WetmonkeyTDI Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 WTF!! How difficult - i'm wanting to change the drivers side side light and I gave up after 30 mins - any help would be very much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 On an Arosa is this?Its very difficult, i changed my headlight bulb once and it took me an hour, although i didnt have to remove anything, my arms were cut to ribbons after though!I never want to have to change a side light though, i think the front bumper has to come off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattTDI Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 i changed 2 headlight bulbs in 10mins, eaqsy sidelights are something else tho lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 How did you manage that!I could get access to the back of the headlight, and couldntl be bothered to remove things to get in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattTDI Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 i didnt move anything jut took back cover off, unplugged it, releae the clip and bobs your uncle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 It is that easy with my 1.0 arosa as there is much more room around the back of the headlight, but the TDi is crammed full with things. You must have very skinny arms to be able to do it so quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattTDI Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 long fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavs_arosa16v Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 You can do it. I have ham fists and I have changed mine. Its just painful, and annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Theres really not much room on the TDi is there:Athough i didnt unclip the back of the headlight at the bottom incase i couldnt get it back on again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man85 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Sidelights I hear you say???? Pain in the rear!!! To do one side (on the TDI) i had to take the whole air box off, then with a lot of sweat and scratches I got it out. Its very tight still to get it out. Also on the other side its very tight so had to remove the battery....10mins??? More like 30mins on the TDI i found. Getting the clips out were a bit tight on mine, had to use some pliers to get one out.If you want more exact details on the TDI send me a PM and i'll give you a walk through of what I did to make life a little bit easier. But be prepared to get angry at the things lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WetmonkeyTDI Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Sidelights I hear you say???? Pain in the rear!!! To do one side (on the TDI) i had to take the whole air box off, then with a lot of sweat and scratches I got it out. Its very tight still to get it out. Also on the other side its very tight so had to remove the battery....10mins??? More like 30mins on the TDI i found. Getting the clips out were a bit tight on mine, had to use some pliers to get one out.If you want more exact details on the TDI send me a PM and i'll give you a walk through of what I did to make life a little bit easier. But be prepared to get angry at the things lolCheers dude but I took the easy option - I ended up taking it to VW - I know a lass there who always sorts me out with 10% off and one of the mechanics came out and did it for me. He took the air box off and few other bits, took him 45 mins aswell cus the old one was proper stuck in tight and he pulled the wires off the back so had to repair that. Even washed it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-man85 Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Funny that, i thought at one point just to pull the wire to try and get that out (but resisted getting angry as it'd only result in a broken clip.)How much then altogether to change at the stealers? Persoally would have paid £5.99 for halfords to fit it - lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattTDI Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Funny that, i thought at one point just to pull the wire to try and get that out (but resisted getting angry as it'd only result in a broken clip.)How much then altogether to change at the stealers? Persoally would have paid £5.99 for halfords to fit it - lolhalfords staff generally speaking have the mechanical and automotive knowledge of your grandma. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 halfords staff generally speaking have the mechanical and automotive knowledge of your grandma. lolYeah i was thinking if it goes again ill just get halfords to do it, but them would i really want halfords staff trying to fit a bulb when its difficult for me to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 ive got to the point now its quicker for me to pull a front bumper off and remove the head light unit than it is to strugle with it on the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattTDI Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 i can understand that for side light. wouldnt like to try taking it off tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northwick Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 I ordered two brighter headlight bulbs off ebay because one of mine recently failed. I told him I had a Lupo and he sent me H7 bulbs. First, was it his mistake or are the bulbs in a Arosa different to a Lupo?And, yes, what a pain they are to do! Having got the bulbs out before realising I'd got the wrong bulbs, I didnt fancy putting it all together for driving to work in the dark tomorrow morning so I got Halfords to do it. The kid hadn't really got a clue but his mate did who was hanging around in the car park (who I think did work there but wasn't 'on duty') and he sorted it for me. Cost me £27 altogether! Had no choice though really - needed the bulbs fitted before it got dark.Only problem is that the side lights now look yellow. Are the sidelights 501s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Yeah lupos have different bulbs. As on the arosa you have seperate dip and main beam lights, which is why the arosas lights work better. So you only need a single filament bulb for the headlight replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northwick Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 That explains it then! I might change the sidelights but it looks like an absolute mission!Cheers for the reply - you are super knowledgeable and helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardaft Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Yep i wouldnt like to have to change the sidelights! Cheers for the reply - you are super knowledgeable and helpful.Haha i dont know about that but no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 with the sidelights you have to press in the 2 wee clips on the side of the bulb (once you have found it). it will probs spin round in its hole but if you don't mind shreading your fingers getting it out, is easy to replace and put back in. try to refrain from pulling its wires as that way is very tempting once you try to take the bulb out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggaz Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Dunno what the fuss is about lol, just gently pull with pliers on the bulb clip NOT wires, pops out...no damage.Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut787 Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 *bump*I was also stuck on this, getting stressed out and shredding my fingers for half an hour trying to get the b******s out, tried pulling them with pliars but was scared to pull hard in case i broke them.So thanks paul and biggaz for giving me the confidence that i was right to try to pull em out with pliars, was pretty scary but they do come out with a nice hard pull, then the bulbs themselves just slot in and out of their little holder, which then just pops back into place. Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardS Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) Seeing as it is getting dark, raining and I can't be bothered to get wet and find a torch What bulbs are the side lights, Am I right in thnking 501 wedge type and are the indicator bulbs offset or standard pin, Also what are the best sidelight bulbs to get for a match on the HID's i've just fitted.Thanks in advance.Richard Edited November 15, 2008 by RichardS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted November 15, 2008 Report Share Posted November 15, 2008 they are indeed a w5w / 501 wedge bulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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