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Old 11-05-2013, 10:37 AM
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I'd like to get more light into the cargo area when the rear hatch is open.

Anyone swap out their stock bulbs with LED bulbs? If so where did you get them from, and the part numbers would be a big help.

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Originally Posted by Q5 TDI
I'd like to get more light into the cargo area when the rear hatch is open.

Anyone swap out their stock bulbs with LED bulbs? If so where did you get them from, and the part numbers would be a big help.

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Hi I got mine from tunerdomes.com and they have a kit that has all the lights for the interior. Great product
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For interior lights do not need CAN BUS Error Free LED, only for exterior lighting

You need W5W 12v5W LED
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Originally Posted by spijun
For interior lights do not need CAN BUS Error Free LED, only for exterior lighting

You need W5W 12v5W LED
depends on what type of LEDs the OP gets. I think the cheap LEDs will flicker or stay on but very very dim.
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Originally Posted by AudiQ5sleeper
depends on what type of LEDs the OP gets. I think the cheap LEDs will flicker or stay on but very very dim.
I did not wrote expensive or cheap LED bulbs, but only for internal lighting do not need CAN BUS Error Free

Many sellers charge a lot more expensive bulbs CAN BUS Error Free
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Originally Posted by spijun
I did not wrote expensive or cheap LED bulbs, but only for internal lighting do not need CAN BUS Error Free

Many sellers charge a lot more expensive bulbs CAN BUS Error Free
Yep...I can confirm this! Just did all my interior lighting for less than $20 (no need for CAN BUS Error Free)

And for the OP...you'll need 3x T10 LEDs for the trunk/hatch area. You can get it on eBay for around $5 for some really bright ones.

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Originally Posted by spijun
I did not wrote expensive or cheap LED bulbs, but only for internal lighting do not need CAN BUS Error Free

Many sellers charge a lot more expensive bulbs CAN BUS Error Free
I think it would be best to have the can bus error free bulbs.
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Originally Posted by AudiQ5sleeper
I think it would be best to have the can bus error free bulbs.
Ok I respect your decision

Why, which's the reason ?
Because of this you pay more, or ....?????

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Originally Posted by spijun
Ok I respect your decision

Why, which's the reason ?
Because of this you pay more, or ....?????
LED bulbs stays dim even when the car is off. its just weird. maybe I should send you a pic later tonight lol
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Originally Posted by AudiQ5sleeper
LED bulbs stays dim even when the car is off. its just weird. maybe I should send you a pic later tonight lol
I do not have that problem
LED error free have built-in resistor that does not give the error in the system, but it is only for outdoor lighting do not know how this will help

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