leds for rear number plate

beachBOYken · 19 Mar 2014 at 10:42

hi

Can anyone advise on good quality leds for number plate lighting.

I normally get them of ebay but all the ones I have got don't last very long. Has anyone got leds in there number plate that have lasted?

thanks

Howard · 19 Mar 2014 at 11:07

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ERROR-FRE...K3-/290558984047?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:1123

I bought these exact ones two years ago (almost exactly - I searched my email and I'm surprised the listing still exists!) and they're still going strong. Like you, I had some cheap ones that failed after a short while.

Of course the above link is irrelevant if your car doesn't use festoon-style bulbs.

beachBOYken · 19 Mar 2014 at 11:12

Howard said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ERROR-FRE...K3-/290558984047?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:GB:1123

I bought these exact ones two years ago (almost exactly - I searched my email and I'm surprised the listing still exists!) and they're still going strong. Like you, I had some cheap ones that failed after a short while.

Of course the above link is irrelevant if your car doesn't use festoon-style bulbs.

thanks,yeah irrelevant , mine are the wedge type. My car is a ford focus 2010.

cheers though!

thecremeegg · 19 Mar 2014 at 12:13

I put some eBay ones in a few months ago, how long are yours lasting?

beachBOYken · 19 Mar 2014 at 12:22

thecremeegg said:
I put some eBay ones in a few months ago, how long are yours lasting?

Hard to say , one has started flickering.

I guess they have been in for about a year but I don't use my car everyday and at night so would expect a bit more out of them.

thecremeegg · 19 Mar 2014 at 12:40

Hmm I guess a year isn't very long at all, we'll see how mine get on

chrislusty · 19 Mar 2014 at 13:11

I recently put some in sidelights and rear number plates, mine are also the 501 wdge style bulbs. Mine were flickering from day one, luckily had my money back, not sure what to try next.

jono_astra · 19 Mar 2014 at 22:07

mrk · 20 Mar 2014 at 00:06

You good folks who have them installed, care to post any pics?

Every time I've seen them on the road at night they've almost always (very few exceptions like the latest cars which suit them) looked too aftermarket and borderline chav!

Phil W · 20 Mar 2014 at 07:07

Ultra LEDs are good for longevity. Not cheap, but great quality.

realscot · 20 Mar 2014 at 07:16

CREE branded LED's are also very bright. can't comment on how long they last though, only had them in a few months.

Howard · 20 Mar 2014 at 07:57

mrk said:
You good folks who have them installed, care to post any pics?

Every time I've seen them on the road at night they've almost always (very few exceptions like the latest cars which suit them) looked too aftermarket and borderline chav!

It's an ancient photo but IIRC it represents what they're like pretty well. They're white, no hint of blue. I can take another photo tonight and make it as accurate as possible if you like.

I think the fact that my car has circular tail lights (a bit more "modern" than just a square bit of dim red halogen light) means they fit quite well.

beachBOYken · 20 Mar 2014 at 11:27

hi again

my fitting is like the link below

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-2-SMD-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f18e1584e

are both these links the same fitting but with a different casing

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-5-SMD...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d0bad5395

mrk · 20 Mar 2014 at 11:33

Howard said:
It's an ancient photo but IIRC it represents what they're like pretty well. They're white, no hint of blue. I can take another photo tonight and make it as accurate as possible if you like.

I think the fact that my car has circular tail lights (a bit more "modern" than just a square bit of dim red halogen light) means they fit quite well.

Hmm, are your tail lights LED clusters? Am undecided on the look still!

Howard · 20 Mar 2014 at 11:37

BigRazer93 · 20 Mar 2014 at 12:14

Mrk, ill get a picture of my e46 coupe tonight as I fitted the led lights. I wanted new ones to give the car a newer look, and only cost £6 from amazon

Howard · 20 Mar 2014 at 12:17

beachBOYken said:
hi again

my fitting is like the link below

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-2-SMD-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f18e1584e

are both these links the same fitting but with a different casing

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-5-SMD...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d0bad5395

Yes, I'd go with the second set.

233 · 20 Mar 2014 at 12:21

Use a eBay seller called fizzmo for bulbs for the taxis never had a problem

BigRazer93 · 20 Mar 2014 at 12:27

These are the ones I got. Look really nice, and not had a problem.

DB_SamX · 20 Mar 2014 at 13:14

Have had mine in for over a year and still doing fine. When I had flickering, it turned out they were being shaken loose over time or a dodgy connection. Tbh, the ones I have are like £1 each so always have a few spare in the boot.

I have changed most of my lights to led now.