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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #120 on: August 12, 2012, 05:56:27 pm »
Got mine today all fitted just waited for day to turn to night...

Anyone know if the side lights in the r32 Xenons share the same bulb as the indicator as my sidelights look very very orange?

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #121 on: August 12, 2012, 06:08:27 pm »
The sidelights on xenon equipped cars use the W5W type, I use 13 smd LED's in my sidelights
They have a very crisp white light instead of the yellow halogen bulb that is fitted as standard.
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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #122 on: August 12, 2012, 09:41:46 pm »
Just a mission to take bumper etc off!

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #123 on: August 12, 2012, 09:53:52 pm »
Just a mission to take bumper etc off!

No need to take bumper off to replace bulbs

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #124 on: August 13, 2012, 11:45:51 am »
its too tight to get ure hands in

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #125 on: August 13, 2012, 01:02:34 pm »
Agreed...it is very tight in there.i skinned all my knuckles And I.ve got skinny fingers  :ashamed:
Have you got a friendly VW dealer who might help you without charging.
Or maybe someone on this forum who lives near you could help.

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #126 on: August 13, 2012, 02:15:58 pm »
My side lights were the worst for me! Never again  :signLOL:

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #127 on: August 13, 2012, 03:40:41 pm »
my passenger side sidelight came off easy, however the driver side was a pain, took a lot of twisting and turning to loosen and pull it out.

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #128 on: August 13, 2012, 06:20:40 pm »
my passenger side sidelight came off easy, however the driver side was a pain, took a lot of twisting and turning to loosen and pull it out.

I used my mates NWS ergonomic 45' long nosed pliers. He's a sparky so he has all sorts of pliers.




I know his pliers will be quite expensive though. I can also get the bulbs out easily with normal pliers.

Practice makes perfect!!!

Remember, just PULL straight back on the bulb holder. Do NOT Twist.

It gets easier every time.

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #129 on: August 13, 2012, 06:37:09 pm »
Moving the charcoal canister out of the way makes the drivers side easier to do also.

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #130 on: August 13, 2012, 07:31:54 pm »
Hi Guys.

O.K then stupid question time................................ :laugh:

Can the MTEC H7 55W super white HID bulbs be used on a ED30 with standard front lights and if so are they a straight replacement ?

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #131 on: August 13, 2012, 08:55:38 pm »
ive got a bulb in my passengers light, messed about too much and it fell through!

bumper off jobbie to get it out tho, its too far gone with any sort of tool, ive tried them all, its past the reflector lens!  :mad:

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #132 on: August 13, 2012, 09:16:51 pm »
ive got a bulb in my passengers light, messed about too much and it fell through!

bumper off jobbie to get it out tho, its too far gone with any sort of tool, ive tried them all, its past the reflector lens!  :mad:

I think I'd attach a small magnet to a wire coat hanger and get it out through the hole  :happy2: 


Hi Guys.

O.K then stupid question time................................ :laugh:

Can the MTEC H7 55W super white HID bulbs be used on a ED30 with standard front lights and if so are they a straight replacement ?

neil.


Yes mate I have 2 sets of em in my standard ed30 headlights. Pictures are on one of the previous pages  :smiley:

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #133 on: August 16, 2012, 05:12:47 pm »
Fitted all the interior LED's today and am well chuffed with their look. A lot easier to fit than I originally thought. Will be outside latter opening and closing doors, locking and unlocking, turning lights on and off, gives the neighbours something to watch if nothing else. :signLOL:

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Re: Changed all my bulbs for SuperWhite LEDs
« Reply #134 on: August 25, 2012, 10:42:00 am »
Ordered up my 2 sets on weds arrived this morning great service

Gues what I'l be doing today then lol


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