MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: david25 on May 28, 2011, 05:55:06 pm

Title: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: david25 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.


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
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fds.dial.pipex.com%2Fprod%2Fdialspace%2Ftown%2Fparade%2Faq57%2Fled1.jpg&hash=e0617e7f6c66846e358f92d804471a15ffb3d21b)

Old units
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fds.dial.pipex.com%2Fprod%2Fdialspace%2Ftown%2Fparade%2Faq57%2Fled2.jpg&hash=c4ce7d5458f146272bfb1b9b04742e035a7ed9d4)

Old unit close
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fds.dial.pipex.com%2Fprod%2Fdialspace%2Ftown%2Fparade%2Faq57%2Fled3.jpg&hash=a0e94e0edc4e4e895afc0f461e9db5385fd3fc4d)

Comparison
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fds.dial.pipex.com%2Fprod%2Fdialspace%2Ftown%2Fparade%2Faq57%2Fled4.jpg&hash=697f1fee71b2b3316ea2654b8ceeecf63ce6d3f9)

New unit close
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fds.dial.pipex.com%2Fprod%2Fdialspace%2Ftown%2Fparade%2Faq57%2Fled5.jpg&hash=a3cfa7ae88591e9c69cc5a0855b19a79eefae691)

All done
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fds.dial.pipex.com%2Fprod%2Fdialspace%2Ftown%2Fparade%2Faq57%2Fled6.jpg&hash=68c41b42e095c444f42eff97b8fc4d65cb2464fa)

1K8-943-021-B
1K8943021B
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: PJC430 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
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: bodger00 on May 28, 2011, 06:43:51 pm
These look great and a nice mod - bit pricey though at £50 a set.
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: flinty 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:
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: 182_blue 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
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2Ffca4edfb.jpg&hash=4a3cc8dfdeeb54a6fbf039ba896f6a675a7dc504)
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: Deako on May 28, 2011, 08:08:19 pm
They look great. Same part for the Rocco?
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: 182_blue 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

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy8%2F182_blue%2F879d56fe.jpg&hash=e97a28479cb977f0b8636244f43569f01b03c6a3)
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: 182_blue 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.
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: Deako 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.
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: david25 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.
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: david25 on May 29, 2011, 07:44:07 am
Night pics

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fds.dial.pipex.com%2Fprod%2Fdialspace%2Ftown%2Fparade%2Faq57%2Fled9.jpg&hash=52b7399e0ea63c8d5399d7505e72fa8009d672cc)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fds.dial.pipex.com%2Fprod%2Fdialspace%2Ftown%2Fparade%2Faq57%2Fled10.jpg&hash=bd47727210637e2ec8b868f3f5f6adbda84cbad2)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fds.dial.pipex.com%2Fprod%2Fdialspace%2Ftown%2Fparade%2Faq57%2Fled11.jpg&hash=63be162e08bdb8056a4ed8412653d65c006d3478)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fds.dial.pipex.com%2Fprod%2Fdialspace%2Ftown%2Fparade%2Faq57%2Fled12.jpg&hash=802f474b8def363b0be7020d1939eb6036e3c2e6)

Comparison with Philips Blue Vision W5W bulb 3400k, take at same time with same camera settings
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fds.dial.pipex.com%2Fprod%2Fdialspace%2Ftown%2Fparade%2Faq57%2Fled13.jpg&hash=879d99917f45357d240981d4c1e86a28ee879e7e)
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: daviscup on May 29, 2011, 02:19:57 pm
Nice upgrade!
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: DaveR77 on May 29, 2011, 11:40:56 pm
Nice, but I think 50 quid is steep!
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: david25 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
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: 182_blue on May 30, 2011, 10:24:01 am
Quote from: david25 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

I find with things like this that when you sell the car you can take them off and recover quite a bit of the original cost (usually about 80%+ in my experience) by selling them on, with a aftermarket LED light i doubt you would get a penny back :happy2:
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: PJC430 on May 30, 2011, 06:12:15 pm
Great Pics, really nice upgrade, makes the rear look much crisper. However £50 is a bit expensive.

Looking forward to getting my replacement LED bulbs in the next few days. Hopefully will look as good as the whole units. Will put some pictures up as a comparison to the OEM units.

PJC
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: david25 on May 30, 2011, 06:54:46 pm
Quote from: PJC430 on May 30, 2011, 06:12:15 pm
Great Pics, really nice upgrade, makes the rear look much crisper. However £50 is a bit expensive.

Looking forward to getting my replacement LED bulbs in the next few days. Hopefully will look as good as the whole units. Will put some pictures up as a comparison to the OEM units.

PJC

That would be great, I've read that some bulbs can be really, really bright (or not last long because of heat build-up)

Anyway, here are pics of the BMW OEM units, http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?s=773090663cdd26430977c73590a79080&t=229500 they look very similar to the VW ones with two LEDs.
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: Asa on July 27, 2011, 11:42:24 pm
Top find can't beat oem  :happy2: I've had loads of cheap eBay LEDs and they blow after a couple of months so I'm back to normal filament bulbs at the momment  :sick:
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on July 28, 2011, 11:58:32 am
Im considering these ones
http://vi.ebaydesc.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=280713846920&t=0&ds=0&js=-1&ssid=3&seller=mylitco&category=28646&bv=msie&nv=2&sd=3&caz.html (http://vi.ebaydesc.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=280713846920&t=0&ds=0&js=-1&ssid=3&seller=mylitco&category=28646&bv=msie&nv=2&sd=3&caz.html)
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 28, 2011, 01:39:30 pm

Another minimod to go on the list  :smiley:
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: E30Dom on July 28, 2011, 01:55:36 pm
Same effect but only £15 from ebay, XTEC no errors led bulbs...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv108%2Fax_vts_dom%2F3eb1f580.jpg&hash=adadfbbf7244f2b4f0f4684b2f928bcad993391c)
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 28, 2011, 02:00:14 pm
Quote from: E30Dom on July 28, 2011, 01:55:36 pm
Same effect but only £15 from ebay, XTEC no errors led bulbs...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv108%2Fax_vts_dom%2F3eb1f580.jpg&hash=adadfbbf7244f2b4f0f4684b2f928bcad993391c)


These ones?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xtec-C5W-LED-Error-Free-Number-Plate-Bulbs-BMW-SKODA-VW-/370490211912?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5642effe48#ht_2077wt_1139
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: E30Dom on July 28, 2011, 02:18:20 pm
^^^ Yep and next day delivery... :happy2:
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on July 28, 2011, 02:19:15 pm

Oredered  :ashamed:

For gods sake, I really need to limit my use of this forum  :fighting:

 :signLOL:
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: E30Dom on July 28, 2011, 02:27:22 pm
Haha... now what else can i get you to order?  :P
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: Kalpsn2000 on July 28, 2011, 04:12:41 pm
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on July 28, 2011, 02:00:14 pm

These ones?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xtec-C5W-LED-Error-Free-Number-Plate-Bulbs-BMW-SKODA-VW-/370490211912?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5642effe48#ht_2077wt_1139

I got the same ones 4 months ago after seeing Dom's picture above. They are great :happy2:

Bought from Hids-Direct's own site:
http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/xtec-c5w-led-error-free-number-plate-bulbs-audi-bmw-mercedes-p-423.html
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: Asa on July 28, 2011, 11:21:34 pm
Gonna go with the recommendation of HIDS ones if these fail on me then I might stump up the £50  :laugh: the modding bug is taking hold again must resist!!
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: edition_30 on October 10, 2011, 10:48:50 pm
I purchased a set of the oem LEDs last week and have been experiencing intermittent issues with them not working & producing a bulb out message via the highline.

Also sometimes they will switch off after about 10 seconds & produce no warning.

Any ideas as I'm thinking of returning them to the dealers for another set

Thanks
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: hkp on October 10, 2011, 11:07:52 pm
Now that is a cute mod (OEM)! I might have to speak to my stealer.  :party:
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: SamDub on April 16, 2012, 03:49:29 pm
I just ordered the X-tec ones too... Thanks for the ebay links guys  :wink:
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: Sug on May 10, 2012, 09:40:55 pm
Quote from: SamDub on April 16, 2012, 03:49:29 pm
I just ordered the X-tec ones too... Thanks for the ebay links guys  :wink:

+1  :happy2:
Title: Re: OEM LED number plate bulbs fitted with pictures
Post by: Greeners on May 10, 2012, 10:14:02 pm
Quote from: Sug on May 10, 2012, 09:40:55 pm
Quote from: SamDub on April 16, 2012, 03:49:29 pm
I just ordered the X-tec ones too... Thanks for the ebay links guys  :wink:

+1  :happy2:

+2

Decided against these when I bought my Pirelli earlier this year and bought some 'cheaper' ones!!  :rolleye:  :stupid: They properly burnt out to and left all sorts of crap inside the bulb holder!!  :fighting:

Buy cheap, buy twice!  :laugh: