S40 (New) Electrics : - LED sides. - Page 2

Jonnieb2009 · Aug 26th, 2010, 19:21

Stevo

Do you know what type of bulb the Sidelight strips take. I have an older S40 (with new headlights) so dont have the manual and dont really want to take the lights out to check.

What does it say in your manual?
Thanks
J

KFCKFC · Aug 26th, 2010, 21:19

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Originally Posted by Jonnieb2009

Stevo

Do you know what type of bulb the Sidelight strips take. I have an older S40 (with new headlights) so dont have the manual and dont really want to take the lights out to check.

What does it say in your manual?
Thanks
J

They are 501 W5W, the ones linked below give the strip a good effect on the V50:

https://www.crazyleds.co.uk/product....&cat=67&page=3

or if you want to take the risk the ones below are brighter, I had to file the sides of the PCB (5 min job) to squeeze them into the lamp holder of my V70:

https://www.crazyleds.co.uk/product....&cat=67&page=3

stevo83 · Aug 27th, 2010, 00:24

Thanks guys for all the feedback! Think I'll give it a go.

jasonb · Aug 27th, 2010, 00:27

these are canbus bulbs, I'm pretty sure you do not need canbus bulbs.....been there, had them fail, replaced with SMD wedge bulbs which are cheaper, contain more SM chips and are brighter!!

Jonnieb2009 · Aug 27th, 2010, 11:03

I took the headlamp out and yes they are quite fiddly to get the bulbs out.
Basically you need to remove the top round cover and back cover as well. Use a small screwdriver to wiggle whilst pulling on the wire and the bulb holder will slide out.
I tried a spare LED I had but it didnt look that good as it wasnt capsule, more of a direct beam led bulb. I guess I need to search for some decent capsule type LEDS.

Cheers
J

Jonnieb2009 · Aug 27th, 2010, 11:18

Just bought for £1.79 a set x 3 sets and I get a 4th set free.
LED Side Light Bulbs W5W T10 501 HID Xenon Super White
Can Be Used With Any Car Which Uses 501/T10

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...T#ht_757wt_930

jasonb · Sep 6th, 2010, 23:35

Jonnie,
Higgy and myself tested those DRL's this afternoon.
Not really dark enough to get a decent feel for the brightness but in the daylight, they very bright.

I just connected the wires directly to the battery to test and was very impressed.

They're the flexible strips which are self adhesive on the reverse.
I'm toying with the idea of mounting on the top side of the fog grilles.
I'll get some pics later this week weather permitting.

Higgy50 · Sep 7th, 2010, 00:04

Yes can confirm that I was very impressed with the brightness of the LEDs this afternoon....keep in mind it was a rough test in daylight so I think that they would look really cool once on the car!....

Jonnieb2009 · Sep 7th, 2010, 07:59

Cheers JB/Higgy,

I installed the sidelight super white bulbs (into the drl strip between main beam and dipped) but they look more like small spotlights rather than spreading the light right the way through the built in led strip. I would have thought it would as they are glass all round like the halogens. Think I'm going to put the halogen ones back in for now unless someone has tried another type of bulb?

Jonnieb2009 · Sep 7th, 2010, 19:33

The standard halogen has gone back in.

One of my DRL LED strip bulbs has gone, see pic. I cant find my receipt from Halfords.

Hoping Higgy or JB can put up some pics of their completed LED DRLS so I can make a decision as to whether to buy another set of prisms.

Also spotted these on Ebay, they can be recessed. I need something that will last and doesnt need replacing every few months.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DRL-8-LED-LIGH...#ht_1701wt_930
cheers
J

Sep 7th, 2010, 00:04	#18
Higgy50 VOC Member 23066 Last Online: Oct 21st, 2010 23:17 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Somerset View Photos By: Higgy50	Yes can confirm that I was very impressed with the brightness of the LEDs this afternoon....keep in mind it was a rough test in daylight so I think that they would look really cool once on the car!.... __________________ Higgy South West Volvo Link http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/group.php?groupid=8

Aug 26th, 2010, 19:21	#11
Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	Stevo Do you know what type of bulb the Sidelight strips take. I have an older S40 (with new headlights) so dont have the manual and dont really want to take the lights out to check. What does it say in your manual? Thanks J

Aug 27th, 2010, 00:24	#13
stevo83 Living legend Last Online: Oct 29th, 2018 07:16 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Coleraine	Thanks guys for all the feedback! Think I'll give it a go.

Aug 27th, 2010, 00:27	#14
jasonb In the mood for change! Last Online: May 8th, 2017 10:56 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester	these are canbus bulbs, I'm pretty sure you do not need canbus bulbs.....been there, had them fail, replaced with SMD wedge bulbs which are cheaper, contain more SM chips and are brighter!!

Aug 27th, 2010, 11:18	#16
Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	Just bought for £1.79 a set x 3 sets and I get a 4th set free. LED Side Light Bulbs W5W T10 501 HID Xenon Super White Can Be Used With Any Car Which Uses 501/T10 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...T#ht_757wt_930

Sep 6th, 2010, 23:35	#17
jasonb In the mood for change! Last Online: May 8th, 2017 10:56 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester	Jonnie, Higgy and myself tested those DRL's this afternoon. Not really dark enough to get a decent feel for the brightness but in the daylight, they very bright. I just connected the wires directly to the battery to test and was very impressed. They're the flexible strips which are self adhesive on the reverse. I'm toying with the idea of mounting on the top side of the fog grilles. I'll get some pics later this week weather permitting.

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