Reverse light bulbs

trimani · 2nd November 2013, 22:52

Has any one got suggestions for a upgrade to existing reverse light bulbs.

I've been thinking of LED's but concerned about canbus errors.

I need as bright a bulb as possible.

Any suggestions please

Alf

raykay · 2nd November 2013, 23:05

The reverse light bulbs are not monitored by the bulb failure system.

zero2 · 3rd November 2013, 00:17

I've just fitted these and they're awesome. It's like having headlights at the back

Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=370828357475

T-Cut · 3rd November 2013, 10:04

I've also fitted Cree Giganticus to reverse in my MG7 clones. Not sure whether they really are better than a 21watt bulb tho. I fitted the rear lamps at the same time so maybe it's the new lens system rather than the Crees, but I was slightly disappointed.

TC

Grumpy1 · 3rd November 2013, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by raykay

The reverse light bulbs are not monitored by the bulb failure system.

Neither are the front fogs and side repeaters because they aren't a legal requirement.

Chad.

Grumpy1 · 3rd November 2013, 10:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by zero2

I've just fitted these and they're awesome. It's like having headlights at the back

Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=370828357475

Just ordered some on your recommendation. If they're no good, the boys will be paying you a visit.

Chad.

grivas · 3rd November 2013, 11:06

Is there a general rear bulb upgrade that anyone has carried out and recommend?

raykay · 3rd November 2013, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy1

Neither are the front fogs and side repeaters because they aren't a legal requirement.
Chad.

Side repeaters are, sch.7, The Roads Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989.

reworht · 3rd November 2013, 13:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy1

Just ordered some on your recommendation. If they're no good, the boys will be paying you a visit.

Chad.

And if they ARE any good - I'll be ordering some too - please keep us posted as to how much difference they make

suzublu · 3rd November 2013, 13:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by reworht

And if they ARE any good - I'll be ordering some too - please keep us posted as to how much difference they make

I had them,& they're like headlights for the rear

and you can order them from UK sellers

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raykay I really should get out more....... Now Other Manufacturer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Co. Kerry Posts: 2,786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 310 Times in 283 Posts	The reverse light bulbs are not monitored by the bulb failure system.

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zero2 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stoke-On-Trent Posts: 1,391 Thanks: 131 Thanked 99 Times in 92 Posts	I've just fitted these and they're awesome. It's like having headlights at the back Check out this item I found on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=370828357475

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I've also fitted Cree Giganticus to reverse in my MG7 clones. Not sure whether they really are better than a 21watt bulb tho. I fitted the rear lamps at the same time so maybe it's the new lens system rather than the Crees, but I was slightly disappointed. TC

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