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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: TATS on 14 January 2008, 15:59

Title: LED DASH LIGHTS
Post by: TATS on 14 January 2008, 15:59

Hi, am new to the MK2 thing and am after some advice. I've got a couple of blown dashboard display lights and was thinking of putting in leds when i do change them. can anyone tell me what sort of leds i'll need?? Also, where can i get replacement headlamps from, the guy in Halfords assured me that they only had lamps with two connectors as opposed to three, sorry if all this is a bit noddy to most people.

many thanks
tats
 :cool:

Title: Re: LED DASH LIGHTS
Post by: kittie on 15 January 2008, 08:39

I got a headlamp on ebay to replace a cracked one, was cheap and in excellent condition!

As for leds you might want to try www.ultraleds.com. You will need to either use 12v leds or use standard leds and solder in a 12v resistor (on either leg) or your leds won't light! Be sure to get the led the correct way round as well, solder pos leg to pos terminal and vice versa.

The wide angled frosted variety are good as they spread the light out (or get normal and file the tip down). They come in a variety of colours and different brightnesses so it's good to try out different ones to get the right look.

The elec window switches are a bastard to do (or I found they were - dificult to get back together properly). I gave up on them and bought new switches! But have experience of this as did all the lights in my fiesta with blue ones, a bit chavvy I know but it was fun to do!

Title: Re: LED DASH LIGHTS
Post by: TATS on 15 January 2008, 10:12

 :grin:Cheers for the reply kittie

Title: Re: LED DASH LIGHTS
Post by: Dubster2 on 15 January 2008, 10:56

Should be able to get the headlights from GSF, Euro car parts or the main delaers for standard or other places for crystal ones. Cheaper of course 2nd hand from a breakers, ebay or to a 'wanted' add on here or any other VW forum.

Title: Re: LED DASH LIGHTS
Post by: TATS on 15 January 2008, 11:58

Its the actual bulb itself that i'm after. my current bulbs have three connector tags on and could only find ones with two tags in halfords.

Title: Re: LED DASH LIGHTS
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 15 January 2008, 14:03

Go back to halfords, call the guy a dick from a fellow halfords worker (I work for the company), and ask for a 472 bulb. They are the headlight bulbs. (unless you mean a inner spot bulb, in which case they are 453)

Title: Re: LED DASH LIGHTS
Post by: TATS on 15 January 2008, 16:44

Cheers for that mate, have been back and have now got the right ones. I'm sure it won't be the last noddy question i ask though. Have you any thoughts on leds for my display. Have seen some on t'bay and thought i might give them a whirl :grin:

Title: Re: LED DASH LIGHTS
Post by: kittie on 15 January 2008, 20:29

What leds have you seen on fleabay? Sometimes they can be a right royal rip off (leds should be pennies)...

Title: Re: LED DASH LIGHTS
Post by: TATS on 16 January 2008, 07:58

The ones i was looking at were from http://stores.ebay.co.uk/marks-autos.

what do you think?? :undecided:

Title: Re: LED DASH LIGHTS
Post by: Dubster2 on 16 January 2008, 14:59

I've bought lots of leds from Ultra-leds before. What colour ones are you after?

Title: Re: LED DASH LIGHTS
Post by: TATS on 16 January 2008, 15:16

I was thinking of using red ones, any thoughts. By the way, thanks to everyone who's been helping me out. This is my first non familymobile and have never really messed around with a car before so am just trying to make sure i don't cock up :wink:

Title: Re: LED DASH LIGHTS
Post by: catflea on 16 January 2008, 20:15

Just noticed you are only down the road from me.   

If you went to Park Gate halfords forget it,  they are a stupid bunch in there.  The one in Hedge End is better and only another 5 mins down the M27!

Title: Re: LED DASH LIGHTS
Post by: Conker on 16 January 2008, 23:58

This thread might be of interest...

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=71211.0