Headlight / Headlamp Upgrades (Bi-Xenon / HID / LED / Replicas)

[Lucas_R]

The Golf R doesn't come with DRL? i hate the GTI DRL lol

I hate the GTI DRL's too - that's why i wanted the non-DRL version of these headlights which are essentially the Golf R headlights. The Golf R's do have a DRL but its a separate strip lower down in the bumper bar (not part of the headlights).

[Has]

Oh yeah its where the fogs are located... I am usually not a fan of drls, specially if its halogen


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[LukePolo]

I've just done a halogen to Golf R style projector headlight swap on my 2010 GTI. Also used a good quality Morimoto 35w Canbus 5500k HID kit. I am very happy with the headlights overall.

My headlights are Eagle Eye brand and look exactly the same as the Golf R silver housings. I am extremely fussy, and have been looking into this upgrade for about 12 months - so i was pleasantly surprised to know that fitment was great, quality also looks great, plugs and wiring were concealed and neat, and the light output is much better than the factory halogens.

I have seen the Vacar branded lights in person and the quality never won me over - plus lots of people have issues with condensation and clear coat peeling. I purchased these through a Sydney based business on Facebook. VCDS Coding & Diagnostics Sydney is the Facebook page to look for if you are interested.

This looks AMAZING!

Does the single projector have the high beam in there too? Just curious how it would work to raise the beam without auto leveling..

[Lucas_R]

This looks AMAZING!

Does the single projector have the high beam in there too? Just curious how it would work to raise the beam without auto leveling..

The headlights are bi-xenon, same as the factory setup - which means both low beam and high beam are in the single projector and within the projector there is a shutter than opens to allow more light to come out when hi beam is engaged.

As for levelling, you have a dial in the cabin which allows the light level to be adjusted up/down, and then the headlights themselves have a manual adjustment on them so you can get them aimed correctly.

[VR28LT]

Finally got a set of bixenons for my GTI, im trying to find somewhere that can carry out the installation for me in the Sydney area.... Does anyone know where i can take my car?

[nat225]

Finally got a set of bixenons for my GTI, im trying to find somewhere that can carry out the installation for me in the Sydney area.... Does anyone know where i can take my car?

first things first, make sure you have the rest of the parts to ensure that the bixenons can work. such as uprated cecm with high beam shutter pins, leveler sensor, harnesses, etc etc.

this link should give more insights into what is actually involved (assuming the bixenons are genuine ones):

DIY - OEM Bixenon Headlights, CECM Upgrade and AFS

[TeamCrash]

Its all plug and play. No additional parts needed. The only thing i had to do was a coding change with VCDS to tell the car i didn't have DRL's so that i didn't get an error on the dash for a faulty light bulb.

Hey Lucas_R what was the coding used? I've got the Chinese replicas with the DRL strip and can't get any coding... maybe yours might work for me

[Lucas_R]

Hey Lucas_R what was the coding used? I've got the Chinese replicas with the DRL strip and can't get any coding... maybe yours might work for me

This is the coding i followed and worked on my car.....only issue is that i cant remember which of the following options was the one that worked.

[TeamCrash]

This is the coding i followed and worked on my car.....only issue is that i cant remember which of the following options was the one that worked.

Thanks I'll give this a go. I've got the R tails so we'll see if it works too with them...

[TeamCrash]

Ok so today ICEWOLF had a go at trying to get the LED's running. We tried everything without much luck at all. We changed Byte 18 from 04 to 3B to confirm that all "lights" were working, but this gave the bulb out warning, and also meant that the brake lights stayed on. but yes the LED's/DRLs do work.

We followed all the links;
Product Review - Chinese Replica MK6 Golf HID Headlamps for halogen cars
VW Golf Mk6 Bixenon Upgrade - Album on Imgur

But could not get them on on any setting be it auto/parkers/manual.

On the way home I noticed some "lights" were on when I was stopped behind another car... I've pulled over to have a look. Great their on!!!! YAY a win... I think




Now here's the thing. This was on Auto lights, once I turned over to parkers and the manual lights - the "DRLs/parkers" were off. these are really faint compared to when we had them on under byte 14 3B. But also the headlights are on so its not really run lights.

Does anyone have any ideas?