Changing parking lights for LED's

**Timlin** · 07-08-2013, 08:00 PM

Hi

Is someone able to instruct me on how to get access to the R36 parking lights (in the main headlight unit).

I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I'm not the dullest either, but from what I can see it looks like a complete headlight removal in order to get access to them..! Tell me I'm wrong here!

Also, can someone advise what the replacement globe are? IE: H5, H7 etc? I've managed to change all exterior lights to CANBUS friendly LED's so far, but I have the parkers, the passive turn lamps and the front indicators to go.

If anyone knows the lamp codes for these too I'd be very grateful!

Take care...

AT

**revivor** · 08-08-2013, 06:33 AM

You don't need to remove the headlight. Just remove the headlight cover and reach in from the back of the assembly. It is a little hard to access but you'll need a little patience especially when placing the new ones in as the hole is tight. If I recall correctly one side is easier than the other due to accessibility. Parker's are T10.

I've ordered some canbus bay9s for my front turn signals but yet to arrive. Had to buy 6pcs which was cheaper then I'll sell the balance 4 once I get them working.
Haven't had a chance to replace the static cornering lamps yet.
My interiors were replaced with warm white LEDs which look a lot better than whites.

Update: received my BAY9S leds today

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**Mister Tee** · 08-08-2013, 10:00 AM

Ive changed all interior and exterior lights to LED's...took some time to work it all out but finally got there...and looks much better

Timlin, where in Sydney are you at? Happy to meet up sometime to help out?

Maybe a Sydney R36 meet up?

**Timlin** · 08-08-2013, 05:04 PM

Mr T

I'm in North Sydney, and it'd be great to hook up!

I'll send you a PM with my mobile number and maybe you can give me a call?

Talk soon..

AT

**Timlin** · 08-08-2013, 05:08 PM

Revivor

If you'd like to sell the LED's that you're not going to use I'd be keen to buy them...?

Lemme know!

AT

Originally Posted by revivor

You don't need to remove the headlight. Just remove the headlight cover and reach in from the back of the assembly. It is a little hard to access but you'll need a little patience especially when placing the new ones in as the hole is tight. If I recall correctly one side is easier than the other due to accessibility. Parker's are T10.

I've ordered some canbus bay9s for my front turn signals but yet to arrive. Had to buy 6pcs which was cheaper then I'll sell the balance 4 once I get them working.
Haven't had a chance to replace the static cornering lamps yet.
My interiors were replaced with warm white LEDs which look a lot better than whites.

Update: received my BAY9S leds today

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**Timlin** · 08-08-2013, 05:11 PM

PM sent!

Originally Posted by Mister Tee

Ive changed all interior and exterior lights to LED's...took some time to work it all out but finally got there...and looks much better

Timlin, where in Sydney are you at? Happy to meet up sometime to help out?

Maybe a Sydney R36 meet up?

**revivor** · 09-08-2013, 09:20 AM

Sure. I'll test it on my car to see if they're suitable first.

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**cru22z** · 09-08-2013, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by revivor

Sure. I'll test it on my car to see if they're suitable first.

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i want to change the puddle light on my passat. Anyone done this?

**Timlin** · 09-08-2013, 05:36 PM

cru22z

Yes, I bought some LED inserts that replace the red reflector on the doors. They come with the cables etc and its just a matter of tapping the cables in to a small power board in the doors. Each door has one. They light up very brightly when the door is opened. The look cool and they sure do illuminate where you're about to stand...

I got them on eBay, I can't remember where from though. Do a Google, or an eBay search, they'll turn up...

Rgd's

AT

**revivor** · 09-08-2013, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by cru22z

i want to change the puddle light on my passat. Anyone done this?

If its the puddle lamps on the mirrors you're after - easy.
Push the mirror assembly forward all the way till it clicks. You gotta just slightly lift+push the mirror assembly. You'll see a Torx screw to remove. Then use a small screwdriver/credit card to prick the inner corner latch. Then just plug out the bulb and replace. Try to adjust the LED bulb angle to maximize the brightness on the road.

Update: My turn signal LED's aren't working on the car.
Tested the bulbs, but they light up with a 9V battery power (didn't have a 12V source at home). Checked the polarity and seems correct. Assuming its to do with the blinking/flashers I read online..
Any ideas anyone from those whom installed LED into their turn signals?