Replacing H4 Bulbs

[MrT6]

H4's suitably 'upgraded' with some new 4500K unbranded bulbs. Appear to be a visible improvement over the OEM Osrams - a whiter light - but yet to drive at night for the acid test.

 

[Martin Denison]

Halfords did mine, 130% ones. £47 and one year guarantee if they fit.

Seemed fair to me as my hands are not made for getting into those tight spaces

I used these bulbs - one has recently blown and not had that long. Need to get the receipt fished out as not been in 12 months

 

[Tomahawk chop]

Hi all
Sought to revisit this subject as I know it's in a thread somewhere but just wanted to check...
I have a 2106 t6 and wanted to change bulbs in main beam , drls but can't get my stubby hands in
Am I right in thinking the only way to do this is to loosen the headlamp unit by removing the grill and bumper ??
Seems very long winded for something you may have to do on the side of a road ..
if so is it straight forward enough
Thanks in advance
Mark

 

[Pauly]

Yes you have to remove bumper/grille to remove the headlight totally but that shouldn't be necessary to just change the bulbs, it's awkward I know but is doable, if you struggle on the drivers side it's not to bad a job to remove the air box to make a bit more space

 

[CaliStu]

It's possible. My hands were quite bruised by the time I was finished!

 

[Tomahawk chop]

Yep I had a go last night on the near side managed to remove clip and rubber cover but just couldn't see what I was doing !!
Found out in other thread that Mirror / phone is good idea may have another go later don't really want to take the grill and bumper off if I can help it I'll never get it back again

 

[Adrian72]

check out (i think) Pauly's video - it helps massively - after struggling for two hours to no avail, i found a link in another chat and it then litterally took 5 mins to change both.

 

[Tomahawk chop]

That's great can you point me at the link if possible
Cheers

 

[Adrian72]

hopefully this youtube link works, if not type in "headlight buld change" in the search and, i think, the 3rd or 4th one down has the chat with the video.

sorry on not great on these chat thingys.

 

[Dave67]

do you think it is cheeky to get VW to do it when it goes in for service in a few weeks? Anyone ever done this and will they charge me?

 

[Loz]

Most dealerships will change the lamp for you if you buy them from them, but not an upgrade..

 

[Adrian72]

I've changed all my headlight bulbs now. It's not the easiest thing to do but definately worth it not to have any yellow.
Can't comment yet on the brightness of the Phillips racing + yet because I've not driven that late yet but all the leds are working and not showing any faults

 

[Dave Coughlan]

@Adrian72 Curious, what bulbs did you use for each position ?

 

[Adrian72]

Dipped is the Phillips.
Side lights are the leds.
The drls I can't find them but I bought them off eBay.

Foglights I'm yet to sort as there are very mixed reviews on the bulbs being white but not actually putting out a great amount of light.

 

[Boyd]

Anyone else have a problem changing the H4 headlight bulb? Tried today thought would be an easy job! Ended up getting angry and leaving it!

 

[michael thorpe]

changed them on the H7 unit and had to take the battery out and the top of the air filter box if that helps

 

[Boyd]

changed them on the H7 unit and had to take the battery out and the top of the air filter box if that helps

Ok mate, looked on a couple of other threads and looks like it’s not just as simple as changing a bulb over like it should be.

 

[michael thorpe]

it not it helps to use a mirror vw did not make it easy to do

 

[Ed Webb]

It sometimes helps if you can find a photo of the location and how the bulbs are retained. I have a picture of my H7 for just this occasion.

 

[Boyd]

Would you be able to send your photo over please?