Hi all, need to replace 2 LED's, the blue high beam and the red oil indicator. I was just gonna go into Maplins and buy them, but do i need 12 volts LED's or 5 volt? Or any other particular one, sorry for the silly question but just not totally up on all this stuff !
Also as i said i was gonna go to Maplins or does someone know where i can can get proper VW ones if there are such a thing?
Regards, Leigh
dashboard LED's high beam etc
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heres the part no's.you will find the main beam lamp has a blue cap that the bulb/led sits in..(click picture to enlarge)
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All the LED's (apart from the Main beam as pointed out by Rob)are just 5mm standard Brightness types and not 12V type as they have the correct series resitor on the mebrane panel. You can fit non 12V superbright replacements if you wish and they can be clear or diffuses (tinted) up to you and your preferences.
As for the Main Beam, do not replace this with a superbright type as you will need welders goggles to drive at night! The series resistor for the main beam bulb is far too low for a standard voltage LED and if you do decide to fit a LED then get a 12V type. Some peeps paint them to reduce the brightness. The correct High Beam LED Mod requires a resistor to be removed from the membrane PCB and replaced with a higher value, the LED also needs to be a 60mcd standard Diffused Blue and this will function at the correct 'tel tale' brightness.
if you cannot get a miniature bulb and no one offers an alternative then I have one (no charge!). PM me your address.............
As for the Main Beam, do not replace this with a superbright type as you will need welders goggles to drive at night! The series resistor for the main beam bulb is far too low for a standard voltage LED and if you do decide to fit a LED then get a 12V type. Some peeps paint them to reduce the brightness. The correct High Beam LED Mod requires a resistor to be removed from the membrane PCB and replaced with a higher value, the LED also needs to be a 60mcd standard Diffused Blue and this will function at the correct 'tel tale' brightness.
if you cannot get a miniature bulb and no one offers an alternative then I have one (no charge!). PM me your address.............
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hey angelo evs.... and mod, thanks guys for you replys!!! being a bit clueless, id love to take angelo up on the offer of correct ~LED's but not for free sir! i could pay you through paypal, and i'd feel happier doing that!
how do i give you my address?
regards, leigh
how do i give you my address?
regards, leigh
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On the left of each thread reply is an option to PM the poster. Just click on it and you will be able to send me your message/details. I have the correct miniature bulb if you want it and absolutely no charge but thanks for the offer. Alternatively, If you want to modify to a Blue LED for the main beam I can send you the details but I assume you want a standard miniature bulb which requires no mod but you will need to remove the dash to fit it. Not sure if the details are in the WIKI for replacing LEDs, bulbs and modding. If not may be I ought to do one....... 
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Have address, will pop a RED Led for the Oil Pressure in packet too........no probs buddy!
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Mate..... I so so so appreciate your help, makes the world go round !!!!! 
just to check,is the oil led the same as the battery led? i know they are both red, but are they same voltage ones? as ive no panicked if i have said the right led, sorry !!!!
just to check,is the oil led the same as the battery led? i know they are both red, but are they same voltage ones? as ive no panicked if i have said the right led, sorry !!!!
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AngeloEvs wrote:do not replace this with a superbright type as you will need welders goggles to drive at night!
so true, so true - looks cool on Haloween though as your face lights up blue.If the blue turns out too bright - dip it in black paint. Thats what I had to do
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leesoya wrote:Mate..... I so so so appreciate your help, makes the world go round !!!!!
just to check,is the oil led the same as the battery led? i know they are both red, but are they same voltage ones? as ive no panicked if i have said the right led, sorry !!!!
The same......
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cool, thanks angelo, !!! have a great weekend,
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dont be afraid to use my name..
hey angelo evs.... and mod, thanks guys for you replys
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R0B wrote:dont be afraid to use my name..
hey angelo evs.... and mod, thanks guys for you replys
ROB..the mod with no name....
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Angelo evs..... your a star mate, all fitted a treat!!!
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I have the same main beam light problem. So can I confirm the fix please, Direct replacement, not modification.
A new blue miniature led bulb 60mcd?
Where do i get one from?
RS components? Maplins? VW?
A new blue miniature led bulb 60mcd?
Where do i get one from?
RS components? Maplins? VW?
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You need the miniature bulb. Fitting a Blue LED requires modification to operate at the correct 'tel tale' brightness. Sure the bulb is available but if not, you could try fitting a 12V 3mm white or blue LED (must be 12V type) in place of the current bulb and leave the blue insert in position to reduce the brightness. That should do the trick but never tried it.
Best suppliers are RS, Maplin, Rapid Online and CPC. One of these should have a 12V 3mm white or blue LED for a straightforward fit.
Best suppliers are RS, Maplin, Rapid Online and CPC. One of these should have a 12V 3mm white or blue LED for a straightforward fit.
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