External Lighting

**3Putt** · 22-01-2009, 07:50 AM

The bulbs (high, low and fogs) are a bit tricky to install, as they have to be fit snugly into place so that they sit perfectly in the 'focal point' of they fisheye lenses. Otherwise the beam will be useless, as I have found out from experience.

Herein lies the problem, because the bulb mount has a non-uniform outer rim which must be married up perfectly in order to clip in. The opening in the back of the light assembly is just big enough to fit my hand thru, holding the bulb. You cannot see what you are doing, so you have to feel for it, which is awkward, but eventually doable.

I managed to fit the high and lows myself, but for the fogs i just got a mechanic to do it, as it was in there with them at the time i bought the bulbs.

I would recommend getting VW to fit them during a service. I'm sure they will do it if you supply the bulbs. I still don't know for sure if my bulbs are sitting correctly, so will be getting VW to check them next time its in there anyway.

**olcoop** · 23-01-2009, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by tryingavw

no the bi-xenons are basically fixed but do a little jiggle on startup -levelling? The "turning" bit is actaully a 3rd globe ( regular 55w halogen - yellow tinge) and lens system offset at around 45 degrees. when you turn the steering or put on the blinker the relevant side lights up!

Now I'm more confused!

Here is a quote frm the Passat brochure. "The Bi-xenon headlights with dynamic cornering light system swivel to illuminate the cornering path."
This suggests that it has swivelling (dynamic) and an extra fixed (desrcibed elsewhere in the brochure as static) cornering light.
The only car I have driven with xenon lights is my brother's GTI which has a single fixed xenon. So, is the swiveling part of the lights a noticeable action whilst driving?

**First VW** · 23-01-2009, 09:03 AM

It is a noticeable action. It is very obvious and the brochure is right, the xenon itself swivels and the cornering light turns on and off when you make a turn.

**tryingavw** · 23-01-2009, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by olcoop

The only car I have driven with xenon lights is my brother's GTI which has a single fixed xenon. So, is the swiveling part of the lights a noticeable action whilst driving?

thats quite possible but i haven't noticed, but the extra globe lighting up sure gets my attention!

i will check that out at night and get back to you.

**olcoop** · 23-01-2009, 06:19 PM

Thanks for clearing that one up guys.
I didn't know about the extra turning light that switches on when turnining into driveways etc.

**tryingavw** · 26-01-2009, 08:22 AM

Originally Posted by tryingavw

thats quite possible but i haven't noticed, but the extra globe lighting up sure gets my attention!

i will check that out at night and get back to you.

i checked and as well as the side light, the main and hi beam lights also turn with the steering but not very much.

**tryingavw** · 30-01-2009, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by First VW

It is a noticeable action. It is very obvious and the brochure is right, the xenon itself swivels and the cornering light turns on and off when you make a turn.

and heres a picture with philips diamond vision (H7) globes fitted in place of standard halogens. much brighter and colour match the xenons as well

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found them on ebay for $ 61

posted from hong kong, about $130 locally

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heres a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....m=280301694547