[Nedrozak]

Hello,

I have recently bought a pair of OEM Bi-xenon headlights for my Golf MK5 currently equipped with the standard halogen headlights. I have the highline CECM and my own VCDS cable.
My question is since the bi-xenon headlights I got didn't come with any ballasts and igniters, how could I install directly LED bulbs? Do I need to follow the original guide for the retrofit but just change the bulbs to LED's or is there something more specific I need to do? Like would I still need to wire the shutter wire?
Only thing I know for now is that I need to get a 10 to 12 pin adapter so I can skip some headaches.

I would be extremely glad if someone can clarify the steps needed.

Thank you in advance!

 

[ThatTDIguy18]

Hello,

I have recently bought a pair of OEM Bi-xenon headlights for my Golf MK5 currently equipped with the standard halogen headlights. I have the highline CECM and my own VCDS cable.
My question is since the bi-xenon headlights I got didn't come with any ballasts and igniters, how could I install directly LED bulbs? Do I need to follow the original guide for the retrofit but just change the bulbs to LED's or is there something more specific I need to do? Like would I still need to wire the shutter wire?
Only thing I know for now is that I need to get a 10 to 12 pin adapter so I can skip some headaches.

I would be extremely glad if someone can clarify the steps needed.

Thank you in advance!

I’m in the same boat as I need the remaining steps after pinning the headlight plugs A and D for the shutter and proper VAG coding.

 

[Salinas]

I’m in the same boat as I need the remaining steps after pinning the headlight plugs A and D for the shutter and proper VAG coding.

did you guys have any luck? I want to do the same thing to my car but the post with the instructions is outdated since the links don't work

 

[ThatTDIguy18]

Hey, I did have luck. So what you need to do if you are using the plug and play connectors is run the pin 11 wires from each light to the the select plugs and corresponding pins. From the driver side the pin 11 wire runs to plug D/6 and pin 11 from passenger side runs to plug A/5

HID wiring in the mk5 w/halogens

I noticed few people are working on the HID retrofit so I made a diagram how to connect them. The diagram should be self explanatory, but if not, I will try to explain. To connect the HIDs to stock halogen harness the 10-12 pin adapter is required. Pin 11 of each HID needs to be connected to...

www.vwvortex.com

The link above shows the wiring diagram

As for VCDS coding you need to enter the Cent. Elect. Find the section todo with the Bi Xenon lights I can add pictures for this part of the install tomorrow.

 

[ThatTDIguy18]

Forgot to add this link too,

just shows you how to remove the the plugs

How to swap and retrofit OEM VW GTI GLI HID xenon lights into your car

DIY retrofit of HID GTI xenon headlights onto your Golf Jetta or Rabbit

www.myturbodiesel.com

 

[Salinas]

Wow! it looks so much better with those lights right, I'm gonna buy them now if it's as simple as that! THANK YOU SO MUCH
also, do you recommend adapters from a specific place or this good? shorturl.at/dfsIX (they just take more than a week lol)
These are the lights I'm planning to buy hopefully is all I need

 

[ThatTDIguy18]

Wow! it looks so much better with those lights right, I'm gonna buy them now if it's as simple as that! THANK YOU SO MUCH
also, do you recommend adapters from a specific place or this good? shorturl.at/dfsIX (they just take more than a week lol)
These are the lights I'm planning to buy hopefully is all I need

I bought my adapters on Ali-Express they work great. I recommend changing the bulbs out for these ones

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-morimoto-parts/d2s-xb-6k-35w-hid-bulbs-pair/mm.n.065~mor/

Other than that that’s all you’ll need!

 

[Salinas]

You're awesome! I'll share updates when I get the parts and install them! Looks like I'll need ballasts. Do yours move when you turn?

 

[ThatTDIguy18]

You're awesome! I'll share updates when I get the parts and install them! Looks like I'll need ballasts. Do yours move when you turn?

Thanks man, I like to help others where I can and I figured I wouldn’t be the only one that was looking at doing this install. Unfortunately I don’t have the movement when turning but honestly that to me just seems like more of a headache. Hopefully everything thing works out for you can’t wait to see the outcome.