Bulb for bi-xenon headlight (and fitting)

[Hawaii-Five-O]

On the way to work this morning I got a warning light on dash telling me that my right front dipped headlight bulb has gone. Checked when I parked up and it has indeed gone.

Now then, which bulb do I need to replace it?

Code number?

Can I replace it myself?

Thanks

[dubber36]

You need a DS1 xenon bulb www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/replacement-d1s-xenon-hid-bulbs/

To replace it you need to remove the headlight and in order to do that, remover the bumper.

[Hawaii-Five-O]

You need a DS1 xenon bulb www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/replacement-d1s-xenon-hid-bulbs/

To replace it you need to remove the headlight and in order to do that, remover the bumper.

Thanks Dubber.

Bloody hell I've got to remove the bumper to get to headlight!!! Know any good how to guides on the interwebs?

I've got my MOT on Saturday morning and if I don't change the bulb it will fail. Arrgh

[clubsport]

Best of luck sorting it HF0, hope it is less hassle than it sounds.

If I ever have this issue, do you need to use a Vag.com to reset or align the headlight, or just to clear the warning light on the dash?

[Hawaii-Five-O]

Best of luck sorting it HF0, hope it is less hassle than it sounds.

If I ever have this issue, do you need to use a Vag.com to reset or align the headlight, or just to clear the warning light on the dash?

Cheers fella. It's a bummer for sure.

Do most people just take it to the dealers?

[Gnasher]

Can't remember 100% which one but I'm pretty sure they are either DS2 or DS3 bulbs from when I changed mine...

Link to the How-to I wrote...

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=270994.msg2482858#msg2482858

Hope that helps!

[Gnasher]

Just checked, they are D3S bulbs.

http://www.powerbulbs.com/vehiclelookup/P/GB/121/10585/59116

[dubber36]

It seems that it's best you check the bulb type before you order, as Autobulbs and Powerbulbs show different types.

[fredgroves]

My local dealer doesn't charge to fit bulbs. You might want to ask yours...

That probably means that a 60 quid bulb from the internet is 100 quid from them, but...

[itavaltalainen]

Bumper does not need to come off - you can remove wheel arch lining. Not even the headlight needs to come out.
I would swap both at the same time.

Look here for a guide:
http://www.motor-talk.de/forum/aktion/Attachment.html?attachmentId=733971