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LED number plate lights
« on: October 04, 2014, 09:58:28 pm »
Hi guys. Not sure if this is the right section to ask this but I'm just wondering if I order the LED number plate lights with the part number 1K8943021C will they work on my '07 GTI without throwing a bulb out fault?

Have many of you done this mod and are you happy enough? I don't want to go down the line of not buying genuine parts if possible.

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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2014, 10:24:24 pm »
I bough these for mine complete bargain http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161374875659

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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2014, 11:19:18 pm »
Thanks for the suggestion @mrxbox360 but my current number plate lights are a sealed unit similar to the Rocco ones. Cheers though!
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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2014, 11:21:22 pm »
I bough these for mine complete bargain http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161374875659
put them in mine and work excellent

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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2014, 11:36:39 pm »
I'm going to go for the VW ones also, not keen on the bulbs they look too bright IMO.

As for bulb check I think from what I've read the wires need swapping over (polarity) on each connector. Then adding resistors, you can also buy ready made wiring adaptors.
Other option I think would be turning bulb check off in VCDS?

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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2014, 05:47:33 pm »
Thank you @Golf_GT_TDI I think I'll will just get the genuine ones and work from there with them, see how I get on.
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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2014, 07:01:39 pm »
Same mate let me know how you get on

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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2014, 10:29:15 am »
Hi guys. Not sure if this is the right section to ask this but I'm just wondering if I order the LED number plate lights with the part number 1K8943021C will they work on my '07 GTI without throwing a bulb out fault?

Have many of you done this mod and are you happy enough? I don't want to go down the line of not buying genuine parts if possible.


I have these fitted. One of the fastest mods I've made. Just disconnect your factory lamps and connect the new ones. Completely plug & play and no errors on our mk5 Golfs.



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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2014, 10:56:56 am »

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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2014, 11:20:29 am »
Over £40 for something you can buy (non genuine but just as good?) for about £25..  :confused:
If the whole replacement units are too bright then would have just gone with bulbs only personally.  :happy2:

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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2014, 12:04:36 pm »
No adaptors needed. :wink:

I've bought mine for 12,5 €, postage included. Those from ebay cost 28 £, which is still a lot less than from VW, when I asked the price.

Some non genuine LED lamps don't last as long, unfortunately. Not sure about those mentioned here.

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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2014, 01:13:02 pm »
Nice buy, I just paid £25 delivered with the 1st Class signed for option.. eBay update since to say they have been sent so should have them tomorrow fingers crossed.

Mine is a later model Mk5 so unless I'm mistaken I might have the bulb check issue? If they are indeed plug n play then thats awesome! Did you have to swap wires over for polarity or is that only the Mk4's that need that doing?

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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2014, 01:36:22 pm »
Mine is a later model as well, MY2009, bought in Nov/2008. You won't have any problem and it's just as I've described. Unplug factory fitted lamp and plug in the new LED lamp. If you don't turn the ignition on while having the connectors unplugged you won't have any error.

My ebay was telling me the postage cost to Portugal: 5 £. It's cheaper for you. :laugh:

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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2014, 01:38:19 pm »
Happy days, cheers  :happy2:

I'll post up pics tomorrow hopefully

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Re: LED number plate lights
« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2014, 02:29:52 pm »
VW LED numberplate lights fitted yesterday afternoon, thanks Shoduchi.. confirm plug n play no errors  :wink: