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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 07:34 AM
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license plate light bulb size??

sorry, I've searched for 1hr and I couldn't get a clear answer as to what bulbs fit in rear license plate light.

some say 194, some say festoons. Which one is the real size? FYI, i have 05 MCS, and I want to change them with super white color, pref. with LED.

thank you so much guys.

**Edited: Latest Confirmation: it is 6418, FESTOON.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by termigni
sorry, I've searched for 1hr and I couldn't get a clear answer as to what bulbs fit in rear license plate light.

some say 194, some say festoons. Which one is the real size? FYI, i have 05 MCS, and I want to change them with super white color, pref. with LED.

thank you so much guys.
"owners manual" and on page 124 it states that the license plate lamp is a 5 watt bulb. Usually I say something sarcastic because it seems way to easy to just post a question instead of just trying the most logical place, but I'll contain myself this time. Good luck with the bulb replacement.

Since this is from an '05 mc(although you'd imagine the bulb for that might be the same) you can try your owners manual and see if it isn't the same.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 08:42 AM
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well I know what the owners manual says. I'm asking for the size and shape.

my question: festoons or wedge?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 11:10 AM
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Ahhh...

Originally Posted by termigni
well I know what the owners manual says. I'm asking for the size and shape.

my question: festoons or wedge?
since you'll be changing it out anyway why not just remove the old one and have a looksee?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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I don't think there are any reflector type housings in the license plate lights. and LEDs are directional, therefore wouldn't really light up the plate at all, unless you managed to point the bulbs downward.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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some say 194, some say festoons. Which one is the real size? FYI, i have 05 MCS, and I want to change them with super white color, pref. with LED.
6418

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...lacementGuide/
 
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 03:57 PM
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That would make it a festoon.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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That would make it a festoon.
Thank you very much. festoon should direct downward so it should be perfect.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by termigni
sorry, I've searched for 1hr and I couldn't get a clear answer as to what bulbs fit in rear license plate light.

some say 194, some say festoons. Which one is the real size? FYI, i have 05 MCS, and I want to change them with super white color, pref. with LED.

thank you so much guys.

**Edited: Latest Confirmation: it is 6418, FESTOON.
i know this is old but do you have a link i wanna buy 2 blue ones for my 06 mini s
 
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Old May 3, 2015 | 11:06 PM
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license plate light bulb size??

Originally Posted by 417_Mini
i know this is old but do you have a link i wanna buy 2 blue ones for my 06 mini s
I ordered these and they worked out great with no flicker or error. https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...oon/1266/2939/

the site is great for finding the led counter part to any bulb. fast shipping as well.
 
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