OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures

[david25]

Following on from this thread http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,26833.0.html I decided
to try the OEM LED number plate bulbs (after reading a number of German forums pages).

Sourced from http://www.vw-audi-Shop.com but you can visit any VW dealer or http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk
cost will be around £25.00 for each unit.

• Remove the old units, there is a plastic tab nearest each wing, I used one thin screwdriver to hold this in and another to lever out the unit
• There is another tab holding the connector in place, again I used a small screwdriver to un-clip the tab
• Fit the new unit and click back into place

There is no bulb out warning in my 2006 car (possibly a silent VCDS warning but I can live with that as I dont even have a reader!)

These are standard on the German Golf Style and the 2012 Mark6 GTI, see http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=190980.0
so now you can stay in fashion with the MK6 and any BMW friends you have!

I'll try and add some pictures when it's dark during this weekend.

Packet and part number


Old units


Old unit close


Comparison


New unit close


All done


1K8-943-021-B
1K8943021B

[2007GTI]

look good, but is it me, or are they not centred?

[david25]

Yep, they are not centered within the black plastic holder.

[david25]

Night pics









Comparison with Philips Blue Vision W5W bulb 3400k, take at same time with same camera settings

[crimsonfin]

nice.  I assume that you get both light fittings in the pack for £25 ?

how are the Philips Blue Vision bulbs.  Noticable difference ?

[david25]

nice.  I assume that you get both light fittings in the pack for £25 ?

how are the Philips Blue Vision bulbs.  Noticable difference ?

Unfortunately, it's £25 per pack...

Also, I definately recommend Philips Blue Vision bulbs as replacements for the sidelights.

As you can see the colour of the light is much closer to a normal headlight bulb, they also look brighter.

You can also use them in the puddle lights (folding mirrors), puddle lights in the foot wells and some reading lights.