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Offline Aweful_Truth

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Valeo LED how do i re-wire them for UK use?!
« on: October 11, 2011, 01:25:52 am »
Ok, well I've scoured the net looking for answers, the best I've found was designed for US cars. on here i found a couple of threads but it didn't seem like anyone had a definitive answer? help?
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Re: Valeo LED how do i re-wire them for UK use?!
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2011, 01:34:13 am »
Cut off the rear housing of the inner light set, then slip out and swap the lenses, then plastic weld, or glue gun the rear parts back on.
Easiest to cut the retaining clips off with a dremmel. :happy2:
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Re: Valeo LED how do i re-wire them for UK use?!
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2011, 01:50:49 am »
amazing haha thanks! does that mean they will pass MOT etc?
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Re: Valeo LED how do i re-wire them for UK use?!
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2011, 07:59:43 am »
Here's the 'How to..'

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2823.345.html

and here's a BIG write-up about them..

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,4469.0.html

..and yes, mine has passed a couple of MOTs with them on. :happy2:
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Re: Valeo LED how do i re-wire them for UK use?!
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2011, 08:26:13 am »
Quote from: PND on October 11, 2011, 07:59:43 am

and here's a BIG write-up about them..

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,4469.0.html

..and yes, mine has passed a couple of MOTs with them on. :happy2:

....All my reviews tend to be big  :laugh:

No wiriing changes needed and mine has passed several MOT's too. Enjoy!  :happy2:
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