Led rear interior bulb upgrade

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Led rear interior bulb upgrade

Post by Merlot man » Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:28 pm

Hello all
I'm looking to change the rear cabin light , F L6 W ? To a LED version , does anyone know if these are available ?
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Re: Led rear interior bulb upgrade

Post by g8dhe » Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:42 pm

Which type is it the straight tubes can be directly replaced with an LED replacement tube available on Amazon and eBay.
or you can follow these instructions http://www.g8dhe.net/bongo_images/repla ... ht%20tube/
If its a "U" tube then then genuine tubes are expensive but see club shop, there is no direct LED replacement tube or follow these instructions;
http://www.g8dhe.net/bongo_images/repla ... cent_tube/
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Re: Led rear interior bulb upgrade

Post by Merlot man » Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:00 pm

Hello Geoff
It's the straight type 210mm long , do you happen to know the bulbs code please ?
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Re: Led rear interior bulb upgrade

Post by g8dhe » Mon Mar 23, 2020 8:35 pm

Yup here you go https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... ge_o02_s00
My only comment would be that the LED's shine downwards rather than all around, hence the roof itself doesn't get lit and looks darker, whilst the light below is probably brighter, I found it seemed to make the van appear darker overall so on my COB panel replacements I added some theatre lighting material that diffuses the light more which improves the situation.
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Re: Led rear interior bulb upgrade

Post by Merlot man » Tue Mar 24, 2020 8:44 pm

Hello Geoff and thanks for the link
Ive looked at that £10 for the lamp and £20 delivery here to Ireland :shock: WTF
I might try and source it locally
Thanks
Brian
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