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  • #46
    Mate, I had exactly the same problem with mine. You should definitely go back to the seller as I am having issues with them at the moment. My little plastic deflectors in front of the led's have actually come off and are rattling around in there. I'm not happy with them and they know it. I have aliexpress on the case too. I had to open the gromet too and try and empty the water out but I didn't go as far as you have.
    2013 Touareg V8TDi - Black, LED Interior Mods, LED Projector "VW" Door Courtesy Lights, 20" VW Mountain Rims with A/T Tyres, Pioneer SX Roof Platform with some 4x4 accessories and a whole lotta torque

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    • #47
      Yeah I had one of the plastic diffusers loose also. I glued that back on.

      I'll go back to them as well as ammunition for you. I woulnd't have bothered as I think I've fixed it but they need to know if they are producing sub-standard stuff....
      2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
      2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500

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      • #48
        good luck with the seller, I had to buy 2.5 pairs of this DRL as 1 light was DOA and the replacement he sent again does not match the light temp. So I sent two DOA ones back to him by AUPOST and he claimed he never received, lucky aupost compensated a bit.

        long story short I ended up with an extra spare light and a spare wiring loom, I can only hope all my current DRLs do not break, especially not on side I don't have a spare, lol
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        • #49
          yeah, pain isn't it. I'll let you know how I go. I think mine leaked because the outside grey plastic had a big crack in it and I presume that is how the water got in there. Real pain in the you know what!!!
          2013 Touareg V8TDi - Black, LED Interior Mods, LED Projector "VW" Door Courtesy Lights, 20" VW Mountain Rims with A/T Tyres, Pioneer SX Roof Platform with some 4x4 accessories and a whole lotta torque

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          • #50
            I have not had the opportunity to wire mine in yet, they're just fitted up and plugged in for indicators until hopefully this weekend. I really hope I don't have the issues you guys have with mine! I noticed the row of indicators just sits below the reflector thingos barely following the curvature of the car which looks less than perfect, but luckily nobody is going to be paying a whole lot of attention to the individual LED positioning and you can only tell during the day not at night.

            It's odd though, they paid a lot of attention to the wiring, and completely skimped on the insides it seems. I wonder if, if they fail, it would be worth just ripping the innards out and making your own custom interior, just using their controller and wiring.

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            • #51
              Originally posted by kamold View Post
              Chrome swtichgear finally arrived.
              5 min install.
              Light switch comes out just by pushing the dial in when set to '0' and rotating slightly clockwise, then pull the barrel out.
              Window switches and mirror controls just as easy. Just pry the whole armrest thing up that has the switchgear in it with a trim tool. Pops off, swap over the switches.

              Just adds a touch of faux chrome class to the cabin. Had them in the A3, just thought, 'why not?'
              Didnt bother with the boot release/fuel filler release buttons because they are lower down, cant really see them that well.

              Also installed the Philips H7 Diamond Vision globes in the turn lights a while back. They are pretty close to the HIDs in colour temp, look really good compared to the awful stock yellow globes.
              Hi Kamold,

              It has been a few months since you have replaced the interior window switches etc.

              How are they holding up?
              Do they have the same look / feel / operation as the originals you replaced?
              Also do the still light up with the same red colour, or a lighter colour?

              Thanks in advance!
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              • #52
                Yeah the red light matches the other switchgear correctly.
                The feel of the mechanisms is better than those they replaced.
                I prefer the look with the chrome, hence the swap
                2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
                2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500

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                • #53
                  how about this link:
                  who cares about LED's and how white and bright your lights are

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                  • #54
                    What link?
                    2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
                    2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500

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                    • #55
                      Originally posted by eurobahn5 View Post
                      how about this link:
                      who cares about LED's and how white and bright your lights are
                      Underlining text does not a link make...
                      Are you saying nobody cares about LEDs and brightness? That's absurd.

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                      • #56
                        Each to their own. If you prefer the look of lighting technology from the 19th century, then stick with filaments.
                        I personally think the R deserves the led look to compliment the otherwise attempt at Euro premium look...
                        2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
                        2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500

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                        • #57
                          Originally posted by kamold View Post
                          Each to their own. If you prefer the look of lighting technology from the 19th century, then stick with filaments.
                          I personally think the R deserves the led look to compliment the otherwise attempt at Euro premium look...
                          For me it's that they gave us xenon headlights with filament parkers. Absolutely absurd to have two completely different coloured globes in the same housing, when LED parkers cost like 50 cents. And then LED tails with filament license plate globes, so again you have a mismatch of light types and then when you've done those, you've got those amazing and SIGNIFICANTLY better LED mirror puddles as well, which not only look 50x better but actually do a way better job at what they're designed for as well. And then DRL's for good measure, and increased safety. You'd be insane not to retrofit the exterior globes to match correctly, it costs very little (Except maybe the DRL's) and produces a much, much better result.

                          I didn't do the interior though, I do prefer a warm light in there, and luckily with that it all does match, it's not a mismatch of LED and filament tech like outside. While the plate lights, parkers

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                          • #58
                            Hi, there is no link, I was just sh*t stirring for a laugh, I actually do have some interest. A guy I know had his rear inner tail lamps converted so they were functional, that is, LED's were inserted so they matched the outer stop/tail lamps. So working tail lights and brake lights are happening. I'd imagine it would look very good...and unique. Apparently a guy in Melbourne does it, you just take out your own inners and send them to him, I think about $250-$350. Also Kamold, I would be interested to know how your engine and DSG tune is going ? I had my DSG tune by European Autotech in Sydney , which I am pleased with but curious to know how an engine ecu tune goes as there are so many 'nah sayers' due to the minimal gain.

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                            • #59
                              The taillight conversion would be a nice to have, but down on the list for me behind some other mods I want to do.
                              I've just done the outer ring software change.

                              Yeah there is not a lot of gain to be had obviously with an NA engine.
                              I haven't put it on a dyno, but would expect maybe +20kw and +35nm.
                              I got the tune mainly because it was a special offer with the DSG tune (2 for 1) otherwise wouldn't have bothered.
                              2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
                              2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500

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                              • #60
                                I have done the outer ring change and the LED inner ring mod, courtesy of Buckets, who is the user you're talking about. He did a fantastic job and the look is amazing. Unfortunately I only have a really bad photo but believe me in real life the look is striking, I love it. Side effect, people mistake you for an R35 GT-R from a distance at night.

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