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[SurreySprite]

Hi all,

I searched but wasnt able to find a definitive up to date answer on this so...

I would like to replace the interior light on my 1993 Open Classic with something a bit brighter.

Is there a led bulb or led unit that is a straight swap? Would appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction.

Thank you,
James

[robminibcy]

Yes straight swap, I think they use a festoon bulb. Can get them from ebay cheaply. Only thing to bear in mind I leds only work one way round so if you fit it and it doesn't work just turn the bulb roun.

[b_sdaddy]

Yes. Original 5w 12v festoon bulb can be replaced directly with LED - just search for LED 12v interior festoon..

[b_sdaddy]

ooops, sorry - sent at the same time as rob.

[1984mini25]

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Edited by 1984mini25, 13 November 2014 - 12:58 PM.

[robminibcy]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/...4451?nav=SEARCH
Something like this would be ideal.

[mr3speed]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/...4451?nav=SEARCH
Something like this would be ideal.

Old hat. COB is alot brighter
http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4d1e9a806b

 

 

 

[mr cooke]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/...4451?nav=SEARCH
Something like this would be ideal.

I have one of these fitted , loads bettter

[SurreySprite]

Excellent, thank you very much everyone.

[SurreySprite]

I had a look at my interior light today and took the photo below. It doesn't look like the bulbs you guys have kindly have recommended would work with this type.

 

Any ideas from anyone? Looking for the 'quick win' if there is one!

 

 

[attachment=166683:interior light.jpg

 

Thanks.

James

 

 

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[1984mini25]

Like I said before, then later deleted as I was pretty much ignored. An led bulb isn't a direct replacement for the later interior light. The bulb only fits one way and as standard the interior light is wired to have two earth and one live. You can however fit one (I just have in my 25 project thread page 11) you just need to do a simple bit of rewiring and solder and extra wire to the end of the led bulb itself.

[mr3speed]

Id change that lamp for a Cree or COB panel lamp

Something like this. COB is silly bright

http://pages.ebay.co...id=331378583181

[SurreySprite]

Well thank you for replying again. Will take a look at your project page.

Thank you.

[Richie83]

Id change that lamp for a Cree or COB panel lamp

Something like this. COB is silly bright

http://pages.ebay.co...id=331378583181

is this a direct replacement?

[mr3speed]

If your lamp base looks like one of the adaptors then yes. You cant go far wrong, to be honest buy any 12v COB panel with a diamention to fit inside the housing and use two crimp connectors to hook it up. Job done.