MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Johnny_tro on July 10, 2014, 09:46:09 pm

Title: Lighting
Post by: Johnny_tro on July 10, 2014, 09:46:09 pm

Have couple of bulbs out....can some advise me what bulbs I need for...

- rear break light
- front parking lights I have xenons ? Would change these foe led if poss.
- set of rear number plate lights

All gone at same time  :sad1:

Title: Re: Lighting
Post by: Dj.Duffa on July 10, 2014, 10:09:02 pm

I'd say it's more likely you have a fuse gone in the e box (one in engine bay)

Title: Re: Lighting
Post by: Johnny_tro on July 10, 2014, 10:13:31 pm

All checked and good mate

Title: Re: Lighting
Post by: Dj.Duffa on July 10, 2014, 10:25:21 pm

Fair enough

Well the number plates are just the same as the front side lights.. Cap less 5w

Brake lights are standard single fitment 21w and the brake light is also side light.. It's all duty cycle

Title: Re: Lighting
Post by: Johnny_tro on July 10, 2014, 10:26:53 pm

Thank you. Can I use led ?

Title: Re: Lighting
Post by: Dj.Duffa on July 10, 2014, 10:27:13 pm

Wouldn't bother with led to be honest as will just cause the light any way! Not enough resistance..

Best way is change for orange ones and switch ya us side lights in indicators on to same level!

Title: Re: Lighting
Post by: Dj.Duffa on July 10, 2014, 10:28:43 pm

Works well on the xenon lights as the side lights and indicators are in same area!  :happy2:

Title: Re: Lighting
Post by: Johnny_tro on July 10, 2014, 10:30:45 pm

Sorry? Change the White sides to orange to match indicators ?

Title: Re: Lighting
Post by: Dj.Duffa on July 10, 2014, 10:36:34 pm

Uh huh

Yep to look like us running lights, you code the indicators to come on dim when you switch lights on!

Indicators will work as normal when used!

Title: Re: Lighting
Post by: Dj.Duffa on July 10, 2014, 10:37:37 pm

http://www.myturbodiesel.com/images/a5/light/jetta-euro-switch.jpg

Title: Re: Lighting
Post by: mk5Eire on July 10, 2014, 10:47:27 pm

I replaced my number plate led bulbs with the whole led unit itself, way better light output and canbus free  :happy2:

Link: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/LED-Number-License-Plate-Light-Lamp-fit-VW-GOLF-MK4-MK5-/140473355738?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20b4dd4dda