Re: Euro Front Turn Signal installation (mgyip)
yes, well at least mine did
yes, well at least mine did
Euro Front Turn Signal installation
Admittedly I haven't had the car apart much (yet) but am trying to install Euro headlamps and turn signals on an '88 16v. Before I get in too deep, are any modifications required to the turn signal socket? In other words, will the US socket just plug into the Euro socket?
It's currently a 2-wire setup which probably means that it's for a turn signal only and thus NOT a marker light/turn signal.
It's currently a 2-wire setup which probably means that it's for a turn signal only and thus NOT a marker light/turn signal.
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Re: Euro Front Turn Signal installation (breandan)
quote:[HR][/HR]yes, well at least mine did[HR][/HR]
Yes, the socket doesn't require any modifications?Re: Euro Front Turn Signal installation (mgyip)
that is right. the plug just plugs right into both the american style and euro style.
i rewired mine, so my runing lights are the ones in the headlights, and no amber signals. i painted the bulbs red, and it looks sweeeeet when i cruise at dusk with the running lights on.
good luck.
that is right. the plug just plugs right into both the american style and euro style.
i rewired mine, so my runing lights are the ones in the headlights, and no amber signals. i painted the bulbs red, and it looks sweeeeet when i cruise at dusk with the running lights on.
good luck.
Re: Euro Front Turn Signal installation (rockin16v)
I'm just upgrading the headlights b/c the US-spec lights are simply terrible. I figure I'll wire-up the city-lights with the parking lamps b/c I think they look nice but I'll keep everything else stock since it's less of a hassle to pass VA's annual "safety" inspection.
quote:[HR][/HR]that is right. the plug just plugs right into both the american style and euro style.
i rewired mine, so my runing lights are the ones in the headlights, and no amber signals. i painted the bulbs red, and it looks sweeeeet when i cruise at dusk with the running lights on.
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Great - thanks for the clarification. i rewired mine, so my runing lights are the ones in the headlights, and no amber signals. i painted the bulbs red, and it looks sweeeeet when i cruise at dusk with the running lights on.
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I'm just upgrading the headlights b/c the US-spec lights are simply terrible. I figure I'll wire-up the city-lights with the parking lamps b/c I think they look nice but I'll keep everything else stock since it's less of a hassle to pass VA's annual "safety" inspection.
Re: Euro Front Turn Signal installation (mgyip)
Don't forget to run proper relays for the lights. The wiring harness for the US lights isn't adequate for Euro lights.
Tobias
Don't forget to run proper relays for the lights. The wiring harness for the US lights isn't adequate for Euro lights.
Tobias
Re: Euro Front Turn Signal installation (16V_Scirocco_GTX)
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Don't forget to run proper relays for the lights. The wiring harness for the US lights isn't adequate for Euro lights.
Tobias[HR][/HR]
Not that I really disagree, but... I have the H4 conversion lights on my car. I have a set of Euro lights - with the exact same bulbs in them - sitting on the shelf. My current setup works just fine. I may install relays later, but for now, I'm installing my Euros without relays.Don't forget to run proper relays for the lights. The wiring harness for the US lights isn't adequate for Euro lights.
Tobias[HR][/HR]
Re: Euro Front Turn Signal installation (16V_Scirocco_GTX)
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Don't forget to run proper relays for the lights. The wiring harness for the US lights isn't adequate for Euro lights.[HR][/HR]
Yup - purchased all the electrical stuff (relays, connectors, etc) last night. Damn VW uses some fairly cheap wiring on their US cars. My BMW didn't notice when I added E-code lamps but the ole' VW will melt the switch (and probably more).Don't forget to run proper relays for the lights. The wiring harness for the US lights isn't adequate for Euro lights.[HR][/HR]
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