LED reverse lights for... sportsbacks

craigeth · Postby **craigeth** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:43 pm

I know that you can't get full LED taillights for sportsback, but is it possible to swap out the reverse bulb for an LED one?

Cheers

Gleno · Postby **Gleno** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:45 pm

If its the same type of socket as the sedan,it shouldnt be a problem ??

craigeth · Postby **craigeth** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:50 pm

I'll have to check out my mates sedan now...

Dire · Postby **Dire** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:58 pm

Read the manual?...

tadz0rz · Postby **tadz0rz** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:00 pm

Apparently from what I remember, the reverse light bulbs are the same type of bulb that are in the sedan however there is less room in there. I remeber a while back we did a group buy on reverse lights and im pretty sure one of the buyers was a sportback and due to the size of the LED bulb it wouldnt fit in the tail light itself.

Something to consider...

LZY_EYE · Postby **LZY_EYE** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:00 pm

From memory the reverse globes between the sedan and sportback are different. You should still be able to get globes for them though.

The Sedan is a T20 wedge, I think the Sportback is a T15 but don't quote me....

craigeth · Postby **craigeth** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:15 pm

Thanks guys.

MRWOLF · Postby **MRWOLF** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:17 pm

I've got Article Blue Parker lights in there
It's a pain to get your hands in there it's a tight fit but you should be fine
Don't ask what T type they are but they are Parker's

craigeth · Postby **craigeth** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:48 pm

Ive got T10 parkers in the front, I think I've stills got the blue ones I had to take out a while ago.. Might try them tomorrow.

MRWOLF · Postby **MRWOLF** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:09 pm

Take your time as there isn't much room between the lights and the boot and it should be anti-clockwise turn and pull

Tin_Pusher · Postby **Tin_Pusher** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:42 am

I remeber a while back we did a group buy on reverse lights and im pretty sure one of the buyers was a sportback and due to the size of the LED bulb it wouldnt fit in the tail light itself.

Correct, that was me. No way would the lamps fit, so I moved them onto someone who had a sedan.

Here's a pix of the difference:

Reverse lamp on steroids .....

squala · Postby **squala** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:08 am

I fitted LEDs for my reverse lights, but the problem is, when I back up, the lights only go on for about 3 seconds then turn off completely. Anyone know the reason behind this?

Thanks

LZY_EYE · Postby **LZY_EYE** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:18 am

I have heard some LED globes doing this. Might need to try another set...

squala · Postby **squala** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:21 am

Yeah, I tried two different sets already, same result. :evil:

LED reverse lights for... sportsbacks

LED reverse lights for... sportsbacks

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