I've factory LED headlights and in the infotainment there is an option to change the headlights for right or left drive.
Re: LED headlamp retrofit
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:27 pm
by SRGTD
Yes, that’s the travel mode - details from the owner’s manual below (states that travel mode should only be used for short periods);
If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the asymmetric dipped beam headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. The headlights must therefore be switched over when you travel to these countries.
With some equipment levels, the headlight alignment can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu (Vehicle settings menu => Operation). In vehicles in which the headlights cannot be switched over in the menu, masking stickers should be applied to certain parts of the headlight lenses, or the headlights should be adjusted by a qualified workshop. A qualified workshop can provide you with further information. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Travel mode may only be used for a short period. Please contact a qualified workshop for permanent conversion. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Re: LED headlamp retrofit
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 3:36 pm
by Dark_cze
SRGTD wrote: Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:27 pm
Yes, that’s the travel mode - details from the owner’s manual below (states that travel mode should only be used for short periods);
If you have to drive a right-hand drive vehicle in a left-hand drive country, or vice versa, the asymmetric dipped beam headlights may dazzle oncoming traffic. The headlights must therefore be switched over when you travel to these countries.
With some equipment levels, the headlight alignment can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu (Vehicle settings menu => Operation). In vehicles in which the headlights cannot be switched over in the menu, masking stickers should be applied to certain parts of the headlight lenses, or the headlights should be adjusted by a qualified workshop. A qualified workshop can provide you with further information. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
Travel mode may only be used for a short period. Please contact a qualified workshop for permanent conversion. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.
There is reason why LHD and RHD lights have two different part numbers
Re: LED headlamp retrofit
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 7:45 am
by DenzGTI
Hey bud, i think you will need a halogen to LED wiring harness and coding then it should work.
Re: LED headlamp retrofit
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 9:52 am
by hollesk
Quick question, did the old halogen headlights have the red stripe?
ROG3R wrote: Thu Jun 18, 2020 3:42 am
I was one of the first to buy, and I'm using since November 2019, got the all led version with red stripe. Working good so far.
I got from this link, but for some reason the seller deleted my review http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d9CXEbq
some pics:
Extra information:
-Low beam uses D2H lamp (hard to find), and high beam a H7
-The turn signal (blinker) is "dynamic", different from the OEM headlight
-When you turn on, it has a bizarre animation (the LEDs flash, the top bar turns blue and then turns white again, like a Mercedes-Benz
Re: LED headlamp retrofit
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 9:59 am
by hollesk
Do your halogen headlights have the red strip on them? Or is that only in the LED headlights? Thanks
wolfiecbr wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 2:39 am
Does anyone know if any additional hardware is needed for installing the genuine LED headlights on a Polo GTI AW? Also, is any extra coding needed to control the daytime driving lights, if so, does anyone have this available?
To give some context, you can only get the LED headlights in Australia if you get the luxury pack, which includes the sunroof and black velour seats (neither of which I wanted), so I currently have the halogen lights.
wolfiecbr wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 2:39 am
Does anyone know if any additional hardware is needed for installing the genuine LED headlights on a Polo GTI AW? Also, is any extra coding needed to control the daytime driving lights, if so, does anyone have this available?
To give some context, you can only get the LED headlights in Australia if you get the luxury pack, which includes the sunroof and black velour seats (neither of which I wanted), so I currently have the halogen lights.
Any help is much appreciated!
Do your halogen headlights have the red strip on them? Or is that only in the LED headlights? Thanks
Only the standard LED headlamps for the GTI+ (in the UK) or if they’re specified as an option on the standard GTI (non-Plus) model have the red stripe. Optional LED headlamps for other (non-GTI) Polos don’t have the red strip and nor do the standard halogen headlamp units either.
Re: LED headlamp retrofit
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 11:07 am
by hollesk
Got it thanks for the info!
Re: LED headlamp retrofit
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:29 pm
by MattHGR
To anyone who's installed these lights, how easy is it to remove / replace them?
Long story short, I need to remove my factory led unit on the passenger side.
I can see two screws holding it in place but it still feels solid. Is there something else I have to remove ?
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Re: LED headlamp retrofit
Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:55 pm
by SRGTD
MattHGR wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:29 pm
To anyone who's installed these lights, how easy is it to remove / replace them?
Long story short, I need to remove my factory led unit on the passenger side.
I can see two screws holding it in place but it still feels solid. Is there something else I have to remove ?
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Post no.6 in the discussion thread at the link below includes pictures of the relevant pages from the owners manual on removing headlamp units;
Sorry to ask, it may have already been covered... but I currently have the regular Halogen headlights UK right-hand drive. Will these LED units fit? Plug and Play? Are they aligned for right-hand drive cars / UK roads? How do they level, will they work with the adjustment wheel on the dash?
I'm guessing the answer to all these questions is "no" but thought I'd seek clarification.
Re: LED headlamp retrofit
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:36 pm
by giannis159
Do you mean the leds from AliExpress?
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Re: LED headlamp retrofit
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:01 am
by Dazeredo
I don't know about the retrofit but the OEM from factory don't have the adjustment wheel on the dash and the change from rear or left hand drive is made in the infotainment.
Re: LED headlamp retrofit
Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:48 am
by Andy Beats
giannis159 wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 7:36 pm
Do you mean the leds from AliExpress?
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I think he does.
I'm also interested the Ali Express units, so I'd like to know some questions too.
1. Do they come fitted with LED bulbs?
2. No wiring modifications?
3. Does height adjustment still work?
