Bulbs Replacement sidelights

Lex · 12th July 2007, 00:11

Hi all,

Like most of you I have been disappointed with the yellowish light from my sidelights when compared to bright white light from the HID's.

I would like to replace these with bulbs that give white light like the HID's.

Any advice would be much appreciated. I have read some of the threads but still feel a bit perplexed (big word) about all the options available. All I want is white light and road legal.

Thanks in advance!

Foggy69 · 12th July 2007, 01:13

The best replacement bulbs for the sidelights are the '501 LED Super Bright White' available from
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk

There is a link to follow to get a 10% discount in this thread
10% off at AutobulbsDirect - and list of common items for the Civic

allan40alt · 12th July 2007, 06:41

Have a look here Side light/HID colour match

I have shown my 501 Super Bright White in #7.

Ps:....also here Xenon HID - parking light bulbs don't match

Pps:...and here https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/pr...cat=612&page=1

allan40alt · 12th July 2007, 07:33

...incidentally; these 501 Super Bright White are also excellent for the front map reading lights and match perfectly if you have installed the White 6LED festoon centre roof light.

tomtank62 · 12th July 2007, 08:47

I have just replaced mine with the '501 LED Super Bright White'. No prizes for guessing which the new one is.

allan40alt · 12th July 2007, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by allan40alt

...incidentally; these 501 Super Bright White are also excellent for the front map reading lights and match perfectly if you have installed the White 6LED festoon centre roof light.

I also found this post:

Blue Interior Lighting

See #237

Charles_Harding · 12th July 2007, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomtank62

I have just replaced mine with the '501 LED Super Bright White'. No prizes for guessing which the new one is.

I reckon you should change the other one, or everyone will think that you are turning left!

"A woman in the house is worth two in the street!"

Charles H.

robbo51 · 12th July 2007, 11:48

All mine changed to LED's
Dont ask just do it. Its made a massive difference

MoOriginal · 12th July 2007, 11:58

Sorry am I missing something here - isnt it hard to replace the bulbs to white leds - having to get out the headlamp units etc ?

tomtank62 · 12th July 2007, 12:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charles_Harding

I reckon you should change the other one, or everyone will think that you are turning left!

"A woman in the house is worth two in the street!"

Charles H.

lol

allan40alt · 12th July 2007, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoOriginal

Sorry am I missing something here - isnt it hard to replace the bulbs to white leds - having to get out the headlamp units etc ?

Very easy. Lift the bonnet and the bulbs are accessible from inside at the back of the reflector. Just twist and pull. LED's have to be inserted the correct way round. If they don't work simply remove the bulb, twist 180o and replace.

robbo51 · 12th July 2007, 13:02

Takes seconds to do.
See your manual.
Dead easy

MoOriginal · 12th July 2007, 13:22

thanks all
if I can be bothered Ive ordered some H7 for the dipped and when they arrive ill take pictures of my clumsy attempts

im rubbish with my hands !

okehciv · 17th July 2007, 19:37

Just changed mine to super bright white, looking good but will look better when it gets dark. lol

Lex · 22nd July 2007, 13:35

Thanks for all your advice folks.

I've been on the autobulbs website and invested in the super bright white led side lights and the philips H1 xenon look main beam lights. Well impressed!

Only problem is that I seem to have left the cover from the offside lights in the engine bay and its subsequently disappeared, probably road kill somewhere!

Anyone any ideas of where I can source one, I've not yet had time to contact Honda to see how much they'll charge for the piece of plastic.

TTDegs · 22nd July 2007, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lex

Only problem is that I seem to have left the cover from the offside lights in the engine bay and its subsequently disappeared, probably road kill somewhere!

no just me then...

WoolyCiv · 22nd July 2007, 20:16

It could still be lodged on the under engine tray, maybe worth taking a look.

Lex · 23rd July 2007, 19:32

Contacted Honda, £10 odds plus vat for the cover.

I've looked around the engine bay with a torch and can't see it. It may be there but don't fancy getting someone to remove the plastic under tray just in case.

I'll just have to stump up the cash and remember not to let that happen again

illegalhunter · 23rd July 2007, 19:37

Looks like something else to add to my list of upcoming mods

kamshaft · 23rd July 2007, 19:43

has anyone got a picture of what these look like during the day. Are they visable, as some cheaper led's cant be seen during daylight.

12th July 2007, 00:11	#1 (permalink)
Lex Valve Cap Join Date: 18th February 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Replacement sidelights Hi all, Like most of you I have been disappointed with the yellowish light from my sidelights when compared to bright white light from the HID's. I would like to replace these with bulbs that give white light like the HID's. Any advice would be much appreciated. I have read some of the threads but still feel a bit perplexed (big word) about all the options available. All I want is white light and road legal. Thanks in advance!

12th July 2007, 06:41	#3 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,142 Thanks: 6 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Have a look here Side light/HID colour match I have shown my 501 Super Bright White in #7. Ps:....also here Xenon HID - parking light bulbs don't match Pps:...and here https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/pr...cat=612&page=1 Last edited by allan40alt; 12th July 2007 at 06:49. Reason: added Ps.

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Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,041 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	The best replacement bulbs for the sidelights are the '501 LED Super Bright White' available from http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk There is a link to follow to get a 10% discount in this thread 10% off at AutobulbsDirect - and list of common items for the Civic

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,142 Thanks: 6 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	...incidentally; these 501 Super Bright White are also excellent for the front map reading lights and match perfectly if you have installed the White 6LED festoon centre roof light.

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robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,811 Thanks: 36 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	All mine changed to LED's Dont ask just do it. Its made a massive difference

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MoOriginal Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: London, Perivale Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry am I missing something here - isnt it hard to replace the bulbs to white leds - having to get out the headlamp units etc ?

12th July 2007, 13:02	#12 (permalink)
robbo51 Type S GT Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 2,811 Thanks: 36 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	Takes seconds to do. See your manual. Dead easy

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MoOriginal Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: London, Perivale Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks all if I can be bothered Ive ordered some H7 for the dipped and when they arrive ill take pictures of my clumsy attempts im rubbish with my hands !

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okehciv Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: shaw gtr manchester Posts: 897 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Just changed mine to super bright white, looking good but will look better when it gets dark. lol

22nd July 2007, 13:35	#15 (permalink)
Lex Valve Cap Join Date: 18th February 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all your advice folks. I've been on the autobulbs website and invested in the super bright white led side lights and the philips H1 xenon look main beam lights. Well impressed! Only problem is that I seem to have left the cover from the offside lights in the engine bay and its subsequently disappeared, probably road kill somewhere! Anyone any ideas of where I can source one, I've not yet had time to contact Honda to see how much they'll charge for the piece of plastic.

22nd July 2007, 20:16	#17 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It could still be lodged on the under engine tray, maybe worth taking a look.

23rd July 2007, 19:32	#18 (permalink)
Lex Valve Cap Join Date: 18th February 2007 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Contacted Honda, £10 odds plus vat for the cover. I've looked around the engine bay with a torch and can't see it. It may be there but don't fancy getting someone to remove the plastic under tray just in case. I'll just have to stump up the cash and remember not to let that happen again

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illegalhunter Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,115 Thanks: 2 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Looks like something else to add to my list of upcoming mods

23rd July 2007, 19:43	#20 (permalink)
kamshaft Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 27th April 2007 Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	has anyone got a picture of what these look like during the day. Are they visable, as some cheaper led's cant be seen during daylight.