[zoemedia]

When I am reversing at night, it seems as though the back lights are not bright enough as I can't see a thing in the rear-view mirror. Am I missing something?

 

[Rob]

They are not the brightest to be honest :shock:

 

[adinet]

Possibly a bulb upgrade?

 

[demoura]

Possibly a bulb upgrade?

I want to try that, but I need to find some canbus led bulb!

 

[JohnC]

You need a p21w equivalent, amazon uk have them maybe one of the suppliers can post internationally?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=p21w+led+canbus&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=24520314534&hvpos=1t2&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14273339552883386603&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=t&ref=pd_sl_2plep8x8ql_e

 

[Rob]

I think they sometimes pop up on ebay too. I wasnt sure of the spec on the cactus but I've done it with previous cars before. And also put the wrong ones in and ended up with dash lights on all over the place.

 

[demoura]

I tried with some cheap LED lights from the local Chinese shop, and no error lights pop out! The only problem is that the bulb only has 7 smd leds, and the light isn't strong enough! I have to find a bulb with more power... But at least, no error lights!

 

[Rooster]

I found the same thing you would think they should have sorted this before it was put into production.

 

[zoemedia]

Thanks - yes I agree Rooster, surprising that it wasn't checked during production. Impossible to see when reversing at night - I feel like I'm going to bump into something!

 

[Azreal1983]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=371235816784&globalID=EBAY-GB

This could be an option. I upgraded my Mazda reversing and its very bright

 

[Mark]

A Ring 4200K X 2 is the best you can get to be fitted in the number plate lights. They last a long time so you can pass them to your next car. Available in most car accessories shops or order online.

 

[Azreal1983]

Which bulb do you mean. Can u post a link

 

[The2ems]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=371235816784&globalID=EBAY-GB

This could be an option. I upgraded my Mazda reversing and its very bright

Says it doesn't fit the Cactus.

 

[Mark]

On Amazon. Ring Automotive. TAIL LIGHT 2825CBI - 02B 4200K 5 Watts. I hope that the information contained is good for you.

 

[Azreal1983]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=371235816784&globalID=EBAY-GB

This could be an option. I upgraded my Mazda reversing and its very bright

Says it doesn't fit the Cactus.

They prob don't have the cactus setup. I haven't got mine yet but will be ordering once my cactus arrives.

All p21w bulbs are the same

 

[BristolRich]

Sorry to be a killjoy amongst all of this... :lol:

Your reversing lights are not supposed to provide illumination into the area you are reversing. They are simply a warning light to others that you are about to reverse. For that reason the lights are designed with this in mind. "Technically" you could fail an MOT by having a bright bulb fitted.

 

[Azreal1983]

Sorry to be a killjoy amongst all of this... :lol:

Your reversing lights are not supposed to provide illumination into the area you are reversing. They are simply a warning light to others that you are about to reverse. For that reason the lights are designed with this in mind. "Technically" you could fail an MOT by having a bright bulb fitted.

Correct me if I am wrong but the reversing light is not a part of the mot. U may fail if it is permently on. But not if u have a brighter one

 

[Cloud9]

Sorry to be a killjoy amongst all of this... :lol:

Your reversing lights are not supposed to provide illumination into the area you are reversing. They are simply a warning light to others that you are about to reverse. For that reason the lights are designed with this in mind. "Technically" you could fail an MOT by having a bright bulb fitted.

Correct me if I am wrong but the reversing light is not a part of the mot. U may fail if it is permently on. But not if u have a brighter one

Hmmmm....there's an interesting one for debate
As a driving instructor (waiting for my Cactus mid-Sept) I'm keen that my pupils don't start relying on the camera for reversing...I wonder if new owners are thinking too much about how good the view is with the camera at night? My DS3 doesn't give a huge amount of illumination at the back when it's dark, but I've not really thought of it as a problem. I guess when the new car arrives all will become clear....( or not as the case may be)

 

[gilera]

Has anybody found a brighter lamp yet that will be OK on the Cactus?

 

[Azreal1983]

I will be fitting the one from the eBay link above. I haven't got my cactus yet but once fitted will let u know.

They accept returns so maybe worth a try??
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=351285620106