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Offline DJM

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Help, LED number plate lights
« on: September 05, 2011, 09:24:35 pm »
Just wondering if anyone has got a link to any LED's that have actually worked on the rear number plate bulbs. I believe they are 39mm fastoon ones, ordered a normal set which didnt work so they are now in the vanity mirror/sun visor lights lol.

Ordered a second set that are canbus etc.. they work when 1 LED is in and one normal, but when i put both in they go on for a second or two then off :(

What people used that have worked?

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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2011, 10:09:40 pm »
Wasn't there a thread with an OEM LED upgrade?

I will try find it for you!
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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2011, 10:12:50 pm »

I'm using Xtec ones £15 off eBay with no errors check my build thread ;)
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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2011, 10:15:22 pm »
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,30092.0.html

Found it. Going to do the above myself tbh!
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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2011, 08:24:10 am »
Cheers mike will check it out.
Betty I seen that thread but don't fancy the £50 price tag if I'm honest lol
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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2011, 05:16:36 pm »
I have these in the Golf and vRS, the later has been problem free for nearly 2 years -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170638166734?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2011, 01:20:02 pm »
Cheers Lee, LED's ordered.

Just need to find some for the puddle lights and im set. How you finding your interior bulbs? I've done all mine now and they didnt seem that bright but its like daylight inside my car when i open the door at night now lol.
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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2011, 02:38:15 pm »
Quote from: DJM on September 07, 2011, 01:20:02 pm
Cheers Lee, LED's ordered.

Just need to find some for the puddle lights and im set. How you finding your interior bulbs? I've done all mine now and they didnt seem that bright but its like daylight inside my car when i open the door at night now lol.

Exactly like mine.  :happy2:
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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2011, 10:49:28 pm »
Yeah, I bought the same. No problems
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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #9 on: December 09, 2011, 10:31:14 am »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on September 05, 2011, 10:12:50 pm

I'm using Xtec ones £15 off eBay with no errors check my build thread ;)

Just ordered a set for myself.   :happy2:    (I swear this forum is making me a poor man.... )
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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #10 on: December 09, 2011, 11:08:18 am »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on September 05, 2011, 10:12:50 pm

I'm using Xtec ones £15 off eBay with no errors check my build thread ;)

Mike, I'm glad you said this. I wanted to clarify this and this gives me the opportunity  :happy2: Topman!

I know you have these in your Cupra and Carl uses them in the vRS - are they definitely tried and tested in the MK5 too?
I bought some considerably cheaper LED bulbs from Xtec and they didn't fool the canbus, I had a dash error and the bulb illumination for both was disabled by the system.

Are the £15 ones guaranteed to work for us GTI owners? :smiley:
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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #11 on: December 09, 2011, 01:03:03 pm »
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370490211912?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I've ordered and fitted these mate.  Work a treat and look brilliant - really bright and defined.

No error codes and a sinch to fit!
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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2011, 03:37:46 pm »
What are the most reliable number plate LED's for a 2011 car? I understand in 2011 the electrical systems have become more sensitive.  :stupid:
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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2011, 08:01:19 pm »
Quote from: rdfcpete on December 09, 2011, 11:08:18 am
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on September 05, 2011, 10:12:50 pm

I'm using Xtec ones £15 off eBay with no errors check my build thread ;)

Mike, I'm glad you said this. I wanted to clarify this and this gives me the opportunity  :happy2: Topman!

I know you have these in your Cupra and Carl uses them in the vRS - are they definitely tried and tested in the MK5 too?
I bought some considerably cheaper LED bulbs from Xtec and they didn't fool the canbus, I had a dash error and the bulb illumination for both was disabled by the system.

Are the £15 ones guaranteed to work for us GTI owners? :smiley:
Thanks.

I've still ha no issues.
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Re: Help, LED number plate lights
« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2011, 08:30:08 pm »
^ Indeed Mike, I've seen you recommend them a few times with a good experience :happy2:

I just wonder if the canbus firmware in your later Leon would differ to my 06' GTI and lead to me finding errors/it deactivating them like it did with the cheap bulbs I tried :sad1: ?
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