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Offline david25

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OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« on: May 28, 2011, 05:55:06 pm »
Following on from this thread http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,26833.0.html I decided
to try the OEM LED number plate bulbs (after reading a number of German forums pages).

Sourced from http://www.vw-audi-Shop.com but you can visit any VW dealer or http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk
cost will be around £25.00 for each unit.

  • Remove the old units, there is a plastic tab nearest each wing, I used one thin screwdriver to hold this in and another to lever out the unit
  • There is another tab holding the connector in place, again I used a small screwdriver to un-clip the tab
  • Fit the new unit and click back into place

There is no bulb out warning in my 2006 car (possibly a silent VCDS warning but I can live with that as I dont even have a reader!)

These are standard on the German Golf Style and the 2012 Mark6 GTI, see http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=190980.0
so now you can stay in fashion with the MK6 and any BMW friends you have!

I'll try and add some pictures when it's dark during this weekend.

Packet and part number


Old units


Old unit close


Comparison


New unit close


All done


1K8-943-021-B
1K8943021B
« Last Edit: May 28, 2011, 05:57:58 pm by david25 »
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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2011, 06:34:08 pm »
That looks really good! great thread with pictures.

I have just ordered some replacement bulbs for the old holders as was reluctant to part with so much money. Would be interested to see how they look in the dark, to see how they light the number plate itself.


PJC
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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2011, 06:43:51 pm »
These look great and a nice mod - bit pricey though at £50 a set.
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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2011, 07:57:53 pm »
have to say they look a real nice upgrade , ive been looking on e bay at the full units but there £40 so £50 for genuine ones that you know will fit straight away seems a good buy ill have to put them on my list  :happy2:
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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2011, 08:00:36 pm »
Got these in my R, love the look of them.


on one side only in this pic obviously
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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2011, 08:08:19 pm »
They look great. Same part for the Rocco?
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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2011, 08:09:51 pm »
Quote from: Deako on May 28, 2011, 08:08:19 pm
They look great. Same part for the Rocco?

Yes indeed, below is a picture in the work car park, its not at all dark but gives you a slight idea LOL

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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2011, 08:27:06 pm »
Cheers Shaun. A definite improvement.  :happy2:

The new units just clip in as well? No screws?
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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2011, 08:35:05 pm »
Quote from: Deako on May 28, 2011, 08:27:06 pm
Cheers Shaun. A definite improvement.  :happy2:

The new units just clip in as well? No screws?

yes, exactly like the ones already in.
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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2011, 08:41:37 pm »
Might have to invest in some. Love all the OEM mods you have done on your Rocco R already.
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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2011, 09:38:46 pm »
Quote from: Deako on May 28, 2011, 08:08:19 pm
They look great. Same part for the Rocco?

Yep, if you're on http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk you can see some instructions in one of the sub forums.
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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2011, 07:44:07 am »
Night pics









Comparison with Philips Blue Vision W5W bulb 3400k, take at same time with same camera settings
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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2011, 02:19:57 pm »
Nice upgrade!
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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2011, 11:40:56 pm »
Nice, but I think 50 quid is steep!
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Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2011, 08:03:16 am »
It's all relative, I've been looking at the MK6 door switches http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,29345.0.html and think they're a bit expensive
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