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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: R32_T on 22 September 2006, 17:55

Title: MK4 Style headlights.......Need advice
Post by: R32_T on 22 September 2006, 17:55

Hello all,

i've bought some mk4 style headlights for my VR6, person i bought them off, bought them for his mk3 1.8 Driver but never fitted them. They are brand new in a box

Now after i've bought them  :huh: some one has told me that the headlight wiring is different on the GTI's and VR6's to the rest of the range.  :shocked:

I dont want to try them as dont want to blow anything

Is this true??

is there a way round it?? or will i have to get a set that are made for the GTI's and VR's??

Title: Re: MK4 Style headlights.......Need advice
Post by: gtitdi on 22 September 2006, 19:41

Yeah that's right, the plug on the GTI/VR6 is generally long and thin whereas for the rest of the Mk3s its more of a square shape. The wiring is exactly the same though. If you're any good with a soldiering iron your best bet might be to either swap the sockets over from your old headlights or get a set of connectors from a non GTI/VR6 golf (local scrappy should have some), chop your old ones off and connect them up.

Title: Re: MK4 Style headlights.......Need advice
Post by: R32_T on 28 September 2006, 17:27

Cheers for the reply.

i thought i'd try them anyway, and they fit!!!  :laugh:

All the lights work properly, the beam works.

I am going to see if they start popping bulbs every week then i know theres something wrong, but it will do for now.

Thanks