Looking for red bulbs

[Seerlah]

Does anyone know where to get the VDO red bulb (WLED-x5 LED Wide Angle LED bulb) other than superbrightleds.com or ebay? The one on superbrightlights is perfect, but when I went to check out I did not feel 100% secure putting my credit info on that page for some odd reason. Guess I am just used to paypal or at least a safe advisory saying that the payment method is protected by such and such (ie verisecure).

But if you know of another website or can you recommend a store, that would be great? I already tried NAPA, Autozone and another store. They have some crappy bulbs. If the site or store also carries bulb 2825(map) and 6411(dome) in red that would be even better. Thanks!

[zrowcool]

ive ordered from superbrightleds.com and didnt have any issues. i guess u can try 42dd but not sure if they have em in red

[Seerlah]

Ok, you just persuaded me to order from them. The site just seemed kinda shady for some odd reason. But if you know of a site for the dome and map lights, please paste a link. Thanks!

[.Mad Hatter.]

ive spent about 60$ at superbright LEDs in the past week...and thus i cant report on them yet, lol.

i used to have a red LED in my boost gauge from 42DD...im hoping the superbright bulbs are just as good, as i have a shitload of them on the way.

[.Mad Hatter.]

ps, this is a complete part list for every interior bulb for the B5 (97)

Quantity: 3
Product: WLED-x5 LED Wide Angle LED bulb $ 2.99 (each)
Options: Cool White WLED-CW5 0.95
Quantity: 2
Product: BA9s-x4-12V LED Bayonet Base bulb $ 1.98 (each)
Options: White BA9s-W4-12V 1.00
Quantity: 1
Product: 4211-x6 LED Festoon bulb $ 1.95 (each)
Options: White 4211-W6 1.75
Quantity: 3
Product: 3610-x4 LED Festoon bulb $ 1.89 (each)
Options: White 3610-W4 0.95

[Seerlah]

They don't have the festoom for the interior lights. Wish they did.

[.Mad Hatter.]

are you sure?

if so, im gonna be pissed, lol, thats my order, the festoon bulbs are for the front lights, keep in mind thats a 97...later models are different.

[Seerlah]

I could be wrong, I just thought for the ones I am looking for were numbers 2825 and 6411. Got it from here. You wouldn't happen to know of another link that has the bulb sizes for an 01 would you?

Edit: NVMD, found a site. Use this link to double check. For an 01, I use 64111 and 6411.

Edit 2: Can you help me with something? Which ones do I get for the 6411 replacement. Here is chart Link. I do not know how to read it properly. Does that mean I get the 44x10mm?

[.Mad Hatter.]

ya i saw that too, its the sylvania parts list. i used the cross reference guide on the superbright website and couldnt find a direct swap. the bulbs i ordered seemed to be similiar dimensions and the appearnace was also very similiar...they were the only ones i was unsure of. ill be sure to post up the results when i get them in.

[Seerlah]

Please do. I will order mine after I get feedback of fitment. Thanks!

[.Mad Hatter.]

wait hold up, what do you need the festoon bulbs for? the 42mm is for the dome light, the 36mm are for the trunk and glove box.

the bayonet bulbs (x2) are for my front map lights

[.Mad Hatter.]

AFAIK the dome light is 42mm (as mentioned in my above post...just noticed your edit)

[Seerlah]

I want to change the dome and map lights to red. To make all bulbs in car minus the glove box and foot wells will be red (meaning trim on vent, boost gauge, symphony, ones on door, etc. but the speedo and tach cluster will still be white>>>01 model). Then later on maybe paint my calipers red also to complete theme. My car is brilliant/jet black.

Festoom is for the dome and map lights, correct?

Both my dome and map are 6411. Then with this chart it says that 4011 replaces the 6411 bulb (festoom). So, does that means I get the 40x11mm and it would be correct bulb?

*I assume we have different sizes due to year model, but can you tell me if I chose the correct bulb according to that chart in the link?

[.Mad Hatter.]

there is one festoon bulb in my dome (42mm) and 2 bayonnet bulbs for the driver/pass. reading lights.

festoon bulbs are long (42mm for the dome, 36mm for the trunk and glove box)
bayonet bulbs are small, like the ones in the turn signals (except much smaller for interior apps.)

[Seerlah]

Oh, ok. I get it. So I would need? 2 festoom (there are 2 for dome)? and 4 for the map lights (front and rear)? I did not know. One of the reasons I made this thread. Thanks!


EDit: Can you help me find the bayonett ones for my car? The cross referance number is 4011 from 6411? I found the dome light one.

[.Mad Hatter.]

Oh, ok. I get it. So I would need? 2 festoom (there are 2 for dome)? and 4 for the map lights (front and rear)? I did not know. One of the reasons I made this thread. Thanks!


EDit: Can you help me find the bayonett ones for my car? The cross referance number is 4011 from 6411? I found the dome light one.

youre thinking too much, lol.

the list i posted above is every interior bulb for the B5, but like i said, thats all you need for the 97.

there is only one festoon bulb in my dome light, there are also 2 bayonet type bulbs there. the rears on my car are different, they are the wedge style bulbs(same as the boost gauge)

[.Mad Hatter.]

this is a list that i had saved from a B5'er on 4T with a facelift car...heres what he ordered for his, the list is different from mine, looks like audi changed some of the bulbs.

if you cant figure out which you have, go pull them out and take pics, ill let you know which you need

but here is a list of bulbs
2 14.5 v fuse style tag light bulbs
2 fuse style bulbs for the front done
2 fuse style bulbs for inside the trunk lighting
2 push and turn style bulbs for the front map lights
2 push and turn style bulbs for the rear map lights

[Seerlah]

Yes, please tell me which ones I need. Thanks!

Link for dome light housing

Link for dome light bulb

Link for map light housing

Link for map light bulb

*the rear has 2 map light bulbs that use the same bulb as the front map light

[.Mad Hatter.]

Yes, please tell me which ones I need. I need 2 festoon ones and 4 bayonet (wedge ones). 2 festoon for dome and 4 for map (2 front and 2 rear). Thanks!

Link for dome light housing x2 festoon bulbs...they are likely 36mm or 42mm, measure them

Link for dome light bulb

Link for map light housing x2 bayonet bulbs, the ones i posted should fit, thats what i ordered and mine look the same, but i only have 1 festoon bulbs in my dome light.
Link for map light bulb

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[Seerlah]

End thread: Just ordered. Hope they are correct.

Quantity: 4Product: BA9s-R Red LED bulb $ 0.98 (each)Options: 6 Volt AC or DC
Quantity: 2Product: 4211-x6 LED Festoon bulb $ 1.95 (each)Options: Red 4211-R6

and for the boost gauge

Quantity: 1Product: WLED-x5 LED Wide Angle LED bulb $ 2.99 (each)Options: Red WLED-R5

[.Mad Hatter.]

the bayonet bulbs you ordered appear different than mine...which might work out, because if only one of them works then we will both know which one is right, lol.

[AudiSport12]

I kind of want to put red LED's in my city lights. That could look pretty mean..

[.Mad Hatter.]

ok, i got my first package in today which is the interior bulbs...im literally just on my way out for an exam...ill post pics tonight

[Seerlah]

Be sure to. I did not even think about my vanity lights. If I ordered the correct ones, I will order those for the vanity lights as well as foot wells. Might as well complete the theme. Black and red w/white speedo and tach.

[.Mad Hatter.]

ok, the bayonet bulbs i posted above fit perfectly in the front map lights...now, thats not to say yours wont, the beam pattern/number of LEDs may just be different...the bulbs look great, ill take pics tonight.

[Seerlah]

Ok. But now it is time for me to rant. I just got done making my vent gauge housing. I had the VDO for months, but was just too lazy when it came to cutting and filing. So, went to target and got a Dremel. Man does that thing work wonders. Anyways, now I seem to have lost the damn light housing for the back of the gauge. IN case I can't find it, do you know a place I can get just the back peice that holds the bulb?

EDit: Yeah, that thing is long gone. I will just buy a used one from ebay and keep the back light housing. Or they have just the back piece for like $13 after shipping. What a jip.

[.Mad Hatter.]

hmmm...how the hell did that happen, lol.

you would have to contact any authorized VDO retailer for specific parts, unless you can find a cheap one from a part car or ask around for a non functioning gauge that you can grab the housing off of.

[Seerlah]

I have 2 used VDO gauges on my watch list on ebay. One is at like 3.50 and the other at 5 dollars. Then they have just the back piece for like $13 after shipping. I will just maybe get the used one, keep the back piece, and give the gauge to someone whom wants it. They would have to pay for shipping though.

[.Mad Hatter.]

thats probably what i would do, i took some pics last night but they didnt turn out, the girly was here...etc etc. ill take some better ones tonight and post them up.

[.Mad Hatter.]

here are the fronts

[4A Play]

ps, this is a complete part list for every interior bulb for the B5 (97)

Quantity: 3
Product: WLED-x5 LED Wide Angle LED bulb $ 2.99 (each)
Options: Cool White WLED-CW5 0.95
Quantity: 2
Product: BA9s-x4-12V LED Bayonet Base bulb $ 1.98 (each)
Options: White BA9s-W4-12V 1.00
Quantity: 1
Product: 4211-x6 LED Festoon bulb $ 1.95 (each)
Options: White 4211-W6 1.75
Quantity: 3
Product: 3610-x4 LED Festoon bulb $ 1.89 (each)
Options: White 3610-W4 0.95

Is this the same part numbers for a 98?

[.Mad Hatter.]

i dont see why it wouldnt be...but you will have to make sure you have the same bulb setup