Citroen XM Forum

Fixing the LeD strip

Starting with what we have to work with, note the OEM silver strip)


The reverse side


Measuring up


Stripping the silvering squares for the LeD's


Mounting, I used high temp Aluminium tape to hold the LeD strip and fed the wires out via the breather tube at the back.

What is that aluminium blanking strip made from, actual aluminium plate, or thinner tape?

If plate, how did you cut it out without damaging the lens?

The sealant used for the glass will be polyurethane, hence it is difficult to cut through.
I'm not sure how much heat the plastic components will stand, but most people do heat such units in an oven, to assist with separation.

Below 100c should be fine, they are mounted near the radiator, so must be exposed to pretty warm temperatures in hot climates.

very thin foil applied during manufacture I think...it seems "printed on"....I removed it by gentle scraping with a sharp pen knife blade, I was not worried by a few marks behind a bright light.

LED "side throw beam" bulb fitted

As your photos show the light fitting upside down, the foil stripe is presumanly there to stop the original indicator bulb throwing light excessively upward, reflected off the lower reflector.

Looking forward to seeing how they look on the car.

LOL, you know I had not even realised I was working upside down !

Changed.


?? Inverted may be better ??

I must check to see if I put my underpants on backwards this morning...........

I apologize for butting in but why am I not seeing any photos? Only "Image" repeated?

Found out it must be a Firefox setting. Images show up in Edge

To see image using Firefox; right click on word "Image" - drop down box appears- select from options. e.g. "open image in new tab".

2point5XCL wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:20 am To see image using Firefox; right click on word "Image" - drop down box appears- select from options. e.g. "open image in new tab".

Thank you