And so it starts.....my new T5 LWB Motion

**Markee** · 28-12-2016, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Noakesy_321

Hi markee, when you done your springs did you do replace shocks and other things? Thanks!!

Hi mate, no I only swapped out the springs. No need to change the shocks as they weren't leaking and still relatively new.

**Markee** · 29-12-2016, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Mysticality

Please be careful; as the standard wiring is only rated for 55/60W H4 globes. There is a possibility you'll damage the BCM by trying to draw too much current through it. (Go on, ask me how I know

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Originally Posted by Mysticality

Melted wiring is one issue; but being that every globe is computer controlled the other issue is drawing too much current through the power circuits built into the body control module.
I'm not 100% sure on the T5 Transporter, but in the Octavia the globe doesn't have a relay to power it; just a line straight from the computer to the light - the $800 computer is what I'm worried about.

An update on this, after some more research I've transferred the higher 100W/90 globes over to our older Subaru Forester and gone with the std 55W/60 6000k globes for headlights as after speaking with my local VW service manager about the CAnbus system and being shown the wiring diagram the above has been confirmed that the lights are directly connected to the BCM and it's not worth the risk of burn something out on the PCB.
Thanks for the advise fellas.

Next small job is painting the VW badges black, pics to follow.

**Sunny43.5** · 29-12-2016, 06:56 PM

Did you consider bypassing the factory wiring and introducing a relay into the circuit , whilst it would seem a bugger of a job it would probably only require cutting two wires on each side to redirect through a relay no drain on the BCM as the relays only require a small voltage to trigger . I know that's how I would approach the problem as it was exactly how I bypassed the VW BCM trailer wiring system and saved over $600 and also recoding as well .

**Markee** · 30-12-2016, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Sunny43.5

Did you consider bypassing the factory wiring and introducing a relay into the circuit , whilst it would seem a bugger of a job it would probably only require cutting two wires on each side to redirect through a relay no drain on the BCM as the relays only require a small voltage to trigger . I know that's how I would approach the problem as it was exactly how I bypassed the VW BCM trailer wiring system and saved over $600 and also recoding as well .

I did mate and couldn't be bothered to be honest as a new set of globes was only $30 and I got a spare as well.

**Bryn23** · 02-01-2017, 03:41 PM

Did you try any of those bright Phillips or Narva globes before trying there 6000K output?

I noticed they still had the same watt rating as the stock units, but a brighter output and ADR compliant.

**Markee** · 02-01-2017, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Bryn23

Did you try any of those bright Phillips or Narva globes before trying there 6000K output?

I noticed they still had the same watt rating as the stock units, but a brighter output and ADR compliant.

I honestly didn't see the value in spending $50+ on a set of Phillips or Narva globes, that's why I went with eBay cheapies and they're doing the job fine. The brighter version are great in our Forester so win win all round really.

**Markee** · 02-01-2017, 04:22 PM

Sprayed my front VW badge just now and it turned out great.

Used this stuff which a friend had left over from using on the inside of his Storm Trooper helmet of all things!
5 coats so it's nice a thick and should put up with the abuse of being on the front of the van full time.

Just coming up with a plan on doing the rear ones now as I've seen the Transporter, 4Motion and TDI all done as well and they look great. Just gotta do some more research about it pealing off the surrounding painted body and not the actual badges.