Reverse lights: advise needed

[bmninada]

I have a rather nasty parking situation daily and I just have to park in reverse with limited space all around and with junk around me. Been doing it for 3 weeks now but really feel the need to upgrade my reverse lights. They are fine for 90% of the time and have no issues. My case is unique. So, does anyone know what's the wattage/lumen for the OEM setup and what are options to upgrade? I am only interested in upgrading the bulbs and can not at this point install any new lights, etc.

 

[inlinev]

Bulb size is 921, but I'm not aware if anything brighter. Doesn't the backup camera help? And skip the LED bulbs, they will diminish output as the revers light housing was designed for halogens, or omnidirectional light source.

 

[cleverusername]

I've had good luck with these: https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)

 

[bmninada]

Okay, thanks. Found the entire bulb reference. Will create a separate thread and share.

 

[MikeM.]

Okay, thanks. Found the entire bulb reference. Will create a separate thread and share.

Also, keep in mind a film of road grime on your tail light lenses can easily cut out over half of the light output. It helps tremendously to keep those lenses waxed and cleaned off so all the light produced hits the target. Also wax the lens of your rear camera while you're at it.

 

[raden]

I've had good luck with these: https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)

I've been using these as well. They work great!

 

[bmninada]

I've been using these as well. They work great!

Is it BRIGTHER than stock?

 

[cleverusername]

Is it BRIGTHER than stock?

I think so, but I don't have a device to measure lumens. For what they cost, why not try a set?

 

[raden]

Is it BRIGTHER than stock?

They are technically brighter. However, the housings were designed with reflection in mind. Therefore the light dispersal is not the same as stock. In reality, they probably only provide a little more light over stock but the aesthetic look of white LED is much more pleasing and it does appear brighter to other cars.

 

[bmninada]

Yep. They work great. Definitely brighter at least looks brighter. (yippy)

 

[nmcbride]

I haven't tried these on the CX-5, but they work great on my Accord which also has the reflection style housing. They fire backward into the reflector and provide a nice white light and a much better pattern than the stock halogens.

http://www.usa.philips.com/c-p/12841B2/vision-led-exterior-lighting

A bit pricier at $20 a pair at Pep Boys or Amazon, though.