LED Bulbs for the Trunk/Boot lights
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LED Bulbs for the Trunk/Boot lights
The XK8/XKR's Trunk/Boot lights are set up to automatically shut-off after a certain length of time and the Bulbs that came in them are not very bright, so I put in a little larger size Bulb and over a short period of time, melted the little Plastic Bulb-Holders...Ordered a couple new ones and decided to put in LED Bulbs instead of Halogen.....They will not turn-on! So, I shut the Boot Lid to start the timer again and they still would not work....I had to go back to the little dim Halogen Bulbs to get lights that work.....
Does anyone know what I need to do? I use the Trunk/Boot a great deal in my Business to show products to Clients and really need more Light.....What's the secret?
Billy Clyde in Houston
Does anyone know what I need to do? I use the Trunk/Boot a great deal in my Business to show products to Clients and really need more Light.....What's the secret?
Billy Clyde in Houston
Last edited by bcprice36; 01-01-2018 at 08:38 PM. Reason: Re-wording...
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bcprice36 (01-02-2018)
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Excuse me!
I'm not smart enough to figure that out! Do you have a simple answer?
Billy Clyde
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It's Magic!
Billy Clyde in Houston
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It Works!
My Thanks to you and my apologies also, for not being smart enough to understand what you were trying to tell me! I actually had to turn both Bulbs around....I was so surprised when the first one lite-up....well I'll tell you later! and was extremely surprised when the second one fired-up!! I thought sure I had bought a pig in a poke !!!
Billy Clyde in Houston
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Lady Penelope (01-02-2018)
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My Happy Day in LED Land!
Mr. Rothwell....What a happy day I've had in my Boot/Trunk! After years of wishing for LED's for my Boot, I've discovered a set that casts a pretty white bright light! They came from HID Nation...The same place I got my H-1 HID Bulbs for my Low Beams!!! They are #6418 or 36MM...They have 4 LED's on one side and that side should be installed toward the inside of the Trunk,,,,when they "lite" up this beautiful white light shows through-out the Boot and in bright and beautiful white light goes everywhere! These same Bulbs can be used for the inside ceiling light to light the inside of the coupe....Just make sure the little LED's are facing the interior.....($9.99pair)
Remember, if at first you don't succeed...turn it around! Thanks for the help everyone...!
Billy Clyde in Houston!
Remember, if at first you don't succeed...turn it around! Thanks for the help everyone...!
Billy Clyde in Houston!
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rothwell (01-03-2018)
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No apology necessary as LED's are different then what is use to . The #6418 or 36MM bulb you listed are a better solution for the open hood / bonnet lights to shine on the engine and under car glow lights I will be putting on M'Lady Penelope . I will need the same brighter lights in my trunk and larger 4 door XJ6 cabin in my post retirement profession as a mobile cell phone repairman .
Thank You , Parker
Thank You , Parker
Last edited by Lady Penelope; 01-02-2018 at 10:38 PM.
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I made a mistake in the discription of LED Bulbs!!
Mr. Rothwell....What a happy day I've had in my Boot/Trunk! After years of wishing for LED's for my Boot, I've discovered a set that casts a pretty white bright light! They came from HID Nation...The same place I got my H-1 HID Bulbs for my Low Beams!!! They are #6418 or 36MM...They have 4 LED's on one side and that side should be installed toward the inside of the Trunk,,,,when they "lite" up this beautiful white light shows through-out the Boot and in bright and beautiful white light goes everywhere! These same Bulbs can be used for the inside ceiling light to light the inside of the coupe....Just make sure the little LED's are facing the interior.....($9.99pair)
Remember, if at first you don't succeed...turn it around! Thanks for the help everyone...!
Billy Clyde in Houston!
Remember, if at first you don't succeed...turn it around! Thanks for the help everyone...!
Billy Clyde in Houston!
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