FartMaster3000
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Hey CPF đź‘‹
I have an 2003 BMW Z4 that uses a 7506/P21W bulb for the reverse lights. I had an Amazon LED bulb in there recently but I didn't know it was illegal to run, so I took them out. Although they were very bright, the 6500K color temp of them made it hard to see at night sometimes, funny enough.
I read on this forum that the 796 bulb would work as an upgrade for P21W bulb. Thing is, I'm scared of melting/burning the housing or the socket that twists in where the bulb is seated. As these cars age, parts are becoming harder to find so I don't want to do it if it poses any risk due to the design.
The tail light looks like this (the reverse light is the left clear circle). Would this be a problem? Has anyone had issues with the 796 w/ heat or melting as a reverse light? My car is small and low so I need all the light I can get to park at night!
Thank you!
I have an 2003 BMW Z4 that uses a 7506/P21W bulb for the reverse lights. I had an Amazon LED bulb in there recently but I didn't know it was illegal to run, so I took them out. Although they were very bright, the 6500K color temp of them made it hard to see at night sometimes, funny enough.
I read on this forum that the 796 bulb would work as an upgrade for P21W bulb. Thing is, I'm scared of melting/burning the housing or the socket that twists in where the bulb is seated. As these cars age, parts are becoming harder to find so I don't want to do it if it poses any risk due to the design.
The tail light looks like this (the reverse light is the left clear circle). Would this be a problem? Has anyone had issues with the 796 w/ heat or melting as a reverse light? My car is small and low so I need all the light I can get to park at night!
Thank you!