Mk6 LED Taillights

[Johnson4]

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has managed to source these lovely LED taillights for their GTI?



Everything I read about them suggests they're a factory option, which makes me wonder if my dealer can put in a special request. Is it worth contacting him and pushing the idea?

I also love the look of the new Polo GTI's LED headlamps (very Audi). But I haven't seen a Golf option anywhere...



(Sorry if this is a repeat thread -- I did a forum search and nothing came up.)

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[Pauly]

There was a thread awhile back now that had something on this. Basically the LED taillights are an option for overseas cars (Europe only I think at this stage).

There is no news if VWA will be offering these as option or standard equipment down the track, but as it stands, its not an option avaliable, therefore the dealer cannot order it.

However with the 2011 Build Golfs expected to start being made around June/July this year, it maybe something that Aussie Golfs may see as an option or standard equipment for the 2011 builds.

In regards to the Polo GTI, there is a VW Polo Forum, someone may have already posted something abit it (I cbf checking haha). I would expect that if you option on Xenon headlights with the Polo, the LED's will be with that (like with Audi). However with the Aussie launch of the Polo GTI in LATE 2010, I dont think VWA have even organised what they will be offering as standard equipment and as options.

I would not be surprised if VWA dont offer Xenons (therefore no LED's) on the aussie Polo GTI's, as the Polo is seen as a base model VW. However we have been surprised before!

There is talk however that VWA will only be importing the 5 door polo and not the 3 door polo into Australia to help simplify their lineup.

[STV4SYT]

CAn always request it.

I see TMTuning have got them on for order now.

http://www.tmtuning.com/vw/

Golf 6 R Line OEM Rear LED Lights US$799 a set.

Probably a cheaper option that the dealer.

[Johnson4]

Found 'em:

http://www.tmtuning.com/HOME/catalog...t_product=2657

Hmmm... so what's the difference between cherry red and plain red? Is cherry darker (ie: tinted)?

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[DonkeyKong]

Is it easy to install this?

[team_v]

Found 'em:

http://www.tmtuning.com/HOME/catalog...t_product=2657

Hmmm... so what's the difference between cherry red and plain red? Is cherry darker (ie: tinted)?

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Cherry red is tinted like the .:R series tailights.

[AdamD]

Hmm, wonder if they'd do a group buy price. I'm tempted! Anyone else?

Suppose it'd be a dealer install job though? Or an auto-electrician? The adapter harness (US$46) needs to be purchased as well... does anyone know what the US$35 code box does to "[not] worry about error codes"?

[team_v]

Hmm, wonder if they'd do a group buy price. I'm tempted! Anyone else?

Suppose it'd be a dealer install job though? Or an auto-electrician? The adapter harness (US$46) needs to be purchased as well... does anyone know what the US$35 code box does to "[not] worry about error codes"?

They should do a group buy if you get enough people interested.

You should just be able to install them yourself.
Check with the store though.

The code box probably contains resistors which "use" the extra charge sent for the normal tailights and prevent the "bulb out" warning.

[moonblade87]

I'm interested!! Does anyone know a workshop in Sydney who can help with the installations?

Also I couldn't find the LED headlights like those on the upcoming Polo. Will the custom LED Dayflex sold on TMT do the trick?

I'm not sure if they would interfere with the Bi-Xenons I have on the Mk VI

[John]

I would be keen for the bulk LED lights buy.

I was at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show and saw a GTI with the LED lights and they look fantastic (better than the R acutally IMHO). The VW people at the show told me that in Germany they are a 350euro option availible from October 2009, but they didn't know about Australia.

Even if you don't do a bulk buy, I would be interested to know if you are successfull in installing and making them work. I am not good with cars at all so want to make sure I wouldn't be wasting $1000 if I order these lights and can't make them work as well as possibly breaking my current rear lights!

I just did some googling and this guy in the UK has step by step instructions how to install these lights: http://mk6.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=81