Cooper S Sidelights

[Bluey_VIII]

Our Cooper S has Xenon headlights which are very bright white. The sidelights however are standard bulbs and therefore have a more orange glow and it doesn't look right when they're both switched on.

Has anyone changed the side lights bulbs to make both the sidelights and headlights light white? If so, what bulbs did you use?

[Jack Toff]

I'm also in the same situation and would like to know people's thoughts. I also struggle to see where you get access to change the bulbs.

[Ryanjdover]

Give a chap called Samuir1974 a PM...he can probably sort you out with some canbus LEDs that will solve your very problem for a good price.


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[JohnnyC]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bluey_VIII (original)

Has anyone changed the side lights bulbs to make both the sidelights and headlights light white? If so, what bulbs did you use?

Bit more info may be helpful
Generation of Mini?
Are you wanting to buy bulbs in US, UK, China?

Here's mine, standard...


Some Halfords LEDs




Which stay dimly lit for around a minute after the car has been switched off


So to get around that, I've bought some Osram W5W (501) LEDs, very expensive though, £20 for two

Not sure what bulbs are required for a gen2 though if you have one.

[rich345]

newministuff.com in the uk can supply great bulbs for gen 2 minis they are nice and white rather than blue and pretty simple to fit

[andyjshaw]

I recently bought a kit off eBay from "celticbhoy180874" which was £25 for 14 canbus error free LEDs. This kit replace all interior lights, door puddle lights and sidelights and was well worth it. Others charge £7.50 for a single LED board which works out really expensive if you're doing the whole lot.

With regards to access for the side lights, simply put the wheels on full lock in one direction, twist off the light cover which you will find in the wheel arch, disconnect the connector on the top (sidelight) bulb and twist to release. Fitting is opposite of removal and then turn the wheels to opposite lock to do the other side. While you're in there you may as well change the fog lights to bright white too!

ebay.co.uk/itm/MINI-COOPER-S-R56-ERROR-FREE-CAR-WHITE-LED-LIGHT-KIT-14pcs-Included/251225858018?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=015&category= 174060&cmd=ViewItem

[JohnnyC]

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyC (original)

Which stay dimly lit for around a minute after the car has been switched off


So to get around that, I've bought some Osram W5W (501) LEDs, very expensive though, £20 for two

Well, the Osram LEDs, which are the same as those sold by newministuff, also still lit for one minute after being switched off - although much much dimmer

Quote: Originally Posted by andyjshaw (original)

With regards to access for the side lights, simply put the wheels on full lock in one direction, twist off the light cover which you will find in the wheel arch

We still don't know which generation of Mini Bluey_VIII has.
On the gen1 just lift the bonnet and you can access the sidelights at the top & behind the bumper.

[Bluey_VIII]

Sorry Gents, it's a November 2011 Cooper S...

Hopefully it's just a case of buying some replacement LED bulbs??

[Ryanjdover]

Quote: Originally Posted by andyjshaw (original)

I recently bought a kit off eBay from "celticbhoy180874" which was £25 for 14 canbus error free LEDs. This kit replace all interior lights, door puddle lights and sidelights and was well worth it. Others charge £7.50 for a single LED board which works out really expensive if you're doing the whole lot.

With regards to access for the side lights, simply put the wheels on full lock in one direction, twist off the light cover which you will find in the wheel arch, disconnect the connector on the top (sidelight) bulb and twist to release. Fitting is opposite of removal and then turn the wheels to opposite lock to do the other side. While you're in there you may as well change the fog lights to bright white too!

ebay.co.uk/itm/MINI-COOPER-S-R56-ERROR-FREE-CAR-WHITE-LED-LIGHT-KIT-14pcs-Included/251225858018?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=015&category= 174060&cmd=ViewItem

This is Samuir1974's kits I think. They are belting and have the same fitted to my MCS


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[andyjshaw]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bluey_VIII (original)

Sorry Gents, it's a November 2011 Cooper S...

Hopefully it's just a case of buying some replacement LED bulbs??

In that case the pack I suggested will suit your car, they really do look good.
You can buy just the side light LEDs off eBay but make sure they are canbus error free. Also, when fitting LEDs, if they do not work the first time you put them in, turn them around as they are polarity conscious.

[Bluey_VIII]

Thanks Andy - the link you posted wont work for me, can you post it again please.

[andyjshaw]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bluey_VIII (original)

Thanks Andy - the link you posted wont work for me, can you post it again please.

Looks like his previous listing has finished. You can contact him through eBay using his userid below as i'm sure he will be able to help.

ebay.co.uk/usr/celticbhoy180874

[Jack Toff]

I have a MCS on a 55 plate (I assume R53?), I also would like to change the orange sidelights and am struggling to find the correct ones. I'm after brighter, clean white light to match the halogen headlights. I've taken out a bulb today and its just a normal looking small lightbulb. Does a halogen simply replace this with no need for adapters? Also, I took the advice earlier in this thread and went on to newministuff.com and selected the Osram LED 6000K cool whites but it doesn't say canbur, error free etc. Also they're coming in at £44.10 a pair delivered - does this sound right? Any advice much appreciated and any direct links to exactly what I need would be even better. Thanks in advance....

[Jack Toff]

Sidelights now all sorted for about £11, nice crisp white light with no errors. However, I've now noticed that the full beam has a slight yellow glow compared to the Xenons - is this right? Any ideas if this can/should be changed anyone?