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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ELECTRICAL | ELECTRONIC | AUDIO => Topic started by: Javich on June 16, 2016, 15:35:45

Title: i30 GD LED park light replacement, yet another thread
Post by: Javich on June 16, 2016, 15:35:45

Well this time I won't bother you with questions and possibly will give you some hope to those of you that haven't managed to removed the parking light socket.

I have replaced the park lights with LEDs that I got from ebay here

:link: 2 X T10 W5W 6 LED 5630 SMD FPC Wedge Canbus Error Free CAR White Light Lamp Bulb | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/252005496547?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

Not bad for $2 a pair, shame  one pair didn't work so wife's car will have to wait.

The result is like this:

(http://i.imgur.com/3NBMG4S.jpg)


I won't  bias your opinion, I will only say that the picture roughly reflect the difference between the stock bulb and one LED replaced.

Now re: the infamous socket, it is possible to take it out without breaking anything.

(http://i.imgur.com/Q8IK8Er.jpg)

Use angle pliers like this below or better

(http://i.imgur.com/i4EvNfT.jpg)

grab the socket and jiggle gently while pulling out.

FYI this is how the socket looks with the LED installed, nothing magic about the damn socket other than it is tough to pull out but can be replaced with just a finger tip.

(http://i.imgur.com/hJ9cSB2.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ZRxrwXh.jpg)

Additional notes:
 
On the drivers side (right seat if not in Australia), the wiper deposit made things more difficult but by removing the high beam bulb  and pushing its connector out of the way I managed to get the extra room to use the pliers comfortably.


If I was impressed with the result in the park lights I was more than delighted with the result in the plate numbers for the i30 Tourer as well as the ones I replaced for wife's Rio sedan.

Title: Re: i30 GD LED park light replacement, yet another thread
Post by: Dazzler on June 16, 2016, 22:31:10

Thanks for that!  Nice job!

Title: Re: i30 GD LED park light replacement, yet another thread
Post by: Phil №❶ on June 17, 2016, 02:09:47

"I won't  bias your opinion, I will only say that the picture roughly reflect the difference between the stock bulb and one LED replaced."

There is no dispute over replacing parking light with LED's, only Lo / Hi beams.  The replacement is really much better  :goodjob2: