Note - This DIY applies only to Gen-1 VW CC's equipped with factory Bi-Xenon headlights.
I used the new OSRAM 194 led bulbs supplied by DeAutoKey. I don't really bother with any other source when it comes to LEDs! These 4 smd LEDs are brighter and whiter than the previous 13smd LEDs I was running.
1- Look behind the headlight unit. You will see two round rubber boots (covers) as seen below:
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The inner cover provides access to the "cornering lights". These are the lights that engage at lower speeds when turning your steering wheel or switching on either one of the turn signals.
The outer cover gives you access to two lights, the DRL bulb and the City Bulb.
2- Remove the OUTER cover by pulling at either one of the 3 tabs alongside the edge of the cover. This is what you will see:
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The upper light harness is your DRL bulb and the lower Harness is the City Bulb.
To remove the DRL Bulb, hold the tab and rotate 45 degrees counterclockwise. One rotated, the tab pulls out easily.
To remove the City Bulb, no turning is required. Simply pull out the tab towards you. Slight twisting as you are pulling out the tab makes the process easier.
Once the City Bulb tab is out, simply remove the OEM bulb and replace with DeAutokeys Pure White OSRAM 194 LED as such:
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3- Test out the bulb by turning on your Parking lights (if your CC light switch was upgraded to a Euro Switch), or by turning on your main headlights (if your are running the stock light switch).
Finally, pop the harness back in and enjoy your new crisp white look!
Here is how they will look from the outside. Notice the upper bulb is the DRL and the lower one is the City:
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The following pictures are for comparison purposes.
In the following picture, the DeAutoKey OSRAMS are on the right side. Notice how this 4 smd led is brighter than the 13 smd led I was previously running (on the left side). The OSRAM only has 30% of the number of LEDs as the old bulb, however it is significantly brighter and significantly whiter.
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In the following picture, the reflection of the OSRAM is on the left side while the old led is on the right side. The color difference and brightness here are greatly noticeable.
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Finally, in this last picture ONLY the city lights are on!! No headlights, no DRL, no Cornering lights, JUST the DeAutoKey OSRAM bulbs..YES, they are BRIGHT!!
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As you can see by the last three pictures, there is no reason to shop around for any other options.
Kareem (KOWCC)
Instagram @KOWCC
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I used the new OSRAM 194 led bulbs supplied by DeAutoKey. I don't really bother with any other source when it comes to LEDs! These 4 smd LEDs are brighter and whiter than the previous 13smd LEDs I was running.
1- Look behind the headlight unit. You will see two round rubber boots (covers) as seen below:
The inner cover provides access to the "cornering lights". These are the lights that engage at lower speeds when turning your steering wheel or switching on either one of the turn signals.
The outer cover gives you access to two lights, the DRL bulb and the City Bulb.
2- Remove the OUTER cover by pulling at either one of the 3 tabs alongside the edge of the cover. This is what you will see:
The upper light harness is your DRL bulb and the lower Harness is the City Bulb.
To remove the DRL Bulb, hold the tab and rotate 45 degrees counterclockwise. One rotated, the tab pulls out easily.
To remove the City Bulb, no turning is required. Simply pull out the tab towards you. Slight twisting as you are pulling out the tab makes the process easier.
Once the City Bulb tab is out, simply remove the OEM bulb and replace with DeAutokeys Pure White OSRAM 194 LED as such:
3- Test out the bulb by turning on your Parking lights (if your CC light switch was upgraded to a Euro Switch), or by turning on your main headlights (if your are running the stock light switch).
Finally, pop the harness back in and enjoy your new crisp white look!
Here is how they will look from the outside. Notice the upper bulb is the DRL and the lower one is the City:
The following pictures are for comparison purposes.
In the following picture, the DeAutoKey OSRAMS are on the right side. Notice how this 4 smd led is brighter than the 13 smd led I was previously running (on the left side). The OSRAM only has 30% of the number of LEDs as the old bulb, however it is significantly brighter and significantly whiter.
In the following picture, the reflection of the OSRAM is on the left side while the old led is on the right side. The color difference and brightness here are greatly noticeable.
Finally, in this last picture ONLY the city lights are on!! No headlights, no DRL, no Cornering lights, JUST the DeAutoKey OSRAM bulbs..YES, they are BRIGHT!!
As you can see by the last three pictures, there is no reason to shop around for any other options.
Kareem (KOWCC)
Instagram @KOWCC
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
excited to get them!
