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H4 Headlamp Bulb Upgrade
I really want to upgrade my headlight bulbs. Going to do this when she goes in for her check up.
H4 headlight upgrade.. but to what?
My apologies for starting yet another thread on the subject of replacing H4 candles on a T6 with something fit for purpose. I have read the other long threads, which have been 'illuminating', but as a non-tekkie, I find the detail very confusing, and I would like to try to distill the wisdom...
TransporterHQ (THQ) Aftermarket Headlights
Thanks. I’ve fitted them and will see how they perform. The holder must be the same as the V3 and I know THQ supply H1 led bulbs for these. I’m assuming they will be fine.
See if you can find some later edition genuine OEM H7 headlight units for sale…. normally around the £200 mark. With a good set of H7 bulbs these will be a massive improvement without breaking the bank.
I’ve moved your post from the ‘interiors’ to the ‘lighting’ sub-forum and subsequently merged it with this, as (you’re finding out) it’s unfortunately another case of thr H4’s falling far below expectations. A quick search will show you it’s been asked before!
@CAB has a brilliant post that summarises the options, see
1. H4 upgraded bulbs
H4 Headlamp Bulb Upgrade
I really want to upgrade my headlight bulbs. Going to do this when she goes in for her check up.www.t6forum.com
Makes a big difference. Goes from shocking to acceptable. I used Philips ExtremePro 150, others have used Osram nightbreaker, have a search through the forum. Cheap to do!
2. H7s
H4 To H7 Upgrade
Replaced my standard H4 headlights on my 17 plate kombi highline with genuine H7 headlights from a 17 plate Caravelle. It's literally just plug and play, no warning lights, no VCDS, just swap and go. Does require removing the front bumper but really not as bad as it sounds. IMO the H7's are...
Need to find a set on ebay or similar, anywhere from £ 150 to 300 second-hand. There is a guide somewhere on here with pictures of all 3 lights, you will soon be expert in identifying the standard H4s on ebay posted for ridiculous amounts.
Need to remove the bumper, but easy enough to do, just follow the thread and the Transporter HQ video. May as well upgrade the bulbs as well while you put them in.
3. Aftermarket headlamp replacement
Which? Aftermarket Headlight choices
Which? ************************************************* UPDATE: See this post: Headlight upgrade choices ************************************************* Vee Dub Headlights T6 Chrome LightBar Headlights - Vee Dub Transporters T6 Forum Shop Genuine VW T6 Replacement Front Headlight Unit -...
You can get them new or second-hand, several places seem to do the same types. v1, v2 and v3 depending on the indicator. They have a LED strip-type DRL, and I think the dipped bulb is an H7, so probably on apar with #2.
4. OEM LEDs
T6 OEM LED-headlight retrofit
I had HazzyDayz do the LED upgrade for me last week. Amazing the difference.
Few £thousand, either professional retro-fit or DIY. A good thread on the forum describes it.
5. LED bulbs possible as an improvement in options 1-3
Not road legal, possible MOT fail, but a common option, again, lots of advice on the forum.
FINALLY
If you are fully loaded or converted, make sure you adjust them upwards with the rotary thingy!
I have no idea how “stuff” works! You mean my existing lights on my 16 plate t6?
Identify your lights here:
Here is my guide to the options:
Upgrading H4s to H7s
www.t6forum.com
Here is my guide to the options:
Upgrading H4s to H7s
H4 To H7 Upgrade
Replaced my standard H4 headlights on my 17 plate kombi highline with genuine H7 headlights from a 17 plate Caravelle. It's literally just plug and play, no warning lights, no VCDS, just swap and go. Does require removing the front bumper but really not as bad as it sounds. IMO the H7's are...
Believe me - it’s not an ‘age’ thing - H4s are pants!!
Can someone tell me what the brightest lights are and what they are called? Btw…I’m not mechanically minded at all, I will need to ask my local garage to fit them as soon as I know what to get!
Get ready for at least 20 different opinions, factory OEM LEDs are probably the best, you’re talking serious ££££
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Anything other than factory LED I wouldn’t bother, just my experience with prev retrofit on my last T6
T6 OEM LED-headlight retrofit
I had HazzyDayz do the LED upgrade for me last week. Amazing the difference.
Better bulbs would be a cheaper way to improve the shit lights
It’s hard to say, without knowing what your budget is and whether your garage is capable of an OEM retrofit (which is the brightest) or just a spanner-job headlight swap (which isn’t, but is an improvement).
As @CAB said earlier, here are your options:
And as @DXX said, there’s plenty of info on this topic if you have a search.1. H4 upgraded bulbs
H4 Headlamp Bulb Upgrade
I really want to upgrade my headlight bulbs. Going to do this when she goes in for her check up.
Makes a big difference. Goes from shocking to acceptable. I used Philips ExtremePro 150, others have used Osram nightbreaker, have a search through the forum. Cheap to do!
2. H7s
H4 To H7 Upgrade
Replaced my standard H4 headlights on my 17 plate kombi highline with genuine H7 headlights from a 17 plate Caravelle. It's literally just plug and play, no warning lights, no VCDS, just swap and go. Does require removing the front bumper but really not as bad as it sounds. IMO the H7's are...
Need to find a set on ebay or similar, anywhere from £ 150 to 300 second-hand. There is a guide somewhere on here with pictures of all 3 lights, you will soon be expert in identifying the standard H4s on ebay posted for ridiculous amounts.
Need to remove the bumper, but easy enough to do, just follow the thread and the Transporter HQ video. May as well upgrade the bulbs as well while you put them in.
3. Aftermarket headlamp replacement
Which? Aftermarket Headlight choices
Which? ************************************************* UPDATE: See this post: Headlight upgrade choices ************************************************* Vee Dub Headlights T6 Chrome LightBar Headlights - Vee Dub Transporters T6 Forum Shop Genuine VW T6 Replacement Front Headlight Unit -...
You can get them new or second-hand, several places seem to do the same types. v1, v2 and v3 depending on the indicator. They have a LED strip-type DRL, and I think the dipped bulb is an H7, so probably on apar with #2.
4. OEM LEDs
T6 OEM LED-headlight retrofit
I had HazzyDayz do the LED upgrade for me last week. Amazing the difference.
Few £thousand, either professional retro-fit or DIY. A good thread on the forum describes it.
5. LED bulbs possible as an improvement in options 1-3
Not road legal, possible MOT fail, but a common option, again, lots of advice on the forum.led bulb
FINALLY
If you are fully loaded or converted, make sure you adjust them upwards with the rotary thingy!
EDIT: pipped at the post by @Superowls
Thread merged with existing.
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