MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: patrickcullen87 on March 03, 2011, 07:12:46 pm

Title: standard headlamps to xenon headlamps.....
Post by: patrickcullen87 on March 03, 2011, 07:12:46 pm

Iv got a mk5 golf gti dsg with standard lights, iv just bought a set of xenon headlights and was wondering what else i will need to buy for the conversion? auto level adjusters?? also heard i wil need to get some diagnostics done to remove fault codes??? any help would be appreciated.  :smiley:

Title: Re: standard headlamps to xenon headlamps.....
Post by: alexperkins on March 03, 2011, 07:33:19 pm

Depending on how far you want to go, there are a few choices...

1- get the xenon adapter from kufatec, fit the lights and code the car to Xenon (without shutters)
2- get the xenon adapter with the shutter loom from kufatec, fit the wiring and the lights and code the car to Xenon (with shutters)
3- go the full way and install the auto levelling and headlight washer system, plus the shutter loom from kufatec and code the car to Xenon (with shutters)

'shutters' refers to the xenon high beam. On GTI xenon headlights, they have a halogen 'flash to pass' bulb and, if the headlights are on, a 'shutter' moves on the dipped beam which gives you a xenon high beam as well as the halogen high beam. If you dont wire the shutters in, youll just have a halogen main beam and wont benefit from the xenon high beam

The 2nd option is by far the easiest - thats what I have done on mine

In any case, youll need an adapter and youll need the car recoded to accept the lights

Title: Re: standard headlamps to xenon headlamps.....
Post by: Creatz on March 03, 2011, 07:38:13 pm

oooo  :pomppomp: how much did they set you back,i wouldn't mind some myself

Title: Re: standard headlamps to xenon headlamps.....
Post by: alexperkins on March 03, 2011, 07:41:13 pm

enough  :signLOL: :grin:

Title: Re: standard headlamps to xenon headlamps.....
Post by: Creatz on March 03, 2011, 07:42:40 pm

just the lights i want not bothered about the shutters

Title: Re: standard headlamps to xenon headlamps.....
Post by: alexperkins on March 03, 2011, 07:43:45 pm

Adapters are 49 euros plus postage for either set, so you might aswell get the shutter loom and do the extra 30 mins work!

Title: Re: standard headlamps to xenon headlamps.....
Post by: patrickcullen87 on March 03, 2011, 07:56:38 pm

thanks thats a very useful reply! how much did it set u back to get fitted after buying the lights? eg..adaptors etc, did u fit them urself? stupid question but will i have to buy xenon bulbs? lol :ashamed:

Title: Re: standard headlamps to xenon headlamps.....
Post by: alexperkins on March 03, 2011, 10:39:22 pm

I did it all myself. Where are you based mate?

As long as the headlight set you bought is complete ie bulbs, ballasts and ignitors still fitted, then you wont need any extras par adaptors and some time ;)

Title: Re: standard headlamps to xenon headlamps.....
Post by: patrickcullen87 on March 03, 2011, 11:26:07 pm

i stay in Denny, just outside Glasgow. i think its just the headlamp itself i bought...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380318958399&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
got them off ebay so hopefully a dont need to many parts

Title: Re: standard headlamps to xenon headlamps.....
Post by: Creatz on March 04, 2011, 12:12:21 am

i have a feeling mate what you bought there is just the light housing
and will need the ballast the bulbs and the rest of the kit.

Title: Re: standard headlamps to xenon headlamps.....
Post by: rich83 on March 04, 2011, 12:43:18 am

If you need ballasts ignitors and bulbs PM me!  :happy2:

Title: Re: standard headlamps to xenon headlamps.....
Post by: alexperkins on March 04, 2011, 07:15:42 am

Looking at those, you will need the ballasts bulbs and igniters.

Might be worth PM'ing rich wig  :happy2:

Title: Re: standard headlamps to xenon headlamps.....
Post by: patrickcullen87 on March 04, 2011, 05:35:59 pm

Quote from: richwig83 on March 04, 2011, 12:43:18 am

If you need ballasts ignitors and bulbs PM me!  :happy2:

hey bud, i cant pm people or read my pms yet, must not have been on here long enough, heres my email address tho... paddy_c_uk@hotmail.com feel free to send me a message because i think it is just the housing i will be buyin