Golf MKV GTI Headlight Problem

[remigi]

Hey Guys

I have a GTI that originally came with VW Halogen Headlights (http://www.my-gti.com/wp-content/upl..._black_gti.jpg)

I proceeded to purchase a HID kit and such purchased after market Hella Projector housings that came with H7 Bulbs (here: Home Page > ES#6476 > Notify Projector Halogen Headlights - 1EL009476011-021)

Now, I was recently involved in a crash and the repairer's have attempted to re-order these from VW; however, VW say they do not exist - they only have the halogen housings and the full Bi-Xenon housings with the Ballasts that they can provide. My car is not wired for Factory Xenon so I assume that these houseings will not work? Could they install these and then I simply take out the factory bulbs and put in mine again? (Are the holders the same as in the Halogen Headlights?)

Does anyone have a picture of the inside of a Original VW Bi-Xenon? Or can this be retrofitted into a non Xenon GTI?

Can anyone provide me with infomation on what I could do? I cannot re-order the Hella ones as the replacements (due to insurance) have to come from VW...

Cheers!

Remi

[Gigitt]

They will NOT be legally allowed to install Bi-Xenons if you did not have them factory installed - No auto-leveling system OR headlight washing system on your car.
Insurance probably will not pay for the $3000 Bi-Xenon headlights vs $600 halogen headlights.

Yes you can connect up OEM VW Bi-Xenon to your car with a 12-10 pin adapter plug... but you WILL not have ANY leveling capabilities other than Manual with an allen key with the bonnet up - if you have driver electric rheostat leveling it is not compatible (Halogen is 3 wire leveling, Bi-Xenon is 4 wire levelling)

Best option is to Take a Money value for VW replacement halogen headlights - and use this to order your Hella Mk5 Halogen Projectors from Overseas. If insurance say they cannot release your car without installing any headlights - use your old ones till the projector ones come in.

[Fatherless One]

Hey Guys

I have a GTI that originally came with VW Halogen Headlights (http://www.my-gti.com/wp-content/upl..._black_gti.jpg)

I proceeded to purchase a HID kit and such purchased after market Hella Projector housings that came with H7 Bulbs (here: Home Page > ES#6476 > Notify Projector Halogen Headlights - 1EL009476011-021)

Remi

Sorry for the OT but I'm looking at the same projector headlights, how have you found the look, quality and operation (levelling motors?)

I agree with Gigitt, take a payment and re-order another set of projectors.

[remigi]

Sorry for the OT but I'm looking at the same projector headlights, how have you found the look, quality and operation (levelling motors?)

I agree with Gigitt, take a payment and re-order another set of projectors.

Update: The insurance company have agreed and are happy to provide me with the money to re-order them. So i will do that and order them striaght to the repairer to install.

Mate, they are fantastic, work 100% with the leveling in the car etc.. - I ordered mine from a guy in germany who sent them accross DHL to aus for all up $430! Great deal!

[Gigitt]

Good News

[Fatherless One]

Update: The insurance company have agreed and are happy to provide me with the money to re-order them. So i will do that and order them striaght to the repairer to install.

Mate, they are fantastic, work 100% with the leveling in the car etc.. - I ordered mine from a guy in germany who sent them accross DHL to aus for all up $430! Great deal!

Thanks for the info and good news for you too.

Mine are ordered and on the way

[Fatherless One]

Hey Remigi, did you get your headlights?