Coupé light problems
05-21-2013, 02:11 PM
#16
Got my LEDs
Got my LEDs from the link provided by nile13. Took as he said about 2 weeks
to arrive from Shanghai, China. I ordered 4 but received 8. Thanks Tommy ****!
Good thing he tossed in some extras cause I shorted out the first one in the
engine compartment as I inserted it back into the lid. Made sure to take out the
fuse after that until I got them in.
Here's a few pics. Recommended.
-bruce
to arrive from Shanghai, China. I ordered 4 but received 8. Thanks Tommy ****!
Good thing he tossed in some extras cause I shorted out the first one in the
engine compartment as I inserted it back into the lid. Made sure to take out the
fuse after that until I got them in.
Here's a few pics. Recommended.
-bruce
05-21-2013, 02:36 PM
#17
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SUPER THANKS nile13!!!
The little light under the front hood did never ended to shine, even when i closed the hood.
I took the connection apart, where the lock is, and now even the interior light works well again!! (inside the coupé)
This little light under the hood has cost me two new expansive batteries...
The little light under the front hood did never ended to shine, even when i closed the hood.
I took the connection apart, where the lock is, and now even the interior light works well again!! (inside the coupé)
This little light under the hood has cost me two new expansive batteries...
Andy
05-21-2013, 05:40 PM
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05-21-2013, 08:10 PM
#19
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Good to hear that problem is taken care of.
One trick that I've learned from Andreas a couple years ago - when working on the car with either front hood or rear engine cover open, you can push down on the latch with your hand or with a screwdriver until it clicks and latches down. As if the hood or engine cover are closed. The lights will go off. To unlatch them back after the work is done, simply pull on corresponding release lever from inside the car. Much easier than other solutions.
One trick that I've learned from Andreas a couple years ago - when working on the car with either front hood or rear engine cover open, you can push down on the latch with your hand or with a screwdriver until it clicks and latches down. As if the hood or engine cover are closed. The lights will go off. To unlatch them back after the work is done, simply pull on corresponding release lever from inside the car. Much easier than other solutions.
Especially when the battery is hooked to the trickle charger. You just need to remember to unlatch again before closing the hood.
Isn't the trunk light on a timer? I thought it was....
Regards,
05-21-2013, 09:10 PM
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I'll answer - mine is bright enough to actually make the lights useful. Not as bright as "morgue white", but plenty bright for me.
Al, the trunk light is not on a timer AFAIK.
Al, the trunk light is not on a timer AFAIK.
05-21-2013, 09:45 PM
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I have the bright white/"morgue" version. Same I put in another Porsche many years ago. I like the brightness. At the end of the day, my interior lights are on for a short time, and having the extra light when getting in or out of the car, is welcome. I'd say they are not obtrusive, however, but rather practical. What you may expect in a newer car. More so in the front boot or in the engine compartment.
This is the seller, he's been on ebay for years. I don't know if this is the latest technology, but I've been happy in two cars. Works in interior and under the lids:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-44mm-211...item2c6ef2c926
This is the seller, he's been on ebay for years. I don't know if this is the latest technology, but I've been happy in two cars. Works in interior and under the lids:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-44mm-211...item2c6ef2c926
05-22-2013, 03:31 PM
#25
The brightness seems on par with the original bulbs. Same color temp also.
Now this has me thinking about doing the dash gauges. I try not to drive much
at night, so it's not a huge deal, but would be nice.
-bruce
05-22-2013, 03:46 PM
#26
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I have the bright white/"morgue" version. Same I put in another Porsche many years ago. I like the brightness. At the end of the day, my interior lights are on for a short time, and having the extra light when getting in or out of the car, is welcome. I'd say they are not obtrusive, however, but rather practical. What you may expect in a newer car. More so in the front boot or in the engine compartment.
This is the seller, he's been on ebay for years. I don't know if this is the latest technology, but I've been happy in two cars. Works in interior and under the lids:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-44mm-211...item2c6ef2c926
This is the seller, he's been on ebay for years. I don't know if this is the latest technology, but I've been happy in two cars. Works in interior and under the lids:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-44mm-211...item2c6ef2c926
05-22-2013, 04:58 PM
#28
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05-22-2013, 04:58 PM
#29
The trunk light, engine light and 2 interiors lights are all the same.
Mine are described as "2X 41mm Car Interior 12 LED 3528 SMD Light Warm White Festoon Dome Lamp Bulb"
From another thread, I think I would try B8.4D-AHP (amber) for the dash
guages from superbrightleds.com.
-bruce
Mine are described as "2X 41mm Car Interior 12 LED 3528 SMD Light Warm White Festoon Dome Lamp Bulb"
From another thread, I think I would try B8.4D-AHP (amber) for the dash
guages from superbrightleds.com.
-bruce
Last edited by bruce7; 05-22-2013 at 07:30 PM. Reason: updated bulb description