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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: pedrod316 on 18 July 2013, 17:13
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Hi all
Probally been asked before! But how much work is there in fitting a set of front genuine xenon lights?
Would like a set with the nice led side lights.
I have a 2010 yr golf gti
Would i need different wiring harnes?
Will i get an error on dash etc?
Basically is it possible for someone with limited skills to do, as dont have any software for removing errors etc.
Any idvice/help much apreciated
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Basically is it possible for someone with limited skills to do, as dont have any software for removing errors etc.
Hi all
Probally been asked before! But how much work is there in fitting a set of front genuine xenon lights?
Would like a set with the nice led side lights.
I have a 2010 yr golf gti
Would i need different wiring harnes?
Will i get an error on dash etc
Basically is it possible for someone with limited skills to do, as dont have any software for removing errors etc.
LOTS of work
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YES
NO
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Oh dear
Doesn't sound promising then :cry:
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Sorry mate, fitting them is a very involved job to say the least.
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I have done this and as the Doc said, it is a lot of work, in fact I think I would trade the car in for one with Xenons rather than do it again. Really happy with the results but not for the faint hearted.
To do a full OEM setup you need to replace the BCM, half the dash has to come out including the knee airbag. You need a new loom to go from the AFS controller to the Autoleveler, which you have to fit, a new loom from the AFS controller to the CAN controller, this is very tricky to get wires soldered on to as it is way back in the dash and a new loom from the AFS controller to each headlight.
Unless you can source a lot of the parts from Ebay etc then it will work out very expensive as well.
Here is the parts list I used
(http://www.thewindinglane.co.uk/images/mk6gti/xenonfit/xenonParts.jpg)
The hardest part was getting to the CAN controller and getting wires connected to the CANH and CANL pins.
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Best option is aftermarket lights, but you then run the gauntlet as to their quality.
I made the same mistake as you buying a car with halogens :cry:
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G whizz!!
I thought if I bought genuine vw lights it would almost be a plug & play set up, obviously not!!
well I think that idea is knocked on the head big time.
What about the led rear lights? easier?
Typical car has nearly every other extra on it aswell :grin:
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I have done this and as the Doc said, it is a lot of work, in fact I think I would trade the car in for one with Xenons rather than do it again. Really happy with the results but not for the faint hearted.
To do a full OEM setup you need to replace the BCM, half the dash has to come out including the knee airbag. You need a new loom to go from the AFS controller to the Autoleveler, which you have to fit, a new loom from the AFS controller to the CAN controller, this is very tricky to get wires soldered on to as it is way back in the dash and a new loom from the AFS controller to each headlight.
Unless you can source a lot of the parts from Ebay etc then it will work out very expensive as well.
Here is the parts list I used
(http://www.thewindinglane.co.uk/images/mk6gti/xenonfit/xenonParts.jpg)
The hardest part was getting to the CAN controller and getting wires connected to the CANH and CANL pins.
That sounds savagely involving.
To OP - Perhaps you will have to stick with uprated bulbs? Or sell up lol.
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G whizz!!
I thought if I bought genuine vw lights it would almost be a plug & play set up, obviously not!!
well I think that idea is knocked on the head big time.
What about the led rear lights? easier?
Typical car has nearly every other extra on it aswell :grin:
Rear LEDs is dead easy, just need access to Vagcom to code out the error codes, 2 min job and looks great :cool:
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Cool, Think will go with rear lights instead then, will I still get fault with genuine rear's?
Where do you buy vagcom from and is it straightforward?
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Cool, Think will go with rear lights instead then, will I still get fault with genuine rear's?
Where do you buy vagcom from and is it straightforward?
I wasn't that fussed about the LED's on the front, I just have Xenons. The rear LED lights would be my choice as they really improve the look of the car and aren't a ball ache like the Xenon retrofit is.
Installation on my 59 plate brought a bulb defect light which I had coded out while my car was in the garage for something else.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBG8fHfXi5s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBG8fHfXi5s)
VCDS will set you back about £250 including a cable so unless you plan to use it regularly then maybe just take it to a garage or find someone with VCDS on the forum who might do it for a small fee.
You can buy VCDS from Ilexa and some other places on the internet.
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Thanks for info
Yeh think will just stick to rear lights, will improve the look a lot.
will just take to local garage and get fault removed ,to much cost just for odd thing I require software for.
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Thanks for info
Yeh think will just stick to rear lights, will improve the look a lot.
will just take to local garage and get fault removed ,to much cost just for odd thing I require software for.
Take it somewhere where they know VAG coding if you can...an unfamiliar garage may go wut?