MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Billy on November 23, 2012, 04:16:40 pm

Title: Edition 30 Xenon Headlight Bulbs
Post by: Billy on November 23, 2012, 04:16:40 pm

The dashboard light came on today telling me there was an issue with one of my headlights.

After checking it seems that it's my drivers side headlight that is having problems.

When I switch the headlights on it flickers a few times then goes off completely.

Full beam is still working when I flick the left stalk on so it must just be the regular headlight bulb that is wonky.

Info panel on the dashboard says something like 'Front right dipped beam not working'.

Drove to my local VW Dealer and they said they wanted £105 + VAT fo the xenon bulb. I said this was too expensive so they've knocked £20 off making it £85 + VAT.

Parts guy spoke to the head mechanic who said he's never actually seen a xenon bulb failing and hasn't even fitted one so maybe it's just a loose connection or something.

Haven't ordered the part yet as I found the price a bit hard to swallow.

Anyone had any experience of this happening on their car with xenons or maybe recommend somewhere to source a cheaper bulb?

Title: Re: Edition 30 Xenon Headlight Bulbs
Post by: mouserat on November 08, 2014, 06:03:27 pm

Hey I found this post searching for my issue.

I am getting the same message for the front left dipped beam.

Did you ever resolve the issue?

Best regards,

Title: Re: Edition 30 Xenon Headlight Bulbs
Post by: doylebros on November 08, 2014, 06:07:18 pm

Just try the other sides bulb that will answer your question.

Title: Re: Edition 30 Xenon Headlight Bulbs
Post by: skard on November 08, 2014, 06:46:00 pm

I had a xenon bulb  fail - it went pink, then off.

You can get Osram uprated ones for ~£100 a pair.

Title: Re: Edition 30 Xenon Headlight Bulbs
Post by: Degudodger on November 09, 2014, 09:59:57 am

I bought mine off eBay for circa £70 :)

Title: Re: Edition 30 Xenon Headlight Bulbs
Post by: StuF on November 09, 2014, 01:07:41 pm

I am going to put these in mine! £55 for a pair!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300999156867?_trksid=p2060778.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 :happy2:

Title: Re: Edition 30 Xenon Headlight Bulbs
Post by: rich83 on November 09, 2014, 01:25:06 pm

Quote from: StuF on November 09, 2014, 01:07:41 pm

I am going to put these in mine! £55 for a pair!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300999156867?_trksid=p2060778.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 :happy2:

Yep... I got these same ones... really good!