MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: Carrera2RS on March 28, 2011, 09:15:03 am

Title: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Carrera2RS on March 28, 2011, 09:15:03 am: Do these work and fit, anyone recommend the best option to move from weak yellow side light to stromger white ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220703845098&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: StephenED30 on March 28, 2011, 06:07:20 pm: Got these in mine, no CAN-BUS errors even when scanned with VCDS. :happy2:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-xenon-white-Spot-SIDE-LIGHT-501-W5W-LED-CAR-BULB-12v-/280547887441?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4151f50951
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Cupra R on March 29, 2011, 10:39:12 am: Quote from: StephenED30 on March 28, 2011, 06:07:20 pm
Got these in mine, no CAN-BUS errors even when scanned with VCDS. :happy2:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-xenon-white-Spot-SIDE-LIGHT-501-W5W-LED-CAR-BULB-12v-/280547887441?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4151f50951

Fitted these to my car too and can totally agree, worked first time, no errors at all. I ended up buying the number plate bulbs from them too.

I had originally had some at twice the price which never worked well at all.
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Carrera2RS on March 29, 2011, 03:59:36 pm: Thanks guys I have just ordered. Are they an easy fit ?
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Cupra R on March 29, 2011, 04:51:34 pm: Quote from: Carrera2RS on March 29, 2011, 03:59:36 pm
Thanks guys I have just ordered. Are they an easy fit ?

Yes, I found them easy to fit.
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Brian150 on March 30, 2011, 08:27:16 pm: Has any one got night pictures of these working?
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Carrera2RS on April 01, 2011, 07:33:52 pm: I'll take some this weekend. I have just fitted, they are just as white as the headlights and look a little brighter than stock which look very yellow !

Really pleased :happy2:
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Betty02 on April 06, 2011, 09:30:30 am: Just ordered some, any pictures of the result guys?
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Carrera2RS on April 06, 2011, 11:42:13 pm: Please pm me with an e-mail address and I will send a piccie, I can't seem to work out how to upload......
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: MJR on April 07, 2011, 12:02:24 am: Quote from: Carrera2RS on April 06, 2011, 11:42:13 pm
Please pm me with an e-mail address and I will send a piccie, I can't seem to work out how to upload......

Here ya go :happy2:

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Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: MJR on April 07, 2011, 12:04:01 am: tempted to buy a set for my car now lol
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Rob GTI on April 07, 2011, 12:06:45 am: Blimey those look bright. You'll have to show me those next week!
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Betty02 on April 07, 2011, 08:34:43 am: Should be here today, look bloody good actually I am really surprised, I don't have xenons (yet!) so hope they still look as good!
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: ChiefyGT32 on April 07, 2011, 02:33:35 pm: I don't have Xenons lol but Ive got LED sidelights, adds a really nice look to the front of the car...

Enjoy...
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Betty02 on April 07, 2011, 05:24:27 pm: Mine didn't work :( can you all confirm yours are made by "precision"?
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Cupra R on April 07, 2011, 06:57:14 pm: Quote from: Betty02 on April 07, 2011, 05:24:27 pm
Mine didn't work :( can you all confirm yours are made by "precision"?

Can't remember the make of mine. Have you tried turning them 180 Degrees in the Bulb Holders?
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Betty02 on April 07, 2011, 07:35:49 pm: Yup mate tried them both ways, turning the engine and lights full of each time :(
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Cupra R on April 07, 2011, 07:59:26 pm: Quote from: Betty02 on April 07, 2011, 07:35:49 pm
Yup mate tried them both ways, turning the engine and lights full of each time :(

Did you get the ones from MyLitCo on Ebay?

Mine worked straight away after turning them 180 Degrees. Try getting the OE bulbs working again in the holders then swap out for the LED's one at a time. If it doesn't work straight off note which way you had the LED in and get that Sidelight Working again with OE Bulb, then switch off, put the LED in the otherway around to last time and try that. Other than this I'm a little stumped mate.
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Betty02 on April 07, 2011, 08:37:44 pm: Ok the way I did it,

No keys, turn lights on then of, remove sidelight (one side)
Replace with LED,
Check lights and it works,
Repeat othernside.

These are just sidelights on. For anyone toting with getting some I suggest you do it! Been buying £2 crappers for ages thinking I wasn't spending £10 on sidelights and I am so glad I do, really do get what you pay for!

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Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Cupra R on April 07, 2011, 08:43:01 pm: They look nice and bright, glad you got them working.
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Betty02 on April 07, 2011, 08:44:52 pm: They are very bright! Need to find out what bulbs to get for rear number plate and interior lights now lol.

Thanks for you help ;) post had been thanked.
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Cupra R on April 07, 2011, 09:02:54 pm: Quote from: Betty02 on April 07, 2011, 08:44:52 pm
They are very bright! Need to find out what bulbs to get for rear number plate and interior lights now lol.

Thanks for you help ;) post had been thanked.

I got the number plate LED's from the same seller MyLitCo, they were best offer, he accepted £9 inc delivery for a pr. Again went straight in no problems.

I'm after some more now for the interior lights :signLOL:
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: Cupra R on April 07, 2011, 09:06:43 pm: These are the Number Plate LED's I got (hope link works)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270627078905&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Title: Re: White or LED sidelights for Xenons
Post by: StephenED30 on April 07, 2011, 09:43:51 pm: Bought these for the interior

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280593285714

they do have a problem in that they stay on very dim when the ignition is on, there must be a slight voltage in the system all the time, just don’t use them as foot well lights as they need to be CAN-BUS friendly. Bought 3 sets and offered £18 which was accepted.

Also bought these for the sun visor/mirror lights

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270627078905

Same as the number plate lights, not quite the right length but if you are careful you can bend the contacts on the light unit so that they fit.