Bulbs and lighting upgrades for Astra J and GTC - complete list for reference

[Rusty2009]

===ASTRA J:===

===Exterior:===

Astra J =Dipped Beam Headlight bulb:=(55W H7) (477).
(This is on canbus).

There are so many to choose from and people have there own opinion over which is better so it's down to your self to find ones that you are happy with.

Astra J=Main Beam Headlight Bulb:=(55W H7) (477).
(This is not on the canbus).

There are so many to choose from and people have there own opinion over which is better so it's down to your self to find ones that you are happy with.
As the H7 Main Beam is not on the canbus you can install any H7 LED bulb in here with no load resistors being needed.

Astra J=Sidelight and DRL Bulb combined: =(W21/5W) (580)
(This is on canbus)

There are a few options here, PIAA or you can upgrade to LED's with Load resistors Please see how-to

Astra J=AFL cornering bulb:=(H11 55W)
(Not on the canbus BUT STILL MONITORED VIA THE AFL SYSTEM)

There are so many to choose from and people have there own opinion over which is better so it's down to your self to find ones that you are happy with.
As the (H11) Corner Light is monitored via the AFL system you can't install any (H11 LED) bulb.


Astra J=(MY10-MY12)=Front Fog Light Bulb:=(H10-45W).
(This is not on the canbus).

These are not on the Canbus so any will do as long as your happy.
As the (H10) Fog Light is not on the canbus you can install any (H10 LED) bulb in here with no load resistors being needed.

Astra J=(facelift MY13-)=front fog light bulb:=(H11 55W).
(This is not on the canbus).

These are not on the Canbus so any will do as long as your happy.
As the (H11) Fog Light is not on the canbus you can install any (H11) LED bulb in here with no load resistors being needed.

Astra J=front indicator bulb:=(PSY24W) (amber)
(this is on canbus)

Lush lighting sales them for £9.00 each there is a How-to here

Astra J=Side Repeater Bulb:=(W5WY) (501A).
(this is on canbus).

You might want to match the slivertech look in the side repeater with these

Astra J=Rear Indicator Bulb:=(W16W) (955).
(this is on canbus)

Astra J=Tail Light Bulb:=(W5W) (501).

How-to here

(not on canbus).
Astra J=Number Plate Bulb:=(W5W) (501).

(this is on canbus).

These are by far the best How-to here

Astra J=Brake Light Bulb:=(W16W) (955).
(this is on cambus).

Astra J=Reverse Light Bulb:=(H21W) (435).
(not on canbus)

bulb How-to here

Astra J=rear fog light bulb:=(H21W) (435).
(not on cambus)

bulb How-to is the same as reverse light just on the other side.

===Interior:===

Astra J=front courtesy light bulb:=(W5W) (501)

Astra J=front map reading lights:=(W5W) (501)

Astra J=rear courtesy lights:=(W5W) (501)

Astra J=glove box light:=(W5W) (501)

Astra J=vanity mirror lights:=(6615F)

Astra J=boot compartment light:=(W5W) (501)

Astra-J=Window Switch (LED's)=(0805)=See @cornishtaz's How-to here

Astra-J=Gear Surround=(LED's 4040)=See @cornishtaz's How-to here

Astra-J=Mirror Switch=(LED's PLCC-2)=(Awaiting confirmation)

Astra-J=Dash=(LED's PLCC-2)=(Awaiting confirmation)

****Note I offer an LED conversion service****

===ASTRA GTC:===

Astra GTC.=headlight bulb:=(9012) (55W.

Astra GTC.=sidelight and DRL=bulb combined:=W21/5W) (580).

Astra GTC.=front indicator bulb:=(581).

Astra GTC.=side repeater bulb:=(W5W) (501).

Astra GTC.=front fog light bulb:=(H10-45W).

Astra GTC.=brake and tail light bulb=(outer):(P21/5W).

Astra GTC.=rear indicator bulb:=(WY21W).

Astra GTC.=reverse bulb:=(W16W).

Astra GTC.=tail light bulb=(inner, on tailgate): (W5W) (501).

Astra GTC.=rear fog light bulb:=(PSX24W).

Astra GTC.=number plate bulb:=

Full canbus list can be found here.
http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Canbus-check-list

[Simon Templar]

Okay , I have been using the Polarg M13 so far but I was wondering if the PIAA are better/last longer . .

Vauxhall ASTRA J INSIGNIA 580 7443 W21/5W DRL BULBS X-TREME WHITE PIAA H226 | eBay

These ones claim NOT to be road legal , is this the case. .

[tucpal]

have a look at this simon
http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Best...-gtc--1221

i have had the piaa for over a year just on my second set
they are the best you can get.

[Lewis6317]

have a look at this simon
http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Best...-gtc--1221

i have had the piaa for over a year just on my second set
they are the best you can get.

mirror piaa or standard piaa?

[tucpal]

i had the mirror and i got the standard this time there as good as each other
to be honest the standard are the way to go i have not noticed any difference at all.

[Simon Templar]

have a look at this simon
http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Best...-gtc--1221

i have had the piaa for over a year just on my second set
they are the best you can get.

Cheers , pal. .

[WhelanUK]

Can anyone recommend good quality headlight bulbs?
I have the LED daytime lights which are bright with a hint of blue but my headlight bulbs are the standard yellowish colour so doesn't look right at night.

Either bright white or preferably ones with a slight blue tint.

[Gilmore]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Philips-HiperV...3a95222965

DO the indicaor bulbs only come like this in holders, or separately, y are they ridiculously expensive compared to normal ones like these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-OSRAM-PY21...1c413d963a

[tucpal]

they come in the holders mate compete they can not be taken out

[Gilmore]

they come in the holders mate compete they can not be taken out

and is that about as cheap as they come, because i think thats ridiculous for a bulb, the normal ones are only a couple of quid for a pair

[tucpal]

yer there not cheap i got my ones for free
but vauxhall do sell them they use them in the vxr

[Gilmore]

Ah ok well that's good to know, worth ringing vauxhall to see how much they charge for them

[Simon Templar]

Can anyone recommend good quality headlight bulbs?
I have the LED daytime lights which are bright with a hint of blue but my headlight bulbs are the standard yellowish colour so doesn't look right at night.

Either bright white or preferably ones with a slight blue tint.

Probably the Philips are the brightest but Osram do a decent job too and they last for ever (well, a long time). .

[Rusty2009]

LMF sell the silver bulbs mate £12.00 a pair

http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/Silvatec-Bulbs.html

[Gilmore]

LMF sell the silver bulbs mate £12.00 a pair

http://www.lmfvauxhall.co.uk/Silvatec-Bulbs.html

the picture is of a different type of bulb, as to what is fitted and listed for the car, i think they've made a mistake in that listing

[tucpal]

i agree there a different type

[Rusty2009]

Ah ok opps I'll go away and be quite that's the 2nd thing today

[tucpal]

whats next then

[Gilmore]

Find the correct type of bulb in silver at a reasonable price please

[Rusty2009]

I've updated the first post with link for some bulbs if I've missed any or think there should be another option please say below and which bulb you are talking about and a link to the bulb you recommend and I will add it to the list.

[Rusty2009]

The H7 main beam (flash to pass) on Halogen.

The H11 corner light on Xenon's.

Are not on the canbus system so you can install LEDS into them with no errors & no need for load resistors.

I will update first post later.


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[Rusty2009]

First post updated to include the above info.
I've also update the that front fogs are not on the can bus.
And also the Rear fog light can use the same LED bulb as the reverse bulb.

[Simon Templar]

Right , all my interior bulbs were transferred from my H before I sold it but now I need some new interior LED lamps and I don't seem to have any note of the source of my good ones . Can some fine gentlemen throw in a link . .

I'm willing to pay in beer tokens , when Rusty organises his airshow/ garden Barbie , next summer. .

[tucpal]

i swear these are the best i have seen or used

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Projector-L...25897edb7d

[Simon Templar]

Will they fit the map light as well , buddie. .

[tucpal]

yep they fit all the interior lights and are ice white and really bright

[Simon Templar]

Thanks for that. .

[tucpal]

your welcome there good

[kfayz]

Best leds for high beam and foglights?

[Rusty2009]

Best leds for high beam and foglights?

Do you have face-lift model?

[Lewis6317]

i swear these are the best i have seen or used

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Projector-L...25897edb7d

Are they interior lights? Bugger i saw th the after day and brought a set thinking they are drls lol oooopppppssssss


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[tucpal]

What can I say lol

[Lewis6317]

lol, so what connection is the DRL mate?

right a real tech question now, as i was taping up rusty's joins this morning before car went to vauxhall. I have broken the lugs on the h11 bulb, I am looking at some LED ones but unsure which will fit inside the facelift housing.
I have see there is like a strip of metal or something going across in the center.

I am looking at these am i correct in saying you dont need loads on the fogs?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Super-Bright-8...258dce158d

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-H11-Xenon-...48734f92d1

anyone tried them at all?

[Rusty2009]

any of them mate lol

[Lewis6317]

i will get the second one lol cheaper
i dont need loads on do i?

[Rusty2009]

not for the fogs mate.

Let me know what they are like I need to buy some too

[Lewis6317]

:-) i will do mate

Next is drls lol


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[kfayz]

Do you have face-lift model?

yes its a 2014 opel astra 4door

[Rusty2009]

The I would say these for the fog lights
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-H11-Xenon-...48734f92d1

and these for the main beam,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-80W-Cree-Wh...418cf15ccc

Please note these have not been tested We know they are not on the CANBUS so you wont need any loads and you will not get any errors on the dash.

But whatever you buy it's H11 for fogs and H7 for main beam unless of cause you have AFL in which case it will be H11 for Conner lights and I can recommend these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291287943915?_...EBIDX%3AIT

[kfayz]

Thanks alot, are there any option for fitting leds on low beam with load resistors?

[tucpal]

you most likely can but you would need two loads to get it totally error free
both the low and side light and DRL are connected on the same circuit
but the light pattern in the halageon reflector may be wrong with the LED and be scatted
i have not seen anyone do it yet on the low beam

[kfayz]

So i should just get the kit u sent me earlier from hid direct since its lhd. do i need projectors or anything else with this kit?
http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/astra-mk6-h...xenon-kit/

[tucpal]

HIDS and LED are best in a projector set up
you can retro fit the projectors or buy a set
of aftermarket headlights like dewie did
check his progess out for info on them
http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Prog...dan-Naylor

[chris.clarke.739]

Can anyone tell me on my Astra j gtc if I have afl front lights and led back light will I have led number plate lights bulbs or normal bulbs


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[Rusty2009]

I would of thought you would of had normal number plate bulbs.
[MENTION=18]cornishtaz[/MENTION] will be able to answer your question.


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[cornishtaz]

Can anyone tell me on my Astra j gtc if I have afl front lights and led back light will I have led number plate lights bulbs or normal bulbs


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You'll have normal bulbs, you can fit leds but you'd need canbus ones

[chris.clarke.739]

Ok thanks


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[tucpal]

it may not be a good idea if you have DAB
as they can affect reception
as i found out

there is a how to for the J
the same should apply for the GTC

http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-HOW-...AIL-LIGHTS

but as baz says brake lights will need loads to cancel errors
but tail should be ok without errors

[chris.clarke.739]

Ok thanks I have some 501 bulbs see what happens if get error or problems with dab I will forget the idea. U would think if u pay for led back light u would get led number plate lights. Also I have navi 950 and wen put Bluetooth on for music streaming from iPhone after a cupel of tracks it will go onto audio pause and can't do anything but go onto phone its self to move it on any one Else had this problem. and any idea how to fix it?


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[chris.clarke.739]

Iv changed bulbs and no Errors


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