Headlight / DRL / Foglight / Park light bulb replacement

**Inception.dln** · 04-04-2011, 06:53 PM

Hi guys quick question. I just installed the USP 4.3k HID kit into my halogen car (i know, i know). Is there a way of fully turning the H15(DRL) and city lights fully off? So when i turn my headlight knob onto its full settings, just the H7 goes on.

I tried the stalker method = failed
Tried vagcom byte 15 (note did not touch byte 11). unchecked bit 6 and 7. Unchecked bit 6 by itself. Unchecked bit 7 by itself. = Failed

**CrimDub** · 02-06-2011, 10:49 PM

Hey Guys,

just installed phillips crystal visions and the bulb covers that were mentioned in past postes. I love the change in colour and the performance of the crystal visions! the covers im not 100% sold on, i think they might be a little to blue for my liking BUT better than the standard yellowish colour. I installed the parkers that came with the crystals but they still look really yellow and dont match the other lights now. i have ordered a heap of canbus LEDs to completly redo the car, parkers, plate, interior etc. cant wait to get them in, hopefuly no bulb out warnings. I'll try post some pics once done. any tips on getting in to the map lights and interior lights?

**CrimDub** · 29-06-2011, 10:36 AM

Yiooo

Have now upgraded all my lights

Relevant to this thread:

Low beam- in crystal vision (as above), love them!
DRL/ hi beam- with the covers, great upgrade, not perfect but better than orange and get a lot of comments on them!
Parkers- in LED, awesome

no error, bright white ( almost make my crystals look yellow now, ha)

Back lights and interior done too but that is a different thread.... Hehe!

**slipshot** · 29-06-2011, 01:44 PM

As an example of independent testing, Auto Express do this annually in the UK and, if nothing else, it gives you some kind of statistical guidance as to which light bulbs work better that others and thus help you choose. It also will make a difference on how old your bulbs are - replacing virtually new bulbs may notice a difference but 6 year old ones will show a greater difference. Bit like a clean car drives smoother than a dirty one - the gap in smoothness or performance in direct correlation to the amount of effort you spent cleaning it yourself!

Headlamp bulbs tested | Products | Auto Express

**moped899** · 26-07-2011, 09:17 AM

Anyone know where I can get the H15 blue covers? Just checked out Ebay and various searches with no luck.

**Spydar** · 27-07-2011, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by moped899

Anyone know where I can get the H15 blue covers? Just checked out Ebay and various searches with no luck.

Hi Moped,
I cant see it on ebay either, but here are the details from my order. maybe you can email to ask them?
H15 BULB SUPER WHITE UPGRADE KIT - PAIR
Item Number 190500856829

Business Contact Details

Customer Service URL: http://www.eurosportgarage.com
Customer Service Email: info@onlinepaymentconfirmation.com

Hope this helps!!

**Spydar** · 27-07-2011, 09:21 PM

Hi,
Stumbled across some posts over at VWVortex about these non-genuine headlamp units. They are cars fitted with Halogen units...to give the look of the xenon unit with LED DRL's.

I've been in touch with the guy in the states who is importing these over and he said that low beam is actually a H7 HID bulb, and the high beam is a halogen H7, but he said there shouldnt be an issue with making both Halogen. However the big issue for us with RHD cars is they are built for LHD. They have the e-code beam pattern so the lights may blind oncoming traffic if you drive on the RH side. I am asking if RHD versions will be available soon.

Here they are fitted...

You can read more on the post here:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...adlight-people

Ian

**Corey_R** · 27-07-2011, 09:39 PM

The USA have different regulations to Australia, even when it comes to HID and projection lights. They have no such requirement for washers for example. I would investigate thoroughly and think carefully before using a light destined for the USA market which isn't also ADR approved.

**Spydar** · 27-07-2011, 09:48 PM

Thanks Corey. I am aware of the regulation differences and the Australian requirements for HID cars. Thats why I mentioned these could run on halogen bulbs only. I posted so others could have a read and see what aftermarket options are out there for us guys who didn't opt for Xenons but are liking the new tear drop DRL's. May not be suitable at the moment (LHD only), but nice to know that there are people making these products so we can look with interest.

**SMOK3Y** · 28-07-2011, 05:17 AM

Originally Posted by Spydar

Hi,
Stumbled across some posts over at VWVortex about these non-genuine headlamp units. They are cars fitted with Halogen units...to give the look of the xenon unit with LED DRL's.

I've been in touch with the guy in the states who is importing these over and he said that low beam is actually a H7 HID bulb, and the high beam is a halogen H7, but he said there shouldnt be an issue with making both Halogen. However the big issue for us with RHD cars is they are built for LHD. They have the e-code beam pattern so the lights may blind oncoming traffic if you drive on the RH side. I am asking if RHD versions will be available soon.

Here they are fitted...

You can read more on the post here:
VWVortex.com - For the mk6 Halogen Headlight people:

Ian

if we could get these in RHD im in