LED H7 headlight bulbs upgrade - impressed (so far)

[Lenny HB]

I seldom have cause to drive at night but was forced into it one very dark night last year in Germany.
My 2019 Ducato headlights are so poor they are dangerous. I was having to slow down to less than 30mph at times.
I bought a set of these but haven't tried them in proper dark yet. I had them on early one morning last month and they were certainly brighter but are focused to close to the front of the van. Are the headlights re-aligned after conversion? Or do you have to wait for the MOT tester to reset them?

They are easy to fit or change at MOT time. Only two screws on my 2019 van.

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Those are the ones that all of us that have fitted them on this thread have used.

You will probably need these, as the standard clips won't hold them in place.

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Make sure you fit them with the LED vertical so it matches the orientation of the tungsten filament.
I found I had to lower the beam alignment quite a bit.

 

[Stealaway]

You will probably need these, as the standard clips won't hold them in place.

I didn't notice a problem on my 2019 Ducato when I fitted them and they are still in position after a year.
I'll have another look tomorrow

 

[Lenny HB]

I didn't notice a problem on my 2019 Ducato when I fitted them and they are still in position after a year.
I'll have another look tomorrow

Maybe the fitting is different on standard headlamps mine are Hella Projector lamps and use a clip similar to the ones I linked to hold the bulbs in and the one's for halogen bulbs won't hold the LED's in place.

 

[RustyRuss]

What have owners of Ducato based x250 2012ish vehicles Fitted? H7? Or H4? I’m sure others out there will want an answer and feedback on effectiveness of the lamps for this.

Cheers!

Russ

 

[Lenny HB]

What have owners of Ducato based x250 2012ish vehicles Fitted? H7? Or H4? I’m sure others out there will want an answer and feedback on effectiveness of the lamps for this.

Cheers!

Russ

They will be H7 as they have a separate bulb for main beam.

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[Jake Royd]

Just to ask a question for clarity.
Are both main and dipped bulbs the same (H7) and is the socket and retaining clip and connection also the same?
I have an X250 in mind.
TIA

 

[Al n Val]

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Just to ask a question for clarity.
Are both main and dipped bulbs the same (H7) and is the socket and retaining clip and connection also the same?
I have an X250 in mind.
TIA

mine were the same as far as I remember

i’ll be putting my 4 led bulbs on the classifieds if anyone is interested

Al

 

[Two on Tour]

Just to ask a question for clarity.
Are both main and dipped bulbs the same (H7) and is the socket and retaining clip and connection also the same?
I have an X250 in mind.
TIA

Looking at the van in your avatar, then dipped are H7 and main are H1.
Later X250's 2013/4 on, are H7 in both.

 

[Jake Royd]

Ok

Looking at the van in your avatar, then dipped are H7 and main are H1.
Later X250's 2013/4 on, are H7 in both.

Ok , thank you.

 

[Jake Royd]

Ok

Ok , thank you.

My X250 is 2008 vintage.

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[Two on Tour]

My X250 is 2008 vintage.

It will be the H7 and H1 then.

 

[John Barrett]

Talking of LED Headlights, my Mazda has these clever ones where I can leave it on main beam all of the time, and it works automatically in Europe too! Coupled with the whizz Bang HUD it is all Amazing!

 

[poppycamper]

I have followed these retro fit led headlights with interest.
Everyone says how absolutely great they are compared to halogens which Funsters are saying they are struggling to see the road ahead with.
HOWEVER... is it really rubbish halogen lights, after all we have all used them for years with no apparent problems.
It is a proven fact that as one ages their night vision diminishes and none of us are getting any younger.
Yes Led's may help but could the real issue be our eyesight ain't what it used to be. Yes you may still have 20/20 vision but not in the dark but with diminished night vision.!

 

[John Barrett]

I have followed these retro fit led headlights with interest.
Everyone says how absolutely great they are compared to halogens which Funsters are saying they are struggling to see the road ahead with.
HOWEVER... is it really rubbish halogen lights, after all we have all used them for years with no apparent problems.
It is a proven fact that as one ages their night vision diminishes and none of us are getting any younger.
Yes Led's may help but could the real issue be our eyesight ain't what it used to be. Yes you may still have 20/20 vision but not in the dark but with diminished night vision.!

Agreed. The many tunnels encountered on our recent trip were quite daunting!

 

[Lenny HB]

HOWEVER... is it really rubbish halogen lights, after all we have all used them for years with no apparent problems.

The standard Ducato headlamps aren't brilliant but they are acceptable but the Hella Projector lamps used in A Class's are dreadful.
With the LED bulbs my headlamps are quite good but my cars standard Halogen headlamps are better.

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[Al n Val]

I think one of the issues, especially for me is that all my last few cars, BMW’s and Volvo’s have had amazing LED headlights which highlighted (pardon the pun) just how appalling the Ducati ones were. I refused/hated driving the moho after dark unless on a motorway,

So fitting these LED replacement was quite simply a revelation and allow me to be able to drive a lot more safely at night

Al

 

[OldCodger]

I think one of the issues, especially for me is that all my last few cars, BMW’s and Volvo’s have had amazing LED headlights which highlighted (pardon the pun) just how appalling the Ducati ones were. I refused/hated driving the moho after dark unless on a motorway,

So fitting these LED replacement was quite simply a revelation and allow me to be able to drive a lot more safely at night

Al

Hi Al

That’s my reason for asking. The eyes need more lumens these days..

Edited spell chuckle error…

 

[Lenny HB]

I think one of the issues, especially for me is that all my last few cars, BMW’s and Volvo’s have had amazing LED headlights which highlighted (pardon the pun) just how appalling the Ducati ones were. I refused/hated driving the moho after dark unless on a motorway,

So fitting these LED replacement was quite simply a revelation and allow me to be able to drive a lot more safely at night

Al

Yours is an A Class with the Hella projector lamps, they were originally fitted to BMW's.
30 years ago.

 

[Lenny HB]

I think one of the issues, especially for me is that all my last few cars, BMW’s and Volvo’s have had amazing LED headlights which highlighted (pardon the pun) just how appalling the Ducati ones were. I refused/hated driving the moho after dark unless on a motorway,

So fitting these LED replacement was quite simply a revelation and allow me to be able to drive a lot more safely at night

Al

Yours is an A Class with the Hella projector lamps, they were originally fitted to BMW's.
30 years ago.

 

[Al n Val]

Yours is an A Class with the Hella projector lamps, they were originally fitted to BMW's.
30 years ago.

Nope

mine is a Comanche fitted with dim halogens Lenny hence fitting the LED’s

the new A class I get jan 5th next year

are you saying the 30 year old Hellas will be good or rubbish, please don’t say rubbish

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[Al n Val]

Hi Al

That’s my reason for asking. The eyes need more lumens these days..

Edited spell chuckle error…

Honestly of all the upgrades i’ve done on the Comanche since buying it 3 years ago this one has been probably the most significant.
I’ve been asked/told by the dealer before I take it in for px to strip it of all the extras and upgrades and these bulbs will be going up for sale very soon.
You will not regret replacing your dim crap halogens for led’s

it’s like having new eyes fitted

Al

 

[poppycamper]

With the LED bulbs my headlamps are quite good but my cars standard Halogen headlamps are better.

Interesting comment Lenny HB.
Are you saying retro fitted led's MAY not be any better than properly fitted halogens ?

 

[Lenny HB]

the new A class I get jan 5th next year

I was going by your profile.

are you saying the 30 year old Hellas will be good or rubbish, please don’t say rubbish

Total rubbish, the worst headlights you will ever come across.

 

[Lenny HB]

the new A class I get jan 5th next year

I was going by your profile.

are you saying the 30 year old Hellas will be good or rubbish, please don’t say rubbish

Total rubbish, the worst headlights you will ever come across.

 

[Lenny HB]

Interesting comment Lenny HB.
Are you saying retro fitted led's MAY not be any better than properly fitted halogens ?

No what I was saying is the halogen headlamps are better in my old Kia Venga than the Hella projectors in the Motorhome with the LED bulbs.
The standard halogen bulbs in the motorhome projector headlamps are dimmer than the DRL's pretty useless.

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[Al n Val]

I was going by your profile.

Total rubbish, the worst headlights you will ever come across.

So is there a remedy then and can you share it with us?, surely a brand new Motorhome will have LED headlights i'd have though these days

 

[Lenny HB]

So is there a remedy then and can you share it with us?, surely a brand new Motorhome will have LED headlights i'd have though these days

I think Carthago C Line and upwards have, most others it's a £1000 to £1500 extra.

Fitting the LED bulbs is a massive improvement to the stand ones makes them just about acceptable.

 

[Richard Mason]

Brilliant posts thank you for sharing your experiences.

you mention the Osram Laser, this link may help owners find the right replacement Osram Bulb ( I suspect Osram may have a sudden spate of orders for these )

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OSRAM provides the perfect vehicle lamp for every use and every requirement. Whether in cars, motorcycles, trucks or off-road, be it LED, xenon or halogen

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[Richard Mason]

LED H7 headlight bulbs upgrade - unimpressed (so far) ​

Ive put new led H7s in my 2007 Ducato. Good so far. The H7s are sidelight/dipped beams bu5 mine not had one yellow spot on them.
For whatever reason I bought H4s for the main beans but they didn’t fit bit had 2 yellow spots on them
I went to Halfords and got basic halogen brighter bulbs but they didn’t light at all.
i dont know if they work did before but the lights were so bad I thought at 9ne point the6 were off!
I changed the fuses for the dipped main beams and the main beams. But still nothing.
I then saw mention of an optional fuse box by the right cent4al post with a side light fuse in it
I don’t have one of those

I’m not mechanically minded but I’m also not stupid. Can anyone please shed some light on what could be wrong ?
in the photo B is the H7 and C just doesn’t light up.
Ive not tried with the engine on as I’m parked up……..
please helpThanks.

 

[Richard Mason]

Brilliant posts thank you for sharing your experiences.

you mention the Osram Laser, this link may help owners find the right replacement Osram Bulb ( I suspect Osram may have a sudden spate of orders for these )

OSRAM Automotive | OSRAM Automotive

OSRAM provides the perfect vehicle lamp for every use and every requirement. Whether in cars, motorcycles, trucks or off-road, be it LED, xenon or halogen

www.osram.com

It is the lateral spred that blinds oncoming traffic when passing on country lanes.

Well my Ducato passed its mot with lights that are so abysmal they work as well when they are off as when they are on.

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