Interior light question

[lucklesspedestrian]

Hi

Decided to have a look at how I might upgrade the inerior lights in my daughter's 2000 V6 tintop this afternoon.

The good news is that the recessed roof lights are already LEDs which is great!

The fluorescent bulb above the sliding door is another matter however. It has one of those U shaped bulbs (FUL 10T6 D) which looks like it may be original . It is certainly very dull and looks to be on the way out.

I've seen the guides to converting to LEDs on this forum but they both involve doing a bit of rewiring (not much I admit but it's not my strong point!). I was just wondering if there was anything out there that was a simple plug in replacement for the old U shaped bulb. I even considered just getting a like for like replacement but they seem to be impossible to source in this country.

Any thoughts gratefully received as always!

[Bob]

Pretty sure Ian has them in the Bongo Shop.

Original Mazda so priced accordingly.

[lucklesspedestrian]

Thanks Bob but £56.00 for a bulb!

you did warn me!

[lucklesspedestrian]

I noticed an earlier thread on this subject suggested swapping the newer U shaped bulb fitting for an older shaped fitting from a breaking Bongo which just has the long, straight 2 pin bulb and DOES have a simple plug-in LED replacement.

Seems like a great solution but does anyone know if the 2 different light fittings are easily swappable i.e. same or similar fixings and most importantly have compatible plug/connectors

[Bob]

I'm not sure how easy a swap it would be, but can't think it's difficult.

And the original straight tube is only eight quid if you prefered that route, or something like this should be a simple enough fit:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Volts-Interior ... cent+light

[winchman]

Its a simple job to remove the U shaped bulb and fit a panel LED like this, from memory I added 2 in my light.
Massive difference and less battery drain
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-Car-In ... 0005.m1851