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Old 27-01-2010, 04:53 PM
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Hey guys,

As above really, i'm sick of the bulbs blowing all the time on my transit connect, and was wondering if its at all possible, and if so where would i get them from??

I'd be looking to change the brake/rear light bulbs, number plate bulbs, indicators all round, then putting a HID kit on the headlights,

If anyone has done this or has info it'd be greatly appreciated.

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Old 28-01-2010, 08:28 AM
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if u look on ebay u can get equivalent parts to the 382/501 bulbs that are in it. just look up 'led 382 bulb' etc
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Got HIDs on my connect and LED for the number plate will be fitted in the next week or so.

If you keep blowing bulbs, I'd go looking elsewhere for the problem. Connects aren't known for regular bulb failure
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i got a transit t280 and i am forever changing number plate and brake light bulbs think i'll get me some
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I would check other things as well first.
LED's will blow VERY VERY easy if too much voltage, or current(ma), they obviously will come with in built resistors but these will only be any good for the value used in working out the resistor rate needed, I always work out with 13.5 volts, but even going to 14.5 is likely to pop them.
If still wanting though have a look on www.dealextreme.com
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dont waste your money on Hid kits i got a set for my transit loved them to start with but one bulb stopped working the ballest box had packed in, like said loved them at the start but had to stop every now and then to clean the lenses just get some good bulbs, just as good imo
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Originally Posted by nellyscossy
i am forever changing number plate and brake light bulbs think i'll get me some
There the ones i'm forever changing too mate, but thought i'd do the lot whilst i got the chance.
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