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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Gash on 02 November 2012, 23:08

Title: New bulbs
Post by: Gash on 02 November 2012, 23:08: I drasticly need new bulbs due to me being able to see about 6m in front of me... 6cm sorry!

Can anybody suggest any good ones, iv seen these ones, dont say they do fit but wondering if they will fit a vento headlight...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-90-Osram-H7-477-499-Night-Breaker-Plus-Low-Xenon-Headlight-Bulbs-/330657955852?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+III&hash=item4cfcc0000c

also issue with the headlights at the moment, and dont think its the bulb..

sidelight works on passenger but dipped and full beam dont, put the bulb in the other side and it lights up fine ... any suggestions on issue?

OH yea and that does mean the car is working now ;)
Title: Re: New bulbs
Post by: DCmk3 on 03 November 2012, 05:48: I've got the same issue with my lights, although both dims work, yet only 1 bright works and all of the bulbs are working fine when I test them.
Title: Re: New bulbs
Post by: 67buggers on 03 November 2012, 06:54: Check your fuse box/relays.....I've had loads of issues like this with mine I tests the switch and it was fine. I have managed to trAck it down to the fuse box and I think it's a duff relay as it now works fine if I give the fuse box a tap with my foot! Not a fix I know but narrows the fault down. My problem was all lights working just no flashrs/main beam
Title: Re: New bulbs
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 03 November 2012, 10:34: Hi

try putting new bulbs in, and if that dont make a difference, clean all the earth points

I cleaned mine and it made my headlights really bright, so i would say clean them too...
Title: Re: New bulbs
Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 03 November 2012, 16:41: try some of these bulbs, just put em in mine. such an improvement, so bright

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=100w+h1+bulbs&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Title: Re: New bulbs
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 03 November 2012, 18:27: Quote from: whileoceanasleeps on 03 November 2012, 16:41
try some of these bulbs, just put em in mine. such an improvement, so bright

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=100w+h1+bulbs&_sacat=0&_from=R40

100w bulbs are illegal, 55w are road legal, it may fail next M.O.T, if the tester picks up on it, or even worse if you get pulled by a traffic officer who knows His shyt...
Title: Re: New bulbs
Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 03 November 2012, 18:43: yeah i know, got a spare set of 55w xenons too just incase...
Title: Re: New bulbs
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 03 November 2012, 19:05: Also 100w bulbs will put alot of strain on, wiring/fuses & relays as they were not designed to power 100w bulbs,

And 100w bulbs don't last long compared to 55w
Title: Re: New bulbs
Post by: 67buggers on 03 November 2012, 19:48: 100w bulbs are illegal, 55w are road legal, it may fail next M.O.T, if the tester picks up on it, or even worse if you get pulled by a traffic officer who knows His shyt...

RATS!
Title: Re: New bulbs
Post by: sharki786 on 03 November 2012, 22:12: f all diffrence with 55w & 100w (well thats what i say as i had them on my car)
i got a headlight relay kit for sale.
pm me if anyone interested
Title: Re: New bulbs
Post by: whileoceanasleeps on 04 November 2012, 16:28: what does one of them fings do
Title: Re: New bulbs
Post by: sharki786 on 16 November 2012, 18:39: basically just makes your head lights brighter without going the hid route. kit has relays & all that to make the lights brighter
Title: Re: New bulbs
Post by: Jasikasisback on 17 November 2012, 10:23: plus it blinds the hell out of drivers like me who are going the other way. i get so tired driving home and my eyes really hurt. please dont use the 100w bulbs. almost had an accident the other day :(