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Driver's mirror looks right now Wayne! :thumbleft:

 

Just to expand on the fog light comment, you'll often find on the back of the light unit where the missing bulb would poke through, there's a disc that you can push out which allows you to fit the missing bulb, giving you two, working rear fogs as the connections are already there.

 

Definitely fit the upgraded loom Wayne, as mentioned it's a safer setup and your new bulbs wont make much difference on their own - I know from experience! lol

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Driver's mirror looks right now Wayne! :thumbleft:

 

Just to expand on the fog light comment, you'll often find on the back of the light unit where the missing bulb would poke through, there's a disc that you can push out which allows you to fit the missing bulb, giving you two, working rear fogs as the connections are already there.

 

Definitely fit the upgraded loom Wayne, as mentioned it's a safer setup and your new bulbs wont make much difference on their own - I know from experience! lol

 

 

Thanks Andy! :thumb right:

I prefer the dual rear fog looks!

 

And if its a case of just plugging in a bulb -

Even WAYNE can do that! :dance: :lol:

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If I knew none of my bulbs were actually blown then i wouldnt have bought new bulbs! :eek: :(

 

Nevermind...

 

Upgrading bulbs...

 

 

Fogs (normal bulbs)

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Just lever it out (NO screws)!

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Now here the user manual AND Bentley wasnt clear.

BOTH say remove TWO screws next to fog light.

In fact, u have to remove FOUR screws to remove the WHOLE fog light housing! :shocked!:

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WD40 to ease some of the screws/holes

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Headlights + high beam

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Remove 2 screws either side + loosen (NOT remove) middle screw at bottom of hole (middle)

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Upgraded brighter BLUE tinted high beam

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Upgraded brighter headlights

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Will test tonight to see effects! :thumb right: :cool:

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Get that loom plugged in while your in there. :cool:

 

I am NOT touching that thing without u with me! ;)

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Just found this in the storage under steering column

 

Any idea where it came from?

 

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Parking bulb???

 

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Ok

 

Comparisons between old bulbs and NEW OSRAM bulbs ...

 

 

OLD pic 1st, immediate followed by NEW pic ...

 

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My opinion?

Pics shows new bulbs a tad bit brighter.

 

But in the driving seat they are a LOT brighter :thumb right: :dance:

(Apart from fogs, as new bulbs were just standard ones NOT upgrades)

 

But I suppose the cost of replacing all the front bulbs is much GREATER than adding a headlight upgrade loom :eek:

 

 

 

Still

New problem - my headlight alignments are now out of whack! :eek:

 

According to manual,

The very headlight securing lugs (left / right) are for adjusting vertical/horizontal movement ...

...and all mine are broken :shocked!: :(

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That small bulb looks like the one in the central heater control knob that illuminates the panel. Just pull the knob off and you'll see a green plastic bulb holder.

 

Ref the headlights, the top two mounts don't adjust as far as I'm aware, you've got adjusters on the back of the headlight unit.

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That small bulb looks like the one in the central heater control knob that illuminates the panel. Just pull the knob off and you'll see a green plastic bulb holder.

 

Ref the headlights, the top two mounts don't adjust as far as I'm aware, you've got adjusters on the back of the headlight unit.

 

Cool Andy!

The directional knob does seems to be broken - so will check behind that!

 

 

Ref headlight Adjustment

I ll double check the Bentley manual tonight! :o

 

Whats the BEST way to check headlight alignment?

Against wall at night isnt it?

But how i knos its correct

 

What about fog light alignment?

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That small bulb looks like the one in the central heater control knob that illuminates the panel. Just pull the knob off and you'll see a green plastic bulb holder.

 

No, the middle one!! :thumbleft:

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Does Bentley manual not show you about headlight adjustment pattern? You can do against a wall no problem, or Google for general tips. Otherwise, your friendly MOT man may help ;)

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Does Bentley manual not show you about headlight adjustment pattern? You can do against a wall no problem, or Google for general tips. Otherwise, your friendly MOT man may help ;)

 

 

I remembered the manual said (right screw for horizontal adjust, left screw for vertical adjust and a back screw for something else ...)??

 

But i probably remembered it wrong! :lol:

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Noticed my front lights are GLASS and indicators are PLASTIC

 

So may give this a go ...

 

From Detailing World:

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http://www.autopia.org/forums/the-detail-institute-presented-by-autopia-carcare-com/41903-autopia-guide-headlight-restoration.html

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Not a fan of machinery polishers,

but will see how long my elbows (or weak heart) will last!

:eek:

:shocked!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well

Decided against sandpaper/machine polish...

NOT brave enough :eek: :shocked!: :(

 

 

So gave lights a clean detail ...

Not sure it made any difference by hand??? :eek:

 

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Wash

Clay

IPA

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Gtechniq G4 Nanotech Glass Polish

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AngelWax H2GO rain repellant x2 coats

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Gave new wing mirrors a quick clean/rain-repellant too! :lol:

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I started to sandpaper some fog light lenses but didn't really make much difference. Am thinking i will try it on one of those polishing wheels people mount on a bench.

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I started to sandpaper some fog light lenses but didn't really make much difference. Am thinking i will try it on one of those polishing wheels people mount on a bench.

 

 

Yes

Apparently u REALLY need a LOT of elbow grease!

Even then, some people say they had to DA polish TWICE to clean up!

 

So persevere, buddy! :thumbleft:

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I remembered the manual said (right screw for horizontal adjust, left screw for vertical adjust and a back screw for something else ...)??

 

But i probably remembered it wrong! :lol:

 

Screw on the back is a mounting screw, only adjustments goes via the big white knob for height, and the gear-ish screw for horizontal adjustments.

Corrado's with electronic height adjustment, have a motor instead of a knob, but have a large brown sprocket on the back of the motor which is also for adjustments.

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Screw on the back is a mounting screw, only adjustments goes via the big white knob for height, and the gear-ish screw for horizontal adjustments.

Corrado's with electronic height adjustment, have a motor instead of a knob, but have a large brown sprocket on the back of the motor which is also for adjustments.

 

Thanks!

I will check!

 

Which Corrado s had electronic adjustment?

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Thanks!

I will check!

 

Which Corrado s had electronic adjustment?

Optional, and I believe quite rare, don't know if they are more common in the VR6.

Adjustments work via a turning knob, next to your headlight switch.

 

Shown here:

[ATTACH=CONFIG]81337[/ATTACH]

 

By the way, just a warning, if you disassemble your headlamps, don't try to get the white knobs out if you don't have to!

I disassembled 2 headlamps with them, and both cracked while trying to pry them out with my fingers.

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Optional, and I believe quite rare, don't know if they are more common in the VR6.

Adjustments work via a turning knob, next to your headlight switch.

 

Shown here:

[ATTACH=CONFIG]81337[/ATTACH]

 

By the way, just a warning, if you disassemble your headlamps, don't try to get the white knobs out if you don't have to!

I disassembled 2 headlamps with them, and both cracked while trying to pry them out with my fingers.

 

I don't think mine s got that :(

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I remembered the manual said (right screw for horizontal adjust, left screw for vertical adjust and a back screw for something else ...)??

 

But i probably remembered it wrong! :lol:

 

 

Ok

My mistake! :bonk:

 

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I don't think mine s got that :(

To be honest, it isn't the most useful option, got the electronic height adjustment option on my Corrado and Golf Mk3, but I actually never use it :p

 

Which options do you got on the C?

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