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Old 02-07-2017, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Soggybottomboy
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Followed UF's advice for this a couple of years ago to put LED sidelights in and it's a simple job. The tip about switching the lights on to replace the holder works a treat.
It is indeed.

Just don't try it with the dipped beams.
Old 02-13-2017, 01:39 PM
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I did mine this weekend as MOT is due, and I bloody hate them. Decided to upgrade to yet ANOTHER set of LED and BOTH of them fell out INSIDE the headlamp as I was tightening it it. Lots of swearing to be had, as had to fish them out with tweezers (which believe me, is more luck than skill!). Ive had to chip off a small amount of each bulb in order for the holders to hold them tight, but I REALLY can't wanr strongly enough about ensuring they are tight. I dont want to ever have to fish another set out of the lamps..
If they do drop out, I think maybe one of those screw grabbers will be better than tweezers.

hope this set last.

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Old 02-13-2017, 10:55 PM
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That's because you need them like this.

Amazon Amazon

Not like
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The circuit board type connectors aren't fat enough to lock properly in the metal clips inside the lamp holder.
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