Headlights - Discussion and Questions

[ajay1940]

When you fitted the new bulb, did you cycle the ignition & headlight switch. I found out the hard way that you need to do this.

Ca you please expand, on that comment? I'm not sure what you mean.
Fitting aftermarket bulbs is probably the most common upgrade ever. It rarely causes problems. I've done it on every car I've owned, going back to the 1970's.

[the220]

hi guys
read through but just a tiny bit confused still lol
want to upgrade my lights on my 110tdi so standard halogen lights
i want to do the headlights, side parkers or whatever and fog lights..

do i need h7 and h11? whats the h15?
if anyone can help that would be great

also thinking of getting the diamond vision phillips 5000k

[DV52]

hi guys
read through but just a tiny bit confused still lol
want to upgrade my lights on my 110tdi so standard halogen lights
i want to do the headlights, side parkers or whatever and fog lights..

do i need h7 and h11? whats the h15?
if anyone can help that would be great

also thinking of getting the diamond vision phillips 5000k

the220: Here's a pic of the lighting specs for my TSI - It might help . You probably already know, but the "H" number refers to the ECE category (a UN regulation). As you can see from the table, the H7 size is just for Low Beam, but the H15 size has both Low-beam and parker. They are physically different (i.e. the two have a different lamp-base). You will need to look at your lights an see which lamp you currently have. The H11 is the Fog light.

My suggestion is that you have a play with the application on the OSRAM website (I'm not sure if PHILLIPS lighting has a similar application on their website). The OSRAM facility is real cool! Just click here . OSRAM-SYLVANIA also has a similar application which you can find here

[Euro Car Upgrades]

hi guys,
For a pair of genuine VW ones you can speak to us as we do have a few sets in stock for RHD market.
We also just started selling modules which make them plug & play with no errors.
You simply remove the old headlight, plug the new one is the job is done, Bob's your uncle.
We have now discounted them by $200 which is about 10% discount from SRP:
genuine VW Golf 7 Bi-Xenon LED headlights OEM 5G1941033 5G1941034 5G1941753 5G1941754 5G2941751 5G2941752 Euro Car Upgrades
Genuine VW with 12 months warranty.
Install at $399 when a module is purchased for plug & play operation

[jetz427]

Hi guys

I picked up my GTI last week in white and am absolutely in love with it. Unfortunately it is the non performance pack and came with the very average looking halogen lamps

Just wondering, where can I find a good reputable supplier of the GTI bi-xenon headlights (with red stripe). I tried dealing directly with Vacar but they have only produced the R (no red strip) headlights and am back at square one

Please help!

Thanks
JZ

[Dutch77]

Red electrical tape.

Alternately read through the thread here: http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...hts-87200.html , it'll either cost a fortune or you'll be breaking the law.

[Jimi]

Agreed. Though I've got them and they are excellent, if I didn't have them I wouldn't bother with aftermarket bi xenons. It costs quite a lot and there's been a lot of pain with people struggling to install them properly and then get them to work. Plus the end result is illegal as you won't have washer jets.

Alternatively, doing it using OEM parts imported from Europe will probably set you back about $3k incl installation (as a factory option on MY14 they were $2k)

I'd suggest just getting some of those Philips Nightbreaker bulbs to make the headlights whiter, so it doesn't look like a stained yellow 20 yr old headlamp. I think they will also improve the beam a bit.

[jetz427]

Has anyone bought from these guys before? http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBa...=1427228937672

[jetz427]

Thanks jimi I might have to resort to that if I can't source bixenons

[dero]

I've read about the replacement bulbs to the higher intensity headlights - are these bulbs "tuned" (in a sense) to the reflectors in the head lamp array?

Pros of this headlamp are the lights are whiter, brighter and illuminate a distance further than the halogens, plus they look more premium.

Cons would be that they don't last as long, potentially the reflections of the lights can dazzle oncoming drivers' eyes and they cost more in terms of bulb replacement.

If they can be replaced, is it a straight replacement? No issues of voltage reading errors showing up in the vehicle status messages between the old halogen vs these newer higher intensity bulbs?