HP24W Daytime Running Light on C5-X7

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HP24W Daytime Running Light on C5-X7

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I've spent the afternoon replacing one of the HP24 DRLs on my C5 and it doesn't get any easier even with practice so maybe it's time to change to LED bulbs. Has anyone a recommendation for suitable replacements as far as value, length of service of the bulbs is concerned. Also are the replacement bulbs polarity conscious?
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Re: HP24W Daytime Running Light on C5-X7

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Hi John

Yes, been here done that and mine have been good for the last few years without issue.

Click out this link to my post on the matter showing the LEDs I used and in my post there is a link to what I had to do to fit them.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=58462&hilit=Cree#p548150
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Re: HP24W Daytime Running Light on C5-X7

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Thanks for the reply Marc but the link no longer works. How about these? Are they the same type? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-DRL-HP24W ... SwdWBXPEIK
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Oops, probably should of checked that, but yes they seem the same spec. John. The pins may need gentle coaxing and may need to be trimmed, and you’ll need to reuse the housing of your old bulbs, so keep them. You need to carefully dismantle the bulb from the holder and I had to trim the inside lugs to get a snug fit, as you want them to stay in place.

I honestly can’t remember about the polarity now but they won’t work if they are not turned correctly on refitting the holder to make contact.
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Re: HP24W Daytime Running Light on C5-X7

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OK thanks. I've got a pair on order.
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Re: HP24W Daytime Running Light on C5-X7

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Hello, my drls need activating. Does anybody know of of anyone with lexia in or around birmingham / sutton coldfield.

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Re: HP24W Daytime Running Light on C5-X7

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Here's the list - the map link is at the bottom of the post (takes you to a custom Google map showing locations of the members who have offered help).

https://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/ ... 19&t=56452
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