Reversing Lights Tiguan any ideas?

[mutare 23]

Almost most of their (R-Dash) interior light units are plug n play, except for the licence plate light.

For some strange reason, all error-free LEDs (and I've tried a few) will throw a fault code on the Tig.

But have not seen their disclaimer/warning on other VW models.


Anyhow they're still trying to fix this problem (but more importantly make it plug n play) and it's currently still a WIP.

Gold

Thanks for the clear reply. Now off to ebay

Cheers

[tigger73]

I need to replace my license plate lights as both plastic covers are cracked and one of the globes is gone (don't ask me how this happened I'm still scratching my head). Anyway I'd noticed the cracked plastic a while ago and now there's a warning light that comes on occasionally on the dash as one of the lights doesn't work. I pulled them off and the lamps are "floating" around inside the rear tailgate so it's likely shorting out.
Replacement units from VW are $24.25 each, but if I can go with the LED's that would be great.
Has anyone got "complete" LED units or have people just got the replacement LED "bulbs"?
Obviously I need to replace the lense as well as the bulb so would appreciate some feedback.

[team_v]

I just got rpelacement bulbs for the rego plate area.
Not sure how you go about getting the plastic covers other than through VW or maybe an online vw parts shop.

Might be best to find out hte part number form a dealership of if you can read it off the plastic cover so we cna help out a bit more.

[tigger73]

Finally getting around to ordering some license plate LEDs, however trying to figure out whether to go for the (claimed) error free ones or just the cheaper standard LEDs and then fix the bulb out warning in VCDS.

Part of the reason for the upgrade is due to my lenses being cracked - hence the need for the full light/housing and not just a festoon bulbs.

Anything else to consider? Lumen output for the more expensive error free ones is higher but I think either will be better than the standard globes.

Thoughts anyone before I hit the button?

[aussietig]

If you're talking just replacement festoon bulbs, cheaper ones will burn out quicker and throw out an error.

But so will expensive ones eventually.

Basically the circuitry fries up after prolonged use.


Unfortunately R-Dash didn't end up developing a complete replacement LED & casing for MY11+ Tigs.

So no LED long term solution.


Anyhow I wouldn't spend more than $10 for a set.

Just buy a few more sets, once you're happy with the set you have.

[tigger73]

OK R-Dash LED kit installed and working - had them in a months or so and no errors (true error free).

They are quite bright just themselves without changing the reversing bulbs.