Halogen Parking Light to LED SWAP (pic intensive)
10-18-2010, 05:51 AM
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Light Error Code
I too am getting an error with the LED light replacement for DRL purchased from the links posted, which go away after a minute or so. The owner of the site said he would give me a credit for the ones purchased if they did not work.
I ordered several LED lights from eBay (China) for most of the other lights in the car and will be trying a few different ones from various vendors for the DRL. I will let everyone know if this solves any of the errors, as I really don't want to be adding resistors to the wiring.
I ordered several LED lights from eBay (China) for most of the other lights in the car and will be trying a few different ones from various vendors for the DRL. I will let everyone know if this solves any of the errors, as I really don't want to be adding resistors to the wiring.
10-18-2010, 06:03 AM
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Clean The Contact Points
Has anyone considered cleaning the Contact Point? It seems that some get errors and others don't. Some get errors every now and then which leads me to beleive that cleaning with an Acetone or Alchohal Based Solution may help. I say clean contacts before installing as I will before upgrading my lights this week. If this doesn't help then I will be sending those Park Light Bulbs back and continue the search for something that works. Laters,
10-18-2010, 08:40 AM
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LED Lights
I will try cleaning contacts as soon as new lights arrive. I am thinking that the resistor that is utilized in the LED light to cancel out the error heats up and then start to work. I will try 1) cleaning 2) utilizing a few different bulb manufactures and post results.
10-18-2010, 02:21 PM
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10-18-2010, 05:39 PM
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10-25-2010, 08:19 PM
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My Observation!
So, I did the LED Light Upgrade to Courtesy, Trunk and City Lights. I did get an Error Messages (Bulb Out) for the City Lights, but everything else is fine. I went to put the Old Bulbs (City Lights) back in and they didn't Light Up! So, I put the LEDs back in and said I'll live with the Error untill I figure something out, but this time there was no more warning.
I must confess that I didn't like the LEDs after a while because something was Odd! Then it hit me, because I am now able to run the Fogs w/City Lights now that I've changed Vag Coding, I was loving the Match of the Fog & City Lights (Yellowish). But not only that, I also noticed something else and that was that the Factory Bulb lit up the Head Lamp Housing giving it a Nice Glow.
The Problem is that the Single LED is Focussed and not 360 Degrees of Lighting therefor losing a Very Attractive Look in the Headlight Housing. So, here's my Fix to this! Since I'm Upgrading the Fogs to HID 5000K, I will switch the LEDs to an OBC White 5 LED Bulb (4300K). It will have the Top Main Light (Focussed) and 4 Additional Lights surrounding the Poll and these are called 360s (360 Degrees) which Illuminate the Housing as did the Original Bulb.
The HID Fogs will now be a match to the 360 Degree City Lights thereby regaining that Distinguished Look of the City & Fog Light Match with HL Housing Illuminated. So, I say that if you must switch the City Lights then you should also swith the Fogs. However, the Fogs Play an important part in Safety and LEDs wont give you Proper Fog Light Lumins. Also, you can't just throw a Xenon Look Fog Light Bulb in to gain an Estetic Match without Sacrificing Safety. In my opinion you have to also Upgrade your Fogs to HID.
I'm just putting an Extra Spin on this Thread for Pure Estetics as well as Safty Puposes. Although Osram 65w Ralley is a Great Bulb for our Fogs, it's only sold in an H7 and 2005 and Older A8s use H11. This has been a learning experience and I feel that the look will be pleasing when I finish Installing all of the New Front Bulbs (LEDs/HIDs). This has been a Great Write UP! Thanks & laters,
I must confess that I didn't like the LEDs after a while because something was Odd! Then it hit me, because I am now able to run the Fogs w/City Lights now that I've changed Vag Coding, I was loving the Match of the Fog & City Lights (Yellowish). But not only that, I also noticed something else and that was that the Factory Bulb lit up the Head Lamp Housing giving it a Nice Glow.
The Problem is that the Single LED is Focussed and not 360 Degrees of Lighting therefor losing a Very Attractive Look in the Headlight Housing. So, here's my Fix to this! Since I'm Upgrading the Fogs to HID 5000K, I will switch the LEDs to an OBC White 5 LED Bulb (4300K). It will have the Top Main Light (Focussed) and 4 Additional Lights surrounding the Poll and these are called 360s (360 Degrees) which Illuminate the Housing as did the Original Bulb.
The HID Fogs will now be a match to the 360 Degree City Lights thereby regaining that Distinguished Look of the City & Fog Light Match with HL Housing Illuminated. So, I say that if you must switch the City Lights then you should also swith the Fogs. However, the Fogs Play an important part in Safety and LEDs wont give you Proper Fog Light Lumins. Also, you can't just throw a Xenon Look Fog Light Bulb in to gain an Estetic Match without Sacrificing Safety. In my opinion you have to also Upgrade your Fogs to HID.
I'm just putting an Extra Spin on this Thread for Pure Estetics as well as Safty Puposes. Although Osram 65w Ralley is a Great Bulb for our Fogs, it's only sold in an H7 and 2005 and Older A8s use H11. This has been a learning experience and I feel that the look will be pleasing when I finish Installing all of the New Front Bulbs (LEDs/HIDs). This has been a Great Write UP! Thanks & laters,
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10-26-2010, 08:32 AM
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I just recently did the fog light vag coding, I have the HOEN bulbs in my foggies. Didn't have a chance to take pics of how the Parking LED's match with the foggies. I was side swiped in a parking lot took my mirror off so its in the shop now. Once i get it back I'll post pics of how they look with matching Fogs.
I will do the HID upgrade on my fogs eventually...
I will do the HID upgrade on my fogs eventually...
10-26-2010, 11:58 AM
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I just recently did the fog light vag coding, I have the HOEN bulbs in my foggies. Didn't have a chance to take pics of how the Parking LED's match with the foggies. I was side swiped in a parking lot took my mirror off so its in the shop now. Once i get it back I'll post pics of how they look with matching Fogs.
I will do the HID upgrade on my fogs eventually...
I will do the HID upgrade on my fogs eventually...
HID Fogs + Inline Error Elliminator + Life Time Waranty:
http://www.ddmtuning.com/products/101/
360 Degree White OBC LEDs:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VOLKSWAGEN-GTi-R32-5-SMD-LED-WHITE-PARKING-OBC-LIGHTS-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5adcab4cf9QQitemZ39024 9270521QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries
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11-03-2010, 09:42 AM
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I too am getting an error with the LED light replacement for DRL purchased from the links posted, which go away after a minute or so. The owner of the site said he would give me a credit for the ones purchased if they did not work.
I ordered several LED lights from eBay (China) for most of the other lights in the car and will be trying a few different ones from various vendors for the DRL. I will let everyone know if this solves any of the errors, as I really don't want to be adding resistors to the wiring.
I ordered several LED lights from eBay (China) for most of the other lights in the car and will be trying a few different ones from various vendors for the DRL. I will let everyone know if this solves any of the errors, as I really don't want to be adding resistors to the wiring.