Can I upgrade the headlight bulbs on my Volkswagen?
More often than not, factory fitted halogen bulbs just aren't bright enough and upgrading might seem like the only option. Luckily HIDS4U stocks upgrade headlight bulbs for 99% of Volkswagen vehicles. Our HID conversion kits can reach up to 450% extra brightness compared to a standard bulb.
Are halogen headlights road legal on a Volkswagen?
We stock halogen performance bulbs for your Volkswagen that can give you up to 200% more light are 100% road legal and are completely plug-and-play. Keep in mind that halogen upgrades do not last as long as LED bulbs or HID Kits and are not as bright but are road legal and will cause no-hassle for your Volkswagen.
What are the different types of hid kits?
The HID kits are available in 35W and 55W packs and a few different colour choices meaning you get to pick the brightness and colour of your kit. Each kit has been masterfully designed over the past 18+ years meaning we've covered 99% of issues other kits may produce.
How do you fit an H7 HID kit?
1:243:33Fitting a HIDS4U Xenon HID Conversion Kit - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNow to fit the HID bulb pull the cables attached to the bulb through the holder if your kit has. OneMoreNow to fit the HID bulb pull the cables attached to the bulb through the holder if your kit has. One. Once the unit is all together like this it's now ready for fitting. Simply push in and. Twist.
How do you hook up a HID kit?
1:106:11How To Install HID Light with Relay Wiring Harness - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThis connector has one side is ground you just have to tie this to chassis ground and then this willMoreThis connector has one side is ground you just have to tie this to chassis ground and then this will plug into your ballast here and then from the ballast. You connect the output to the HID bulb.
How do you install aftermarket HID headlights?
3:099:17How to Install an HID Kit - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipFirst mount up the bulb. Into the backside of the headlight. Now when you're doing that make sureMoreFirst mount up the bulb. Into the backside of the headlight. Now when you're doing that make sure that whatever you do you do not touch the bulb. Because if you get any oils.
Can I install HID bulbs to the stock headlights?
Can I put HID bulbs in my stock LED headlights? No. HID headlight conversion kits are only designed to work with stock halogen bulbs and assemblies.
Do you need a relay for HID headlights?
A relay harness connects your HID lighting system directly to the car's battery. This allows the lights to draw power from the battery rather than the rest of the vehicle's system. The main benefit of installing a relay harness is that it can help to provide a regulated flow of energy to your HID headlights.
Where should HID ballast be mounted?
In my previous vehicles, I'd stick them on the inside of the fender with some 3M double sided tape. You can also put tape them on top of the front bumper bar (the metal piece). They've held up fine for over 5 years. I would strongly recommend you re-place the ballasts.
Can you convert halogen to HID?
Typically you can't just unscrew a halogen bulb and replace it with an LED or HID. In many cases they physically won't fit. LED and HID bulbs are smaller than halogen bulbs, and each converts electricity into light differently. A conversion kit may need to be purchased and installed along with the bulbs.
What does a relay harness do for HID lights?
A relay harness is an entirely different part of the HID lighting system, but works much like a CANbus ballast. A relay harness connects your HID lighting system directly to the car's battery. This allows the lights to draw power from the battery rather than the rest of the vehicle's system.
How do you install a HID capacitor with a relay harness?
3:076:04HID Kit Resistor & Capacitor Installation - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipWe have a wire plug right into the ballasts. Well if you notice our resistor has a female and maleMoreWe have a wire plug right into the ballasts. Well if you notice our resistor has a female and male side of the same connector. So what we do is pop this off. Put one of them into our capacitor.
Why are HID illegal?
Of special concern is that "HID conversion kits can produce excessive glare to oncoming motorists." Many state laws defer to these federal standards. That gives law enforcement the power to stop and issue citations for vehicles they believe contain illegal aftermarket xenon or HID lamps.
Are HID kits legal UK?
General legislative guidance on after-market HID Headlamps In the Department for Transport's view it is not legal to sell or use after-market HID lighting kits, for converting conventional Halogen headlamps to HID Xenon.
Are HIDs illegal?
Some states allow HID headlights, but California allows only headlamp bulbs that emit light that is white or yellow, which means that only low-intensity HID lights are legal.
HID Conversion Kits For Volkswagen Vehicles
Our HID conversion kits can reach up to 450% extra brightness compared to a standard bulb.
Upgrade Bulbs For Volkswagen
If you're wondering how you can upgrade your headlights to a brighter light legally then look no further than HIDS4U!
Volkswagen LED Headlight Bulbs
Did you know that you can choose to have LED headlights when you purchase a new vehicle from the dealership? Did you also know that if just one bulb goes out on the LED modules that you need to replace the entire unit? If your headlights are halogens then a simple plug-and-play LED bulb replacement is entirely possible.
