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Title: LED Side Lights
Post by: stanmoar on 19 May 2013, 00:10

As per title folks do you know of any That won't give an error and where to get them from???

Cheers

Stan

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: pryda on 19 May 2013, 00:57

I run these from eBay... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150931319404

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8496/8288479871_84e9f613e7_b.jpg)

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: T30GUE on 19 May 2013, 19:18

What DRL bulbs are those please?  Much improved light over the very yellow standard ones!

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: pryda on 19 May 2013, 19:36

they aren't DRLs mate, just 501 LEDs

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: stanmoar on 19 May 2013, 21:37

Thanks for the link, just ordered a set :smiley: :smiley:

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Dan.B on 19 May 2013, 22:13

Thanks for the link just ordered a set.

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: RocketRossUK on 19 May 2013, 22:40

can someone please post link on here?

Thanks

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Buck on 20 May 2013, 00:23

Quote from: RocketRossUK on 19 May 2013, 22:40

can someone please post link on here?

Thanks

Ross, links in Pryda's post ^^^^

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: LukeRhino on 20 May 2013, 08:28

Just ordered a set :) they look a million miles better than the standard yellow ones. What are they like to fit?

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Raffe on 20 May 2013, 11:39

So ave you turned the DRL's off and in the pics your headlights are lit up with the LEDs?

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: RocketRossUK on 21 May 2013, 00:19

I dont think there is an after-market DRL yet is there?

Isnt it a two in one with full beam...is it h15 bulb.

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Marshy on 21 May 2013, 22:37

I've just ordered a set of these to.
Awaiting delivery so fingers crossed no errors.
I turned my drls off and activated my fog lamps as my drls which is a nice white light and looks a million times better. (My opinion of course)

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Obbzi on 21 May 2013, 23:23

Quote from: RocketRossUK on 21 May 2013, 00:19

I dont think there is an after-market DRL yet is there?

Isnt it a two in one with full beam...is it h15 bulb.

Side lights are single filament

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: RocketRossUK on 22 May 2013, 00:50

Quote from: Obbzi on 21 May 2013, 23:23

Quote from: RocketRossUK on 21 May 2013, 00:19

I dont think there is an after-market DRL yet is there?

Isnt it a two in one with full beam...is it h15 bulb.

Side lights are single filament

Yeah not the side light, the DRL light...that is a two in one H15 bulb with full beam.

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: stanmoar on 22 May 2013, 06:12

I recieved mine last night and with some swearing managed to get them fitted!!

Not a lot of room for your hand to manouvre!!

on the upside they look so much better!!!

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: LukeRhino on 22 May 2013, 08:22

stanmoar, i think im going to struggle getting my hand into the hole at the back of the light unit, may see if the girlfriend can get her hand in haha

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Marshy on 22 May 2013, 11:28

I've just fitted these to my gtd and they look great with no errors.
Took me an hour though as my hands are like shovels and the holders were very tight to remove.
Fiddly but worth it

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: pryda on 22 May 2013, 13:14

Quote from: Marshy on 21 May 2013, 22:37

I've just ordered a set of these to.
Awaiting delivery so fingers crossed no errors.
I turned my drls off and activated my fog lamps as my drls which is a nice white light and looks a million times better. (My opinion of course)

how is that done?

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Marshy on 22 May 2013, 13:31

Using vagcom turn on foglamps as drl and turn off your existing ones using the indicator stalk.
At least its a white light rather than the original yellow bulb.
There's a how to somewhere I'll see if I can find it

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Obbzi on 22 May 2013, 18:18

Quote from: Marshy on 22 May 2013, 13:31

Using vagcom turn on foglamps as drl and turn off your existing ones using the indicator stalk.
At least its a white light rather than the original yellow bulb.
There's a how to somewhere I'll see if I can find it

Sounds interesting! I don't like having to drive around in daylight with my xenons on all the time as they are the DRL's on mine  :whistle:

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Marshy on 22 May 2013, 18:33

Here's the how to I used.
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a6/drl-disable-vw-golf-jetta.htm

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: pryda on 22 May 2013, 18:45

thanks mate

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: LukeRhino on 22 May 2013, 21:15

I cant get my side lights out :( fat hands :(

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Marshy on 22 May 2013, 21:24

Mine were very tight too.
I ended up putting slight pressure on the wires and the passenger side popped out.
The drivers one I removed my fuel filter housing (diesel) and used some pliers.
I applied Vaseline to both holders to help if required again.

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: LukeRhino on 23 May 2013, 08:14

ill have another go at the weekend, was gutted when i gave up after 15 minutes with sore hands!

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: stanmoar on 23 May 2013, 08:52

I had the same problem so I used a small pair of pliers

To get hold of the tab and pulled it out slowly!!! Same for putting it back in!!

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: MBCGTI on 23 May 2013, 18:07

Fitted mine this morning and they worked perfectly, such an easy item to fit especially after the Clio. Anyone got a link to the error free bulbs for the number plate lights as I want LEDs for those now.

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: pryda on 23 May 2013, 19:20

Quote from: MBCGTI on 23 May 2013, 18:07

Fitted mine this morning and they worked perfectly, such an easy item to fit especially after the Clio. Anyone got a link to the error free bulbs for the number plate lights as I want LEDs for those now.

these are what I'm running and they're the bomb. come with the anti cambus resistors as well.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270902103761?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

(http://imageshack.us/a/img812/7036/reg1c.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img703/6451/reg2zg.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img689/12/reg3o.jpg)

crappy iphone pics, but you get the picture.

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Marshy on 23 May 2013, 19:25

Is yours an 09 car?
Just wondered as mines 59 plate and I've tried some error free lamps from eBay already and they didn't work.
People say that pre 2010 can't use led number plate lamps.
Just checking before I take the plunge.

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: pryda on 23 May 2013, 19:28

yep '09 plate mate and I've had absolutely no problems using the LED plate lights I've linked

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Marshy on 23 May 2013, 19:38

Just bought some.
Cheers

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: MBCGTI on 24 May 2013, 11:44

Cheers pryda, will try them and hopefully will be error free. Just need to source rear LEDs now when I have the money.

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: RocketRossUK on 24 May 2013, 13:38

My lights arrived the other day, this is what i got:

Mtec - Cosmos Blue  & the sidelights in previous post

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k489/rocketrossuk/3a166d23-44f3-44ef-a7f7-77e2aca8b1c5_zps29669dda.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/rocketrossuk/media/3a166d23-44f3-44ef-a7f7-77e2aca8b1c5_zps29669dda.jpg.html)

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k489/rocketrossuk/IMG_0796_zps0bd25f79.jpg) (http://s1112.photobucket.com/user/rocketrossuk/media/IMG_0796_zps0bd25f79.jpg.html)

Ill post some pics when fitted.  :cool:

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Obbzi on 24 May 2013, 16:24

I've got some led plate LED's as well, advertised as error free but I get a dash error message. LED's work though and they look ace, but I might get a set of the whole light unit instead of justthe LED's.

Then need to get some rear LED lights too :smiley:

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: stanmoar on 24 May 2013, 21:16

I've also fitted the Mtec's , anyone got any handy tips for next time I try to get the holders back in??

I had to get a mate to try the pax side as my hands were cut to shreds!!!

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Marshy on 25 May 2013, 19:50

Quote from: pryda on 23 May 2013, 19:20

Quote from: MBCGTI on 23 May 2013, 18:07

Fitted mine this morning and they worked perfectly, such an easy item to fit especially after the Clio. Anyone got a link to the error free bulbs for the number plate lights as I want LEDs for those now.

these are what I'm running and they're the bomb. come with the anti cambus resistors as well.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270902103761?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

(http://imageshack.us/a/img812/7036/reg1c.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img703/6451/reg2zg.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img689/12/reg3o.jpg)

crappy iphone pics, but you get the picture.

Well these arrived today and I fitted them and there no errors and they look well.
I've double sided taped the resistor box to the ledge beside the hole for the lamp.
Pleased with them.
Thanks mate.

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Obbzi on 26 May 2013, 23:47

All the people struggling to remove their sidelights are you all Halogen or Xenon headlights? Reason I ask is because I did my sidelights today (xenon headlights) and it was an absolute piece of pi55! Literally 5 seconds per side  :shocked:

Title: Re: LED Side Lights
Post by: Marshy on 27 May 2013, 00:16

All halogen mate.
They are an absolute piss take, I'm hoping the LEDs are ultra reliable and I don't ever need to remove them.