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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: THiNK on 10 October 2008, 09:17
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Hey Guys,
The drivers side, side light bulb has gone and i guess i'm left with no choice but to drop the front bumper.
I found this guide : http://home.nycap.rr.com/brandonc/headlight/
Anyone with any tips to aid me?
Thanks,
CS
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that guide is spot on
one tip is to turn the wheels to full lock to help you get at the wheel arch screws
also you don't need to undo the bonnet release - you can leave the grill loose and hanging off it
other than that just take it slow
:smiley:
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You shouldnt need to remove the bumper. I've done side lights headlights and indicators without removing the bumper.
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You shouldnt need to remove the bumper. I've done side lights headlights and indicators without removing the bumper.
you should hire yourself out Tim - earn a few quid changing people's lights :grin: :grin:
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i also done mine and my hands are like shovels lol
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You shouldnt need to remove the bumper. I've done side lights headlights and indicators without removing the bumper.
you should hire yourself out Tim - earn a few quid changing people's lights :grin: :grin:
I did think this. Seriously though it is quite easy. You can look through the light to see what you doing and just bend your hand around.
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Tim speaks the truth, I changed mine without removing the bumper. Just need a little patience. Drive up to London and I will do it for a pint ;)
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lol
I did the passenger side ok because you could remove the battery ... no harm in trying without dropping the bumper first i guess :)
Just hope it dont rain in the morning!
CS
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lol
I did the passenger side ok because you could remove the battery ... no harm in trying without dropping the bumper first i guess :)
Just hope it dont rain in the morning!
CS
Indeed got to be worth a try first :wink:
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I got bloody aftermarket angel eyes with covers on, i have to remove my front bumper even if i want to look at my bulbs lol. you can do side lights without removing it, it can hurt but it saves a lot of messing around, also when you put the bumper back on it really takes two people to keep it level as it slides in from the front, i found out the hard way and took it off, had to ring a mate to get it back on lol!!
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Ok so i managed to get the bulb out without dropping the bumper, once i moved the unit from the back of the fixing (i have the gas charged headlights) it was tight but i managed.
Bloody lucky as when i put the new bulb in it didn't work!!
Any idea's why the new bulb wouldn't work?
Thanks,
CS
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:angry:
Ok so i managed to get the bulb out without dropping the bumper, once i moved the unit from the back of the fixing (i have the gas charged headlights) it was tight but i managed.
Bloody lucky as when i put the new bulb in it didn't work!!
Any idea's why the new bulb wouldn't work?
Thanks,
CS
Bulb not seated? Faulty bulb? Fuse?
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Bulb not seated? Faulty bulb? Fuse?
Sits ok and the passenger one works ok so can not be a fuse (unless they run on separate ones?) I'm going to take the bulb back to VW tomorrow to swap it. It is slightly longer than the one i took out but doubt that would be the reason....
Just glad i didn't drop the bumper to find out its not just the bulb!
CS
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Just took the bulb back and they confirmed it was a duff. They have now had to order me one in :(
CS
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OK i must win an award for this.
From start to finish, this even includes popping the bonnet etc etc - i have just changed the drives sidelight bulb in 1min 24 seconds!!
Woo me!!!
CS