MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: DJM on September 05, 2011, 09:24:35 pm

Title: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: DJM on September 05, 2011, 09:24:35 pm
Just wondering if anyone has got a link to any LED's that have actually worked on the rear number plate bulbs. I believe they are 39mm fastoon ones, ordered a normal set which didnt work so they are now in the vanity mirror/sun visor lights lol.

Ordered a second set that are canbus etc.. they work when 1 LED is in and one normal, but when i put both in they go on for a second or two then off :(

What people used that have worked?

Cheers
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: Betty02 on September 05, 2011, 10:09:40 pm
Wasn't there a thread with an OEM LED upgrade?

I will try find it for you!
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on September 05, 2011, 10:12:50 pm

I'm using Xtec ones £15 off eBay with no errors check my build thread ;)
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: Betty02 on September 05, 2011, 10:15:22 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,30092.0.html

Found it. Going to do the above myself tbh!
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: DJM on September 06, 2011, 08:24:10 am
Cheers mike will check it out.
Betty I seen that thread but don't fancy the £50 price tag if I'm honest lol
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: vRS_Pagey on September 06, 2011, 05:16:36 pm
I have these in the Golf and vRS, the later has been problem free for nearly 2 years -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170638166734?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

HTH, Lee.
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: DJM on September 07, 2011, 01:20:02 pm
Cheers Lee, LED's ordered.

Just need to find some for the puddle lights and im set. How you finding your interior bulbs? I've done all mine now and they didnt seem that bright but its like daylight inside my car when i open the door at night now lol.
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: vRS_Pagey on September 07, 2011, 02:38:15 pm
Cheers Lee, LED's ordered.

Just need to find some for the puddle lights and im set. How you finding your interior bulbs? I've done all mine now and they didnt seem that bright but its like daylight inside my car when i open the door at night now lol.

Exactly like mine.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: fave on September 08, 2011, 10:49:28 pm
Yeah, I bought the same. No problems
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: sundance on December 09, 2011, 10:31:14 am

I'm using Xtec ones £15 off eBay with no errors check my build thread ;)

Just ordered a set for myself.   :happy2:    (I swear this forum is making me a poor man.... )
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: rdfcpete on December 09, 2011, 11:08:18 am

I'm using Xtec ones £15 off eBay with no errors check my build thread ;)

Mike, I'm glad you said this. I wanted to clarify this and this gives me the opportunity  :happy2: Topman!

I know you have these in your Cupra and Carl uses them in the vRS - are they definitely tried and tested in the MK5 too?
I bought some considerably cheaper LED bulbs from Xtec and they didn't fool the canbus, I had a dash error and the bulb illumination for both was disabled by the system.

Are the £15 ones guaranteed to work for us GTI owners? :smiley:
Thanks.
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: justcallmeal on December 09, 2011, 01:03:03 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370490211912?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I've ordered and fitted these mate.  Work a treat and look brilliant - really bright and defined.

No error codes and a sinch to fit!
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: Naresh on December 09, 2011, 03:37:46 pm
What are the most reliable number plate LED's for a 2011 car? I understand in 2011 the electrical systems have become more sensitive.  :stupid:
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on December 09, 2011, 08:01:19 pm

I'm using Xtec ones £15 off eBay with no errors check my build thread ;)

Mike, I'm glad you said this. I wanted to clarify this and this gives me the opportunity  :happy2: Topman!

I know you have these in your Cupra and Carl uses them in the vRS - are they definitely tried and tested in the MK5 too?
I bought some considerably cheaper LED bulbs from Xtec and they didn't fool the canbus, I had a dash error and the bulb illumination for both was disabled by the system.

Are the £15 ones guaranteed to work for us GTI owners? :smiley:
Thanks.

I've still ha no issues.
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: rdfcpete on December 09, 2011, 08:30:08 pm
^ Indeed Mike, I've seen you recommend them a few times with a good experience :happy2:

I just wonder if the canbus firmware in your later Leon would differ to my 06' GTI and lead to me finding errors/it deactivating them like it did with the cheap bulbs I tried :sad1: ?
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on December 09, 2011, 08:49:10 pm

I think the only issues I've seen have been with face lift Leon's newer than mine over on SCN
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: sundance on December 10, 2011, 08:34:45 pm
Mine are on:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fsundance43%2FMk5_Golf_GTI_Shared%2F8c97172f.jpg&hash=cc6541305e80b423585c294002a77b140107946f)

A bit bright!!  :)
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: rdfcpete on December 10, 2011, 08:37:35 pm
^ What year is your GTI chap?  :happy2:
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: sundance on December 10, 2011, 08:38:57 pm
2006  :smiley:
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: rdfcpete on December 10, 2011, 09:03:37 pm
Theoretically, on paper, I should get the same results as you then.

Thanks to you and Mike. Just ordered in the last few minutes  :happy2: Fingers crossed, Need to flog my cheapy' sets now  :stupid:
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: sundance on December 10, 2011, 10:24:53 pm
One thing I would say us be careful when you prise out the lamp unit.  I managed to snap the clip (!) on the side when removing mine - they seem to be quite fragile (or it might be just that I'm a heavy-handed berk)... 

They are super bright though!  I think I will do the interior lamps next...
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: b21playa on December 10, 2011, 10:47:13 pm
Here are mine. Complete units that I got off ebay for about £25
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F5cecaf0d-e156-4668.jpg&hash=966e9c755e9fd199aa513ed28f28c43a02932a49)
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: rdfcpete on December 10, 2011, 10:57:40 pm
Here are mine. Complete units that I got off ebay for about £25
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F5cecaf0d-e156-4668.jpg&hash=966e9c755e9fd199aa513ed28f28c43a02932a49)

Are they the built in LED lights with new light clip units?

Do you get any errors with these? I'd be interested to know if they fit the Scirocco too  :happy2:
Title: Re: Help, LED number plate lights
Post by: b21playa on December 11, 2011, 04:07:00 pm
Here are mine. Complete units that I got off ebay for about £25
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2F5cecaf0d-e156-4668.jpg&hash=966e9c755e9fd199aa513ed28f28c43a02932a49)

Are they the built in LED lights with new light clip units?

Do you get any errors with these? I'd be interested to know if they fit the Scirocco too  :happy2:

Yes new clip in units. Never had an errors with these and easy to fit. Very bright, they actually light up the road behind me as well