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how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - tucpal - 27:th-Feb-2014 ![]() This is a very Simply and Cheep Upgrade How to Upgrade interior Lights to SMD LED BULBS. STEP ONE.......... Start with the sun Visors all you need to do is to Remove the two Plastic pieces to get Access to the Bulbs Gently Pull from one Side and swap the Bulbs for the New SMD LED. Now your Girl Friend will be very Happy as she now has Super Bright white SMD LED'S to do her Makeup. STEP TWO............ Remove the Trim from the Console in the Headliner. Pull off the Trim around the Light Unit. Then you need to Pull off the Plastic light Cover. You can Add your New SMD LED Bulbs i went for one Red in the Center and Two white each side but you can do what you what. RESULTS.......... And here is the Results. STEP THREE........ Is to Remove the Plastic Cover from the Rear Lights in the Headliner again this will just Pull off. RESULTS........... And the results.. The SMD LED,S are much Brighter than the Standard Bulbs and they look much Better make sure you Get Canbus Error Free Bulbs there are Plenty of ebay Listings for these Bulbs now and Typically you can get them all for under £15. You are Looking for W5W/501.SMD, LED, Bulbs x 5 and 6615F are the Standard sun Visor Bulbs you will need x4 SMD LED,S You can also swap the Glove Box Light to SMD LED just Remove the Glove Box. How to Here.. http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Howto-remove-glove-box-Replace-Pollen-Cabin-filter that just need 1 x w5w/501 SMD LED. ALSO CHECK AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR A BETTER LED BULB OPTION...POST 21.. AS WITH ALL ELECTRICAL HOW TOO,S. you do this at your own risk if you follow the how to correctly there should be no problems thank you. how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Lewis6317 - 1:st-Mar-2014 are mate nice found the kit on ebay only £13 for them all how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - tucpal - 1:st-Mar-2014 also lush lighting city are now a member on here they do all the led,s you will need if you contact them they can also help with the best led smd to use. how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Arkanggel10 - 6:th-Mar-2014 already swap mine bulbs to leds. much better how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Cameron UK - 7:th-Mar-2014 Can someone send me a link to the full set I need to upgrade, how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Rusty2009 - 7:th-Mar-2014 Cameron UK Wrote:Can someone send me a link to the full set I need to upgrade, Its in the bulb thread mate. how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Cameron UK - 7:th-Mar-2014 I'm wanting to buy a full set, I've bought some 501 SIDS but don't think they are canbus free how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Cameron UK - 7:th-Mar-2014 I want a full set of canbus error free lights for sun visors, front reading lights, rear all in one set how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - tucpal - 7:th-Mar-2014 here are the bulbs you need VAUXHALL ASTRA J GTC VXR INTERIOR LIGHT UPGRADE KIT WHITE BLUE RED CANUBS x6 Led | eBay i will get the link for sun visor led,s later. how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Cameron UK - 14:th-Mar-2014 Can I just say, you don't need to remove the glove box to change the glove box bulb, I will do a how today or tomorrow when I get my car back p how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Lewis6317 - 14:th-Mar-2014 tucpal, is that link for the for the sun visor how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - tucpal - 17:th-Mar-2014 No mate I will add one for them tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - tucpal - 19:th-Mar-2014 here you go these are the ones you want. ASTRA J ASTRA GTC SUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR BULB LED UPGRADE KIT XENON WHITE CANBU | eBay how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - oweh - 25:th-Mar-2014 Changed all mine today, got the led's from Lush Lighting, only the glove box bulb to change now how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - tucpal - 25:th-Mar-2014 cool well done there much better and well worth doing how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Cameron UK - 25:th-Mar-2014 oweh Wrote:Changed all mine today, got the led's from Lush Don't forget the boot, cheap 501 are perfect! I've got them in the front lights, rear lights, give box and boot how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Lewis6317 - 25:th-Mar-2014 Kool :-)still looking to get some the hard ones to get are the sun visor bulbs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - oweh - 25:th-Mar-2014 Get them from Lush Lighting mate how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Lewis6317 - 25:th-Mar-2014 Yeh am waiting for sunvisor bulbs to be instock Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - n1ibor - 16:th-Apr-2014 does anybody have a link to the bulbs that are send to outside the uk? thanks in advance how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - tucpal - 26:th-Jul-2014 NEW LED BULB OPTION I just upgraded the LED bulbs to a much better type LED PROJECTOR BULBS they can be found here W5W T10 501 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301445826489?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Here are the bulbs there are real good quality bulbs and i would say there about 3 times as bright as the LED bulbs i had before Here are the old LED bulbs and after a year they either flicker or half work so yes they were cheap and were white but the new ones below are much better all round And here are the new LED,s going in You can see just how much brighter these LED,S are very happy with them i will put a few pic,s up tonight in the dark for you all. WELL HERE THEY ARE REAR LIGHTS SINGLE FRONT WELCOME LIGHT AND ALL THREE COURTESY LIGHTS very bright and A much better set of LED,S i am very happy. how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Rusty2009 - 26:th-Jul-2014 Cool mate look forward to seeing them in the dark. Sent from my iPhone 5c using Tapatalk. how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - tucpal - 26:th-Jul-2014 new LED,S updated. how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Rusty2009 - 26:th-Jul-2014 They are much better mate. Sent from my iPhone 5c using Tapatalk. how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Cameron UK - 27:th-Jul-2014 They look really good! Good comparison, thanks how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - bhalay207 - 22:nd-Feb-2015 I'm about to order the projector LED bulbs for the interior but it says they aren't canbus ones. Will this cause an issue for the interior lights? how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - tucpal - 22:nd-Feb-2015 Not at all the interior lights are not on the canbus and they really are the best they are pure white and the light out put is excellent. i have had them in for a year now and still no problems what so ever. how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - bhalay207 - 22:nd-Feb-2015 Cheers.... 3 packs ordered. Lets hope that China mail is on fine form. Just need to get number plate bulbs now how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - tucpal - 22:nd-Feb-2015 we can help you there also they are on the canbus and load resisters must be added i have the ones in the thread below plug and play and they are error free and super bright. http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-How-to-Led-Number-Plate-Lamps how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - bhalay207 - 22:nd-Feb-2015 lol, you guys are the pinnacle of knowledge. I have so much to learn!! how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - tucpal - 22:nd-Feb-2015 your welcome how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - sheppy1 - 8:th-Mar-2015 tucpal Wrote:NEW LED BULB OPTION Hey mate! want to upgrade to these myself and only need some for the front roof lights and the rear roof lights, would i just need to order 6 of the bulbs which you linked too? As in are they all the same shape and size or are there different sized/shape ones for the front and back? Thanks how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - bhalay207 - 8:th-Mar-2015 I ordered three packs to do all the interior. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - Rusty2009 - 8:th-Mar-2015 All the same size mate Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - sheppy1 - 8:th-Mar-2015 awesome! will pick some up now how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - sheppy1 - 8:th-Mar-2015 bhalay207 Wrote:I ordered three packs to do all the interior. Cheers! Just done the same, how long did they take to come? how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - bhalay207 - 8:th-Mar-2015 No more than a week I think. Either way I was impressed as they were coming from China. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - sheppy1 - 8:th-Mar-2015 Result then! how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - bhalay207 - 8:th-Mar-2015 Let me know what they're like. Chances are you'll have yours fitted before I even collect my car lol. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - sheppy1 - 8:th-Mar-2015 Haha I will do mate! how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - bhalay207 - 8:th-Mar-2015 Well i technically do have an Astra. Its all paid for and what not but it had a cherished trransfer done by the previous owner,. The DVLA have sent out 2 log books which have got lost in the post meaning the dealer cant tax it which means i cant collect it! Just waiting on a V62 form now... Its been a nightmare to be honest. Clearly i'm committed to my J otherwise id have sought another one by now how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - sheppy1 - 8:th-Mar-2015 Awwww damn dude! Not having a lot of luck are you! :( which model did you go for then and have you owned an Astra before? how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - bhalay207 - 8:th-Mar-2015 No i'm not. I ordered it on the 10th of February so its dragged on like a dog with no back legs. I went for a SRI with a 2.0CDTI engine. Its had a few tweaks by the previous owner which make it more appealing. I used to have a coupe which i loved but i had to get rid of it when we were having my eldest. how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - sheppy1 - 8:th-Mar-2015 Oooo good choice! Kinda wish I'd have gotten a second hand higher model rather than a 1.7 brand new energy but oh well..more mods and retro fits for me to do What's been done to your SRI then? how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - bhalay207 - 8:th-Mar-2015 Nice to have a brand new car though, plus you get to put your mark on it. It's got tints, 19" anthracite wheels, powerfold mirrors, alloy pedals and door pins. Not sure if it's got anything else as I've not been able to have a good rummage around. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - sheppy1 - 8:th-Mar-2015 Got a few nice mods there then! You got a photo of your new car then? Be good to see it Also did you think the door pins looked good? I'm in two minds as to whether or not I want to get some...bet you've already got a list of things you want to do to it how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - bhalay207 - 8:th-Mar-2015 Just a quick one from the dealer when i went to view it. [ATTACH=CONFIG]358[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]359[/ATTACH] The pins look alright to be fair break up the black on black look how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - sheppy1 - 8:th-Mar-2015 Those alloys look great!!! Really like that mate May have to invest in some metal door pins then, they're on my list anyaay how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - bhalay207 - 8:th-Mar-2015 Ahhh yes, forgot those. It has lol. Sounds like a plan! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4 using Tapatalk how to upgrade interior lights to SMD LED - tucpal - 8:th-Mar-2015 the alloy door pins do look really good much better than the black plastic ones http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Upgrade-to-alloy-door-pins |