Sidelight fiting guide - Page 2 - R32OC

rsmatty · 22nd November 2008, 11:12 AM

just fitted mine today, great help. For me i found when you are doing the passanger side stand next to the battery looking towards the back of the light. Its easier to get to the bulb rather than standing over it from the front of the car!!! Love this forum this saved me ages of time

Andy G · 30th December 2008, 04:02 PM

at least i aint the only one that thort it was not so easy lol

wrk_in_progress · 15th February 2009, 03:20 PM

Used this guide today as a consolation because I had to
Miss the brizzol meet. I'm a total novice but with the guide it was a piece of piss. For me tho I found the passenger side easier LOL. Found that it was made easier if you took both plastic bits off because as smeone said it allows better access.

Knobby · 15th February 2009, 05:01 PM

Did mine today also... THERE WELL BRIGHT!!!!

Found long screwdriver and long nose pillars helped lots.. sat there looking at it for ages thinking how on earth am i gonna do this.

I washed the car after then it rained.. always the bloody way!

wrk_in_progress · 15th February 2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Knobby

Found long screwdriver and long nose pillars helped lots.. sat there looking at it for ages thinking how on earth am i gonna do this.

Same here. Had help from me mother on the drivers side as i coundnt get a good enough grip on the bulb holder to give it a twist.

Knobby · 15th February 2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wrk_in_progress

Same here. Had help from me mother on the drivers side as i coundnt get a good enough grip on the bulb holder to give it a twist.

Twist??? Think they just pull out.. Dont think u need to twist them.

What u think of your LED.. mines are well bright, im really pleased!

number plate ones next.. just dont know which bulbs to get..

wrk_in_progress · 15th February 2009, 08:10 PM

Oh well I twisted mine and it seemed to work LOL. They look ace. Was feed up with the standard yellow shite.

Yea defo going numberplate next. If you find out what they are drop me a pm mate. Could do with someone posting a compete guide with which bulbs are for where

RobbyR32 · 16th February 2009, 07:03 PM

Mk v sidelight bulbs are of the capless type. I spent ages getting them out to find i'd bought the wrong led bulbs off ebay! Duh!!

chargedgolf · 18th February 2009, 08:01 AM

Excellent guide, although try fitting the drivers side with a charger in the way!!!! Got there in the end though!!!!

Archer · 7th April 2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RichardShek

I got mine from here, they're a bit more expensive but glow a nice bright white (not blue), but passed MOT

aceparts - LED Bulbs/Kits > Side Light Bulbs - HID Kits, Xenon Bulbs, LED Bulbs, Sidelights and Interior LED bulb kits

Are these the ones you bought - Superlux LED Ultra Bright Sidelight - H6W,
its not the 501 fitment is it.

George · 7th April 2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dubzter

Just fitted my LED sidelights today so thought I would take a few pics and write a few words on it just incase anyone else wants to do it themselves instead of getting charged a fortune by a garage.

Tools

Philips screwdriver
Torx driver (T25)
Long flat blade screwdriver

Step One

I recognise those screws lol. I just got hold of some stainless steel ones for my mate's Leon Cupra R which has the exact same engine bay trim in that area.

Only took pictures of off side engine bay area though

Before:

After

Sorry, back on topic

Meeerrrk · 7th April 2009, 11:26 PM

did mine today, took 5mins in total. not as bad as i was fearing after reading some peoples write ups!

Jim_Cross · 6th August 2009, 09:20 AM

Hi, great guide!

Quick question though...

Quote:

I also undid the wire plug on top of the light to give me more space.

Does this plug just pull out, or do I need to undo any clips or anything else to get it out?

Thanks

Jai · 6th August 2009, 01:18 PM

The only clips required for changing the sidelights is the ones closing the actualy light assembly. Its more like a catch you clip off, you then have access into the rear of the light.

http://laudeman.com/volkswagen/golf_headlight.html

Jim_Cross · 6th August 2009, 06:21 PM

You mean the big metal clip which pulls outwards towards the wing?
I undid that one and could see where the bulb is, but there's no way I can get my hand down to the bulb (even with the battery cover removed)
It seems to be that wiring plug that's in the way

Jim_Cross · 8th August 2009, 11:00 AM

OK, you were right - just needed a bit more determination to stuff my hands in!
Really wish I'd done the one on the side other last year myself, rather than paying a hundred and something quid for the garage to do it. Bumper off job my a***!

dele · 9th August 2009, 11:04 AM

can i just ask, is there anything wrong/illegal with fitting coloured sidelights

for example;

thanks

James (caxton01) · 9th August 2009, 11:08 AM

What about MOT time and getting pulled by the fuzz ?

dele · 9th August 2009, 10:15 PM

are you adding to my question or is that the answer?

dele · 10th August 2009, 05:15 PM

Macdaddy · 11th August 2009, 11:57 AM

Dele they are illegal in that colour unless they were indicators.

They should be white light only. However you'll get away with them if they are xenon coloured.

otherwise you risk a £30 fine.

dele · 11th August 2009, 07:23 PM

thanks Steve

PhilR32 · 14th August 2009, 08:47 AM

i attempted this ... lol!

however i got the bulb out an it was a twist bulb not the 501 push bulb :( i put it all back together an cryed until i get my new bulbs lol!

blackveedub · 9th September 2009, 09:48 PM

great guide. fitted led sidelights. looks so much better. need small or slim hands though

fozzy500 · 4th November 2009, 10:01 AM

Top guide easy and simple to understand!! Quick to do and brilliant results! LED's are the way to go the number plate lights are next now!

But i will have to say you do lose abit of skin trying to get your hands in to change the bulb long nose pliers go a long way!!!

Top guide!

Dan