Hi all, posting this on behalf of a mate who has recently bought a golf gt 140 2006/56... he's interested in fitting R32

xenons but was wondering isit as simple as swapping the headlights or is there other complications with the

wiring and things??????

thanks in advance guys...

it is quite straight forward

you have to get wiring adapters from kufatec which are around £50

and then set the ecu via vag com so you dont get bulb error messages

thank you davo for the quick reply...

vag com? is that something done by dealers?

thanks

 not nessacerily(excuse spellin-been a long night)

i have vag com and many other users on here have

search for your nearest aid as from huddersfield to me in notts is quite a way

zeshan:

or is there other complications with the wiring and things?????

I think you may need to have washers and a self levelling system installed with Xenons, to get through an MOT ? 

Xenons are a straight swap with built in ballasts. As mentioned above you would require wiring adaptors and VAG coding, but it's not too much trouble.

Not sure about the washers and self levelling system (SLS)... Obviously you would be installing an OEM part which would normally come with SLS and washers. But when you install HIDs you don't require this - I just passed my MOT with HID but without SLS or washers... Anybody who went this path before?

 Zeshan if you need a hand coding the car for xenons just send me a pm when your ready, ill be able to sort it out for you...im only in leeds

Darren

 There are NO requirements for xenons to have washers and/or automatic levelling at all. They are just subject to the same regulations as any other type of set up, ie, colour, beam position, security etc.

By the way, i am a MOT tester. 

Washers and SLS are required for type approval on a new car but not to pass a MOT. However if you can installing the SLS would be a good idea.

Seems a bit of a grey area to me or am I missing the point somewhere  :

http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roadsafety/drs/hidheadlamps

Is it road legal then to drive a car with aftermarket Xenons (without washers and a self levellling system) ?

Quote :

"Anyway some of what was said by the DfT:

"Under the Road Traffic Act 1988 it is an offence to supply, fit or use vehicle parts which would cause a vehicle to fail to comply with the construction and use standards. A headlamp which has been approved to European Regulations for use with a HID light source is fine, provided the installation criteria are met. Once fitted to the vehicle it must have headlamp cleaning and self-levelling (which can be for the headlamp or can be in the vehicle suspension - some cars have "self-levelling suspension" and that is adequate). These items are not checked at the MoT. However, failure to comply may lead to enforcement action by the police and may invalidate your insurance. Also the dipped beam must stay on with the main beam. The headlamp must be maintained in good working order, kept clean and aligned/adjusted correctly like any other headlamp. "

http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=58740

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=57768

 think you've answered your own question there

you dont need headlight washers or self levelers to pass a mot="These items are not checked at the MoT"

however

for your car to be legal and not in validate your insurance you should fit them="Once fitted to the vehicle it must have headlamp cleaning and self-levelling" & "However, failure to comply may lead to enforcement action by the police and may invalidate your insurance"

hope this clears up the topic that keeps poppin up

 What you have to remember is that a car that has passed its MOT doesnt make it road legal, as the police use a different rule book to the MOT tester.

Thanks guys/girls for the info, the car has the winter pack so theres no issues there

with the headlamp washers.

mortygttdi pm has been sent! thanks pal

http://www.kufatec.de/shop/product_info.php/info/p110_Adapter-Xenon---Scheinwerfer-Golf-5-V.html

is this what i need?

yes this is what i have fitted mine with

although i dint recieve the extra wiring but all is fine so far

 back at ya Zeshan

 I've been following this thread and other about retrofitting Xenons.  This is definatly a mod I want to do, My question is "where is the best place to be OEM Xenon headlights unit, or is it only a dealer supplied part".  point to note is I live in Australia where MOTs aren't law so not to bothered about auto-leveling and headlight washers at the moment in time.

 ebay is the way to go for us,not too sure about down under

So how about the washers? Where could you get these and how much would it set you back?

i dunno

if your lucky enough to find a car breakin to get the washer system otherwise id imagine its the dealers

Just out of interest how much are OEM Xenon units if buying from a Dealer?

 we're on about mkv here and wouldnt like to even think

Hahahaha! Have to be honest, have never set foot in a VW dealership yet.

davo01:

 we're on about mkv here and wouldnt like to even think

Yes I know, just interested to know how much they would cost. I've looked on Ebay and can't find any and would like to know a guide price.

 wel i got mine of the bay for £300 and then wire harness is £50

£300 is not bad, do you have a link to the auction so I can take a look at the keywords etc. ?