MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: justcallmeal on December 12, 2011, 01:35:38 pm

Title: LED f*ck up
Post by: justcallmeal on December 12, 2011, 01:35:38 pm

Went to replace the interior lights with these today

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140547920140?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

and have now thrown the car into total darkness.

Can anyone assist where I've gone wrong?

Thanks,


Al

Title: Re: LED f*ck up
Post by: 182_blue on December 12, 2011, 01:38:19 pm

Have you tried turning them around ?, plus when you say darkness do you mean nothing works ?

Title: Re: LED f*ck up
Post by: justcallmeal on December 12, 2011, 01:46:43 pm

Hi Shaun,

Yea, I did turn them round when I was fitting the 3 lights in the centre of the roof and they worked.  When I was replacing the ones over the cockpit all went out.  I've lost all interior lights including footwell and the boot.  Tried locking/unlocking car but to no avail.  Exterior lights are no affected...

Title: Re: LED f*ck up
Post by: edd666999 on December 12, 2011, 01:56:21 pm

get the handbook out and see which fuse it is?

Title: Re: LED f*ck up
Post by: daveangel on December 12, 2011, 04:38:40 pm

5a amp fuse in the drivers side fuse board.  3rd row 5th counting from the front

Title: Re: LED f*ck up
Post by: justcallmeal on December 12, 2011, 05:43:07 pm

Thanks for the guidance guys!!!

Checked my handbook and it says 7.5 amp fuse, 3rd row 4th in???

Strangely when I went to the car tonight one footwell light came on and nothing else.  Then, when testing the lights manually by the buttons the passenger overhead light came on when I swiched on both driver and passenger buttons.  I had the overhead lights in the middle of the roof working and now nothing. 

Totally stumped!   :stupid:

Title: Re: LED f*ck up
Post by: skard on December 12, 2011, 05:47:34 pm

Have you put your old bulbs back in to make sure it isn't the circuit/fuse at fault?

Title: Re: LED f*ck up
Post by: justcallmeal on December 12, 2011, 07:43:12 pm

Have run out of time and light for today.  Will have to wait till the morning till I get another look at it again....   Grrr

Thanks for advice so far!

Title: Re: LED f*ck up
Post by: justcallmeal on December 13, 2011, 11:23:51 am

Update.....

Got the fuse changed and original bulbs back in - Thanks to all for the guidance.

Still no wiser as to what would have caused that and if I should try and install the LEDs again or just arrange a return.

Further advise greatly welcomed.



Al

Title: Re: LED f*ck up
Post by: PND on December 13, 2011, 12:48:31 pm

Just replace them one at a time and make sure each one works before you move on..

Title: Re: LED f*ck up
Post by: too hot on December 13, 2011, 06:38:11 pm

I fitted the same kit to mine and had no problems.
I did do them one at a time and made sure each one worked.
They only work one way round!!!If it doesnt work take it out and try it the other way in!!
I`m sure there is a fine wire on the bottom of each LED you will see what I mean when you try them.
Good Luck :smiley:

Title: Re: LED f*ck up
Post by: sundance on December 14, 2011, 10:02:08 am

If you don't get anywhere with this and fancy getting someone else do this for you then I can highly recommend http://xenonhid4u.co.uk/ who fitted mine in under 15 mins for £30 (supplied and fitted)... :)

Title: Re: LED f*ck up
Post by: AndyS on December 17, 2011, 10:03:59 am

I purchased blue (£9 for two)LED interior lights from Halfords and had no problem (did not do footwells)