How do I change the sidelight bulbs? |
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energysolutions
Vanorak Joined: 02 Dec 08 Location: Earth (For Now) Status: Offline Points: 3684 |
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Yeah, its a MK4
I assume the T5 is a little harder?
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blackvanman
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without a ramp its a lot of crawling round on the floor!! wifes mk4 is simple, great car also! gt tdi 130
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energysolutions
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Agreed, mine is a 130 too, had it from new
Total sum of faults so far - one broken armrest catch that my caveman friend bust!
This is what made me get shot of my feckin Vito and get a T5
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Vdub_heaven
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my ole man was over in france last year in his 150 mk4 golf and was pulled over for a spot check by the local police!!! they actually made him change 2 bulbs, headlight and sidelight!! yep...... he changed the drivers side
made 'im sweat though
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T5 TDI
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Going back to page one of the original thread, I can't believe the trouble you guys are having! I just went out and took my sidelight bulb out in under 30 seconds (in the dark with a torch) as a test. There isn't much room it's true, but it's not that bad...... There are some really evil bulbs to change on modern cars but the T5 isn't one of them. (Well mine isn't at least).
I'm away working so I'm on a mobile internet connection at the moment but when I get back I'll post some pics or a video even Maybe your later vans are worse?
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energysolutions
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I changed my front indicator bulbs on the T5 and dont remember it being too difficult - and I`ve got big hands
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Reverend
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How do I change the headlight bulbs, though? Ruff, tuff & difficult or easy peasy?
Got a damn light out tonight...
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The Loon
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I can't see how you boys are finding it difficult either. Sidelight removal for me was made awkward because it has melted in the holder and the holder wouldn't come out of the light. Indicators are easy enough as the complete holder and bulb comes out by twisting it 1/4 turn. To change the headlight bulbs, you first need to unscrew the headlight backing cap, remove the wiring plug, then undo the spring clip holding it in place in the light. Piece of piss really.....
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Reverend
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I'll tell the missus it won't take her long, then..
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T5 TDI
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Wait a minute you don't have to bother, you remember that trick you used to do all those years ago..... Just wave your arms about and say 'Let there be light' and it'll come back on!
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Reverend
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I wuz doing ok back then....life looking good, baby on the way, that sort of thing, then....Whoosh...along come this bloke called Darwin...Where's the Monopolies Commision when ya need 'em, eh?
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T5 TDI
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I have this feeling we'll both be going to that other, slightly hotter place when we go reverend
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castoutdoors
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i now this is old thread but my god how the hell can i get my side lights out they just will not come out try the wiggle method and the turn bit and pull tryed piles just will not give!!! want to change them both as blow one due to messing bout get one out or .....
do give in go to vw
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Will i ever finsh working on it !!!
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T5 TDI
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If they won't turn even a millimetre they are probably melted like Loon's. If they are, no point in going in ham fisted and mangling something. They have to be turned first before pulling. I'd go for long nosed pliers and some gentle perseverance. Worse case senario is headlamps out and curse crappy plastic modern car design.
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castoutdoors
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i have try that with good old need nose!! they with turn competely 360 but no point do they free dont look melted ever what postion do the need to be in
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Will i ever finsh working on it !!!
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Steve B
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Mmm wonder if babelfish will translate that? |
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castoutdoors
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yer sorry my bad basicly i have tryed the wiggle method and the turn and wiggle and with needle nose pilers too just trying to find out what postion they need to be in for the turn method or give up just get them to do it now
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Will i ever finsh working on it !!!
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i wouldn't let a haffords employee walk my dog, (if i had a dog!)
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The Loon
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Fuck that. It can be a bit of a bugger and when I did mine, I broke the holders and had to get and wire in new ones. Would they do that if they did the same?
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castoutdoors
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i gave in !in the end and got a garage too do it for me he did even charge me for it result !
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Will i ever finsh working on it !!!
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