Hi all, has anyone upgraded the globes in the standard reversing lights in a 150. I was thinking of trying some LED globes before adding a seperate light.
I had a look in the manual the other day and they have a regular globe, from memory it was 16W with a wedge base. I'll take one out and have a closer look in the next few days to see what I can fit in and then trawl google to see what options there are out there. There has to be something out there that is better than what they have now.
Well, I took the bulb out and had a look, it had the following on it:
Stanley 12V
WY 21W
21BB
E4
2FG
on the plastic where it clicks in it has Stanley P8162
Here is a pic of the bulb
After doing some searching it is referred to as a T10, or 501 or type 921 bulb. I have orderd a couple of types on fleabay to try them out and will report back results.
12V DC 2x T10 168 194 W5W Pure White Car Wedge LED 7-W Cree Q5 Light Bulb Lamp
Qty:1 AU $12.59
Economy delivery from outside AU (Estimated delivery 20 Aug. - 31 Aug.): FREE
Car Auto Bright 2X T10 13 SMD 5050 LED 2825 194 168 LIGHT BULB White DC 12V
I think you will find the Cree Q5 one will put out better light than the SMD as the light is cooming mostly from the side of the globe. But my reversing light is white not orange, are you sure it is the correct globe.
2012 GX Prado 150 D4D Glacier White Auto with colour coded Rear Kaymar Tow bar Step, TJM T13 Bull bar, Safari snorkel, 100A Lifeline Battery, TJM battery tray, Redarc DC-DC 40A charger, 8" in dash GPS, Speedy Avalanche Wheels, Coopers 265/65 r17 AT3, AMTS Bash plates, TJM Side Steps, Ultimate Suspension 2" lift, Premier Winch.
I think you will find the Cree Q5 one will put out better light than the SMD as the light is cooming mostly from the side of the globe. But my reversing light is white not orange, are you sure it is the correct globe.
My GXL globe is orange.
WRONG. Looking at the wrong globe, not wearing my glasses.
Yep, I'm claiming a blonde moment....well I would if I had any hair left
The pic is of the indicator, but the type, i.e. T10, 501 921 is the reverse globe #, the only question is if the LED's will physically fit. i'll find out when they turn up soon and will report back.
I am in Europe for work for a couple of weeks and the new globes had not arrived before I left Oz. I'm back at the end of next week and hopefully they would have arrived while I am away. I'll try them out as soon as I get back and let you know.
Have not seen a single Prado over here yet, but love driving here, so much better than home. Unfortunately a diesel Golf will only just do 200, I wonder what a Prado will do?
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