LED licence plate bulbs

Inexperienced Joined: Feb 05, 2011 Posts: 42

I had these on my golf but on the golf it was just a bulb not a full component but as anyone got these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Audi-A3-S3-A4-S4-RS4-A6-S6-Q7-LED-License-Plate-Light-/220701921858?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3362dc1242

Any comments/recommendations?

Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 5:39 pm

I bought Canbus compatible bulbs from ebay a few months ago as they're covered by the bulb out warning system and I've never had any problems. However, that seller has stopped selling them now so I'm not really sure where to suggest getting them from. I paid £9 for a pair.

The biggest problem is that the bulb holder corrodes and means you can't get the lens screws out. The only real option is a new holder and bulb covers too, which is approaching £50 Sad

It's clearly a known issue as the dealer keeps all items in stock....

You can reuse the existing looms etc:

They're super bright now!

You have a cab don't you? I'm not sure how different they are.

Inexperienced Joined: Feb 05, 2011 Posts: 42

Yeah I have a cab.

I'll see what condition the holders are in and go from there.

Hopefully the lenses will come out without much fuss (I doubt it) but here's hoping cause I really like the ultra white lights over the dull yellow.

Cheers for the input Very Happy

Posted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 5:48 pm

Lots of people I know have done this, and no one has been able to just screw them out! The lucky ones have been able to drill the lens out around the screw, wind the screw out with some mole grips or similar and just replace the bulbs and lens's. The unlucky ones like me had to do the complete bulb holder.

That said the Cab might be completely different!

Inexperienced Joined: Feb 05, 2011 Posts: 42

If thats the case id probably buy a new holder. Drilling etc isn't really what Im good at and id probably cause more damage so id bite the bullet and get a new holder. I'll have a look at the holders condition tomorrow in the daylight and go from there Smile

Inexperienced Joined: Jun 30, 2008 Posts: 21

just replaced a rear no plate light on my a4 avant 02 reg the old one was coroaded, got a new one from nottingham audi £9.85 for the unit.including bulb.