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What LED lighting to buy - C5W

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What higher-quality LED replacement can I buy for C5W trunk lighting, and what should I look for so it lasts longer?

Buy a branded LED instead of a cheap Chinese C5W bulb; the cheap ones often skip proper series resistors, draw too much current, shine brighter, and fail much sooner [#16518233] Philips X-tremeVision LED was suggested as a quality example, but it was also noted that this line is available as W5W rather than C5W [#16518233][#16518248] A practical alternative is an LED strip, which users reported lasting for years in car interiors and trunks [#16518188][#16518429] The strip is wired by taking the two wires from the bulb socket and connecting them to the marked + and - pads on the tape; if it does not light, swap the wires [#16518249] One user also noted that such strips are sold for 14.4 V systems and can be a low-cost solution compared with repeatedly replacing no-name LED bulbs [#16518278]
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  • Better-quality C5W LEDs for longer trunk lighting life

    #1 16517856
    geforc
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    Hello, gentlemen, I have a problem with LEDs in the trunk lighting in my Vectra C. I had ordinary light bulbs, but I changed to LEDs, but when it comes to cheap Chinese LEDs it is known, you have to change them every 2 months because they burn or flash. My question, are there any "better" quality LEDs that will last longer? what to pay attention to? I will add that I have already tried inventions with heat sinks and resistors, they shone as much as without.
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  • #3 16517990
    geforc
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    lack of patience and time, prefer to buy ready
  • #4 16518100
    tomek_602
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    I have seen counterparts of various standard bulbs used for indoor lighting in Norauto stores.
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    geforc
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    how about the quality?
  • #6 16518188
    WędkarzStoLica
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    Buy at a local store and you go and return if necessary.
    For me, an ordinary Led strip has been lit for a million years. You can stick such tape to the shelf from below.
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  • #7 16518231
    geforc
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    Even if I knew how to connect it hehe
  • #8 16518233
    grala1
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    Buy something branded, such as PHILIPS X-tremeVision LED.
    Cheap Chinese do not have data resistors in series so that they shine stronger because there are cheap, weak LEDs. Because of this, there is a greater current there, this one shines brighter but the life shortens significantly.
    It's like a 12V 5W bulb with 18V, it shines almost like 10W but not as long as it should.
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  • #9 16518248
    geforc
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    These Phillipses do not have C5W, they are only W5W and that's a difference

  • Simple polarity check for LED strip wiring

    #10 16518249
    WędkarzStoLica
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    geforc wrote:
    Even if I knew how to connect it hehe
    As for the tape, it's very simple. You pull the two wires from the bulb socket and connect, on the tape you have marked where the plus and minus go. If you connect the other way round, it will not light up, then you swap the wires and the guitar plays.

    You take the wires going to the bulb from the insulation and plug in there. You can cut the bulb socket completely, but I do not recommend it because if someone in the future wants to return to the original, you will be cursed.
  • #11 16518278
    rosak
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    WędkarzStoLica wrote:
    You pull two wires from the bulb socket and connect


    ... to the 14.4V tape that is designed for an already inflated 12V.

    Anyway, I think it's better than replacing Chinese "LED light bulbs" every month or two. In Norauto it is probably the same, only in a nice box and 5x more expensive.
  • #12 16518429
    WędkarzStoLica
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    Practice has shown that the tape shines for several years with short-term switching on and is doing well.

    My friend has inside in the Samurai, and there he shines much more often and longer than in the trunk and he is also doing well. Lots of people plug in tapes, and I haven't heard anyone get burned yet. If so, the cost is practically zero.
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    Szyszkownik Kilkujadek
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    @geforc why do you insist on LEDs? After all, an ordinary standard bulb that the manufacturers install is enough for many years of average car use. It is widely available and very cheap.
    You've probably spent so much money on these crap LEDs that you would have a 20-year supply of light bulbs. ;-)
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The discussion revolves around the challenges of replacing standard bulbs with LED lighting in the trunk of a Vectra C. The user expresses frustration with low-quality Chinese LEDs that fail frequently. Suggestions include purchasing higher-quality branded LEDs, such as PHILIPS X-tremeVision, which are noted for their longevity compared to cheaper alternatives. Some participants recommend using LED strips instead of bulbs, citing their durability and ease of installation. The conversation also touches on the practicality of standard bulbs, which can be more cost-effective over time.
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