Group Buy: Aftermarket Bixenon Headlights (WinPower Lamps)

[veew]

I'm in Adelaide mate, thanks for the offer tho!

[mui_michael]

All good mate, sorry I couldn't help.

[point]

Those of you that have had your lights coded - do your DRLs dim when the main beam is on? Mine don't and they're super bright at night to the point that they could attract police attention as DRLs must dim when main beams are on?

[veew]

Code it as per the video I linked on the first page. That shows how different values affect the DRL brightness

Edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Gvy8RG3ik

[point]

Code it as per the video I linked on the first page. That shows how different values affect the DRL brightness

Edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Gvy8RG3ik

Yep the codes I entered when I had access to a cable were incorrect then - anyone in Sydney able to help me out for a cable?

[Tomatoes]

Code it as per the video I linked on the first page. That shows how different values affect the DRL brightness

Edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Gvy8RG3ik

Can confirm that if you follow all the codes in here it works.

[veew]

I'm going to have another go installing these headlights on Sunday as Mark is pulling something dodgy with KWS and therefore I want to know if I have to open up a Paypal dispute within 45 days of payment.

My installation questions are:
1) Regarding step 1: The last time I removed all the screws on the black grill (top and front facing), I wasn't able to lift it adequately to loosen the front grill and remove it from the bumper. What did you guys do?

2) Regarding step 2: Once you remove the M10 "nuts" from underneath the side bumper, do you have to pull the sides of the bumper down before pulling it out to the sides? I wasn't able to get it to swing out to the side and thats as far as I got before bailing on the installation.

3) Regarding step 3: There were only 2 Torx screws for that metal bracket that holds the headlights in place, the PDF file states there are 3 screws. How many screws did you guys encounter?

Also for the group buy participants, if there are any issues with your headlights, please post it up on the forum as it gives me an idea of the quality of the headlights received and also for future potential purchasers. I would like to remind you that you only have 4-6 days left to open up a Paypal dispute if you have any issues with the headlights that require Mark to address. I paid on the 20th of July so today is 40 days following payment.

An issue that is in progress b/w Mark and KWS is KWS is asking Mark to send another ballast. The VCDS coding suggested by Mark did not address the issues experienced. Mark contacted KWS via Paypal (a dispute is currently open) stating he would send the ballast. Mark, however, emailed KWS outside of Paypal stating he would only send the ballast if KWS closed the Paypal dispute.

In this situation if KWS closes the dispute, he CANNOT reopen it and therefore will not have any protection from Paypal.
In light of the dodgy behaviour exhibited by Mark, I would like to remind you your Paypal Buyer Protection is the only thing that will ensure Mark does the right thing. Use the Paypal dispute if you have an issue that needs to be resolved, if it is then you can close the dispute. The dispute and claim process provides up to 50 days for you and Mark to resolve the issue.

Refer to the first page of this thread (Group Buy: Aftermarket Bixenon Headlights (WinPower Lamps)) for all the Paypal Protection policies and fine print.

[Tomatoes]

hey veew, so I've coded and installed mine and they are in perfect working order, no complaints from me. Re. your questions:

1: So once you remove the two screws left and right from the grille, you just need some extra pressure - since the grille is attached down into the bumper and back perpendicular to it, you need to pull it in two ways.

2) Once you remove the 6 screws from underneath the wheel well/bumper cover, you need to unsnap the bumper, it's just attached via plastic clips. It needs quite a lot of force, but it's pretty sturdy, don't worry about breaking it. Once you unsnap the bumper, you'll need another hand to pull it while you take out the headlights - that was the most tricky part of the process.

3) There's three - two on the metal bracket, and one deep down near the bottom of the headlight, you'll need to look carefully - maybe use a torch.

[veew]

Well I've finally installed my headlights. I had a few issues along the way but they're finally in now.

The major issue is the left headlight doesn't adjust high enough, I've definitely got the adjuster at the rear of the headlight clicked to its limit and the interior adjustors are also at their highest setting. The distance to the garage door is only about 3 to 4 metres so the left headlight would be useless in normal driving conditions.
The duct tape on my garage door indicate my OEM halogen cutoff height when the interior adjustor is set at the half way mark (1.5). There still is significantly more adjustment up and down that could be made with the adjustors on the back of the OEM headlight.

I am annoyed this issue wasn't seen as part of WPlamps QC process, it is a very simple thing to check.



Videos of the problem:
WPlamps Golf 7 faulty headlight adjustor - YouTube
WPlamps Golf 7 headlight adjustor problem - YouTube

The other minor issues that I could live with include dust and lint inside the headlight (pointed to by the red lines), damage to the hexagonal plastic just like DeusLucern's headlight and broken connectors requiring the OEM ones to be used instead.
Fit and finish once installed is otherwise satisfactory. The dust and lint on the inside of the headlight lens doesn't bother me too much as it doesn't affect the headlight projection itself but the left beam is useless as it only illuminates about 10 metres of ground ahead of the vehicle.

[mui_michael]

Today was my turn to have something stuffing up with my WinPowerLamps... A vehicle warning icon has popped up!!!

Error code - check right dipped headlight beam!


If I can't get it fixed tomorrow I will open a dispute with PayPal. I hope this is an easy fix for Mark!!! I'm starting to think this is just another backyard company from China......