Taking a dim view of my MG ZT-T Interior lights.

Abott10 · 14th March 2017, 16:07

The front Interior Light assembly in my favourite daily driver ZT-T only has about 1/3rd the light/bulb output of my ZT Saloon. Very poor light output by comparison. I suspect blackened bulbs which need renewal. Before tackling that job I will need to remove the light or parts of it to access the bulbs. Not looked too closely but is there and easy way to access those three ( ? ) Interior Light Bulbs?

Thanks in advance.

suzublu · 14th March 2017, 16:17

At the front of the white plastic cover is a small gap, insert small flat blade & gently lever off. All will then be revealed

Stick some leds in, nice & bright

Pic courtesy of T-Cut

T-Cut · 14th March 2017, 17:08

LED versions of the bulbs is a popular way to improve the interior illumination.

TC

General · 14th March 2017, 19:02

Supposing the LED bulbs won't respond a lot to the interior light dimming function, what are your experiences in changing the 5W bulbs for 10W bulbs?

I've been thinking about changing these interior bulbs for absolutely ages, but its just one of these things which I never seem to get around to do...

olliesgrandad · 14th March 2017, 19:11

Dont bother with the bulbs,go the Led route much better

suzublu · 14th March 2017, 19:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by General

Supposing the LED bulbs won't respond a lot to the interior light dimming function, what are your experiences in changing the 5W bulbs for 10W bulbs?

I've been thinking about changing these interior bulbs for absolutely ages, but its just one of these things which I never seem to get around to do...

5w Leds,

General · 14th March 2017, 19:16

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Originally Posted by suzublu

5w Leds,

Well, that IS some difference !

suzublu · 14th March 2017, 19:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by General

Well, that IS some difference !

And I have blue in the rear

rockerbox · 14th March 2017, 19:27

Can you get the LEDs in different colours. Not sure I would want a glaring white light ?

macafee2 · 14th March 2017, 19:35

link to led bulbs please ? I ask as I have no idea what the bulb is called

macafee2

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Abott10 * Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 227 Thanks: 1,275 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,328 Posts	Taking a dim view of my MG ZT-T Interior lights. The front Interior Light assembly in my favourite daily driver ZT-T only has about 1/3rd the light/bulb output of my ZT Saloon. Very poor light output by comparison. I suspect blackened bulbs which need renewal. Before tackling that job I will need to remove the light or parts of it to access the bulbs. Not looked too closely but is there and easy way to access those three ( ? ) Interior Light Bulbs? Thanks in advance.

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	At the front of the white plastic cover is a small gap, insert small flat blade & gently lever off. All will then be revealed Stick some leds in, nice & bright Pic courtesy of T-Cut Last edited by suzublu; 14th March 2017 at 16:25..

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	LED versions of the bulbs is a popular way to improve the interior illumination. TC

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General Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oslo Posts: 54 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Supposing the LED bulbs won't respond a lot to the interior light dimming function, what are your experiences in changing the 5W bulbs for 10W bulbs? I've been thinking about changing these interior bulbs for absolutely ages, but its just one of these things which I never seem to get around to do...

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olliesgrandad Loves to post mg zt Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Thetford Posts: 458 Thanks: 415 Thanked 72 Times in 60 Posts	Dont bother with the bulbs,go the Led route much better

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rockerbox Avid contributor MG ZT/T Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Thurrock Posts: 244 Thanks: 37 Thanked 39 Times in 34 Posts	Can you get the LEDs in different colours. Not sure I would want a glaring white light ?

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	link to led bulbs please ? I ask as I have no idea what the bulb is called macafee2