General Lights Discussion

[Mass]

these aren't the ones!
the ones I saw here where the long type with contacts on either end and tiny led modules in the middle. thanks anyway

found them here!

[85turbo]

One problem Thor Ray and I had was that the LED bulbs would go out about 5 seconds of turning them on..

occasionally mine go out, but if i turn the lights off then back on again,they usually stay on. i have not installed the "resistor boxes" yet.

Jason.

[maca]

occasionally mine go out, but if i turn the lights off then back on again,they usually stay on. i have not installed the "resistor boxes" yet.

Jason.

I wish that were the case.. You can barely see the regular bulbs on with these new headlights. The bulb itself is too recessed into the cluster and IMO doesn't put out enough light (hence the search for LEDs).

[85turbo]

Maca, didn't you recently upgrade to the dynalook lights ?
if so, they have the arch for park light function don't they ?

i though they didn't have a "park light" like the normal headlights have.

[maca]

Maca, didn't you recently upgrade to the dynalook lights ?
if so, they have the arch for park light function don't they ?

i though they didn't have a "park light" like the normal headlights have.

Originally I was going to go with the Dynalook but then opted for the xenon replica housings (using halogen bulbs). I preferred the blackout look..

[85turbo]

i see.....

Jason.

[TKO]

Bulb-out warning, need resistor installation help

I have these from (Warden) Ebay the same.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2pcs-501-W5W-17-SMD-LED-Xenon-White-Dash-Wedge-Bulbs_W0QQitemZ200369031397QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea6ecc8e5&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

My left one didnt give a bulb out but right one does. Swapped over, same deal on right side. They came with an 100ohm resistor in a small ins box with 2 leads so I put in parallel with right one, left one gave a fault.. grr, put same across left.. All good now
Small box just slipped into rear of light housing.

Nicer light than the orig, not as hot as the incandescants either (I think that is why the holders are hard to remove as they get heat hardened)
Prob a bit whiter than the oem HIDs.

Bazzle

Bazzle

I got the same bulb from the same seller. The bulbs would cause bulb-out warning when starting the car and the lights were on auto-on position. If i turn to off then on again. the bulb-out warning would cancel.


After you installed the resistor on both sides, would it still give out the bulb-out warning even if the lights are start in auto-on position?

I also got the resistors included in the package, would you teach me how to install them, please.

Thanks

Rory

[POLARBEAR666]

I have those lights from that seller too. Warden.

Mine worked perfectly once I soldered in the resistors in place.

His interior LED's rock totally. SOOOOO bright and have nice metal fins on side to cool them.

[85turbo]

I also got the resistors included in the package, would you teach me how to install them, please.

Thanks

Rory

to install the resistor boxes is very simple.
connect one wire to the positive side of the light (led) wire, the other to ground.

when they are installed, it shouldn't matter if the light switch is in auto or not.

jason (still saving for those xenon's)

[POW]

can someone show me how to remove the bulbs?i was trying so hard but can't pull them out. are just pull or turn same as the head light?
got the bulb to change but can't not take the stock one out.

[85turbo]

i had the same issue.

in the end, i just went and used a set of bent needle nose pliers, and pulled them out. takes a little "bravery" but i finally managed it.

Jason.

[Cam]

Hey Guys,

I'm thinking about getting a set of these for my Comfortline. Much prefer the blackened look over the white.

http://www.tmtuning.com/HOME/catalog/product_detail.php?default_product=1052

Just wondering are these the best darkened housings to get to achieve this effect? Will they work with the leveling motor? I've seen DIY's on blackening the housings yourself but not real fussed on opening the headlights up.

I've heard of the housings from fk-automotive but not quite sure if they're the best.

Thanks,
Cam

[benough]

I'm certain they are the same as the ones in your Dads GT.

Just get a set of those locally. They are identical to GTI holgen headlights.

[maca]

And they should include the leveling motor in the cluster. Mine did

[Cam]

Thanks guys.


Benough can you recommend any places to get them?
The only thing I'm concerned about is OEM stuff is usually pretty dear.