Bulbs Lamp replacment to LED???

Fuzion · 9th February 2008, 16:19

Hi,

I will be picking up my new Type S GT CTDi in 3 weeks and would like to replace the bulbs with LED's and Xenon if poss.

As far as I am aware, we didnt have the choice of Xenon when we ordered these (A UK thing??)

What I would like (this may or may not be possible) is to replace the standard lamps with a Xenon kit, and then the remaining bulbs with LED's. I am sure it isnt just as simple as that, so has anyone done this (and have pics if poss!).

Aswell as replacing the usual, is is possible to replace the stop lights, indicators (also ones in mirror housing) with LED's?

If it is, if someone can let me know which bulbs would be needed,that would be great.

We will be picking up 2 of these Civic's so would possibly change one, take photos to compare standard Honda fit, with replacments, then people can decide for themselves.

Cheers

Jamie

FWH · 9th February 2008, 18:11

Aftermarket HID kits are available.
You will need to find out if it is legal or not in the UK.

The sidelights can be replaced by LEDs.
Not too sure if anything is available for the other bulbs.

More info in the Wiki.
Lights - Civinfo Wiki

civicfan · 9th February 2008, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

The sidelights can be replaced by LEDs

For the UK I don't know, for Germany: only if they are "automotive LEDs" - I haven't seen any such LEDs in the shops. On every box of LEDs here is a small print saying "usage in traffic forbidden". If the police here gets you with non-automotive LEDs in the sidelights you are in real trouble, your registration is suspended and you have to get your car re-checked, on top of this comes a salty fine. That's why I'm driving around with bulbs yet

FWH · 9th February 2008, 18:56

Good point.

Technically possible does not need to mean legal in all countries.

Unknownsoldier · 9th February 2008, 19:11

Yes, I can confirm, if they arn't OEM then they are 100% illegal (most cops it would seem class this as any bulb which the manufacturer doesn't put there as standard, and before anyone says, rear spoilers as long as they are used in conjunction with ordianry brakelights are legal), my mate got a pull for his all rounders a short while ago, luckily with some sweet talking, he managed to get away with a seven day wonder.

Tom

pjr · 9th February 2008, 19:21

For the UK bulbs need to be E marked. All the led bulbs I've seen for sale have a disclaimer stating something like 'for off road use only'.

The mirror indicators and I think the high level brake light are already leds.

robbo51 · 9th February 2008, 20:25

I have Super LED sidelight bulbs and replaced the interior ones too with LED's too.
Illegal?
Er....NO!!
Definately not!!
Aftermarket Xenon kits?
Probably

Unknownsoldier · 9th February 2008, 20:30

Interior legal, exterior 99.9% are illegal.

Tom

Munro · 9th February 2008, 20:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

Aftermarket HID kits are available.
You will need to find out if it is legal or not in the UK.

The sidelights can be replaced by LEDs.
Not too sure if anything is available for the other bulbs.

More info in the Wiki.
Lights - Civinfo Wiki

I like the wiki link.

I dont think HID conversions are legal without self leveling / cleaning.

FWH · 9th February 2008, 20:42

See this post from our resident Officer.

AfterMarket Xenon/HID Kits?

robbo51 · 9th February 2008, 20:45

Here are my LED sidelight bulbs...All 0.1% of them!!!:

This one looks more realistic but lacks clarity:

FWH · 9th February 2008, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munro

I like the wiki link.

So do I!
It is the work of Mr Pottsy.

9th February 2008, 16:19	#1 (permalink)
Fuzion Valve Cap Join Date: 26th December 2007 Location: Norwich Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lamp replacment to LED??? Hi, I will be picking up my new Type S GT CTDi in 3 weeks and would like to replace the bulbs with LED's and Xenon if poss. As far as I am aware, we didnt have the choice of Xenon when we ordered these (A UK thing??) What I would like (this may or may not be possible) is to replace the standard lamps with a Xenon kit, and then the remaining bulbs with LED's. I am sure it isnt just as simple as that, so has anyone done this (and have pics if poss!). Aswell as replacing the usual, is is possible to replace the stop lights, indicators (also ones in mirror housing) with LED's? If it is, if someone can let me know which bulbs would be needed,that would be great. We will be picking up 2 of these Civic's so would possibly change one, take photos to compare standard Honda fit, with replacments, then people can decide for themselves. Cheers Jamie

9th February 2008, 18:11	#2 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,744 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Aftermarket HID kits are available. You will need to find out if it is legal or not in the UK. The sidelights can be replaced by LEDs. Not too sure if anything is available for the other bulbs. More info in the Wiki. Lights - Civinfo Wiki Last edited by FWH; 9th February 2008 at 18:13.

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9th February 2008, 18:56	#4 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,744 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Good point. Technically possible does not need to mean legal in all countries.

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Unknownsoldier Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,079 Thanks: 28 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Yes, I can confirm, if they arn't OEM then they are 100% illegal (most cops it would seem class this as any bulb which the manufacturer doesn't put there as standard, and before anyone says, rear spoilers as long as they are used in conjunction with ordianry brakelights are legal), my mate got a pull for his all rounders a short while ago, luckily with some sweet talking, he managed to get away with a seven day wonder. Tom

9th February 2008, 19:21	#6 (permalink)
pjr Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 395 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	For the UK bulbs need to be E marked. All the led bulbs I've seen for sale have a disclaimer stating something like 'for off road use only'. The mirror indicators and I think the high level brake light are already leds.

9th February 2008, 20:25	#7 (permalink)
robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,679 Thanks: 31 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	I have Super LED sidelight bulbs and replaced the interior ones too with LED's too. Illegal? Er....NO!! Definately not!! Aftermarket Xenon kits? Probably

9th February 2008, 20:30	#8 (permalink)
Unknownsoldier Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,079 Thanks: 28 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Interior legal, exterior 99.9% are illegal. Tom

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,744 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	See this post from our resident Officer. AfterMarket Xenon/HID Kits?

9th February 2008, 20:45	#11 (permalink)
robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,679 Thanks: 31 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Here are my LED sidelight bulbs...All 0.1% of them!!!: This one looks more realistic but lacks clarity: