Much better  2.7 TDV6
22" Stormer alloys
Side steps
PS3
Headrest monitors
Black badges
Stainless tailpipes
Privacy glass
L.E.D. lights throughout.

Finished off my interiors and side lights today, headlights were a doddle
Had a bit of an issue with one of the rear reading lights because when removing the light fitting it separated from the connector within the head liner and it was a real pain to reconnect.

The only bulbs I haven't done are the ones that shine when indicating at slow speeds, anyone recommend a replacement?

Nik. 2015 Golf R DSG
Gone 2013 Mercedes C220 CDi AMG Sport Plus
Gone 2008 2.7 RRS HSE

I had the exact same problem with the passenger side rear map light, the holder came right out, after fiddling a little I pulled the cable and it came out enough to re connect it  2.7 TDV6
22" Stormer alloys
Side steps
PS3
Headrest monitors
Black badges
Stainless tailpipes
Privacy glass
L.E.D. lights throughout.

Glad i'm not the only one, it took me ten minutes of finger fidling (pardon the expression) before i managed to reconnect.

Nik

Big ken wrote:

I had the exact same problem with the passenger side rear map light, the holder came right out, after fiddling a little I pulled the cable and it came out enough to re connect it

I've lost the rear door puddle light connector on the passenger side...I'll be if i ever see it again

Are all the bulbs in the sports the same type? Boot lights, roof lights, puddle lights, glovebox lights, the whole lot?

I've a 2010 - how many bulbs will I need? I'm guessing:
Boot
Number plate
2 rear map lights
2 rear puddle lights
2 front puddle lights
3 overhead cabin lights
1 glovebox light

Is this right? Have I missed any? What is the link to the bulbs - are they the multi led bulbs linked to in the first page here?

Thanks in advance MY10 HSE 3.0 TDV6 : Santorini Black : Ebony Interior w/Anigre wood : Privacy Glass (total) : Sunroof : Sidesteps : Hybrid TV : Detachable Tow Kit : Spare Wheel Cover : 22" Dished Supersports

big pimp wrote:

Are all the bulbs in the sports the same type? Boot lights, roof lights, puddle lights, glovebox lights, the whole lot?

I've a 2010 - how many bulbs will I need? I'm guessing:
Boot
Number plate
2 rear map lights
2 rear puddle lights
2 front puddle lights
3 overhead cabin lights
1 glovebox light

Is this right? Have I missed any? What is the link to the bulbs - are they the multi led bulbs linked to in the first page here?

Thanks in advance

2 front footwell (interior) lights  ============
2010 TDV8 HSE - ooo laa laaaaaaaaa
2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

T5 or 268 bulbs converted to LED...

Sun visor lights before


Sun visor light cover removed


Sun visor light bulb removed


T5 LED


Difference between normal bulb and LED


After


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rrsboy wrote:

big pimp wrote:

Are all the bulbs in the sports the same type? Boot lights, roof lights, puddle lights, glovebox lights, the whole lot?

I've a 2010 - how many bulbs will I need? I'm guessing:
Boot
Number plate
2 rear map lights
2 rear puddle lights
2 front puddle lights
3 overhead cabin lights
1 glovebox light

Is this right? Have I missed any? What is the link to the bulbs - are they the multi led bulbs linked to in the first page here?

Thanks in advance

2 front footwell (interior) lights

Mr Pimp, the lights mentioned above are all the same W5W fitment. The sun visor lights I posted above are T5 or 268 bulbs.

The 2 front sidelights are also W5W

Hope this helps

So changed all my interior except for the vanity mirror ones. Also did rear number plate lights. Massive improvement and looks great.

Only problem is driver and passenger front puddle lights must be on a different circuit as they only work then the sport is running. If I open the doors they don't come on but all the rest (including rear door puddle lights) do come on.

Also, like right now if I open the door when the sport is running they power fine but as soon as I press the start / stop button and the car powers down all lights except the front door puddle lights come on.

I'm puzzled but does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks in advance MY10 HSE 3.0 TDV6 : Santorini Black : Ebony Interior w/Anigre wood : Privacy Glass (total) : Sunroof : Sidesteps : Hybrid TV : Detachable Tow Kit : Spare Wheel Cover : 22" Dished Supersports

this is a good idea..will have mine changed in a few days as well..thanks guys

Changed the vanity mirror lights tonight, what a difference  2.7 TDV6
22" Stormer alloys
Side steps
PS3
Headrest monitors
Black badges
Stainless tailpipes
Privacy glass
L.E.D. lights throughout.

kav1187 wrote:

T5 or 268 bulbs converted to LED...

Sun visor lights before


Sun visor light cover removed


Sun visor light bulb removed


T5 LED


Difference between normal bulb and LED


After

I've just done my side lights, great improvement. Waiting for more led's to arrive from flea bay, but only ordered 10, so I'm guessing I'm going to be a few short....
Does anyone know if there are any canbus problems with replacing the H7 high beam, and H8 corner light with Led bulbs, and the indicator bulbs for that matter? 2008 Supercharged Stornaway Grey, 22inch black Stormers
Full led light pack, HST front grill, black lettering....
Great to be back on Petrol.....
Mini Cooper SD......New arrival
Nissan Navarra....gone
Mercedes C320 cdi...gone
Mini Cooper D....
Subaru Impreza Sti....gone
Land Rover Discovery....gone
Many more over the years...all gone...

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Does anyone know if there are any canbus problems with replacing the H7 high beam, and H8 corner light with Led bulbs, and the indicator bulbs for that matter?