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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: cheekyboy_123 on 15 May 2006, 12:34

Title: Headlamp / Xenons / quick answers please
Post by: cheekyboy_123 on 15 May 2006, 12:34
Hi All

Hope you guys are all well..
Just noticed a crack on my headlamp (drivers)...Noticed some condensation build up so better change it or risk electrical problems..
Now i know the headlamp change is a bit of a mission on these...i.e drop bumper etc...I'm pretty sure i could do it but just wondered if there are any special tools needed for the job..
Also, would you guys recommend i change the bulbs whilst out also? If so, is it worth going for aftermarket xenons? I used them before some years back on another car, but found them cheap and tended to blow easily...Are there any decent reliable one to look out for?

If anyone has any useful info on the whole headlamp change thing - please feel free to enlighten me ;-)

Have a good day!
Title: Re: Headlamp / Xenons / quick answers please
Post by: Rhyso on 15 May 2006, 14:36
can't help with changing the headlamp I'm afriad but the bulbs i use are Osram Silver Star; big improvement over the standard ones.

If you order from www.powerbulbs.com you can get a discount -  see the Deals & Discounts section for further details!!
Title: Re: Headlamp / Xenons / quick answers please
Post by: GazB on 15 May 2006, 22:01
Changing the lamps is easy, 1h max if you havent done it before.

try this

http://home.nycap.rr.com/brandonc/headlight/
Title: Re: Headlamp / Xenons / quick answers please
Post by: cheekyboy_123 on 16 May 2006, 10:11
Thankyou!
Ordered a set of new bulbs.
Also instructions to change look very good. Will give it a go. Thanks again!