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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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If you have xenons rather than standard lights because you think the light output is better, or if you would just like a clear, crisp, white light inside your car change the standard filament bulbs for LEDs.
I guess all Qashqai's have the same interior lights (I have a Tekna +2), so this guide should be ok for everybody. Just check your original bulbs before parting with any cash. You will need 4 x white xenon superbright LEDs 2 x 31mm 6LED festoon bulb 1 flat blade screwdriver 1 small cross-head screwdriver Fitting time approximately 15 minutes Check all your original lights are working before you start, else if a new bulb fails to light you will not know if it is the bulb or the fitting that is faulty. Turn off all lights for 5 minutes before changing the bulbs, as filament bulbs get hot The front light (3 bulbs) and the rear/boot light (1 bulb) are easiest 1) Prise off the cover using a flat blade screwdriver ![]() 2) Pull out the original bulb with your fingers (it will be hot if the light has been on for some time) ![]() 3) Switch the socket (with no bulb in it) back on, and push in an LED bulb (it will not burn you as LED bulbs do not get hot) ![]() 4) Repeat for all the other bulbs in that cluster the refit the cover (it just pushes back into place) ![]() Note how the nearest lamp cluster in the photo above has got WHITE light, rather than the YELLOW light from all the other clusters For the side lights ![]() 5) Prise the cluster out from the car as shown here (a flat screwdriver may help) DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE THE CLEAR COVER AS THIS IS SCREWED IN PLACE ![]() ![]() ![]() 6) Remove the connector by pressing the white tab shown on the right of the photo ![]() 7) Undo the little screw that was hidden by the connector (RHS of the photo below) ![]() 8) Prise off the clear front cover using a flat screwdriver ![]() 9) You should now be able to pop off the clear cover and take out the original bulb (this will be hot if it has been on) ![]() The LED bulb should be the same length as the bulb you are replacing ![]() 10) Connect the wire back to the cluster case but do not push it back into the roof of the car. Switch it on and fit the LED bulb ![]() 11) Disconnect the wire again, push the clear plastic cover back on, tighten the tiny screw, reconnect the wire and push your new bright light back into place in the ceiling ![]() The bulbs are available (in many colours) online from ebay and a load of other shops, mine were bought from http://www.shinyautos.com. Even though it is not yet on the site, the owner told me if there was demand he would produce a Qashqai interior light kit that would be cheaper than buying the bulbs individually. If interested email them on sales@shinyautos.com before placing an order Tekna Squashy +2 Nightshade 2ltr petrol Edited by craigfishin - 05 Oct 2010 at 5:45pm |
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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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the above post was found on the internet and was posted by anteg who i hope is ok with us learning from his knowledge in this area ,
i will be upgrading mine in the same way but in blue LED's with a blue neon footwell kit
will post pics as i go
ps anteg please feel free to contact me if you object to us using this guide Edited by craigfishin - 24 May 2011 at 9:09pm |
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mohawk ![]() Premier ![]() ![]() White Rose. Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Location: Manchester Status: Offline Points: 3621 |
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I have ordered the white led bulbs today so they should arrive tomoz, plus i am doing the indicator and number plate bulbs too with the ones Allan decribed
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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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well they will certainly see us coming lol
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Dion ![]() Forecourt ![]() Joined: 25 Aug 2010 Location: Gloucester Status: Offline Points: 21 |
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Other than it looking nice, is there a practical reason why the replacement bulbs are better?
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N15SAN ![]() Forecourt ![]() Joined: 22 Apr 2010 Location: Home Status: Offline Points: 76 |
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If this is the case, why delete the link to the guide on qashqaiforum.net ? and not acknowledge the fact that it's the source of the guide. Quite a few on here decided or were contemplating joining qashqaiforum.net when Frankie was ready to let this club die but had a change of heart when he realised people would move on and re-group. |
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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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simply because its easier to view the guide here than follow a link ,we did this with antegs tow bar guide and he was fine with us using his guide (thanks for that too anteg ) so saw no reason he would mind us using this one
if all your after is stirring up trouble ni5san then your barking up the wrong tree mate , only anteg has any right to ask for this to be removed and if he wishes that i will do so without any hard feelings and write one myself
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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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ps i removed the link and tried to copy this last night but the site was down all last night and i couldnt do it till today
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HarryN-TEC ![]() Tekna ![]() Joined: 20 Mar 2010 Location: ? Status: Offline Points: -12 |
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As Craig informed everybody this was from another forum, which he is also a member of, as is Anteg whose work it actually is, and this forum is about everybody helping everybody else out, I dont see any harm done, also Im sure if anyone from the other site wanted to find something out, they would search our site as well, no harm in that either.
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N15SAN ![]() Forecourt ![]() Joined: 22 Apr 2010 Location: Home Status: Offline Points: 76 |
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I never asked for anything to be removed! My point was there was no thanks to or recognition to anteg in your original post. |
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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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and for the record the qashqaiforumnet is welcome to use any and all guides i have posted on here
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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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maybe i was wrong not to put that in the original post but thats because i would not expect that myself what i do on here i do for the good of all qq owners members and guests alike with no wish for praise and without being rude was that not something for anteg to decide for himself ,you could have started all this for no good reason unless anteg asked you to step in??? Edited by craigfishin - 04 Oct 2010 at 5:43pm |
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N15SAN ![]() Forecourt ![]() Joined: 22 Apr 2010 Location: Home Status: Offline Points: 76 |
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anteg has never had any contact with me! I'm sure he does what he does for the same reasons as yourself, It's just good manners and common courtesy to give acknowledgement when using other peoples materials. I see you edited your original post to now give acknowledgement now, So fair plat to you. |
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N15SAN ![]() Forecourt ![]() Joined: 22 Apr 2010 Location: Home Status: Offline Points: 76 |
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So fair play to you
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Nightshade ![]() Tekna ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Location: Sussex Status: Offline Points: 384 |
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Great guide Craig (and Anteg), I am not sure whether I will bother changing the interior lights or not. I know the LED's make a big difference as I use them on my fish tank to great effect. But when we meet up, I am sure I'll see yours and change my mind lol. I think Mrs Nightshade is dreading these planned meets.
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mohawk ![]() Premier ![]() ![]() White Rose. Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Location: Manchester Status: Offline Points: 3621 |
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Just brighter
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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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how about a fish tank in the car Nightshade ,the ultimate pimp lol
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So what exactly do i need to search for on ebay to get these bulbs, is their any key words or can you either provide the link or PM me the link please
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mohawk ![]() Premier ![]() ![]() White Rose. Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Location: Manchester Status: Offline Points: 3621 |
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Depends where you want to get the bulbs from. Either by the supplier Craig is using or through the autobulbs direct and use the discount code.
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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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eBay is cheaper but you have to wait up to 21 days for delivery from the sellers I used or auto bulbs much faster delivery as there in the uk but more expensive ,so it's up to you really ,if you want the link to my sellers just ask
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anteg ![]() Tekna ![]() ![]() Joined: 03 Jul 2009 Location: Southeast Status: Offline Points: 277 |
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craigfishin I have no problem you copying this guide onto here. As you said I, if I was bothered I would have put on watermarks. The only bit chopped out that I would have liked left in was the comment about me getting my bulbs from shinyautos.com - as invariably people ask "where did you buy the bulbs?" N15SAN, thanks for the concern. Just for the record I have no idea who you are so I wouldn't have asked you or anybody else to make a comment about qashqaiform.net or qashqaiclub.co.uk on my behalf I have had pm's to both site owners in the past basically stating that in my opinion the main body of forums should be free as that allows anybody to try and ask questions about the car they may buy. I choose to share my time creating guides for free and because of this I will only post my guides on qashqaiform.net (but I have no problem with people copying links as long as I am given credit for my work and that both forum owners are ok with that) This forum is long established & has a lot of members, I chose to join because at the time it was the only qashqai forum I could find. It was instrumental in my decision to go for the 2litre petrol rather than the 2litre diesel. I have read lots of interesting posts here, and I hope I have been able to give some people some useful information in exchange. The other forum is new so understandably has very few members, it will grow and hopefully the "competition" will drive both sites to greater things. Thanks Digi & PR07HET for all your hard work Back on post. You should all upgrade your interior LEDs as it is cheap, makes the car much brighter at night & looks good
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Bye bye Nightshade 2.0 Petrol Tekna Squashy+2, Hello Magnetic Red 1.6 Diesel Squashy+2
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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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thanks anteg your a gent ,and yes your guides have been very useful mate, i must have missed the shinyautos bit but i am completely happy to add that mate
i'll go and recheck the post see what i cut off
hope mine looks as good as yours when the bulbs arrive buddy
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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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i seemed to have chopped the top off too anteg lol
all there now mate
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Glad you let you view known Anteg, and thanks for sharing your how-to with this forum as it is much appreciated with all QQ owners no matter what site they belong too, I'm sure the other forum use this site to try to find answers to Qs they have which is fair to all.
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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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if you wish to change all the bulbs in a tekna like mine you need :
2 x 31mm led festoon bulbs for above passenger doors
7 x led 501 t10 interior bulbs : 3 for main interior lights(by the rear view mirror) ,1 for boot , 2 for footwell lights and 1 for glove box
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HarryN-TEC ![]() Tekna ![]() Joined: 20 Mar 2010 Location: ? Status: Offline Points: -12 |
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What the cost for the bulbs Craig?
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Now your talking fella, scratches chin and wonders how to do it. ![]() |
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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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they are about a fiver a pair harry ,but i did a deal with them and bought 10 although i only needed 6 501's ,for the main bulbs it was about £20 then i bought 2 cathode neon blue tubes to boost the footwell lighting and they were £12.99 Edited by craigfishin - 29 Nov 2010 at 7:58pm |
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Easy....get a bigger fishtank and park QQ in it.....sorted......
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There's additional information here regarding changing to LEDs along with the glove box, boot, front turn indicators and rear number plate lights:
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Craigfishin ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Prestige Detailing Joined: 31 Jan 2010 Location: bucks Status: Offline Points: 22590 |
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thanks allan |
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After reading this post earlier this week I ordered various festoon (31mm) and T10 led's and 1 pair has arrived today. The LED's give a whiter light, consume less power and therefore produce very little heat. Beware that the front centre 3 light light cover pulls straight down. Do not pry one end first, see my 'unwatermarked picture' ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Edited by GSX600FMAN - 06 Oct 2010 at 2:20pm |
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Careful guys, Look what happens when you take the concept too far.. http://listicles.thelmagazine.com/wp-content/upload/fishtankcar.jpg Might need to invest in some nissan gills? Edited by craigfishin - 06 Oct 2010 at 2:37pm |
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