Headlight Replacment VW Jetta 2011 to 2015 DIY
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- Replacing the Headlight bulbs In your Jetta is not a fun Job
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This shows you how to replace the low beams in your MK6 jetta this is the same method that you will use to replace the DRL's when they go however replacing the DRL's is not a fun job to say the least.
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First video that actually shows the orientation of the bulbs! Thank you so much!
I struggled a great deal, but once I got it, it was fairly simply. So when putting it back make sure the relatively long metal piece on the mount is down. Now putting the bulb assembly in you’re not supposed it have it perfectly horizontal in terms of the black plastic tabs. In fact they should be a bit rotated in the counter clock wise direction i.e. to the right when you’re facing the front of the car. Rotate counter clockwise like 30 degrees when inserting in and then rotate clockwise to lock.
Thank you! I couldn't get the actual headlight out, then I saw you use a screwdriver to pop it out. Also, my car's computer didn't tell me it went out, either! I have a 2012 Jetta SE.
+Jade Cruz Quinn did you get them back in without any problems ? sometimes they can be frustrating
+Bullshitkorner I actually got them in with absolutely no problem at all! Like right on the first try luckily.
Mine either
Great help!!! My computer did not tell me that it was out either, a friend saw the low bean out on the driver side...thanks for your video help, Can't believer I did it myself! I have a 2011Diesel TDI Jetta
Thanks for the video! Probably took me longer than it should have (about an hour lol) but I got it done with your help! Now it’s time for a beer myself!
It’s not a fun job especially if you got big hands
Thought I'd come back and leave some tips after changing mine:
Getting the cover off (the kind without a clip) was really hard. Wouldn't turn. We table-saw drilled a slit into a small piece of wood to slip onto the cover. Used it to turn the cover and it came off.
Watch what he does when he puts the light back in. Just follow his instructions. Rotate it a little clockwise then back the other direction to click in. I was able to look in through the headlight at the front to see how it lines up.
Sprayed some silicone onto the cover, cleaned it up and put it back on.
Don't touch the bulb on your new lightbulb.
Same exact problem. Just got mine from the dealership and I had low beams and parking lights that wouldn’t work. And by the way this car is supposed to have a dash light that tells you if your lights aren’t working and mine didn’t go off either. Thanks for the vid. Very helpful
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Thank you Sir so much for making this video. Your video has helped me greatly with replacing my VW Jetta headlight . Cheers!
About to roll down to the parts store for a set, the left one went out last night and I don't wanna get popped by the man.
Should be fun doing the driver's side bulb in the parking lot at 25f degrees, good times.
Old Milwaukee??? YOU DA MAN!!! Thanks for the vid....I'll give it a try today!
Thank you very much for the video. I thought I'd give it a try and went ahead took the casing apart but when trying to pull the actual light bulb off, I was afraid it would break. Good tip using the screwdriver.
Btw, I followed the rest of the instructions except for the beer, I'm a blue moon guy.....cheers!
Thanks man. Helped a ton! This was about a dozen curse word job. Just picked up the same car/color 2012. So far love it. 4th Jetta for me. **do not begin this project 15min before you need to leave for work….
For what it’s worth it’s easier to pop the headlights out
I have a '13 TDI w/Nav and I frickin' hate changing these bulbs. Y'all are right - the H7's don't last very long. I've had a hard time upgrading to a different bulb because I don't want to replace them after a short time, either. And on the dashlight warning, mine comes on when all the lights are working but never when I actually blow one. It's weird. The light will go off after a restart - usually.
Anyway, thanks for the visuals on this. No matter how many times I change 'em, nor remember EXACTLY how I took them out, I always end up forgetting.
Thanks again, dude.
+Andrew Ross (Andge²) have you ever thought about LED lights ?
Question, I was trying to change my bulbs, and the right light is
missing the black piece used to twist head light out. Don't know how it
fell off (car is used), but do you know of a way to change the head
light without the socket?
Bullshitkorner I have, actually, but with this buyback/repair thing going on, I'm not going to do much to it until I decide what to do.
As far as I can tell, I'll make money selling it back to them.
We'll see.
The Jetta headlights are obnoxious. I am trying to figure out hard to fix a drivers side heated seat that is not working. I think the wires under cushion need to be re-soldered. Stinks there aren't many videos out there on that topic.
Thanks for this. Hoping I can finally get it. I needed the screwdriver trick to get the old bulb out, but now I can’t get the piece back in the car. It’s so hard to find where it fits because you can’t look at it. You just have to feel your way in the right place. Seems like luck to me. And I’m not lucky today at all.
i’ve replaced bulbs 10 times and everytime im back to these youtube vids looking for new tricks
I have struggled so long to get mine back in. Nothing I do seems to work. Very frustrating and very poor design by volkswagon imo
Thanks Dude for the awesome video.. You just saved me 50 bucks just to get it installed from dealer..
I’m losing my mind trying to screw the bulb housing back in..
Me to
Great that you point out the orientation of removal. One of the principles of trouble shooting.😁
Thank you! Replacement went off without a single hitch.
Excellent video no nonsense and clearly explained tips. Would like to have seen what you were prying on to remove the bulb from it's carrier.
It's a pain, I had to remove bumper, grill, and headlights themselves. Then modify back of each of the headlight housings for quick repeat bulb replacement.. cut open with hacksaw blade.. good luck I can't even fit my hands back their.. thanks for the video, it helped alot..
On mine the previous light bulb changer cross threaded and forced the assembly in. That made it harder for me to get mine out! REALLY pay attention to the orientation maybe even get a mirror and take a picture BEFORE you remove it. Note at what position it is locked in tight and at what position it is at when it can come out. Thank you!
Man. I hope you got paid for that shameless old Milwuakee plug. Thanks for the video.
METAL CLIP , can be installed backwards. If your having trouble like i did.,remove clip and flip it. Went in then. Tab facing down.
Thanks man I greatly appreciate it, I’m gonna try and get this done before it goes dark
Awesome video and it really helped me change my bulbs today!! Thank you !!!
i put ZXE bulbs in my Jeep and holy shit they work awesome... i put philips xtreme powers in my Jetta, i am pretty happy with them too... no HIDS in reflector lenses...
+Michael MacKenzie i've seen hid kits for the Jetta but unsure how they would work since they have that special plug that has to go in the socket
Got it done in 10 mins hardest part for me was getting the new bulb back in the housing.
H7 bulbs are terrible
Thumbs up for Old Milwaukee!
The covers over the low beams do you have to twist to get them out or just pull straight back?
My headlight went out and the computer did not tell me it was out. I feel your pain.
I have a 2013 VW Jetta. I read in the owner's manual that you will only get a lights out indication if both headlights are out.
Billy Williams VB
@@bwj1158 I have a 2014 jetta VW and both of my headlight bulbs went out and the computer is not telling me anything. I replaced one of those lights about 8 months ago and now both lights are out. Took the car to VW dealer; they diagnosed it and said the light bulbs were not working. Nothing else was wrong with the car. I took the car to the dealer thinking it may have an electronic issue, but nothing. Dealer wanted $60 for each bulb replacement = to $120 for both. I SAID HELL NOOOOOOO! Will replace them myself. Done it before and it is really easy. Good luck all.
"Hot day cold beer always taste good" fuck yea
why to they make it so difficult to replace a lousy light bulb?
because they want us to be lazy and pay the dealer to do it... Its all about the dough lol
Flori Cel on any other car this would take so fucking long 😩
dude, for real. these headlights have to clamp just the right way in there otherwise youll be FUCKING messing with it for an hour (like me)
I think that is what he was doing there was some tab that had to be pried up or down to release the bulb.
I don’t freaking know it’s really annoying though
Only 2 minutes it’s done .thanks
thanks for the help... cheers from Argentina
I replaced my p/side bulb (low beam) and it twisted out just like your video. So I figured I'd change my d/side bulb as well so they would have a fresh start but the d/side bulb has a wire clip over the socket holding it in instead of it twisting out like the p/side. I bought the car used so is it possible someone in the past replaced the headlight enclosure with a different year?
Mine is a 2014 Jetta TDI sedan.
Question, I was trying to change my bulbs, and the right light is missing the black piece used to twist head light out. Don't know how it fell off (car is used), but do you know of a way to change the head light without the socket?
thanks for your help
Bro that music!
They have motors for height adjustment ? If yes im trying to.install on mine, but i didn't saw videos os.images of the motor
You just saved me $. Many thanks!
hey there ! do you need the H7 bulb or can you install a H8? what is the difference please
Trust me the driver’s side is not as easy as it looks. It took a VW mechanic 30 minutes just to do the driver’s side bulb
I can't get the old bulb out of the housing/socket, and every video I watch doesn't show close up of that part
Very helpful thank you so much
Im using those in my Nissan work truck - love them. The nissan was a 5 minute job to swap them .... LOL good job. Thought you were done with Old Milwaukee ??
Canadian beer is WAY better lol
+Bullshitkorner dead hooker ?
can u replace it with a led bulb (with fan). i see there is a metal clip but can i still screw the bulb in? can i also put the plug in?
Any videos or help on how to replace the fog light buld on a 2011 Jetta SEL?
I know many people with the same issue of the headlight going out. Mine did as well, has anyone else had this problem? And do you know what is really causing it?
Do they use the same bulb for low beam and high beam
Thank you for this video 😊
When I go to buy the lights from your description, it says the bulbs fit high beams and not lows?
Then look for the bulbs you need from that link
Very helpful video. appreciate it bro 👍
It hapen to me too right out the dealership the lights wen off
You’re the man! Thanks!
What's the secret to getting the low beam dust covers rotated? Trying to go counter-clockwise (and clockwise just in case) and it won't budge at all. 2011 Jetta 2.5 SEL so the dustcover looks exactly the same as yours.
+flyersfan10 that happens and they can be quite ignorant at times. but it will come with a bit of strength
+Bullshitkorner wondering if it's the cold...hasn't been above 30F when I've tried turning them.
I warmed things up with my wife's hair dryer n that
helped. also only 5°F outside and no heated shop
Guys, have any of you had any problems with your heated seats in your VW
JETTA 2013 MK6? My passenger side seat works and heats just fine, the
drivers side not so much. I checked all the fuses and they are good.
There is electrical power to seat as the auto recline works. Wiring
under the seat looks intact as well. A bit at a loss here, and not sure
where else to go. I need to look more under passenger seat and make
sure the wires are connected to driver seat? Any advice would be
appreciated.
Well I should of watched your vid first. Other one I watched had me taking off that metal clip. Bad idea. Now I have no idea the orientation of the metal clip and can't get the damn thing back into it's socket securely without wiggling around
I know this is some what off topic But since you are a diesel Jetta Owner I'm curious to hear your thoughts on the recent Scandal where VW Diesel cars have software to detect when there emissions are being tested so that they can tweak there tune to pass emissions? Maybe you can do a video on it or something.
+Steve O'Brien I will have a video tomorrow addressing my thoughts on it since tons of people have asked
Is the TDI emission a problem in Canada?
Mine has a wire clasp instead of the winged plastic one. Do you know if I can buy the one in your video?
Is yours a 2011-2013? My plastic clasp is missing, trying to figure if i can still change out headlight
Ugh. Same beee. No wing. Nut. What a nightmare. It’s lodged in. Second side of BS. I have two new totally different headlights. At this point I’m thinking I may put them in even though it’s the winter.
Have you had a chance to drive around at night? I'm curious what you think of the light output of those zXe bulbs. :D
+rhkips Honestly the I changed the lights a couple days after buying the car so I can't make a comparison between them and stock. However they do seem pretty decent
Jerry only uses the best bulbs for night trolling, it highlights the ugly hookers....lol!
+Utah Bones that's in the jeep when I can use the KC lights to blind her and knock her out first lol
I’m trying to change the smaller bulbs underneath the main headlights. How?
Those ones are a nightmare
Anyone switch out halogen for LED, any advice?
I like the other version of your videos with the f...ing and Milwaukee beer attitude, is a lot funnier. but thanks anyway for doing this videos.
i have the same issue with my 2011 jetta. my headlight is out and it also doesnt tell me my light is out. and i have also changed bulbs multiple times within the 2 years ive had it. did you find a solution to this problem?
+Michelle Staskel no not yet, but changing the headlight bulbs isn't fun it can be quite frustration at times. I have LED DRL's in mine that seem to be holding out ok
+Michelle Staskel
just wanted to share that if you are having problems with headlamps burning out (in my case the Driver side head lamp) use this video to help you remove the unit. follow this fourm: www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/headlight-switch-repair-mk4-vw-or-mk6-vw-jetta/
What happens or at least happened in my case is that the switch has excess white grease applied by the led display light for the switch. the grease gets hot from the lights and moves back towards the switchboard and harness. It then will create a electrical short between the male and female connectors. on my 2011 vw jetta base model (with 40k on it) it happened to be my pin 30. (they are all labeled and you will see a slight bit of electrical corrosion on the pin in question). I cleaned the pin using a low grit Emory cloth (500+) (i would clean all the pins just to make sure) Avionics cleaner (electrical component cleaner) some cue tips (to apply the cleaner) and a fresh paint brush (to remove the fibers from pins that the cue tips left) 60K on her now and i haven't blown another head light or had blinking tail lights at all. between 30k and 40k thats only (4 months for me) i went though 3 drivers side headlamps alone....
This is really great, thank you
thanks for sharing dude
Took me a good half hour each to get that back into the headlight holder. That quarter turn was very hard to find the exact spot to lock it back in. Would take note on the exact way you take it out.
I know right, it’s not very user friendly that’s for sure
Thanks man.
Your video helped me out man!! Thanx
Very helpful
I have a 2014 jetta VW and both of my headlight bulbs went out and the computer is not telling me anything. I replaced one of those lights about 8 months ago and now both lights are out. Took the car to VW dealer; they diagnosed it and said the light bulbs were not working. Nothing else was wrong with the car. I took the car to the dealer thinking it may have an electronic issue, but nothing. Dealer wanted $60 for each bulb replacement = to $120 for both. I SAID HELL NOOOOOOO! Will replace them myself. Done it before and it is really easy. Good luck all.
thank you! cheers!
I wish my cover piece that you twist was as easy to get off as yours lol... mine was a pain in he ass
Led bulb? Any video
TQ for sharing
+MJ Souriya good luck
thank you sir
i m having difficulty in removing the cap of jetta head light bulb
me too!
Use a BIG screwdriver as a prybar, it won't break.
on the diesels the computer will not tell you the bulbs are out until 2014 models. just the diesels the gas models will tell you but diesels will not.
actually they don't on the gas models. I own a 2012 jetta 2.5L and theres no light for that
Nice freckles
What is this song?.. Asking for a friend.
I'm pretty positive the dealership last pieces to my headlights. they just call out, and one doesn't have the black nob on the back. anyone know how to find that specific piece?
Mine is missing one too, did you ever have resolution? Can you change without stupid clasp
I actually found a dealership to just order the parts for me. They ordered the knobs and they were able to order the retainer clips for all 4 lights. Very simple. Mine is a 2011 jetta TDI. I ended up not even using the knobs and just using the retaining clips. They stay in place perfect and i am still able to change bulbs!
Crystal, the retainer clip is the the actual metal bracket holding the light, these are different from black nob. So if you don't use the black nob, then how do you remove the light from the socket. I simply have the electrical wire going into the light socket. when I remove that, i can't see to remove the actual bulp. There are some metal parts that are under a screw. I am wondering if I unscrew that, if it will allow me to twist the light out of socket with out black clasp. Any thoughts? I would rather not go to dealer to a black clasp I don't need
Thank you for yoru assistance
+Joseph D
yes! if you unscrew the scews just a tad you will be able to slip the metal out and it will allow you to have access to the whole peice. at the point the bulb pulls right out! just remember not to touch the new bulb when puttimg it in ☺
Thanks
For the life of me I cannot get the bulb to lock back into the headlight assy. Can do it on passenger side but driver side, nope.
I feel your pain it’s not fun at all
@@BackCountryWrenching Took me like 20 minutes
great video...but THE HIGH LIFE is what you should be drinking...LOL
Hey, are you going to do a rant/rave over your opinion on this whole VW Diesel scandal that just came up? just google it if you dont already know about it. I would like to hear your input
+Gabe Parks I may have too
I’ve changed my bulbs about 4 times, both lights. I don’t understand it.
get a good quality bulb, link is in the description
My wife just got a '16 Jetta. I'm going to install HIDs in it, but F this. I'm taking the grill and assembly out. My hands are too fat and my patience is too thin for this shit.
Take a flat head screwdriver and a hammer lay the screwdriver flush against the light bulb cover (make sure your tapping it where it says loose)tap 2 to 4 times the cover should come loose. The best way to break that pain in the ass Factory seal
thanks!
These headlamps are a pain in the ass
good vid thx
thanks buddy!😏
Your title is very misleading, it should say bulb replacement not headlight
Nope it really isn’t, if you can’t tell the difference between headlight and headlight assembly not my problem
Bullshitkorner lol ok dude
I can't even get the plastic piece off that easily
Took me a lil while to get it but it finally popped off! Was a pain in the ass tho
Can h7 lights go on a vw
Michael Gonzalez yes
I can't get this damn clip undone!
VW got problems with headlights. Cheap OEM shit lights.
+KIevMan that they do especially using a 1156 bulb for the DRl which wasn't a smart move i upgraded those ones too with a LED light
My old Jetta used to let me know a light was out also but my newer one doesn't which is so fucking stupid, and I just got my from the dealer and within a couple months both lights went out one after another. And you can't see what you're doing cause the light area is too small