Festoon 239

[gentry74]

I've got an interior dash light from RDent.com. It lists festoon 239 as the bulb type. The bulbs get too hot. The original lamp had a melted lens. Anyone know of the LED equivalent bulb? I get lots of hits via the web....many look usable... but i'd rather hear from someone who has bought and can confirm

Thanks very much

Gentry

[seniorchristo]

I bought a festoon bulb off the internet that looked ok but didn't fit. Ended up getting the one from RD and it works fine. Maybe you have a wiring problem.

[69S4]

I’ve replaced all the festoons with LED versions for the same reason - the covers showed signs of heat damage. Unfortunately it was a few years ago so I can’t remember the code numbers but I think I just measured the originals and bought as close as I could get. Many of them are available in different colour temperatures and you should buy the 3000 kelvin (= ‘warm white’) versions if you want the same look / feel as the originals.

[RichardS]

I fitted this one, a bit brighter than the original but I like it!
Replaced indicators, brake and side lights at the same time and pleased with results.
Makes all the exterior lights more visible as well

https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/produc ... 39-254-c5w

Richard

[TBG]

I second Richard. Classic Car Leds have all you need, and you get very bright lighting with no heat. I have done all mine, car and house! D

[gentry74]

thanks all. This is helpful. I will search for equivalent via US reseller. To be clear: I already have the correct festoon 239 regular bulb. I just dont want to have the lens melt if I accidentally leave the map light on for more than 10 minutes.... so want LED instead (since its an option)

[ericbushby]

Hi Gentry,
Festoon lamps come in different lengths. It helps to specify the length as well as the type number.
Eric in Burnley
1967 S3 DHC