whole piece needs to come off from the lining.

x DTR x · Dec 28th, 2012, 23:55

Thanks Ninja, will have a look and see over weekend.

Ninja59 · Dec 29th, 2012, 10:46

it is one piece so you need to remove it all from the lining.

Hadrian · Dec 29th, 2012, 11:03

Yes you need to give it a good hard pull downwards with your hands either side. If you want some bulb holders, I have a load spare. PM me your address and I will post you some out FOC. Hadrian

x DTR x · Dec 29th, 2012, 18:23

Thanks Hadrian, i assume pull whole thing from the cloth head lining? Thank you for the offer of some bulb holders too, that's very kind of you. I will pm my address.

Thanks again

Ninja59 · Dec 29th, 2012, 18:28

Yep you need something to persuade it down.

Hadrian · Dec 29th, 2012, 18:43

I just used my fingertips and pulled down sharply. No worries about the holders I will post them in the new year.
If you haven't yet bought the LED's yet I have found these to be the best, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220748967189very bright and short in length plus you don't get that "fried egg look" when they are off. (White background and a yellow centre) I will add I also removed the internal reflectors as the led's are directional. HTH Hadrian

x DTR x · Dec 29th, 2012, 18:56

I have those for the rear compartment lights as they are the wedge type but i thought the front reading lights were the festoon type?

Hadrian · Dec 29th, 2012, 19:01

I had read that also but mine in a 06 plater are the twist lock type with the pre moulded bulb in the holder, hence the need for a holder. Give it a good tug and have a quick look!!! (Said the bishop to the actress.....)

Dec 28th, 2012, 21:35	#1
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Reading lights Hi all I want to change the front reading light bulbs to led's but i am unsure how to open the light unit? I have a manual but it doesn't seem that clear and i don't want to damage it! Thanks for any advice. __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Dec 28th, 2012, 23:55	#3
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Thanks Ninja, will have a look and see over weekend. __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Dec 29th, 2012, 10:46	#4
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	it is one piece so you need to remove it all from the lining. Last edited by Ninja59; Dec 29th, 2012 at 11:40.

Dec 29th, 2012, 18:23	#6
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	Thanks Hadrian, i assume pull whole thing from the cloth head lining? Thank you for the offer of some bulb holders too, that's very kind of you. I will pm my address. Thanks again __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Dec 29th, 2012, 18:56	#9
x DTR x Premier Member Last Online: Dec 19th, 2021 22:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Horsham	I have those for the rear compartment lights as they are the wedge type but i thought the front reading lights were the festoon type? __________________ 2005 V50 2.0 SE Sport 1999 S40 1.8 Gdi 1993 460 1.7 LX

Dec 28th, 2012, 21:56	#2
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	If my memory serves me correctly the whole piece needs to come off from the lining.

Dec 29th, 2012, 11:03	#5
Hadrian Member Last Online: May 19th, 2023 21:48 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Yorkshire	Yes you need to give it a good hard pull downwards with your hands either side. If you want some bulb holders, I have a load spare. PM me your address and I will post you some out FOC. Hadrian

Dec 29th, 2012, 18:28	#7
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Yep you need something to persuade it down.

Dec 29th, 2012, 18:43	#8
Hadrian Member Last Online: May 19th, 2023 21:48 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Yorkshire	I just used my fingertips and pulled down sharply. No worries about the holders I will post them in the new year. If you haven't yet bought the LED's yet I have found these to be the best, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220748967189very bright and short in length plus you don't get that "fried egg look" when they are off. (White background and a yellow centre) I will add I also removed the internal reflectors as the led's are directional. HTH Hadrian

Dec 29th, 2012, 19:01	#10
Hadrian Member Last Online: May 19th, 2023 21:48 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Yorkshire	I had read that also but mine in a 06 plater are the twist lock type with the pre moulded bulb in the holder, hence the need for a holder. Give it a good tug and have a quick look!!! (Said the bishop to the actress.....)

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