[a4anurag]

Swapping to LED's on the Rear registration lights

Simple Process:

1. Open the boot lid; open the black cover by pulling the plastic clips;
2. There are 6 of them holding the cover;
3. Pull the connectors powering the bulbs by pressing down on the tab located on the top;
4. Hold the bulb holder and rotate it anti-clockwise (12-10 O' clock position) to free them from the boot lid;
5. Pull out the OEM T10's and replace them with the Osram T10 LED's.
6. Refit the holder and boot lid cover.
7. We are Done!

Osram LED T10/W5W


The Bulbs


Black cover on the boot lid


Plastic clip that holds the cover


Connector for the registration plate lights - Remove by pressing the tab on the top


Rotate the bulb holder anti-clockwise (12-10 o' clock position) to remove the lights


OEM T10 vs Osram T10 LED's


Test Shot


Before (i.e OEM T10's)


After (i.e Osram T10's)

[lambuhere1]

Anuraj,

Attempting to do a DIY for Swift.

Will the following model work ? Worried about the dimensions

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/48-LE...227641741.html

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by lambuhere1

Attempting to do a DIY for Swift.

Will the following model work ? Worried about the dimensions

Hey, IMO it will not fit in the interior lamp casing. 16 SMD is more than sufficient.

[mukeshgoel]

Originally Posted by lambuhere1

Anuraj,

Attempting to do a DIY for Swift.

Will the following model work ? Worried about the dimensions

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/48-LE...227641741.html

Hi.

I am using something similar in my swift.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do...ml#post3697791

I bought it from ebay @159 (124 + 35 shipping charges).

http://www.ebay.in/itm/271623727959

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by mukeshgoel

I am using something similar in my swift.

Is it fitting in the cabin light casing?

[lambuhere1]

Originally Posted by schakravarthy

The front stock cabin light bulbs were replaced with LEDs. A bigger LED was connected in parallel at the rear. The bulb is placed at a discreet location (it's not visible unless you are looking for it).
The light throw at night is amazing, the entire cabin is lit up in a soft bluish-white light; but not jarringly so.

Sirji,

Can you kindly shed the light on how the bigger LED was connected in parallel ? Was it done at authorized service center or was it a DIY ?

How is the light fixed onto the frame ? Dual duct tape ?

Is the light connected to internal dome switch ?

And the model of the light : Is it 24 SMD or 16 SMD ?

Any additional photos of the setup will be really helpful

[schakravarthy]

Originally Posted by lambuhere1

Can you kindly shed the light on how the bigger LED was connected in parallel ? Was it done at authorized service center or was it a DIY ?

'Twas a DIY. I connected it in parallel to the cabin light.

Originally Posted by lambuhere1

How is the light fixed onto the frame ? Dual duct tape ?

I made a small pin hole in the headliner and passed the wire through it. The tension was enough to hold the light in place.

Originally Posted by lambuhere1

Is the light connected to internal dome switch ?

Yep.

Originally Posted by lambuhere1

And the model of the light : Is it 24 SMD or 16 SMD ?

No clue, sir. I bought it at a local accessories shop. Iirc, I had paid around Rs.200/- for it.

Originally Posted by lambuhere1

Any additional photos of the setup will be really helpful

I only have more pics of the bulb and illumination; no installation pics.
And, I can't get you more pics either, I sold the car.

[lambuhere1]

A bit OT :

Did anyone do a DIY for installing a BOOT LIGHT in FIRST GEN SWIFT VXI ?

Not sure about th electrical wiring issues, was planning to do something in Dasara holidays. Need to order parts.

Planning it in such a way that when the boot lid is open, the LED light will glow within the boot.

Appreciate your guidance