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Offline seanng

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Red footwell LEDs for mk7.5
« on: 31 December 2017, 17:26 »
Does anyone have links for UK suppliers of red footwell LEDs for the mk7.5 please?

Many thanks

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Re: Red footwell LEDs for mk7.5
« Reply #1 on: 31 December 2017, 17:36 »
This thread has all the information you need - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=275882.0

In summary, the existing light fittings need to be replaced with ones that are bulb holders from VW then you replace the bulbs with red leds. You only need one bulb holder if you swap one of the footwell leds for the glovebox light which is a bulb rather than an led.
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Re: Red footwell LEDs for mk7.5
« Reply #2 on: 31 December 2017, 17:52 »
I think things have moved on now and you can get plug and play coloured led units from ebay.  Blue ones for sure so I imagine red too. They would be a lot less hassle.

Here’s link to the blue ones used by some R owners, might help you track down a red version.  Sorry haven’t got time too look for the reds.

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-PLUS-CADDY-18-BLUE-LED-FOOTWELL-LIGHT-LAMP-PAIR/151740965813?_mwBanner=1&ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F0%2F0%2F0%3Fmpre%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%252Fulk%252Fitm%252F151740965813%26rvr_id%3D0&ul_noapp=true
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Re: Red footwell LEDs for mk7.5
« Reply #3 on: 31 December 2017, 19:10 »
This place sells red, white or blue.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Footwell-lights-LED-SMD-white-red-blue-VW-AUDI-SKODA-Seat-module-units-canbus/182736590645

Keen to see red in action Sean, might follow suit...
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Re: Red footwell LEDs for mk7.5
« Reply #4 on: 31 December 2017, 20:00 »
This place sells red, white or blue.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Footwell-lights-LED-SMD-white-red-blue-VW-AUDI-SKODA-Seat-module-units-canbus/182736590645

Keen to see red in action Sean, might follow suit...

Wonder how easy this are to get going in the absence of the ambient lighting pack??
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Re: Red footwell LEDs for mk7.5
« Reply #5 on: 31 December 2017, 21:04 »
This place sells red, white or blue.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Footwell-lights-LED-SMD-white-red-blue-VW-AUDI-SKODA-Seat-module-units-canbus/182736590645

Keen to see red in action Sean, might follow suit...

I think these are for mk6 only as they are the whole unit and not the bulbs as in other videos and posts.

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Re: Red footwell LEDs for mk7.5
« Reply #6 on: 31 December 2017, 23:45 »
Yeh, I thought that’s what Rebecca said... rather than buying replacement bulb holders and then inserting LEDs, you now just buy the unit?
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Re: Red footwell LEDs for mk7.5
« Reply #7 on: 31 December 2017, 23:51 »
This place sells red, white or blue.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Footwell-lights-LED-SMD-white-red-blue-VW-AUDI-SKODA-Seat-module-units-canbus/182736590645

Keen to see red in action Sean, might follow suit...

Actually just realised something, are these plug and play without changing out the bulbs?

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Re: Red footwell LEDs for mk7.5
« Reply #8 on: 01 January 2018, 00:02 »
Yes I think that’s the idea.

I might go ahead and order a set.... but maybe I should actually get my car first  :smiley: I’ve not got anything to cross check them against.
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Re: Red footwell LEDs for mk7.5
« Reply #9 on: 01 January 2018, 12:01 »

Yeh, I thought that’s what Rebecca said... rather than buying replacement bulb holders and then inserting LEDs, you now just buy the unit?

This place sells red, white or blue.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Footwell-lights-LED-SMD-white-red-blue-VW-AUDI-SKODA-Seat-module-units-canbus/182736590645

Keen to see red in action Sean, might follow suit...

Actually just realised something, are these plug and play without changing out the bulbs?

Yes, you plug and play now available in various colours.  These are just a case of swapping the whole unit, and cheaper too.  They weren’t available when I swapped mine, hence me (and others) having to buy units with swappable bulbs. 
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