Interior/Exterior Summary of R55, R56 light bulb types
1st Gear
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From: Northern NJ
Hello,
According to your picture, the tail light/brake light is a W5W? (#7)
Just wanted to make sure that was accurate. That bulb needs to be a double filiment doesnt it?
And thanks again for the Bulb guide.
According to your picture, the tail light/brake light is a W5W? (#7)
Just wanted to make sure that was accurate. That bulb needs to be a double filiment doesnt it?
And thanks again for the Bulb guide.
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1st Gear
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I just updated.
Thanks a lot!!!
Neutral
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r56 Leds
Which vendor(s) did you get them from, will the bulb warning go on when you replace the tail lights? Mine are all just going so I would like to replace the ones on my R56 MCS instead of getting incandescent ones.
6th Gear
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Are there more interior bulbs in a 2011+ R56?
Checking out Coopersport/Bimmian and their kits indicate R55/R56 2007-2010 have 13 bulbs, 2011+ R55/R56 have 15 bulbs. 13 bulbs looks correct for an R55 but where do the extra 2 bulbs go I wonder?
Checking out Coopersport/Bimmian and their kits indicate R55/R56 2007-2010 have 13 bulbs, 2011+ R55/R56 have 15 bulbs. 13 bulbs looks correct for an R55 but where do the extra 2 bulbs go I wonder?
6th Gear
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Nevermind - I didn't realize the 2011+ cars have two extra interior lamps on the ceiling for rear passengers I assume.
2nd Gear
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From: Kansas City
according to the PDF the R56 license plate bulbs are 6411 but I just bought some and they are 1/4" longer than the oem and don't fit... any idea what the true size is?
#### just found out the real size of the license plate bulb on R56 is C5W ####
#### just found out the real size of the license plate bulb on R56 is C5W ####
Last edited by bksmith76; Jan 28, 2012 at 04:20 PM.
4th Gear
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From: Rivervale , New Jersey
Picked up some bulbs at my local auto parts store paid $2.90 for 2 bulbs . GE Standard 12v (6418) C5W/BP2 . I believe the C5W is the C for size and 5W stands for 5 watts.
Last edited by Hubs; May 17, 2012 at 04:13 AM.
Neutral
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Hello folks,
I have changed most of yellow stock bulbs to bright white SMD LEDs on my 2010 R55 Mini Cooper Clubman.
All LEDs were ordered from Ebay sellers in USA or Hong kong.
Total cost was around $60 (including license plate and driving light. No bulb-out error. only $30 without license plate and driving light).
and
I made a list of light bulb types for R55 and R56 with pictures. Lamp replacement guide from Sylavania.com is so confusing and sometimes shows wrong bulb type(like 9003 for Mini cooper clubman headlight!!).
This list explains how many bulbs and what type of bulbs are installed in our Mini.
Let me know if there is any error on the list.
LED is the light of the future. It will replace our headlight soon^^
gagamel
I have changed most of yellow stock bulbs to bright white SMD LEDs on my 2010 R55 Mini Cooper Clubman.
All LEDs were ordered from Ebay sellers in USA or Hong kong.
Total cost was around $60 (including license plate and driving light. No bulb-out error. only $30 without license plate and driving light).
and
I made a list of light bulb types for R55 and R56 with pictures. Lamp replacement guide from Sylavania.com is so confusing and sometimes shows wrong bulb type(like 9003 for Mini cooper clubman headlight!!).
This list explains how many bulbs and what type of bulbs are installed in our Mini.
Let me know if there is any error on the list.
LED is the light of the future. It will replace our headlight soon^^
gagamel
Just send this to a friend is that ok?
6th Gear
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From: Philly PA
Not sure where more bulbs could possibly go..
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Sylvania bulb 7506 for r56 rear turn signal is better choice
Dude you are a good and decent human being! Thanks for putting in the effort. Sylvania's web site does indeed bit the big gherkin.
For the REAR Turn signals on R56, the Sylvania 7506 (clear bulb) fits better into the socket than the 7507 (yellow bulb). They also give slightly different light, but its subtle.
7506 is a better choice.
Much appreciated.
For the REAR Turn signals on R56, the Sylvania 7506 (clear bulb) fits better into the socket than the 7507 (yellow bulb). They also give slightly different light, but its subtle.
7506 is a better choice.
Much appreciated.
Last edited by Lex2008; Nov 30, 2014 at 08:09 PM.