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Old Aug 8, 2019 | 07:48 PM
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I have two questions that I’m sure someone on here can help me out with. I’m trying to replace the engine compartment lights on my 96 c4. The new led bulbs are square and do not seem to lie flat. Is this correct for these type bulbs. Also can anyone tell me how to change the door bulbs. What I need to do to get to them? Thanks in advance. Ed
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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 01:32 PM
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You need the FESTOON TYPE

superbrightleds.com

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Old Aug 9, 2019 | 01:56 PM
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Thanks for getting back to me. They are what I purchased. I have them in but they are mounted sideways not flat. I assume that’s how they are supposed to mount. Ed.
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Old Aug 10, 2019 | 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Ed O
Thanks for getting back to me. They are what I purchased. I have them in but they are mounted sideways not flat. I assume that’s how they are supposed to mount. Ed.
Can you post a Pic ?
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 06:28 AM
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Yes... a picture would help.

This is the under hood light I used**.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...4mm/3582/7660/



**NOTE: This bulb is a "44"mm (long). HOWEVER the stock clips are "42s": the "44s" WILL NOT FIT without trimming the clips (I used my Dremel grinder) to fit the bigger "bulbs".

Here is a spreadsheet I compiled for the LED article I wrote for the "HEART OF THE BEAST" (quarterly ZR-1 Net Registry club magazine). The article is a couple years old and some updates to links may exist.
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 08:52 AM
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Is it supposed to fit like this or am I missing something Ed
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 09:58 AM
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I think you're missing something, you have to trim ( grind ) the inside portion of the clips so you can turn the LED's.
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Damn sounds complicated. Both sides of clips or will one side on top and bottom do it
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 10:19 AM
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Damn sounds complicated. Both sides of clips or will one side on top and bottom do it
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 10:23 AM
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Or do you mean grind sides of bulb ?
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 11:03 AM
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Thanks so much. After thinking on what you meant I took out old dremel and went to town. Fit in great now. Really appreciate the help. And also to everyone else. Ed
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I used these from Autozone. Fit perfect, work great.

https://www.autozone.com/electrical-...eVehicle=false
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Thanks Red.
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Old Aug 11, 2019 | 06:34 PM
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i've had these in for the last couple years with no problem. They did not require any modification to fit.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SGQT9HK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SGQT9HK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thanks Brian.
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