Reversing bulbs

Willow place · Feb 1st, 2020, 18:06

I find that the normal bulbs when reversing are not that good, is there an alternative without high costs?

stegreg · Feb 1st, 2020, 22:21

to swap out the bulbs for higher intensity LED bulbs, don't buy cheap, as you will then need to buy load resistors, otherwise the bulb failure kicks in due to power load difference.

BlueRubber · Feb 4th, 2020, 11:01

I have been using these for a few months now and they are excellent, loads of light and no errors!
Have tried various other LED reversing bulbs and these are by far the best.

Pair 100W 1156 BA15S 382 P21W XBD WHITE LED STOP REVERSE LIGHT CANBUS Lamp Bulbs

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-100W...72.m2749.l2649

The above link is to buy direct from China, takes about 2-4 weeks to arrive.
If you want quicker delivery buy from a UK seller, but it will cost more.

gingerbiscuit69 · Feb 4th, 2020, 17:42

very much doubt they're 100w, considering the fitting is only wired for 21w lamps... 100w of LED is a large floodlight with giant heatsink - and BRIGHT.
20 of those little diodes is nearer 5w. Hate dodgy marketing!!

bright enough for you use though either way

BlueRubber · Feb 4th, 2020, 17:52

I couldn’t agree more, they definitely aren’t 100w, that would melt the fittings.
However they are very bright and a very big improvement over standard bulbs.

Bashy · Feb 5th, 2020, 02:01

I think you will find that, 100w incandescent = 21w LED

Sadly matey is out of stock, i too is looking for some, blacking out the windows didnt help their cause lol

BlueRubber · Feb 5th, 2020, 15:23

These look like the same bulbs from a UK seller for a fiver:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-100W-1...QAAOSwNmxbyYBo

XCR · Feb 10th, 2020, 16:23

I bought a pair of those and fitted them today. The true test will come after dark of course but I can see a marked difference....what do we think ?

Bashy · Feb 14th, 2020, 06:25

I bought these and the do interfere with my after market reversing camera, prob about 40% so bear that in mind folks

Just not sure what to do about the headlights, they are pants, as are the fog lights but they prob just need the inside of the glass cleaning

Feb 1st, 2020, 18:06	#1
Willow place Senior Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:41 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Los Finos Almeria	Reversing bulbs I find that the normal bulbs when reversing are not that good, is there an alternative without high costs?

Feb 4th, 2020, 11:01	#3
BlueRubber VOC Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Reading, Berks	I have been using these for a few months now and they are excellent, loads of light and no errors! Have tried various other LED reversing bulbs and these are by far the best. Pair 100W 1156 BA15S 382 P21W XBD WHITE LED STOP REVERSE LIGHT CANBUS Lamp Bulbs https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-100W...72.m2749.l2649 The above link is to buy direct from China, takes about 2-4 weeks to arrive. If you want quicker delivery buy from a UK seller, but it will cost more. __________________ 2002 Volvo V70 2.4 n/a auto

Feb 4th, 2020, 17:42	#4
gingerbiscuit69 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2021 17:55 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Brighton	very much doubt they're 100w, considering the fitting is only wired for 21w lamps... 100w of LED is a large floodlight with giant heatsink - and BRIGHT. 20 of those little diodes is nearer 5w. Hate dodgy marketing!! bright enough for you use though either way Last edited by gingerbiscuit69; Feb 4th, 2020 at 17:48.

Feb 4th, 2020, 17:52	#5
BlueRubber VOC Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Reading, Berks	I couldn’t agree more, they definitely aren’t 100w, that would melt the fittings. However they are very bright and a very big improvement over standard bulbs. __________________ 2002 Volvo V70 2.4 n/a auto

Feb 5th, 2020, 02:01	#6
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	I think you will find that, 100w incandescent = 21w LED Sadly matey is out of stock, i too is looking for some, blacking out the windows didnt help their cause lol __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Feb 1st, 2020, 22:21	#2
stegreg VOC Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2023 15:09 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wolverhampton	to swap out the bulbs for higher intensity LED bulbs, don't buy cheap, as you will then need to buy load resistors, otherwise the bulb failure kicks in due to power load difference.

Feb 5th, 2020, 15:23	#7
BlueRubber VOC Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Reading, Berks	These look like the same bulbs from a UK seller for a fiver: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-100W-1...QAAOSwNmxbyYBo __________________ 2002 Volvo V70 2.4 n/a auto

Feb 10th, 2020, 16:23	#8
XCR Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 20:43 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Surrey	I bought a pair of those and fitted them today. The true test will come after dark of course but I can see a marked difference....what do we think ?

Feb 14th, 2020, 06:25	#9
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	I bought these and the do interfere with my after market reversing camera, prob about 40% so bear that in mind folks Just not sure what to do about the headlights, they are pants, as are the fog lights but they prob just need the inside of the glass cleaning __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

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