removing front interior light covers

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Anyone know how to get to the bulbs in the front roof lights? I'm stuffed if I can work it out.

[team_v]

I can't work it out either mate.
It doesn't seem to have any way to access them.

I am hoping to work it out to swap over some higher output bulbs.

[Transporter]

Try pry out the sunglasses compartment (gently!) that may reveal some screws which hold the light to the roof lining.

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I've worked out the rear one - the lens just push out/in, but buggered if I can work out the front.

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Try pry out the sunglasses compartment (gently!) that may reveal some screws which hold the light to the roof lining.

...I'll be right back

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mystery solved

pics to follow...

[team_v]

Goodie!
Can you take pictures of the rear seat lights as well please?

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Transporter almost go it, but it's not the sunnies compartment but the panel with the vent things (?) in it:



the cover swings down and then falls off:


remove unit as one:


Rest is obvious.

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Goodie!
Can you take pictures of the rear seat lights as well please?

here you go (the secret to success is using precision tools of course ):







Bulk buy on LEDs anyone?

[Captain Bungers]

Bulk buy on LEDs anyone?

I'm in, I am also thinking of getting the LED parking lights as well not sure if I want to get the bling blue, hussy red or just plain though...

[team_v]

here you go (the secret to success is using precision tools of course ):







Bulk buy on LEDs anyone?

Thanks for the diagrams

I am definitely going to try souricng LED's for this now.
From memory as the4y are low output lights you don't need the ones with resistors as they won't throw a fault code?

Also i believe they are 37mm bulbs?

[aussietig]

I have changed every interior (you can think of) to LED including boot, vanity & footwell!
As well as the exteriors (f & r).

Interiors don't throw any fault code. But exteriors will! So buy ones with in-built resistors.

Looking at the pics posted, there appears to be a difference between cars with and without sunroof.
For me, the front bulbs were the easiest to install.
However the rear passenger lights directly above each door was the toughest to work out.

For consistency of colour, I would suggest you buy LEDs with the same Kelvins all round. With that in mind, I would suggest Pure White (5000K). There's definitely a big difference between Cool White and Pure White. So double check with sellers first, if they don't specify the colour.

At night, the whole cabin looks like its lit up under fluoro tubes.

But would suggest you buy the expensive ones (i.e. 37mm) that are fit for use as licence plates, as they tend to be the brightest for the interior.

As for parkers ... don't go for LEDs with a big head or bulb, as will not fit in the hole. Has to be the same diameter all along as the end plug.

[Transporter]

Also the no. plate light should not throw the fault code, so you can use the led without the resistor.

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I have changed every interior (you can think of) to LED including boot, vanity & footwell!

can I ask you a few questions please aussie:
- where did you source yours from?
- how did you replace the footwell ones? I popped one out, but it appears to be a sealed unit.
- did the number plate light throw a fault code (had lots of conflicting comments about this).

thanks.

[aussietig]

can I ask you a few questions please aussie:
- where did you source yours from?
- how did you replace the footwell ones? I popped one out, but it appears to be a sealed unit.
- did the number plate light throw a fault code (had lots of conflicting comments about this).

thanks.

Generally ... just eBay and pick a power seller. But suggest Kaizen Motors on eBay or HIDConcept website for the no error LEDs.


Just a small flat head or knife/cutter to bend & flick the sides of the sealed unit. Aim for the side notches. After you finish, just bend it back into shape.


I definitely have licence plate fault code ocassionally appear on the dash (even with the no error LEDs). Goes on and off temperamentally.
The light doesn't annoy me enough to bother with it or to clear it with VCDS.
They definitely work, even with the fault code!
Just try and work out (when inserting the first time) which side is positive and negative with these LED festoons, as it seems to be the first cause of the error when inserted the wrong way and will not function.