Puddle Lights

[is200 Newbie]

I am going to be taking the mirrors off this week to clean the motors to see what difference it makes to the auto movement when reversing.

While I am doing this I will clean the complete housing out (may as well as it will all be in pieces) - does anyone know if there is a brighter bulb I can use to replace the existing puddle light one?

I have looked through previous threads and there does not seem to be a mention of one other than putting LED strips in as a replacement.

[normski2]

I put LED's in my puddle lights.

[is200 Newbie]

An easy job ? Would you know what brand or have a link to the ones you used.

Are they any brighter than the stock ones?

thanks

[toffee_pie]

let me know how this goes as i intend to do exactly the same job

[ChumpusRex]

There aren't any "normal" bulbs that are brighter than stock.

The best LEDs to get are the new "5630" type - these are loads brighter than the older chips.

I've got 5 LED version installed, and they are noticably brighter than OEM, but not by much. These are the ones I have

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400506199505.

These would also be ideal for the front dome light and vanity lights.

Edit: Oops. Misread the info. Those are exactly the same as the ones I have - brighter, but not monstrously so.

[toffee_pie]

are these useful for any other fitments in the is250? since they come in packs of 10.

[ChumpusRex]

are these useful for any other fitments in the is250? since they come in packs of 10.

Yup.

They can be used in:

Side lights x 2

Front dome light x 3

Vanity lights x 2

[ChumpusRex]

These are the ones i meant to post in the first place for extra brightness. I think these should fit in the dome and mirrors, but I haven't tried. There should be just about enough clearance. These will fit easily in the side lights.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181145322788

If you're going to be doing the front dome light, then you might want to get these for the rear dome light so that they match.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171386108846

The above bulbs will also fit (with a bit of force) into the boot light. You'll need to bend the holder clips for the bulb with pliers, as these bulbs are 2 mm longer than the OEM bulb, and the design of bulb holder used in the boot means that it won't fit without a bit of frcing. The rear dome light will accept them without any force.

[normski2]

From my own experience ( 2010 model) I'd say those 10 LED lights will not fit the front dome or the puddle light. I tried something very similar and was gutted to find they did not fit the puddle lights. But....on the upside...I'd had a dry run/rehearsal so next time taking the mirrors apart was easy.

These are what I used

Those 5 LED bulbs are the only ones that will fit the puddle lights. Well, that's the case on a 2010 model with the indicator in the mirror casing. It may well be that there is more room in the earlier model....I can't say for sure.

You are quite right about needing to 'manipulate the boot light fitment with a pair of pliers.

This is what I used for the reversing lights.

Noobie, if you want any links to where I got my bulbs just shout and I'll give them. I think the car looks the dogs danglers now....at night it looks great. They do flicker slightly(from the dimming action on the dome lights) at turn off but you hardly notice it....in fact I don't at all now.

Also found a really good place for a set of 250 mudflaps....brilliant fit.

[toffee_pie]

These are the ones i meant to post in the first place for extra brightness. I think these should fit in the dome and mirrors, but I haven't tried. There should be just about enough clearance. These will fit easily in the side lights.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181145322788

If you're going to be doing the front dome light, then you might want to get these for the rear dome light so that they match.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171386108846

The above bulbs will also fit (with a bit of force) into the boot light. You'll need to bend the holder clips for the bulb with pliers, as these bulbs are 2 mm longer than the OEM bulb, and the design of bulb holder used in the boot means that it won't fit without a bit of frcing. The rear dome light will accept them without any force.

i cancelled the earlier order and placed an order for these ones you just mentioned now

can you clarify exactly where these bulbs fit in the car please?

thanks

[ChumpusRex]

These are the ones i meant to post in the first place for extra brightness. I think these should fit in the dome and mirrors, but I haven't tried. There should be just about enough clearance. These will fit easily in the side lights.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181145322788

If you're going to be doing the front dome light, then you might want to get these for the rear dome light so that they match.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171386108846

The above bulbs will also fit (with a bit of force) into the boot light. You'll need to bend the holder clips for the bulb with pliers, as these bulbs are 2 mm longer than the OEM bulb, and the design of bulb holder used in the boot means that it won't fit without a bit of frcing. The rear dome light will accept them without any force.

i cancelled the earlier order and placed an order for these ones you just mentioned now

can you clarify exactly where these bulbs fit in the car please?

thanks

The "T10" style bulbs will fit in (but note normski's post, who has found only the short "5 LED" style ones to fit in some places)

Headlight side lights - open the high beam access doors to gain access. (Note, you will need to remove air filter, resonator, intake and washer fluid bottle to gain access) 1 on each side

Front cabin dome light (takes 3 bulbs)

Mirror puddle lights (takes 1 on each side)

Sunvisor vanity light (takes 1 on each side)

Bottom of door warning light (1 on each side)

See here for video instructions on how these go in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZFtrx2RiaE

The festoon bulbs go in the rear cabin dome light. (takes 2 bulbs). Above video shows how they go in.

Note that you need 11 T10 bulbs for a full conversion, or 9 for an interior conversion.

I find that these super cheap LEDs don't last very long in headlight duty. I've had a pair of http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141041903326 in for about a year - and they are super amazing bright. - Note, because these a big bastards, and the bulb holders don't hold very tight, you may need to use a removable glue to hold them in (hot melt glue gun glue works well).

[toffee_pie]

cheers, well i ordered the ones you linked.

not sure if these are the cheapo ones are not but they seem the going rate for leds.

[toffee_pie]

I am going to be taking the mirrors off this week to clean the motors to see what difference it makes to the auto movement when reversing.

While I am doing this I will clean the complete housing out (may as well as it will all be in pieces) - does anyone know if there is a brighter bulb I can use to replace the existing puddle light one?

I have looked through previous threads and there does not seem to be a mention of one other than putting LED strips in as a replacement.

any drama with this?!

[is200 Newbie]

Going to have a go this week sometime

[normski2]

Going to have a go this week sometime

Did it go okay? Once you've taken apart 1 mirror it all becomes clear and relatively easy. I cleaned out quite a bit of crud and dust from the interior once it was all exposed.