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sgray · Nov 5th, 2003, 10:13 PM

hello

got a couple of questions regarding mini's lighting...

1 - can you change the sidelight bulbs for whiter ones? mini has nice white (not xenon) main and fog bulbs, but nasty yellowy side bulbs... can they be changed?

2 - how do i leave a parking light on.. i cant make it work. i've tried leaving the indicator on with the engine off, but it doesn't work... is it one of those funny programmable options?

help as always is appreciated... =)

Skinnyrunt · Nov 5th, 2003, 10:22 PM

Yes you can change the sidelights for whiter ones. I currently have the PIAA LED Sidelights

Paul · Nov 5th, 2003, 10:22 PM

1) Yes, see the FAQ & DIY section.

2) Mine and Abi's work with the indicator trick?

KenL · Nov 5th, 2003, 10:24 PM

1) Yes. I've got some - can't remember the name, made by Philips.

2) Pretty much what you are doing already. Might be you have to do it either before or after removing the key. Not really used in the UK, think it's a German thing - I know VWs have this feature but not any car I've owned before MINI.

sgray · Nov 5th, 2003, 10:56 PM

cool thanks peeps.. does halfords stock these bulbs or do i have to order them off the net?

will also have a play with the indicator then key routine, as opposed to the other way around (which is how they work on my old VW).

minizzin · Nov 5th, 2003, 11:53 PM

iv got the PIAA bulbs too, got them from demon tweeks, looks loads better than the standard ones, all i want now is some matching fog light bulbs, as they arnt the same colour as the side lights and halogens

duncanbanana · Nov 5th, 2003, 11:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sgray

cool thanks peeps.. does halfords stock these bulbs or do i have to order them off the net?

will also have a play with the indicator then key routine, as opposed to the other way around (which is how they work on my old VW).

I ordered the Phillips ones from here
http://www.powerbulbs.com
They have a special offer on , if you buy certain bulbs , you get the whiter sidelights free.
I ordered them on Tuesday morning and got them Wednesday
They are alot whiter than the standard ones too but i have seen the LED type on and they are really good but i dont think they are legal but thats not stopping me from getting some

Skinnyrunt · Nov 6th, 2003, 11:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by minizzin

all i want now is some matching fog light bulbs, as they arnt the same colour as the side lights and halogens

Ditto.....they just don't look right do they

theminiv · Nov 9th, 2003, 11:36 AM

word of advice

Buy silvervision indicator bulbs from one of the sites listed above first.

No matter what bulb you buy (except for the led ones,) the orange indicator will make it yellowy!

have a peek at www.carstylingdirect.com

Get some white led sidelight bulbs, they are on my car and look really cool. IMO

But!, dont be tempted to go for the blue ones, cause i was stopped in little under 3 mins for them! Bit too bright!

Paul · Nov 9th, 2003, 04:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by theminiv

word of advice

Buy silvervision indicator bulbs from one of the sites listed above first.

No matter what bulb you buy (except for the led ones,) the orange indicator will make it yellowy!

have a peek at www.carstylingdirect.com

Get some white led sidelight bulbs, they are on my car and look really cool. IMO

But!, dont be tempted to go for the blue ones, cause i was stopped in little under 3 mins for them! Bit too bright!

The LEDs are not road legal, although you'd probably get away with it, as most people on here who have them have.

You could go to www.powerbulbs.com who when you buy the indicators give you the blue vision sidelights for free (as in the faq on replacing them).

Skinnyrunt · Nov 9th, 2003, 05:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

The LEDs are not road legal,

I'm not doubting you for one moment, but any idea why not?

Paul · Nov 9th, 2003, 05:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Skinnyrunt

I'm not doubting you for one moment, but any idea why not?

No idea, just not approved I guess.

Skinnyrunt · Nov 9th, 2003, 05:33 PM

okidokie

johnlondonw3 · Dec 18th, 2003, 02:36 PM

Just rang Powerulbs and ordered the Philips silver vision bulbs to replace orange turn indicator bulbs £14:75 and they are giving free side light bulbs as well,very helpfull and friendly !

Nov 5th, 2003, 10:13 PM	#1
sgray MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London Local Time: 01:07 AM Posts: 74 Offline	illumination supposition... hello got a couple of questions regarding mini's lighting... 1 - can you change the sidelight bulbs for whiter ones? mini has nice white (not xenon) main and fog bulbs, but nasty yellowy side bulbs... can they be changed? 2 - how do i leave a parking light on.. i cant make it work. i've tried leaving the indicator on with the engine off, but it doesn't work... is it one of those funny programmable options? help as always is appreciated... =) All new MCS, Hyper Blue, Split Rims, EFM's... etc... check profile for more...

Nov 5th, 2003, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:07 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	1) Yes. I've got some - can't remember the name, made by Philips. 2) Pretty much what you are doing already. Might be you have to do it either before or after removing the key. Not really used in the UK, think it's a German thing - I know VWs have this feature but not any car I've owned before MINI. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Nov 5th, 2003, 10:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
sgray MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: London Local Time: 01:07 AM Posts: 74 Offline	cool thanks peeps.. does halfords stock these bulbs or do i have to order them off the net? will also have a play with the indicator then key routine, as opposed to the other way around (which is how they work on my old VW). All new MCS, Hyper Blue, Split Rims, EFM's... etc... check profile for more...

Nov 5th, 2003, 11:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
minizzin MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 12:07 AM Posts: 124 Offline	iv got the PIAA bulbs too, got them from demon tweeks, looks loads better than the standard ones, all i want now is some matching fog light bulbs, as they arnt the same colour as the side lights and halogens i love my mini

Nov 9th, 2003, 11:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
theminiv MINI2 Veteran My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Britain Local Time: 01:07 AM Posts: 601 Offline	word of advice Buy silvervision indicator bulbs from one of the sites listed above first. No matter what bulb you buy (except for the led ones,) the orange indicator will make it yellowy! have a peek at www.carstylingdirect.com Get some white led sidelight bulbs, they are on my car and look really cool. IMO But!, dont be tempted to go for the blue ones, cause i was stopped in little under 3 mins for them! Bit too bright! Focus > Mini One > Mini Cooper > Mini Cooper > BMW 316 > BMW 318 > MINI ONE > BMW 120i > MINI ONE PEPPER! - IM BACK!!

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Nov 5th, 2003, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Skinnyrunt M2 Bapmaster Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: cheshire/staffs bord Local Time: 01:07 AM Posts: 3,145 Offline	Yes you can change the sidelights for whiter ones. I currently have the PIAA LED Sidelights

Nov 5th, 2003, 10:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:07 AM Posts: 40,716 Online	1) Yes, see the FAQ & DIY section. 2) Mine and Abi's work with the indicator trick?

Nov 5th, 2003, 11:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
duncanbanana Yeah...I know !!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North West Local Time: 01:07 AM Posts: 1,231 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sgray cool thanks peeps.. does halfords stock these bulbs or do i have to order them off the net? will also have a play with the indicator then key routine, as opposed to the other way around (which is how they work on my old VW). I ordered the Phillips ones from here http://www.powerbulbs.com They have a special offer on , if you buy certain bulbs , you get the whiter sidelights free. I ordered them on Tuesday morning and got them Wednesday They are alot whiter than the standard ones too but i have seen the LED type on and they are really good but i dont think they are legal but thats not stopping me from getting some

Nov 6th, 2003, 11:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Skinnyrunt M2 Bapmaster Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: cheshire/staffs bord Local Time: 01:07 AM Posts: 3,145 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minizzin all i want now is some matching fog light bulbs, as they arnt the same colour as the side lights and halogens Ditto.....they just don't look right do they

Nov 9th, 2003, 04:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:07 AM Posts: 40,716 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by theminiv word of advice Buy silvervision indicator bulbs from one of the sites listed above first. No matter what bulb you buy (except for the led ones,) the orange indicator will make it yellowy! have a peek at www.carstylingdirect.com Get some white led sidelight bulbs, they are on my car and look really cool. IMO But!, dont be tempted to go for the blue ones, cause i was stopped in little under 3 mins for them! Bit too bright! The LEDs are not road legal, although you'd probably get away with it, as most people on here who have them have. You could go to www.powerbulbs.com who when you buy the indicators give you the blue vision sidelights for free (as in the faq on replacing them).

Nov 9th, 2003, 05:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Skinnyrunt M2 Bapmaster Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: cheshire/staffs bord Local Time: 01:07 AM Posts: 3,145 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett The LEDs are not road legal, I'm not doubting you for one moment, but any idea why not?

Nov 9th, 2003, 05:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:07 AM Posts: 40,716 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Skinnyrunt I'm not doubting you for one moment, but any idea why not? No idea, just not approved I guess.

Nov 9th, 2003, 05:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Skinnyrunt M2 Bapmaster Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: cheshire/staffs bord Local Time: 01:07 AM Posts: 3,145 Offline	okidokie

Dec 18th, 2003, 02:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
johnlondonw3 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 01:07 AM Posts: 691 Offline	Just rang Powerulbs and ordered the Philips silver vision bulbs to replace orange turn indicator bulbs £14:75 and they are giving free side light bulbs as well,very helpfull and friendly !

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