Rear Numberplate Bulb Failed

jwruk · Jul 16th, 2010, 12:13

Just a quick Q, hoping someone can save me some time and hassle:

One of the bulbs on my rear numberplate light has failed, is it a straight forward unscrew and bulb swap of the lamp holder or is anything else required.

If it is just a single bulb swap, am I correct that this is the right one?

V50 Numberplate bulb at Halfords

Thanks muchly.

grass hopper · Jul 16th, 2010, 12:17

yes just unscrew,you might find the contacts were the lamp slides in are oxidised and need cleaning up.

fenton_jd · Jul 16th, 2010, 12:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwruk

Just a quick Q, hoping someone can save me some time and hassle:

One of the bulbs on my rear numberplate light has failed, is it a straight forward unscrew and bulb swap of the lamp holder or is anything else required.

If it is just a single bulb swap, am I correct that this is the right one?

V50 Numberplate bulb at Halfords

Thanks muchly.

I'd replace them for LED bulbs, save you having to do them for a very very very long time.

www.autobulbsdirect.com

jwruk · Jul 16th, 2010, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by grass hopper

yes just unscrew,you might find the contacts were the lamp slides in are oxidised and need cleaning up.

Well I just found a good way to kill a lunch hour - drove to Halfords to a get a new bulb but decided to take the dead one in with me only to find that that contact was showing a bit of corrosion. Cleaned up and now working again.

Foolishly I still went into Halfords and came out £20 lighter due to the current offer on car cleaning stuff!

SiRS2000 · Jul 16th, 2010, 19:19

Doh !! Those cheeky offers

I must admit I have just replaced mine number plate light bulbs with LED's & very smart thay look too.

rublehousen · Jul 16th, 2010, 19:43

cheeky offers? at halfords? bare faced cheek if you ask me! the robbing bar stewards! even dick turpin had the decency to wear a mask......

Jonnieb2009 · Jul 17th, 2010, 09:44

Yes, I have LEDS in mine too - they look alot brighter, similar to the Lexus/BMW look

bazz26 · Jul 20th, 2010, 10:16

Can anyone recommend a good replacement LED bulb for the back numberplate lights on a 06 S40?

Jonnieb2009 · Jul 20th, 2010, 12:58

Bazz,

LEDS - I have them on mine but dont get the cheap ones

I bought ones like these and they last for ages. You get that BMW/Lexus number plate look.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2x-39mm-239-wh...item414fc756ad

Rgds

Jon

KFCKFC · Jul 20th, 2010, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by bazz26

Can anyone recommend a good replacement LED bulb for the back numberplate lights on a 06 S40?

I have used the following:

https://www.crazyleds.co.uk/product....&cat=71&page=1

Jul 16th, 2010, 12:13	#1
jwruk Junior Member Last Online: Sep 4th, 2017 13:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chesterfield	Rear Numberplate Bulb Failed Just a quick Q, hoping someone can save me some time and hassle: One of the bulbs on my rear numberplate light has failed, is it a straight forward unscrew and bulb swap of the lamp holder or is anything else required. If it is just a single bulb swap, am I correct that this is the right one? V50 Numberplate bulb at Halfords Thanks muchly.

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grass hopper Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2011 13:38 Join Date: May 2009 Location: grassmere!	yes just unscrew,you might find the contacts were the lamp slides in are oxidised and need cleaning up. __________________

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SiRS2000 Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2022 09:46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Swindon	Doh !! Those cheeky offers I must admit I have just replaced mine number plate light bulbs with LED's & very smart thay look too.

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rublehousen Senior Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2018 10:16 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: stockton	cheeky offers? at halfords? bare faced cheek if you ask me! the robbing bar stewards! even dick turpin had the decency to wear a mask......

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Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	Yes, I have LEDS in mine too - they look alot brighter, similar to the Lexus/BMW look

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bazz26 New Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2010 15:05 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: dublin	Can anyone recommend a good replacement LED bulb for the back numberplate lights on a 06 S40?

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Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	Bazz, LEDS - I have them on mine but dont get the cheap ones I bought ones like these and they last for ages. You get that BMW/Lexus number plate look. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2x-39mm-239-wh...item414fc756ad Rgds Jon

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