How-to: Change low beam headlight bulbs, VW Golf Mk6
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- Easy DIY how to: replacing the dipped headlamp bulbs on a Volkswagen Golf (Mk VI). Changing the bulbs on a Golf is trickier than ideal, on account of the limited space available for hands and fingers behind the light assemblies.
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You will need:
* New H7 bulbs -
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* Latex gloves (important)
* Flashlight
Recommended:
* Small mirror, e.g. make-up or dental.
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Is a particular brand recommended from the link? AutoZone wanted to charge me $99 for a bulb here in South Carolina(US). Or will any H7 bulb do?
Just what the doctor ordered! Didnt even thought it was possible to swap out the bulbs without tearing half of the car apart! Will most likely try it on the GTI Clubsport seen at my channel! Thanks for an excellent production!
I'm a 61 yr old woman who just changed her Golf's headlamp after watching this amazingly accurate video! Thanks!!!
You must be fit though
I absolutely love seeing stuff like this anyone can do basic car work it’s really not that hard everyone should know the basics
With small hands (huge advantage) Well done
Yea with 61yr old woman hands, wrists, arms. Easy peazy.
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This was very useful. I'm a 135 year old and with this video, I was able to change my low beam bulbs 👍🏾
For anyone struggling with North America drivers side low beam changes I suggest a video by cold stream (title something like VW headlight change THE HARD ONE). He shows a good hack using a Duplo Lego piece for leverage for those with bigger hands and also shows correct orientation and turning direction for housing unit which helped me immensely. I struggled for literally 2hrs off and on but FINALLY got it. The problem for me was if I jostled the housing unit too much (even being careful), the bulb would get knocked out and I had to restart. Also in spite of eventually getting the housing unit in proper place with the 2 o’clock position, I didn’t realize you also have to give it a little push inwards on the top (towards the front of car) for the top part of housing to click all way in and be properly seated so it can be tightened till the “click” happens. Before I kept trying to thread gently and wiggle it into place and only bottom part of housing unit was going into the threads correctly (and it was lopsided downward and not turning or working). Good luck everyone!
You're an absolute legend! (For those looking for the video, here is the link: th-cam.com/video/xbf3ks4tw_o/w-d-xo.html) I have big ol bear paws for hands, and the skin on the back of my hand got shredded up trying to get the damn bulb in...now that it's healed it looks like stigmata. I was so concentrated on finding the proper orientation that I kept jostling the bulb loose, and then I'd insert it back into the holder only to return and forget which direction it needed to go in and ooooof it was frustrating. This is going to help immensely.
WOW this looks a lot easier than pulling the bumper and the ENTIRE HEADLIGHT MECHANISM out of the car like the other videos tell you to do. Great DIY video.
Thanks Craig for a very well explained procedure. I'm five years older than Laura below and replaced the bulb in about 4 minutes following this video.
Excellent, straightforward and clear step by step instructional video. I changed the driver's side on my 2011 gold TDI in 5min following these steps. I am not mechanical typically so that's all you need to know.... thank you!
I don’t understand all the rude comments. I was able to follow your instructions and it was incredibly easy. Both sides were easily swapped, considering the restricted space. Thanks for the great video!
Very helpful, professionally done video. The manual tells you it's too complex and to not attempt yourself and take to a VW dealership instead. I knew it couldn't be that different from any other car. Thank you!
Thank you mate for your video. This isn't a rocket science, but thanks to you, your time and effort, I was prepared and it took me just a few minutes. Your explanations are a pure gold, saving our time and nerves, perfect job! Best wishes from Poland.
Thanks for the simple, informative video. I was able to change my own headlight in the dark in an emergency as well as tell the shop which bulb I wanted. Thank you again!
Thanks. Watched your video and changed both bulbs. As you said, the left hand bulb was a bit more awkward, but having done the "easy" side, I knew what I was looking for, so it wasn't so hard despite not having as much access.
Thanks for the clear and concise video, just replaced our car's faulty headlight. Appreciate the vid !
Great video. I did this on both sides in about 10 minutes total. The lefthand side was actually easier, for me at least! Great stuff :)
Hi Craig . A big thank you for this video . I have just used it for the third time in a couple of years to remind me how to do this job. I have now had to do the "difficult side" twice - with success. I can understand why you show changing the left hand one (drivers side in the UK) in the video - at least you can provide useful footage on this side . The right hand side one is definitely trickier but do-able if your hands are small enough , and if you are familiar with the technique. The bulb holder only twists about 20 degrees (that is my guess) anticlockwise and then you can release it. It is useful to remember the angle it is at as you remove it from the headlamp - because you need to re-insert the holder at the same angle to get it to slot into its location on the headlamp , just as you say in the video. And checking your progress by looking through the front of the headlamp is also a great tip.
Thanks so much for this video. Was able to change my 2012 golf low beams today thanks to you!
You have a great speaking voice!
Thanks Craig. I looked at your video and managed to change the passenger side low beam in just a couple of minutes. Top marks 👍
Thanks mate.
GerrysDiy - Same here! Excellent little video 😊
Never managed to change a bulb before but simple thanks to this - great work!
Thanks for the Video! Just changed my lights and it was SO easy - thanks to this.
For those with TDIs, your headlight may have a clip holding it. On the right side of the headlight there will be two circular wires, you’re going to push them in and then they’ll come out , then you can take the headlight out, just make sure to clip them back in.
Thanks for the video, really helpful. Changed bulb first time with no issues 👍
Good job. Many thanks. It took me longer to get the bonnet open (a common problem apparently) than to change the bulb. Getting the bulb holder back in is fiddly but I managed it. Thanks for a very useful video.
Thank you Craig! Always great. straight to the point videos. You've helped me a ton with my Mk6 Golf
Astonishingly good video. You should be proud.
Thanks for this helpful vid. Just changed my bulb thanks to you!
I had great difficulty with the access. I solved this by cutting a slot in a small block of wood which fitted ever the plastic bulb holder to give me much better leverage to rotate the plastic bulb holder.
Thanks - first time changing a head lamp by myself and I did it without any issues.
Very fiddly but managed to do it thanks to your tutoiral and i have huge hands. Saved me the money of getting the shop to fit it so cheers
Got my 61 (2012) Golf at the end of November last year and my low beam went on my passengers side on the way home from work 2 nights ago... Got some bulbs delivered yesterday and hopefully it won't be too tricky to replace them.
I'll also be swapping my H15s soon too because my H7s are going to be white and it'll look daft 🤦🏼♂️
Update: I changed my bulbs which took about 5 minutes or so and was a lot simpler than one of my friends said it would be even though I told him it's pretty simple. He has a 2002 BMW, so his bulbs are probably harder to replace 😂
Checked this video again in help, and it delivered yet again :) This time it didn´t even take 5 minutes.Thanx a lot!
Very helpful, looked impossible to me, have to do entirely by feel, but with Craig's video you know what to feel for and what to do when you've felt it. One more tip - take a careful look from the front first to help positioning when you replace.
Very helpful! One extra tip: the fuse box on the (U.S.) driver's side prevented my hands from getting to the headlight. But I was able to partially unscrew the inside wheel well cover (don't know what the official name is) and get one hand in from underneath. Made all the difference.
John Seiler did that give you easier access?
I have xenon lights and the bulb does not even comes out where the fuse box is. It is to big😂😂
A great quality video! Super helpful - thanks
Awesome video bro, very very helpful. Much love from New Zealand 👊
Cheers chap, managed to get the job done :)
Spot on video. Exactly what I needed! Thank you! 🙌🏻
Precise videos mate, thanks for the upload!
Thanks for the video. Didnt like the look of the driver's side after I'd clipped it back, so took the passenger out to compare and in doing so, that blew as well 😂
Thank you! Super easy via your instructions :)
Blown away. Bravo!
Great Video, was very helpful, your a life saver.
great video my man, keep up the good work.
Thank you very much very helpful, you do a great service!
Awesome video, very helpful thanks!
Thank you very much. This was extremely helpful
very easy to do following your video, thank you!
Thanks! Really helpful information.
Thank you so much. I just replaced mine after watching your excellent video. :)
Very helpful guide thank you!
thanks - changed a 2010 golf bulb no problem - clear vid.
Thank you, the video was super helpful.
Thank you so much. It was great useful!!
Very beautifully presented illustration especially the Oz tone that makes headlight issue on my 10yearold GTi quickly sort out or so I guess. I will still get the globe at Supercheap or Repco and send to my mechanic to replace as I just injured my thumb 🤔
I watch another another video and said take grill out and drop bumper. Witch I done watching your video I'm really piss off.
You made it look so easy
British people are amazing. So much more well spoken the majority of the time than their American counterpart (myself included). And the accent, it's brilliant! Be glad you're from England. What a nice place to be 🇬🇧 Other than Boris ruining it, of course.
Excellent, you’re a life saver! I have a VW Touran (same headlight), and the dipped had just gone after 4 years, my Haynes manual is 50 miles away at home. So thanks for taking the time to do an excellent instructional video!
Thank you for the video, followed your steps and upgraded LED light bulbs ！！LOL！！Super brighter than halogen
how? I tried many time , very want to switch out halogen to led!! does it have warning lights?
i installed the LAG2, so easy, amazing effect
This one ? nice but a little expansive
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oh yeah! I installed the lag2 in my passat, you can watch my channel!!!
thank you for showing this
Thanks. I did not know that it was so easy
Thanks for the video!
ok, so he got the easy side out. how does one access the "drivers" side low beam ??
That is the driver's side isn't it?
ploperator if you’re RHD yes but to answer the original question just wiggle your fingers into a spot where you can grab the bulb holder. It’s not too much harder to access, just a bit.
richsail47 take the battery out to get space.
@@plopperator Depend in which country you are....
@@ottoprotten4046 He sounds English to me and he opened the bonnet/hood up on the UK's driver's side.
great video
thanks☺
Thanks!Worked for me:)
Thank you! Very useful l info!
Thanks bud verry helpfull
just dropped some xenon look bulbs in mky golf 6, my hands do not fit into the small area so it was a pain in the butt. Managed it in the end.
Thank you.
Excellent thank you
Thank you sir
Is there some where u can buy the lowbeam bulb holder? Whomever had mine before me had highbeams in the low beam area
thanks it helps a lot :)
What should i do if i got the third cap made of plastic with some sort of metal which keeps from falling down.Should I remove the entire headlight in this case ?
Thanks
Thanks a lot
Thenks you wery mach
Can you show us how to replace a bank 1 H02 heat sensor or just wear to locate it.
Thank you for this. I succeeded in doing this myself thanks to your video. God did not give me strong hands, but they are slender, long and thin. My friend has thick strong hands, but not nimble and precise. Together we do a lot of car work with the minimum of parts removed :-)
Legend
Is the same bulb and procedure used in the 2013 GTI?
Looks easier than how really is, but thanks for the video, saves good $85 for having the dealership doing it.
every one filming how to change on right side haha cuz is simple
Craig? I think I shall call you Jeeves. Ah, yes, Jeeves.
I actually found the side with the fuse box easier. Dont know how but it was.
When you put the new bulbs in, The flared part of the plastic tab goes at about 2 o clock, facing the engine.
The side shown in this video is the easy side. The other side is not so easy with the fuse box in the way, and it's very difficult to align the bulb with the hole.
Can i use led bulb ?
Does anyone know which bulb goes into it? H7 or ????
You can easily take the top of the fuse box off and gain about a half inch.
Hi Craig. My right low beam is problematic. The bulb is fine. If I fiddle the bulb or the wires in the low beam compartment, it works. But the warning in the dash remains on.
It doesn't work every time I switch the car off.
What could I do.
Sounds like the connection is loose, or the bulb is faulty but the filament is sometimes making contact. Try swapping the left/right bulb and see if the problem swaps too.
Good tutorial.... But funny how this is the UK model but its with a US sized frint plate mount 😂
Japanese.
I’ve changed bulbs and it’s still not working for me - does anyone know what this could be?
my mum caught me taking off the entire bumper to get to the bulb lol and then i watched this
Well, now you know how to do it if you need to...
I wish you would have demonstrated how you do the driver's side instead since it's the tricky one. You then could have said that the passenger side is the same but a little easier because it gives more space.
That left side was tough if u dont have little fingers
can I replace halogen bulb to an LED in my GOLF for this low beam light?
Not if you're smart.
Are the high beams halogen as well? or or they xenon (HID)?
This car has halogen lights. See here for the high beams th-cam.com/video/ZEi7Lj_4duU/w-d-xo.html
Sigh, the fusebox is a big problem, i cant get the leverage to undo the bulbholder. It is extremely tight so much that i am bending the plastic on the holder. Bloody thing wont move a mm. Any ideas.
You've done the other side, you're familiar with what to grip and you're sure you're handling the right thing? Is it cold (warm it up gently with hot air gun)... or maybe try a *little* plastic-compatible penetrating oil if you can see where to put it. Remove fusebox if it's a problem. I find that once familiar with the other side and muscle memory in the fingers it's not an issue.
not going to lie I was able to get the bulb out without removing much you definitely don't need to take off the bumper
do you have amazon link for the bulb holder?
I just upgrade my 2012 Passat LED low beam light bulb, no holder need
The Mk7 left side is impossible. Have to remove the whole assembly.