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snorkie



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LED Replacement Lamps

Good Day
I recently saw some LED lamps (H7, H4, etc) made by Phillips, that can replace the normal halogen ones.
Has somebody tried this upgrade and are they any better than the standard ones?
Is it just a straightforward job to install them (plug & play), or are some other modifications required?
(My car is a MY2011, SD4 model).
Regards Snorkie
Pretoria
South Africa

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3landertwo



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use the SEARCH tab above, there is lots of information posted.

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NoDo$h



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England 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

H11 LEDs in the Projector lamp will generally work ok and give reasonable light distribution, but they will be utterly pants in the H7 reflector section for main beam. Loads of glare, very little "throw" in a reflector.

Not all LEDs are created equal, some have better light distribution than others, but even the best struggles to work well in a reflector lamp. Current driveway contents:
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Nodge68



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

And keep in mind that LEDs in a non LED headlamp are now an MOT failure. We had an HID kit in the wife's VW Eos, which failed the MOT as the lights weren't as they left the factory.

I've tried many different makes of LED in reflector headlamps, none provided good beam control, so light outputs are less than a standard H7 bulb, and they blind drivers coming in the opposite direction. The focal point of an LED emitter is simply to large for the reflector to function accurately, so light is simply dispersed in all directions. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
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England 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Don't think our MOT will prove a problem in South Africa Whistle Laughing Current driveway contents:
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tenet



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United Kingdom 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey

Loads of folk have had HID kits fitted to replace the appalling HB3 bulbs fitted within their projector lens lights but how many have incurred an MOT fail?? MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold.

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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

No issues with my hid kit at mot. I know I sound like a broken record about them but they really are the best upgrade you'll make to your Freelander. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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