Installing tail lights on a MK4 GTI

[Wildfire]

Re: Installing tail lights on a MK4 GTI

a lambo and a bentley?!?!?! jebus! those are some nice cars!

Thanks for the input guys, much appreciated.

Asp GTI, I brought the Bentley to one of the meets. Im still trying to convince my bro in law to let me bring the Murcielago LOL, I doubt it he'd let me... Im always working evenings anyways.

[asp gti]

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a lambo and a bentley?!?!?! jebus! those are some nice cars!

[onepointeightdub]

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I figured it out!!! All done!!

I noticed there is a spare bulb socket (pictured), what is this for? I guessing its for rear fog lights(European). if I put a bulb in it would it work with my standard brakes..?

yes when fogs are turned on if your rears are wired with the fogs then it will work with your standard brakes. if you just put a bulb on there without any wiring the bulb will simply not work.

Re-read what i said!

You would have to wire them to the brakes, not run a wire from the fog light to the switch. Read carefully before trying to make me sound stupid!

sorry man not what i was trying to do.. ecstuning sells a kit that wires these straight to fogs not straight to the brakes.. im assuming the OP wanted to wire these to the fogs. and assumed he was asking that if he wires it with the fogs that the rear fog will light with the brakes. in which case the answer is yes. otherwise if you do it your way and just wire the fogs to the brakes straight then yes you would be blinding people and you would be correct.

[Compton]

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they would only turn on when the fogs are turned on (using a euro switch). otherwise normal brakes will light up under normal conditions.

Re-read what i said!

You would have to wire them to the brakes, not run a wire from the fog light to the switch. Read carefully before trying to make me sound stupid!

[onepointeightdub]

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Stock tails look much better IMO

And no they wont work...you have to wire them, which isnt hard at all to do for them to work with you "brakes". I would not suggest it tho as it emits a much stronger light cause its suppose to use for "foggy" situations only and u will prob blind ppl at night with em on on a clear night!

they would only turn on when the fogs are turned on (using a euro switch). otherwise normal brakes will light up under normal conditions.

[Compton]

Re: Installing tail lights on a MK4 GTI

Stock tails look much better IMO

And no they wont work...you have to wire them, which isnt hard at all to do for them to work with you "brakes". I would not suggest it tho as it emits a much stronger light cause its suppose to use for "foggy" situations only and u will prob blind ppl at night with em on on a clear night!

[Wildfire]

Re: Installing tail lights on a MK4 GTI

I figured it out!!! All done!!

I noticed there is a spare bulb socket (pictured), what is this for? I guessing its for rear fog lights(European). if I put a bulb in it would it work with my standard brakes..?

[Wildfire]

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I found a ratchet set somewhere. Iv done the pasenger side. Im in the middle of doing the the driverside. Its giving me a headache. I cant get the amp thing out. Ive unscrewed all the bolts but its not coming out...

[calgarydub]

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All you need is a ratchet set.

Be careful on the drivers side one, as you CAN drop the bolt down between your panel and some other inner parts and lose it forever.
I used some chewed up gum till it was sticky and put it on the end as I was loosening it.

I might be able to help you out I live close to you.

[Kordain]

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if you are in the south at all i can help i did mine no trouble

EDIT,
Deep south, Somerset off 22x (i just noticed you said south already

[Wildfire]

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Aspen Estates?

Ill let you know if i plan on heading out that way and will get it done for you however im a little far at the moment.

Nope, Other side of the road. 77th Street.

[DiscountRealtor]

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Aspen Estates?

Ill let you know if i plan on heading out that way and will get it done for you however im a little far at the moment.

[Wildfire]

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where abouts are you located?

Im out by Spring bank in the Southwest. Off 17th Ave Near the Rec centre.

[DiscountRealtor]

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where abouts are you located?

[nismodrifter]

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That's what I had assumed hahah.

Jetta ones are super easy, 3 nuts removed with an 8mm socket or wrench. GTI/Golf looks to be a minor pain in the buttocks but nothing too serious.