This is the only headlight video I have found that actually goes into detail about positions and everything on install. Every other video I came across just skips to job complete.
I'll start by saying this is a very well done video. I watched another video where they said to remove that metal clip, I think he was doing the high beam. When I pried my metal clip off it did not want to go back into the socket, at all. Something must be wrong with my metal clip that goes on behind my bulb. I could not get it to seat, or to lock when I followed the instructions closely. I made sure everything was put together in the right directions. I took the bulb off to see if the clip was bent and it fell down out of sight. Now I need to find if I can order another one of these clips. Edit - I got some replacement metal tabs, went back to your video and got my new bulb in. Thank you sir.
At least your wiring insulation looks intact. My driver side wiring completely disintegrated and blew the fuse. VW would rather risk fire than use long lasting insulation.
Thank you for the additional information on how it sits in the bracket, I won’t say I lost 2 bulbs last night into the front fender which is completely sealed, this really is the only thing I dislike about my 2014 5 speed, it burns them out quick 😢and the driver side is 3 to 4 times more like to be the bad one 🤨 of course that’s the one with the least amount of working room
Either you have tiny hands or just plain lucky. I cannot reach back as easily to get it off. Might have to remove my bumper again to get it off Edit* Apologies for the frustration. I found out my problem. Mine is a 13’ TDI Sportwagen and unlike yours, it has a rubber cap and the light was able to pop out completely (wireless)which made it easier to install. Either it’s aftermarket or maybe model specific but other than that, I was able to squeeze my hand in. After that, the process was the same. Thx for the upload.
Hi there, excellent and easy explanation. I have a question for you; what exactly is the name of the black handled adapter. In my Jetta there’s not adapter. Thanks I really appreciate if you could help me out with this. Abel is my name
@ 2013 Jetta, I bought it 3 years ago since then I noticed there’s not adapter. When the bulb has to be replaced; I have to used a electrical black tape in order to hold it. Thanks for your help
Not sure what someone did to ours - low beam has *no* fitting with the large 'ears' to remove the bulb assembly, just the bare connector, with some kind of spring clip held by a screw. 🤔🤔
Is there a specific trick to fit back inside the hole after replacing the bulb. I can't get mine to seat right to lock it in since my hands are much larger than the alloted space
When replacing the driver side low beam, The thin tab that sticks out on the metal bulb bracket, has to go in turned slightly in the direction toward the passenger side, instead of straight down when you put the bulb assembly back in. Then, you rotate it about 20 or 30 degrees - clockwise facing the bulb socket or counter clockwise if you're facing the front of the car. That metal tab doesn't go in straight down but slightly toward the pass side, when doing the driver bulb. Then you rotate it like he says and with a few tries it should lock. When locked, I think the small metal tab is pointing straight down. I hope this helps someone. Another thing that helps a bit is get a flexible light magnet. That can fit in by the fender gap and put some light on it.
Those are referred to as "City Lights" and only illuminate when your low beams are turned on. They are a little more difficult to remove, but with some patience, you should be able to remove them. I would first remove the high beam bulb to give yourself more room. Next, try to reach in there and grab ahold of the back of the bulb and pull straight out. You might want to use needle nose pliers if you can't grip it with your fingers. I hope this helps you. Good luck!
I cannot for the life of me get it to screw back into its enclosure… I’m putting it in with the tab down, turning clockwise, but nothing. I’m losing my mind 💀
You're probably not lining it up correctly before turning, unless you have a problem with the light housing? Just make sure that the bulb is flat against the light housing before you start turning to secure it. Hopefully you can get it.
I would contact Auxito then. I don't know why you are still getting a bulb out light. Make sure that you don't have any other burnt out bulbs. Check your taillights.
I have a 2012 TDI the running light bulbs are HORRIFIC to replace!!! Gotta take the tire off as there is NO(EASYWAY) to Access the PANEL in a DIESEL as the engine sits different???? So I take it to a Mechanic ?????? My Headlights are Original.SO I believe I can replace the Headlights the same way as your Video.?
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This is the only headlight video I have found that actually goes into detail about positions and everything on install. Every other video I came across just skips to job complete.
Thank you for the comment. I tried to be as detailed as possible.
Exactly what I needed. Thanks so much. Took me less than 5 minutes, meanwhile the garage couldn’t see me for a month.
You're very welcome and good job doing it yourself!
Struggled for 15 minutes trying to get it back in. Watched your video, done in less than a minute. Thanks!
Nice 👍
I'll start by saying this is a very well done video. I watched another video where they said to remove that metal clip, I think he was doing the high beam. When I pried my metal clip off it did not want to go back into the socket, at all.
Something must be wrong with my metal clip that goes on behind my bulb. I could not get it to seat, or to lock when I followed the instructions closely. I made sure everything was put together in the right directions. I took the bulb off to see if the clip was bent and it fell down out of sight. Now I need to find if I can order another one of these clips.
Edit - I got some replacement metal tabs, went back to your video and got my new bulb in. Thank you sir.
Life saver. Was so fed up with not being able to see how it goes in.
Glad I could help. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you so much!! This made it so easy that a gal like me had both lights changed in under 15 minutes and saving me $$
You're welcome and good job on doing it yourself!
Thanks for the little details! You are a life saver. The “magic words” I tried were not doing any good. 😊
Haha, you're welcome! Glad I could help.
Just did my Girl’s and I need a chiropractor now!
Haha, I wish that there was more room to work with that's for sure!
Thanks man I was struggling with the drivers side light bulb got the passenger one. Your video help.
Glad that I could help.
Great video mate.. with all important details! Will change my bulb tomorrow 👍
Deep Verma - Thank you.
At least your wiring insulation looks intact. My driver side wiring completely disintegrated and blew the fuse. VW would rather risk fire than use long lasting insulation.
That's not good, sorry to hear that.
Thank you for the additional information on how it sits in the bracket, I won’t say I lost 2 bulbs last night into the front fender which is completely sealed, this really is the only thing I dislike about my 2014 5 speed, it burns them out quick 😢and the driver side is 3 to 4 times more like to be the bad one 🤨 of course that’s the one with the least amount of working room
You're welcome. I'm happy to have helped you.
El mejor video explicando algo tan sencillo, gracias 🫂
Thank you for the comment!
Either you have tiny hands or just plain lucky. I cannot reach back as easily to get it off. Might have to remove my bumper again to get it off
Edit* Apologies for the frustration. I found out my problem. Mine is a 13’ TDI Sportwagen and unlike yours, it has a rubber cap and the light was able to pop out completely (wireless)which made it easier to install. Either it’s aftermarket or maybe model specific but other than that, I was able to squeeze my hand in. After that, the process was the same. Thx for the upload.
Sounds like you have a different setup. I've never worked on a Sportwagen before, but I'm glad that you figured it out. Thank you!
@@Corysdiyautofor sure. Sportwagens are weird. I mean it’s a great car but I guess it has its own set of problems. Once again I appreciate the upload.
Great video ! Extremely helpful
Thank you!
Thank you!!! Now even I can change my own bulb.
Welcome!
Muchas gracias. En 5 minutos lo cambié exitosamente. Saludos!!!
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful.
Glad you liked it.
Clear and concise, thanks.
Thank you.
Cory, nice clear job. Thanks for a great video.
Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it.
Hi there, excellent and easy explanation. I have a question for you; what exactly is the name of the black handled adapter. In my Jetta there’s not adapter. Thanks I really appreciate if you could help me out with this. Abel is my name
The car came with it like that from the factory. What year is yours? This Jetta is a 2015.
@ 2013 Jetta, I bought it 3 years ago since then I noticed there’s not adapter. When the bulb has to be replaced; I have to used a electrical black tape in order to hold it. Thanks for your help
@Abel_Lomeli - Maybe someone broke it off years ago?
@@Corysdiyauto yes it could be broken. Cheers
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Not sure what someone did to ours - low beam has *no* fitting with the large 'ears' to remove the bulb assembly, just the bare connector, with some kind of spring clip held by a screw. 🤔🤔
That's odd. What year is yours?
How do you change small side light
I never had to change that one yet, so I can't give you any advice. There's probably a video out there somewhere on how to do it.
Do you know which relay to change and where in the car so in a way that i can install led flasher bulbs and not have hyperflash?
Sorry, I don't know where that relay would be located. I'm guessing it would probably be under the dash. Did you install the LED bulbs yet?
Is there a specific trick to fit back inside the hole after replacing the bulb. I can't get mine to seat right to lock it in since my hands are much larger than the alloted space
There's really no trick, just patience and determination. Haha.
When replacing the driver side low beam, The thin tab that sticks out on the metal bulb bracket, has to go in turned slightly in the direction toward the passenger side, instead of straight down when you put the bulb assembly back in. Then, you rotate it about 20 or 30 degrees - clockwise facing the bulb socket or counter clockwise if you're facing the front of the car. That metal tab doesn't go in straight down but slightly toward the pass side, when doing the driver bulb. Then you rotate it like he says and with a few tries it should lock. When locked, I think the small metal tab is pointing straight down. I hope this helps someone.
Another thing that helps a bit is get a flexible light magnet. That can fit in by the fender gap and put some light on it.
@@jeffkelly636 TOTALLY HELPED ME!!! That metal tab shouldn't be pointed down to 6:00, but more to 4:00 or so before you can turn it into place.
Do you have to have the unplug battery before you change out light?
No, you don't have to.
ok. thank you
You're welcome.
Do you have any idea how to change the little bulbs by the side of the high beam bulb?
Those are referred to as "City Lights" and only illuminate when your low beams are turned on. They are a little more difficult to remove, but with some patience, you should be able to remove them. I would first remove the high beam bulb to give yourself more room. Next, try to reach in there and grab ahold of the back of the bulb and pull straight out. You might want to use needle nose pliers if you can't grip it with your fingers. I hope this helps you. Good luck!
@@Corysdiyauto Thank you very much for the quick reply. I managed to finally switch those bulbs.
@@alonsoregalado6276 - Good job!
I cannot for the life of me get it to screw back into its enclosure… I’m putting it in with the tab down, turning clockwise, but nothing. I’m losing my mind 💀
You're probably not lining it up correctly before turning, unless you have a problem with the light housing? Just make sure that the bulb is flat against the light housing before you start turning to secure it. Hopefully you can get it.
Do you need to disconnect battery?
No, it's not necessary to change a bulb.
I put leds in instead of halogens and the warning light is still on how could I fix that?
It sounds like you need a CAN bus adapter. I would contact the company that you bought the LEDs from. They should've sold you one with the bulbs.
@@Corysdiyauto just got them thank you
@@Corysdiyauto i bought a Canbus Adapter from auxito same place I bought the leds from and the warning light is still showing up
I would contact Auxito then. I don't know why you are still getting a bulb out light. Make sure that you don't have any other burnt out bulbs. Check your taillights.
@@Corysdiyauto found out the problem the car needed to be unhooked from the battery then hooked back up
I have a 2012 TDI the running light bulbs are HORRIFIC to replace!!! Gotta take the tire off as there is NO(EASYWAY) to Access the PANEL in a DIESEL as the engine sits different???? So I take it to a Mechanic ?????? My Headlights are Original.SO I believe I can replace the Headlights the same way as your Video.?
I haven't had to replace the daytime running lights yet, but I'm not looking forward to it. Yes, you can replace the bulbs the same way that I did