MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: MateyGuv on December 29, 2013, 08:18:25 pm
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Hi all,
I know there are a few threads regarding this mod using the Valeo units but I wanted to keep my standard dark clusters. You guys totaly imspired me to try this and cant thank you all enough for your ideas and help. I thought I would put something up on YouTube to try and help anyone who wants to do the same but is unsure where to start. I am a car guy, not a video guy so all the footage is taken on my phone and edited in the phone too - please dont expect an amazing viewing experience but it may give you an idea of what to do.
This has been done many times before and I dont claim to have come up with the idea. this is simply how I wanted to achieve the end result. Please dont try this is you are unsure of anything. With this set up the inner lights only act as a sidelight, they will not get brighter when braking but thats what I wanted so happy with end result. It needs no coding either but simply a loom to be made up. I forgot to mention in the video that I replaced the rear brake lights (all of them) with LED versions from Boldsport so that the light output matches.
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Hope this helps someone out :drinking:
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Great Vid mate. I may attempt this after watching your video. The lights are looking good.
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Which led rings did you use? If you have a spare minute, a list of the items you used would and where from will be very useful for everyone!
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The main parts I used were from good old eBay. Links working on Dec 2013 but if broken copy and paste the description and something similar will come up.
1) Red LED angel eye ring 90mm - http://bit.ly/HByRhi
2) LED dimmer - http://bit.ly/19wphEH
3) General wire - Halfords I think
4) Connectors for loom - TPS, I THINK the part numbers are 1J0973702 & 1J0973802
5) Repair wire for connectors - TPS, you'll need to ask them as I don't have a record of the part number
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Awesome guide - thank you :happy2:
The end result looks superb!
Would you consider making a 'kit' (for those of us with a lower skill level) as a group buy??? :happy2:
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Looks great mate! I seem to remember my mate putting his headlights off his yaris into the oven on a really low heat for a couple of minutes or so which softened the adhesive and let him pop the front lens off. Not sure if this would work with the rear lights at all or if anyone would consider trying it but I thought I'd mention it incase it was a viable option instead of prying the front casing off etc.
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^^ im going to try this i think. Got 2 sets to play with
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Above video's a guy doing this to a 370z headlight. Not sure if this helps anyone :/
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I did try experimenting by putting one is the oven before taking apart but made no difference and I ended up mis shaping the lense. The adhesive used on the inner lights seems to be a superglue type glue so heat doesn't really effect it much
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I did try experimenting by putting one is the oven before taking apart but made no difference and I ended up mis shaping the lense. The adhesive used on the inner lights seems to be a superglue type glue so heat doesn't really effect it much
I did try experimenting by putting one is the oven before taking apart but made no difference and I ended up mis shaping the lense. The adhesive used on the inner lights seems to be a superglue type glue so heat doesn't really effect it much
I did try experimenting by putting one is the oven before taking apart but made no difference and I ended up mis shaping the lense. The adhesive used on the inner lights seems to be a superglue type glue so heat doesn't really effect it much
Maybe i wont! :signLOL:
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No idea why its quoted 3 times :rolleye:
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Haha maybe dont try that method for these then! Guess it works if the adhesive is a rubber/silicone type but as you said superglue effectively melts the plastic a touch. Looks good mate, not sure I'd trust myself enough to give this a shot though haha.
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Awesome guide - thank you :happy2:
The end result looks superb!
Would you consider making a 'kit' (for those of us with a lower skill level) as a group buy??? :happy2:
It's a bit of a labour of love tbh I wouldn't like to do these for someone else just incase I brake something. Hardest parts are running cable to the boot and separating the lense. Id say from start to finish it took around 6 hours work
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Why don't you get hold of a set of rear lights... cheap as chips on ebay, Complete the mod then sell them, Sounds like you could make a few notes bud :wink:
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Thank you for saying people may be interested in buying from me :drinking: I have thought about it but i wouldn't have thought the end price would be worth it. If I was to sell these, especially to enthusiasts, they would need to be spot on perfect and to be honest they ain't. In the vid I point out that there is still evidence that the lenses have been separated even after sealing them back. The darkened lens of the R32 and Ed 30 get away with it because I can buy black adhesive to try and recreate the factory "frame" around the unit. When I did my initial experiments I got hold of some none darkened units. When I sealed them back up I used clear adhesive and the frame did not look as good.
Normal lenses do come up from anywhere between 15 and 25 each (let's call it 20)
The LED ring is approx £17
The dimmer is approx £5
VW connectors for loom approx £12
Repair wires approx £5
Odds and sods £5
So before even starting to make it they would be approx £84. If darkened ones were needed they command a massive premium IF you can find them separate.
Without installation into the car I think it's about 3 hours work (most of that separating the lens) so whatever people think that's worth plus postage. The risk of shattering the lens is always there too.
Is anyone able to find out the manufacturer for these as if we could buy them direct before they glue them together then the finish would be perfect? All it says on the units is made in Poland AL. Iv done a brief search but no info around.
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A great video mate!
What tool did you use to separate the lens? It looked like some sort of scraper/ filler knife? And would this process work on the outers?
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Baking the lights does not help separate them! I did this to try and dry this light out but baking didn't help this either, in the end I used a hair dryer pointed to the back of the light for about half an hour.
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^^ why do you want to split the outers?
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^^ why do you want to split the outers?
To Tint them mate. I know it's the hard way but I want it to be as OEM as possible.
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That's it, I used a scraper to separate them. I would imagine it would work on outers, never tried it though. Outers are a very different shape so assume possibility of shattering lens increases
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^^ why do you want to split the outers?
To Tint them mate. I know it's the hard way but I want it to be as OEM as possible.
Just get some masking tape and tape up the circle and use some tint spray. Thats how i did mine before i went for ed30 ones
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^^ why do you want to split the outers?
To Tint them mate. I know it's the hard way but I want it to be as OEM as possible.
Just get some masking tape and tape up the circle and use some tint spray. Thats how i did mine before i went for ed30 ones
That's what I was planning to do but now I've seen this video I want to do the quad conversion and spray the backing black to make them like edition 30/R32 tinted ones.
Just hope I don't break any lenses separating them.
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^^^That is the only difference between the two types. Normal has a red backing and ed30/r32 has a black backing. It would be good to know if the outers come apart like the inners, please put your findings up :happy2:
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Also you will want to make sure ALL the old glue is off the lens side before attaching to the painted backing. On non tinted units the glue used is red so will be easily seen once the back is coloured black.
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I've bought a set of nearly new inners and outers if eBay for the bargain price of £50 posted so hopefully I won't break anything :scared: was it a scraper type of tool you used to get the lenses of? Did you just prythem off?
Thanks.
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£50 is a mega deal! Loads easier to show you rather than try and explain so look here
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Top bloke :notworthy:
Such a informative guide feel it would be rude not to give it a try!! How much did you have to dim them by? Also would you recommend the black sealant for standard GTI lights?
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Needed to be dimmed about half, which kinda makes sence. The number plate lights have 12v going to them the outers when side lights have 6v then when braking has 12v going to them. If you are using standard units and want to keep them standard using black adhesive would look pants. Only thing to do is try and find red adhesive (if you do please let us know) or clear adhesive. If your going to convert your standard into tinted then use black adhesive but make sure you've removed all remnants of the old red glue on the lens
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Thanks very much for doing the extra video mate!
I'm in two minds weather to do the quad lights mod whilst there apart :sad1: I do like the look of that mod but not sure if I can be assed to do it :popcornsoda:
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Top bloke :notworthy:
Such a informative guide feel it would be rude not to give it a try!! How much did you have to dim them by? Also would you recommend the black sealant for standard GTI lights?
Get this from the dealers AKL45000505 Its what they use to seal between panels,wings etc Costs about £15 for 5 metres. Bloody good stuff
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Thanks very much for doing the extra video mate!
I'm in two minds weather to do the quad lights mod whilst there apart :sad1: I do like the look of that mod but not sure if I can be assed to do it :popcornsoda:
It is all a bit of a pain in the bum but I like my projects and think the end result is worth it. The worst bit is separating the lenses so it would be the perfect time to do the quad mod. Up to you dude
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Thanks very much for doing the extra video mate!
I'm in two minds weather to do the quad lights mod whilst there apart :sad1: I do like the look of that mod but not sure if I can be assed to do it :popcornsoda:
It is all a bit of a pain in the bum but I like my projects and think the end result is worth it. The worst bit is separating the lenses so it would be the perfect time to do the quad mod. Up to you dude
That is a very good point! And I suppose I do need to do a bit of wiring in the boot lid after changing to a mk6 handle (wiring needs an extension)
I should just order the bits and do it!
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:jumpmove: :pomppomp: Do it!!! :pomppomp: :jumpmove:
I notice the wiring is different for the MK6 handle (3pins) when I did my reverse camera, any idea why?
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Mines just a standard mk6 handle, no camera.
It had the same connector, just the location of the plug stretched the standard wiring more than I would like.
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Iv only just realised my led rings have resistors in the cabling. Were yours like this?
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Answered by own question as they are the same. Did you detach the cable from the resistor and drill a bigger hole to fit the plug through aswell or did you take the plug off completely?
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The ones I used had a connector before the resistor. I was able to carefully remove the wires from the connector and put though a 2mm hole i drilled in the lens then re insert the wires in the connector.
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Well gave it a bash and pretty chuffed with the outcome! Still need to have a play with the final wiring and perhaps some led bulbs for the outers. Brightness is good match, just the halogen don't photo so well. Thanks for your guide it was great help and encouragement!! :drinking:
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Looking good!!! :congrats: The LED bulbs in the outers are really worth doing. I found the outers looked a little orange when compared to the LED rings I used on the inners.
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I'm thinking about doing the led rings in my old lights and tinting them of course. Would I be able to have led rings in the outers and have them light up more under braking?
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Iv never taken the outers apart so not sure what they look like inside. From what iv seen I think they are two halfs - each outer has two bulbs in them. It may be easier to re wire them so both bulbs light up under braking. It would look cool so I may need to get my thinking hat on
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This is the only pic I have of the outer completely stripped down.
It has a similar cavity to the inners...
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Looking good!!! :congrats: The LED bulbs in the outers are really worth doing. I found the outers looked a little orange when compared to the LED rings I used on the inners.
Thanks am very pleased. Where did you get your led 1156 outer bulbs on bold-sport? and I right that a full set would be approx £50?
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This is the only pic I have of the outer completely stripped down.
It has a similar cavity to the inners...
May be possible then, not sure how you'd wire it though. Did the red lens have a divider in it or something simular cause when the brakes are on the brake light is a very defined half circle
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Thanks am very pleased. Where did you get your led 1156 outer bulbs on bold-sport? and I right that a full set would be approx £50?
Here is the link - http://www.bold-sport.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=43_39_57&product_id=268
It was about 50, look on eBay and you will find lower cost ones. Iv always been really happy with bold sport stuff and had no errors or issues so didn't mind paying a bit over the odds for an easy life. Just to confirm you will need a total of 4 bulbs so 2 packs of them
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Yes there is a diveder in the lamps silver backing part so I guess it would be difficult to get the ring in there. Would need some cutting to be done!
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Iv managed to get an outer rear bulb holder off eBay so gonna have a play and see if reworking it so both halfs light up under braking is possible - think its possible, will keep you up to date
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Got my led's my dimmer and now fishing wire. just waiting on some tube!
Hopefully tomorrow then tomorrow night i may tackle this. as to for the resistor in the cabling i was just going to de-solder it from the rings and re-solder i think.
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It's real easy to take the wires out the connector so try that first before un soldering
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Does anyone have a link or know of a company that sells the rings?
Or even a link to a set that would work?
The ones on eBay are sold out and all the other sellers and from Hong Kong etc and the deliver times are weeks away.
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There seems to be a shortage if these in the uk hahaha. Iv had to order some from Hong Kong cause I'm working on an easier way to do this now iv experimented on few of them. Does anyone have both outer lights bulb holder units spare they'd like to donate to me? I think I can get the outers full circle brakes and indicators on the inners but need a spare set of holders incase it all goes wrong :signLOL:
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There seems to be a shortage if these in the uk hahaha. Iv had to order some from Hong Kong cause I'm working on an easier way to do this now iv experimented on few of them. Does anyone have both outer lights bulb holder units spare they'd like to donate to me? I think I can get the outers full circle brakes and indicators on the inners but need a spare set of holders incase it all goes wrong :signLOL:
I may have those kicking about.
I'll let you know if I can find them.
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There seems to be a shortage if these in the uk hahaha. Iv had to order some from Hong Kong cause I'm working on an easier way to do this now iv experimented on few of them. Does anyone have both outer lights bulb holder units spare they'd like to donate to me? I think I can get the outers full circle brakes and indicators on the inners but need a spare set of holders incase it all goes wrong :signLOL:
I may have those kicking about.
I'll let you know if I can find them.
Cheers bud :happy2:
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I found one. I'll look for the other one tomorrow.
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I'm guessing that its not possible to buy just the lenses rather than the whole unit?
I'm thinking cause its a sealed unit that you wont be able to buy just the lenses from anywhere?
I did a search on google but couldn't find anything that looked right
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I'm guessing that its not possible to buy just the lenses rather than the whole unit?
I'm thinking cause its a sealed unit that you wont be able to buy just the lenses from anywhere?
I did a search on google but couldn't find anything that looked right
Just buy some cheap normal units which are like £10 each.
What have people used to seal these back up?
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Also any tips for how big to do the little pieces of pipe? I dont have a ruler to measure!
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5mm with a 3mm led ring fits fine if anyone else wants to know
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My progress with the full circle brake lights, nearly there........
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Good work!! Looks flipping complicated though! Before i seal my inner lights up, do i need to wait to do more stuff inside the light for this?!
Are they the boldsport brake lights too?
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Seal them up no probs, the LEDs in that link are not the bold sport ones
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This is (as my daughter would say) EPIC!!
Where do I sign up for the masterclass?!
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Thank you :happy2:
Iv had quite a few PM's about this and as soon as I make it work and 100% happy with it all I will update this thread and look into making a whole kit up for interested people to fit. I'm a little flat out with my day job at moment so could be a while though :drinking:
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I want to do this but I'm scared to butcher my lights lol!
Good guide though buddy! :happy2:
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Sealed mine up today, hope they dont leak! :scared:
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Sealed mine up today, hope they dont leak! :scared:
You'll be fine, judging from the workmanship on your build thread you ain't got any worries :happy2:
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It only blooming works!!
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^^^ :congrats: :congrats:
Put me on the list :happy2:
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Me too!
Iv finally got round to wiring my inners in. However when i made my last set iv got 2 seperate negatives attached onto a earth point on the boot lid. Do i need to create a new loom for the dimmer to work? I presume making it into a Y shape to i can splice into the middle of it for the dimmer?
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Me too!
Iv finally got round to wiring my inners in. However when i made my last set iv got 2 seperate negatives attached onto a earth point on the boot lid. Do i need to create a new loom for the dimmer to work? I presume making it into a Y shape to i can splice into the middle of it for the dimmer?
PM'd
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^^^ thanks for the advice
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Awaiting some connectors before i can fit these. Need to make some more looms up too
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Bit more figured out -
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You certainly are nearly there. Thanks for your great little videos.
I do hope you're planning a 'How To'. Whilst I'm recuperating from my accident and next surgery, amassing the parts for this brilliant upgrade will keep me busy!
PR
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You certainly are nearly there. Thanks for your great little videos.
I do hope you're planning a 'How To'. Whilst I'm recuperating from my accident and next surgery, amassing the parts for this brilliant upgrade will keep me busy!
PR
Hope you get back behind the wheel soon bro. I broke my back a while ago and the recovery period was the hardest part cause of the bordom. Glad that my vids are helping out in some tiny way and don't worry I plan to do a full walk through when I'm 100% happy with it all. Get well soon matey :drinking:
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Bit more figured out -
How have you got the ring in there without cracking the lenses?!
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Very kind words!
Wow - you broke your back. Jeez. Makes my injury seem very inconsequential indeed.
I'm pretty stoic about it - there's only really 2 ways to get through this kind of thing; the easy way is to make light of it, be good to ones self, family and friends and believe how lucky we are to be making a recovery. The hard way is to become morose and depressed which doesn't help the healing process. I believe its a choice. I've had amazing care in hospital, I respect the NHS more than ever and firmly believe I'll get back to my old self soon. I aim to be better and fitter than my old self in fact!
Thanks again. Looking forward to your next instalment!
PR
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Bit more figured out -
How have you got the ring in there without cracking the lenses?!
My little secret for the moment - I have opened them up but not by taking the lense off. Need to make sure all fits back safely before passing the method on :happy2:
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Very kind words!
Wow - you broke your back. Jeez. Makes my injury seem very inconsequential indeed.
I'm pretty stoic about it - there's only really 2 ways to get through this kind of thing; the easy way is to make light of it, be good to ones self, family and friends and believe how lucky we are to be making a recovery. The hard way is to become morose and depressed which doesn't help the healing process. I believe its a choice. I've had amazing care in hospital, I respect the NHS more than ever and firmly believe I'll get back to my old self soon. I aim to be better and fitter than my old self in fact!
Thanks again. Looking forward to your next instalment!
PR
Mate, an injury is an injury. You've got the right idea - positivity and friends & family support is the best way to get you through :smiley:
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Out of space on my phone so uploaded everything new so far to YouTube. As before all done on my phone so not the best viewing experience but you get the drift -
New separation method where splitting of the lense is not needed -
Part two, general prep -
Part three, securing the rings -
More to come, like how to re wire it to have full circle brake lights, inner lense brake lights and inner lense center indication
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Good work!
Will have a go at the amber indication
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Is it yellow or orange led rings?
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They are sold as yellow, orange or amber rings but all the same. Search for yellow rings on eBay and more come up
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I only get 3 hits if searching for "70mm led ring yellow"
Il keep looking
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Got the lights in, wired and working as far as i can see in blazing sunshine.
Got a clear lense out of a dead pair of lights to start the indicator work
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http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/301101100802
These any good?
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http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/301101100802
These any good?
They will be perfect
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Just waiting for it to go dark.....!
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Done and look great. Iv set the dimmer quite high (i upgraded to led bulb outers too)
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any pictures joe
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any pictures joe
I habe but they are crap quality and mega blurry! Good old iphone for you! Il get some soon
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Done and look great. Iv set the dimmer quite high (i upgraded to led bulb outers too)
I think I need to turn mine up a tad - seem to be darker than when I first did it.
Iv now fitted the clear lens to the fog side and a little dremel action was needed to get it to sit right - you tried to fit yours yet joe?
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Just waiting for the rings to arrive
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Bloody hard to picture but they look pretty spot on if you look at them
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Not changed anything on each picture, its just the angle taken from
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Who needs Valeo's? Great job, get a video posted :)
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looks great mate
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Nice one Joe :happy2: Spent most of the day today running the cables for my new master plan. Think by monday i'll have it all wired in :laugh: Just uploading next part now
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Im really happy with how they turned out. Looking forward to seeing the final results!
Iv not put anything back together waiting for this update
Il post a video once i get home on tuesday
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Out of space on my phone so uploaded everything new so far to YouTube. As before all done on my phone so not the best viewing experience but you get the drift -
New separation method where splitting of the lense is not needed -
Part two, general prep -
Part three, securing the rings -
More to come, like how to re wire it to have full circle brake lights, inner lense brake lights and inner lense center indication
Part four, sealing up lens and tiger seal strength test -
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Help! I'm totally confused. I wired in my lights earlier and they worked quite well so I tried the headlights and the lights flickered when I turned then on. I didn't think anything of it then when I opened the doors we noticed they flickered again and everytime we put anything electrical or turned the steering etc it flickered again.
So I looked and noticed I had forgotten the we black capacitor/ resistor thing so I wired them in and now the lights don't light at all?
What I'm thinking is that it's the way I've wired them. I've taken them from the driver side lights using pins 1 and 2. Are these right? Does anyone have any idea why they won't light?
Are the leds directional do they have to be in a certain way? Is blue positive or negative?
Sorry to have ranted on. I'm totally out of ideas now.
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The black caps are voltage stabilisers and are needed other wise they will flicker. The rings I have used are blue positive and white negative and they do need to be wired up right. Not sure about which pins to use as I used the number plate light loom to do mine
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I took power for mine from the number plate light too. I ran a single positive wire up into the boot and into the dimmer. Then ran a Y shaped wire to the positive of the lights (my positive were pink). I ran a single wire to an earth point on the boot hatch to the dimmer. Then another Y shaped wire to the negative of each light (my negative was white)
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I see so that'll be why I won't be getting enough voltage to them then.
Where do I find the wiring for those lights then? Is it down the drivers side?
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Yeah down the drivers side. Pull the carpet up and you should see the rubber seal with the wire
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Great work Mateyguv, Finally might have a decent solution for the 4 ring rears
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Great work Mateyguv, Finally might have a decent solution for the 4 ring rears
Thanks mate, I'd hoped to have everything completed and showcased a finished result video on Monday but got taken into hospital on Saturday and still here (but lucky to be here!) Turns out iv had pneumonia for a while and Heroed it through until my body told me to stop!!!!!
Once I'm back to full strength ill get it finished and update. From my many tests my new way SHOULD be very good and OEM like.
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:surprised: Get well soon mate, Make sure you take it easy!
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Been a bit ill so slow progress, but managed to do drivers side. Video quality is exceptionally toilet as I had to put shades over the camera lens to try and show the effect but you'll get the idea -
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Out of space on my phone so uploaded everything new so far to YouTube. As before all done on my phone so not the best viewing experience but you get the drift -
New separation method where splitting of the lense is not needed -
Part two, general prep -
Part three, securing the rings -
More to come, like how to re wire it to have full circle brake lights, inner lense brake lights and inner lense center indication
Part four, sealing up lens and tiger seal strength test -
Part five, running cables and setting up error free wiring side light -
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Off the meds and on the mend so finished it off. Like iv said before I ain't the best video guy so this was taken on my phone - really doesn't do it justice but you'll get the idea of what's possible. I will post a how to video of how to do the full circle brake lights when I get a chance. It's actually quite easy once you know how. Anyhow here is the end result ..........
What do you think?
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This is a great thread mate. Will give this a go when I get my next MK5!
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Just got round to uploading how I re wired for full circle brakes without bulb out warning -
If you found it useful don't be afraid to press the thank you button here or like on YouTube - it is appreciated :drinking:
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really want to try this but definitely not confident enough! great work though!
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really want to try this but definitely not confident enough! great work though!
PM me what you want and I'll do it for you for a small fee :happy2:
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really want to try this but definitely not confident enough! great work though!
PM me what you want and I'll do it for you for a small fee :happy2:
Can I get on this too? :grin:
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really want to try this but definitely not confident enough! great work though!
PM me what you want and I'll do it for you for a small fee :happy2:
Can I get on this too? :grin:
Of course - more the merrier :pomppomp:
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How much would it cost to have you do full circle outer lights
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How much would it cost to have you do full circle outer lights
Not really thought about it - is £30 fair? It'd also depend if you wanted the extra run with bulb holder for the bulb out warning or if your going to code out that function. The bulb holders were £12 I think off eBay but there are cheaper ones
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How much would it cost to have you do full circle outer lights
Not really thought about it - is £30 fair? It'd also depend if you wanted the extra run with bulb holder for the bulb out warning or if your going to code out that function. The bulb holders were £12 I think off eBay but there are cheaper ones
yeah just want to plug and play really or would there be more to it than that and would you just need the bulb holders
to do it
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If you want to keep the bulb out you'd need the bulb holders and you'd need to run them into the passenger side boot cavity and obviously have LED bulbs in them.
Iv sent you a PM :happy2:
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Seems to be a bit of interest in this. I'm happy to do this for anyone interested but please be aware that I am not an electrical engineer or anything like that so I cannot accept responsibility if you choose to use modified rear bulb holders and it causes damage to your car etc. etc.
I'm thinking I'll take on 5 "orders(?)" at a time and for the initial batch will only be doing the full circle brake light mod with or without the wiring for the normal light relocate. First 5 people in I will do it for £25 (plus PayPal fees) which will include postage back to you (UK only!)
What you will need -
- Total of 4 Error free brake light LED's - Iv only ever used the BoldSport ones and had no issue but I cannot supply them - This option will need you to find someone to turn off the bulb out warning feature with Vagcom, I cannot help here as coding scares me!
- Two good quality bulb holders, some cable and 2 extra Error Free LED's if you want to keep the bulb out warning feature. You will need to put these bulb holders in the passenger side (UK car) boot recess and run one of them to the drivers side rear lens area and one to the passenger side rear lens area. Make sure you mark positive and negative.
- Remove your rear lenses, take off the bulb holders and mark the side that is furthest away from the number plate (the side that lights up brighter when braking.) This way I will know without doubt which side is the brake light circuit.
- Safely package and post your standard bulb holders to me
What you'll get back
- Modified rear bulb holder that will illuminate the full circle when the brake is applied - You need to get the bulbs sorted - DO NOT USE THE STARDARD FILAMENT TYPE AS THEY DRAW TOO MUCH CURRENT AND WILL BLOW FUSES!!!!!!!!
- Either plug and play modified unit - this will throw up a bulb out fault unless this is turned off somehow by Vagcom or a modified unit that you will connect to the bulb relocate you have installed in the passenger side boot recess and run the appropriate cables to connect to. AGAIN ONLY USE LED BULBS AS THE FILAMENT TYPE GETS REALLY HOT AND IN THE RECESS I HAVE MENTIONED COULD BE A HAZARD IF USED FOR PROLONGED PERIODS. Let me know which one you would like - both the same price for first 5 people
PM me if interested.....
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How much would it cost to have you do full circle outer lights
Not really thought about it - is £30 fair? It'd also depend if you wanted the extra run with bulb holder for the bulb out warning or if your going to code out that function. The bulb holders were £12 I think off eBay but there are cheaper ones
Can I get amongst this.. Looks brilliant and I'm a clip killer so the less I'm involved the less I break.!!!
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Which error free leds do you need? What connection type?
Does the coding definitely remove the bulb out error?
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Which error free leds do you need? What connection type?
Does the coding definitely remove the bulb out error?
The LEDs iv used are from boldsport. I don't understand coding so cannot help with turning the bulb out warning - that's why I relocated the unused bulbs to the passenger cavity. Hopefully someone with a good understanding of how to code our cars can confirm how to code out the bulb out warning?
If you are going to code out the bulb warning you won't need error free LEDs
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Il have a go coding this weekend
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Nice one Joe
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really want to try this but definitely not confident enough! great work though!
PM me what you want and I'll do it for you for a small fee :happy2:
Sorry I didn't see this, will fire you a PM soon! thanks
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How much would it cost to have you do full circle outer lights
Not really thought about it - is £30 fair? It'd also depend if you wanted the extra run with bulb holder for the bulb out warning or if your going to code out that function. The bulb holders were £12 I think off eBay but there are cheaper ones
Can I get amongst this.. Looks brilliant and I'm a clip killer so the less I'm involved the less I break.!!!
:scared:
PM me when your ready mate
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Which bulbs are needed for getting the bulb out warning on the dash? I already have the 4 decent boldsport ones from when i did the quad lights
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Am going to get some more bold sport ones for them Joe
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Which bulbs are needed for getting the bulb out warning on the dash? I already have the 4 decent boldsport ones from when i did the quad lights
I used a set of boldsport ones - I did a fair amount of testing with various led bulbs. Most of the error free eBay specials ain't and the ones that don't throw a bulb out light (from the ones I tested) ran so hot I didn't want to risk having them in a confined space. I tested all the bulbs at a constant 14v for two hours - most of them burnt themselves out, the ones that lasted were so hot I couldn't touch them (one set burnt my fingers!!!) It was only the BS ones that lasted and were cool enough for me to be confident to put them in the cavity in the boot.
You could use one BS bulb and one eBay special in the cluster (the BS will stop the error light) then the other BS bulb in the relocate to keep costs down. Iv had a full set (6) of BS bulbs in my car for nearly a year now with no problems so that's all I'd use :happy2:
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Il go for the boldsport ones as i know how good they are.
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Your inbox is full Joe
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Your inbox is full Joe
Weird! Il delete some
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Should be ok now
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I'v continued to develop this idea as I'v never been 100% happy so bit of a thread revival - didn't think it had been as long as it has!!
I'm nearly happy so just an update of where the project is up to at the moment....
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lookin good
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Quality :congrats:
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Liking the progress
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So the lens is holding but the bucket is starting to fail :signLOL: :grin: :signLOL:
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So the lens is holding but the bucket is starting to fail :signLOL: :grin: :signLOL:
Haha, nice one..
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Watching as i have the bits to do the first kinda mod.... If you want a pair of rear lenses that i have cracked a little let me know.
I'll donate them to you @MateyGuv (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7486)
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Watching as i have the bits to do the first kinda mod.... If you want a pair of rear lenses that i have cracked a little let me know.
I'll donate them to you @MateyGuv (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7486)
@cooljimy84 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10329) Cheers mate, that'd be awesome :happy2:
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The weeks up and here are the results of the bucket test :signLOL:
I cant get the imbedded option to work - can anyone help?
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Good work! Looks plenty strong enough
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Like the mod
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@cooljimy84 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10329) received in the post today mate - thanks so much :happy2: They will be used to further the mod :drinking:
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@MateyGuv (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7486) Not a problem, just remember me when you go into production :signLOL:
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@cooljimy84 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10329) don't worry mate you'll be remembered :happy2:
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So can you get the power supply from the outer light without firing the canbus light out code?,did this mod on my tdi before I sold it and got a gti but I got the power from the cigarette lighter.this time I think i will add a dimmer switch because the inners were much to bright.
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So can you get the power supply from the outer light without firing the canbus light out code?,did this mod on my tdi before I sold it and got a gti but I got the power from the cigarette lighter.this time I think i will add a dimmer switch because the inners were much to bright.
Many ways of wiring it up, depending what people want. There will be three versions available each wired slightly differently
1 - inners work as side lights
2 - inners work as side lights and brake lights - outers will remain half circle braking
3 - inners work as side lights and brake lights - outers will be full circle braking
Option to have quad indicators too
All options no bulb out warning on dash :happy2:
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I just jizzed in my pants !
THAT IS AMAZBALLS !!
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I just jizzed in my pants !
THAT IS AMAZBALLS !!
Bloody hell!! Maybe each kit should come with a box of tissues too :grin: :signLOL: :grin:
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All your videos are showing as private?
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Yeah, sorry about that. I've had to for the moment as the method shown fails after a short time and I didn't think it was right to show people a method that will ultimately fail on them. My most recent method, which is not on YouTube, is holding up well with no signs of failure so hopefully that will work and I will delete the old method from YouTube :happy2:
@Nino (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11501)
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Yeah, sorry about that. I've had to for the moment as the method shown fails after a short time and I didn't think it was right to show people a method that will ultimately fail on them. My most recent method, which is not on YouTube, is holding up well with no signs of failure so hopefully that will work and I will delete the old method from YouTube :happy2:
@Nino (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11501)
That explains it mate, Im currently looking to to the mod where the outside light displays full circle, I don't mind coding out the error on my vagcom just not sure how atm :driver:
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Full circle outer brake lights you mean?
If so you'll need to mess with the bulb holders and relocate the side light bulb. The bulb out cannot be coded out. @maxitrol (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=164) has tried a few ways to code it out but no luck
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Thread revival @MateyGuv (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7486) can I use 80mm rings or do they need to be 90mm thanks.
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@r5gtt (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11199) it's been a while since I was using the LED rings so can't remember but think I used 80mm rings. Best to measure the units and try to get the closest to the middle of the space available :happy2:
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Thank you @MateyGuv (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7486)
In your thread it said 90mm but I'll measure them all the same as I've ordered the 90mm but ordered the white ones by mistake and not reading the description :stupid:
Thanks again :drinking:
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Use the 90mm :happy2:
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Use the 90mm :happy2:
Will do thanks :smiley:
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How have you got the ring in there without cracking the lenses?!
My little secret for the moment - I have opened them up but not by taking the lense off. Need to make sure all fits back safely before passing the method on :happy2:
@MateyGuv (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7486) when's this secret coming out :smiley:
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@r5gtt (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11199) the secret came out ages ago - I chopped the rear off the lens but that caused a strength issue where over time separation occurs. I think Iv overcome that now too. Have a look at my YouTube to see how the rear is cut and an explanation of the issues caused
I'm prototyping a new led and electronics at the moment which should make this all come together so find me (Mateyguv) on Instagram for updates if interested :happy2:
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@r5gtt (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11199) the secret came out ages ago - I chopped the rear off the lens but that caused a strength issue where over time separation occurs. I think Iv overcome that now too. Have a look at my YouTube to see how the rear is cut and an explanation of the issues caused
I'm prototyping a new led and electronics at the moment which should make this all come together so find me (Mateyguv) on Instagram for updates if interested :happy2:
@MateyGuv (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7486)
Thanks for the swift reply :drinking: I've already seen this video and I've opened up my lights ready for stage 2 but haven't the foggiest what bulb type to use as I ordered some smd rings but cancelled the order as they were white. now I'm thinking what next :confused: Do I go ccfl or smd scratches his bald patch in confusion :stupid:
Cutting the light with balsy and I wouldn't try it although they look brilliant without having the horrible crackle effect on the front well done :happy2:
You've been busy with your mods and I'm well intrigued by your videos which led me to try this mod out.
I have a couple of sets of rear lights now so thinking which ones to mod as people keep asking about the ones I have forsale as they're not skyline modded so why they think they are I don't know lol
I'll have to get Instagram as ive never used that before haha Facebook I do have.
Thanks again :happy2:
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Hi all,
I know there are a few threads regarding this mod using the Valeo units but I wanted to keep my standard dark clusters. You guys totaly imspired me to try this and cant thank you all enough for your ideas and help. I thought I would put something up on YouTube to try and help anyone who wants to do the same but is unsure where to start. I am a car guy, not a video guy so all the footage is taken on my phone and edited in the phone too - please dont expect an amazing viewing experience but it may give you an idea of what to do.
This has been done many times before and I dont claim to have come up with the idea. this is simply how I wanted to achieve the end result. Please dont try this is you are unsure of anything. With this set up the inner lights only act as a sidelight, they will not get brighter when braking but thats what I wanted so happy with end result. It needs no coding either but simply a loom to be made up. I forgot to mention in the video that I replaced the rear brake lights (all of them) with LED versions from Boldsport so that the light output matches.
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Hope this helps someone out :drinking:
How do I view the video?
Keep saying it's private.
Cheers
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How do I watch the videos,,they keep saying video is private
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They are private mate. you'll need @MateyGuv (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=7486) approval.