Hi-power backup light bulbs
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From: Grace Valley: A small, peaceful & beautiful valley in the Volunteer State
Hi-power backup light bulbs
Saw these listed as Mod's in a reply by Oldvetter. Details...pleased with them. As with all bulbs on C5s it seems more is needed.
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From: San Diego, CA "leaf" "tee" "e"
I got some 50 watt halogen backup lights for my CRX at Autozone. Probably the same part # for the C5. Have you ever seen the bulbs I'm talking about? I might pull the bulb out of my CRX just to give it a shot. I worry a little about blowing a fuse though, especially with my high wattage H4 headlights and 55w foglights.
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From: Grace Valley: A small, peaceful & beautiful valley in the Volunteer State
Originally Posted by leaftye
I got some 50 watt halogen backup lights for my CRX at Autozone. Probably the same part # for the C5. Have you ever seen the bulbs I'm talking about? I might pull the bulb out of my CRX just to give it a shot. I worry a little about blowing a fuse though, especially with my high wattage H4 headlights and 55w foglights.
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From: San Diego, CA "leaf" "tee" "e"
Sure, I'll give a shot. Can you do me a favor and tell me the type of backup lights in our C5's? It's easy for me to pull the light out of my CRX, but I don't want to attempt it in my C5 if it's not the same bulb. Favor for a favor right?
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From: San Diego, CA "leaf" "tee" "e"
I have the bulb in hand. It's a 50 watt halogen bulb. That's all I know.
The bulb itself is scary. It looks like the tip of the bulb caved in, and the rubber boot at the base of the bulb has been severely distorted. Even though I suspect heat to be the problem, I can't understand why the lightbulb couldn't take the heat. I would've expected damage to the light assembly since it was designed to take something like a 33 watt bulb. I can post pics of the bulb if anyone wants, but the bulb I have will never be used again, so sorry, I won't be testing it in my C5.
The bulb itself is scary. It looks like the tip of the bulb caved in, and the rubber boot at the base of the bulb has been severely distorted. Even though I suspect heat to be the problem, I can't understand why the lightbulb couldn't take the heat. I would've expected damage to the light assembly since it was designed to take something like a 33 watt bulb. I can post pics of the bulb if anyone wants, but the bulb I have will never be used again, so sorry, I won't be testing it in my C5.
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From: Grace Valley: A small, peaceful & beautiful valley in the Volunteer State
Originally Posted by leaftye
I have the bulb in hand. It's a 50 watt halogen bulb. That's all I know.
The bulb itself is scary. It looks like the tip of the bulb caved in, and the rubber boot at the base of the bulb has been severely distorted. Even though I suspect heat to be the problem, I can't understand why the lightbulb couldn't take the heat. I would've expected damage to the light assembly since it was designed to take something like a 33 watt bulb. I can post pics of the bulb if anyone wants, but the bulb I have will never be used again, so sorry, I won't be testing it in my C5.
The bulb itself is scary. It looks like the tip of the bulb caved in, and the rubber boot at the base of the bulb has been severely distorted. Even though I suspect heat to be the problem, I can't understand why the lightbulb couldn't take the heat. I would've expected damage to the light assembly since it was designed to take something like a 33 watt bulb. I can post pics of the bulb if anyone wants, but the bulb I have will never be used again, so sorry, I won't be testing it in my C5.
At least all you have to do is put a 35w back in...hopefully.
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From: The Arid Sunny Desert
Originally Posted by leaftye
There's a euro backup assembly. I don't believe the bulbs are different. I think it just have a different lens, and maybe a shinier reflector.
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From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
Originally Posted by Pewtavert
I'm very happy with the diamond cut backup lens assy. Much whiter and crisper look, even when not on.
Jennifer
