Funny bulb

[Mikey RV]

This funny looking bulb is one of my reversing lights which has blown now. What is it and can I replace with a normal reversing light bulb or does it have a special fitment.

 

[DavidG58]

Looks like a G9 bulb, presuming it comes out of the metal holder OK it should be an easy swap

Amazon.co.uk

Link for reference not a recommendation.

 

[B-JandBella]

Hi Mike

You will have to get the correct bulb. They are very easy to fit. Just slide out of the holder and slide the new you in.
I have put a link below to give you an idea of what bulb you need. They are on Amazon.

Amazon.co.uk

Best of luck
Billy

 

[Mikey RV]

So what’s the funny holder type thing. The other side is normal.

 

[OldAgeTravellers]

Is it a reversing bleeper and the bleeper part broke a while ago?

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[meanders]

Do not touch the glass with bare fingers as you will leave oils that will blacken the bulb. A tissue to handle them is good enough.

 

[Lenny HB]

Looks like a standard G4 halogen two pins that plug into the base.

 

[Sue and Rick]

Does the black thing behind the bulb twist like a bayonet?

 

[Hirsch]

I thought the bulb was going to tell a joke

 

[Mikey RV]

Is it a reversing bleeper and the bleeper part broke a while ago?

I have never heard it bleep but then I am sat nine metres away from it. But it is strange how many peaple run out the way when I am reversing.

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[Mikey RV]

Does the black thing behind the bulb twist like a bayonet?

Don’t know yet. Have not tried to take it out. But I was thinking maybe the whole thing comes out and I could just put a bulb in. Maybe the black bit is a bleeper.

 

[pappajohn]

Its a regular capless W5W bulb.
On the end on one side is a loop of wire and the same diagonally opposite.

 

[JockandRita]

Its a regular capless bulb.
On the end on one side is a loop of wire and the same diagonally opposite.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002SWR5RE?

I'm with John. It's often used in number plate lights, marker lights, and dashboard lighting.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[oldiesontour]

Don't think it will be 5w in a reversing light also filament looks to heavy more likely to be 18 or even 21w

 

[swemmy666]

I thought the bulb was going to tell a joke

its more a topical sketch bulb

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[pappajohn]

Don't think it will be 5w in a reversing light also filament looks to heavy more likely to be 18 or even 21w

Youd be surprised.
I just changed the rev light bulbs in my car for LED.... original was 5w capless.

Even if they are 21w its not a problem

 

[oldiesontour]

Same as used in mirror indicators !

 

[cyberyacht]

Bleepers? What we need is a voice with Clarkson saying "Get out of the way, you idiot"