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Offline Strat

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Re: Led number plate bulbs
« Reply #45 on: March 31, 2011, 11:28:44 pm »
Quote from: alexperkins on March 31, 2011, 11:16:54 pm
Scirocco has w5w holders like sidelight bulbs unlike the golf which has festoons

The link is on the first page steve with the discount code  :happy2:

They don't flag any errors. You must ensure they are fitted the correct way, as LEDs only work one way round, so before you screw the holrs back up, pop the bulbs in and check they work!

Without sounding completely inept, but what does w5w vs festoons mean?  :laugh: is there a version of those bulbs in the link which would fit a rocco?
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Re: Led number plate bulbs
« Reply #46 on: March 31, 2011, 11:29:59 pm »
Push fit bulbs instead of little tube bulbs

Google w5w and c5w. You'll see what I mean

Yes search for can friendly 501/w5w
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Re: Led number plate bulbs
« Reply #47 on: April 01, 2011, 02:20:21 pm »
Just received mine, fantastic I thought! But I've fitted them and one of them isn't working. I've tried it both ways.

What to do? How do I check it's getting any power?
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Re: Led number plate bulbs
« Reply #48 on: April 01, 2011, 02:31:24 pm »
Quote from: Gtiain on April 01, 2011, 02:20:21 pm
Just received mine, fantastic I thought! But I've fitted them and one of them isn't working. I've tried it both ways.

What to do? How do I check it's getting any power?

Were both of the original bulbs working? Have you tried the one that's not working in the other holder?
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Re: Led number plate bulbs
« Reply #49 on: April 01, 2011, 02:33:56 pm »
Yes but I just thought the bulb had gone so I bought these. It must be the unit that's faulty. Do I have to replace the unit then or what? Cheers.
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Re: Led number plate bulbs
« Reply #50 on: April 01, 2011, 02:49:06 pm »
Pop the unit out and check the wiring is pukka
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Re: Led number plate bulbs
« Reply #51 on: April 01, 2011, 03:09:51 pm »
Quote from: alexperkins on April 01, 2011, 02:49:06 pm
Pop the unit out and check the wiring is pukka

How do I do that? Have I got to access it through the boot?
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Re: Led number plate bulbs
« Reply #52 on: April 01, 2011, 03:12:47 pm »
Small screwdriver in the light housing to the right handside in the little slot

Very carefully push that in and pop the housing out - its bloody fragile though
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Re: Led number plate bulbs
« Reply #53 on: April 01, 2011, 05:02:53 pm »
Replacement units are about £7.50, i replaced both as found both were broken and one was stuck in with bluetack... that's approved used VW for ya ;)
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Re: Led number plate bulbs
« Reply #54 on: April 02, 2011, 08:26:23 pm »
some pics of mine which have been fitted for over 6 months with no error lights.  Excuse some dodgy letter removal but you get the idea.  2 photos are with different iphone exposure




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Re: Led number plate bulbs
« Reply #55 on: April 07, 2011, 10:32:09 pm »
Fitted mine today and really pleased. Easy to fit!  :smiley:
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Re: Led number plate bulbs
« Reply #56 on: April 08, 2011, 09:27:55 am »
comparison pic

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