MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: saadn on December 09, 2012, 05:08:38 pm

Title: Installing Xenon Headlights
Post by: saadn on December 09, 2012, 05:08:38 pm: I've got a complete set of xenon headlights with the 10-12 pin adapters for my gt tdi. Is installing simply a case of removing the halogen lamps and connecting the xenons using the adapters or does it require more extensive work? These are the adapters I have:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390409641277?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Title: Re: Installing Xenon Headlights
Post by: apples12 on December 09, 2012, 05:31:08 pm: Will most likely also need coding with vagcom, I'd highly recommend installing the pin 11 wire for the high beam shutter

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Ali
Title: Re: Installing Xenon Headlights
Post by: saadn on December 09, 2012, 07:22:08 pm: Quote from: apples12 on December 09, 2012, 05:31:08 pm
Will most likely also need coding with vagcom, I'd highly recommend installing the pin 11 wire for the high beam shutter

(I like the sig :happy2:)

Ali

How would I go abouts installing pin 11?

Might need to put that as a decal on the car.
Title: Re: Installing Xenon Headlights
Post by: thegolfather on December 13, 2012, 01:25:46 am: i'm interested too, any updates on 11 pin and why?
Title: Re: Re: Installing Xenon Headlights
Post by: jason_rmh on December 13, 2012, 07:09:00 am: Pin 11 activates the bi-xenon functionality which opens a shutter when on high beam.

Jas
Title: Re: Installing Xenon Headlights
Post by: saadn on December 13, 2012, 08:14:05 am: Quote from: thegolfather on December 13, 2012, 01:25:46 am
i'm interested too, any updates on 11 pin and why?

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a5/HID-retrofit-Jetta-a5.htm

I followed this tutorial. Still need to install pin 11 and get them coded.
Title: Re: Installing Xenon Headlights
Post by: Moz on December 13, 2012, 03:47:21 pm: Same here, I had help installing Xenons. but it's as easy as lights out lights in. once you remove under tray and front bumper.

You'll need a wire for Pin 11 runs through the bulk head to the CCM under the pass side I believe and then re activating as Bi Xenon in VCDS,
Title: Re: Installing Xenon Headlights
Post by: saadn on December 14, 2012, 08:54:06 am: Quote from: Moz on December 13, 2012, 03:47:21 pm
Same here, I had help installing Xenons. but it's as easy as lights out lights in. once you remove under tray and front bumper.

You'll need a wire for Pin 11 runs through the bulk head to the CCM under the pass side I believe and then re activating as Bi Xenon in VCDS,

Isn't it wired to under the drivers side?
Title: Re: Installing Xenon Headlights
Post by: GTI_UK on December 14, 2012, 11:50:12 am: Does anyone have a pic of what the shutter looks like? (might be a silly question).

I bought some Brand new OEM replacements and they have (exactly like the OEMs) a halogen for high beam - so how does this shutter work? Both the halogen high beam and xenon come on together?
Title: Re: Installing Xenon Headlights
Post by: thegolfather on December 14, 2012, 05:34:11 pm: thanks for info
Title: Re: Installing Xenon Headlights
Post by: Moz on December 14, 2012, 07:28:27 pm: Quote from: saadn on December 14, 2012, 08:54:06 am
Quote from: Moz on December 13, 2012, 03:47:21 pm
Same here, I had help installing Xenons. but it's as easy as lights out lights in. once you remove under tray and front bumper.

You'll need a wire for Pin 11 runs through the bulk head to the CCM under the pass side I believe and then re activating as Bi Xenon in VCDS,

Isn't it wired to under the drivers side?

Possibly I can't remember, but it goes to the control unit , I'm not sure which side this is on.
Title: Re: Installing Xenon Headlights
Post by: saadn on December 15, 2012, 11:19:00 am: Quote from: GTI_UK on December 14, 2012, 11:50:12 am
Does anyone have a pic of what the shutter looks like? (might be a silly question).

I bought some Brand new OEM replacements and they have (exactly like the OEMs) a halogen for high beam - so how does this shutter work? Both the halogen high beam and xenon come on together?

This video may help you out a bit.