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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Altered Carbon on 30 April 2008, 20:39

Title: Which bulbs for wing mirror lights?
Post by: Altered Carbon on 30 April 2008, 20:39
Any idea which fitment the bulbs are underneath the wing mirrors? I'm not sure if they're fitted to all models, or form part of the Lux pack - quite fancy changing them for led versions to get a 'whiter' light. I'm sure it'll look good against the white paint.  :cool:

Cheers
Title: Re: Which bulbs for wing mirror lights?
Post by: Greenouse on 30 April 2008, 21:26
Any idea which fitment the bulbs are underneath the wing mirrors? I'm not sure if they're fitted to all models, or form part of the Lux pack - quite fancy changing them for led versions to get a 'whiter' light. I'm sure it'll look good against the white paint.  :cool:

Cheers

Do you mean the 'puddle lights' Carbon? They are part of Lux pack 2 me thinks, had them on my last GTI, but not on the ED30  :cry: Can't see that there much different to number plate bulbs?? Have seen a few new lexus recently that look as though they have some fancy lighting for the no plate - looks bluey white  :cool: V Nice!
Title: Re: Which bulbs for wing mirror lights?
Post by: SteveS on 30 April 2008, 21:27
i got them on my ed30
Title: Re: Which bulbs for wing mirror lights?
Post by: neg on 30 April 2008, 22:13
Same as side light bulbs - spade type 501 5W5
Title: Re: Which bulbs for wing mirror lights?
Post by: SteveS on 30 April 2008, 23:17
Same as side light bulbs - spade type 501 5W5


like these: (https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/image.php?productid=16450)
Title: Re: Which bulbs for wing mirror lights?
Post by: Altered Carbon on 30 April 2008, 23:29
Same as side light bulbs - spade type 501 5W5


Excellent - thanks for that  :smiley:
Any idea which fitment the bulbs are underneath the wing mirrors? I'm not sure if they're fitted to all models, or form part of the Lux pack - quite fancy changing them for led versions to get a 'whiter' light. I'm sure it'll look good against the white paint.  :cool:

Cheers

Do you mean the 'puddle lights' Carbon? They are part of Lux pack 2 me thinks, had them on my last GTI, but not on the ED30  :cry: Can't see that there much different to number plate bulbs?? Have seen a few new lexus recently that look as though they have some fancy lighting for the no plate - looks bluey white  :cool: V Nice!

'Puddle lights' - that's the phrase I was looking for! They look a bit yellow - thought changing them to whiter led bulbs would improve things.
Title: Re: Which bulbs for wing mirror lights?
Post by: SteveS on 30 April 2008, 23:30
i have also considered this :)

how do you get into either the wing mirrors or headlamps to get to the bulbs tho! lol
Title: Re: Which bulbs for wing mirror lights?
Post by: neg on 01 May 2008, 00:15
Wing mirrors is easy - fold forward the mirror a little but and you will uncover a small torx head screw holding the little light unit in place - unscrew and prise out.

I was going to change mine to whiter bulbs but noticed one wasnt working - even when I put a new bulb in so the dealer is going to be looking into that.

Sidelights in the headlights depends if you have Xenons or not as the unit is different.
Title: Re: Which bulbs for wing mirror lights?
Post by: maxamus on 01 May 2008, 00:48
i wouldnt mind whitey red / whitey blue bulbs in my wing mirrors rather than "council yellow".
Nothing chavy really, it just needs to be white with eaither a hint or red or blue 
Title: Re: Which bulbs for wing mirror lights?
Post by: SteveS on 01 May 2008, 09:11
Wing mirrors is easy - fold forward the mirror a little but and you will uncover a small torx head screw holding the little light unit in place - unscrew and prise out.

I was going to change mine to whiter bulbs but noticed one wasnt working - even when I put a new bulb in so the dealer is going to be looking into that.

Sidelights in the headlights depends if you have Xenons or not as the unit is different.

i have xenons
Title: Re: Which bulbs for wing mirror lights?
Post by: neg on 01 May 2008, 11:50
In the Xenon unit (from memory) the side light and indicator is in the same bit - I think there were some clips you have to get you fingers onto to release the bulb holder.
Title: Re: Which bulbs for wing mirror lights?
Post by: SteveS on 01 May 2008, 12:13
thanks!