Time to sound stupid here, don't know if motor has xenons or halogen head lamps need a bulb for the head light, how will i tell???

Probably the easiest way to check is do you have the adjustable height thumb wheel next to the light switch? If so they are halogen's.

Factory fit xenon's will go through a 'self level' check when they are turned on (lights goes up and down for a couple of seconds).

They give of a very white light (halogens are more yellow)

You can also IIRC see the ballast attached to the rear of the headlight.

Probably the easiest way to check is do you have the adjustable height thumb wheel next to the light switch? If so they are halogen's.

Factory fit xenon's will go through a 'self level' check when they are turned on (lights goes up and down for a couple of seconds).

They give of a very white light (halogens are more yellow)

You can also IIRC see the ballast attached to the rear of the headlight.

many thanks i can now go get a blub yay!!

many thanks i can now go get a blub yay!!

Good luck with the fitting...

Actually when I changed my last bulbs I did a how to guide as they're such a pain in the bum. I'll get it uploaded

EDIT: Now uploaded.

Edited 22 November, 200817 yr by Bluefox

Good luck with the fitting...

Actually when I changed my last bulbs I did a how to guide as they're such a pain in the bum. I'll get it uploaded

nice one how did the split cv gaiter job go last weekend??

Jason, the easiest way to replace them is like this

Driver side - take cover off airbox, the cosmetic one not the boox one itself btw, unscrew 3 screws from the landing panel that hold the airtube to the airfilter box and remove the tube, undo the small bolt that holds the airbox to the wing, you can now pull the box towards the engine and it gives you ample room to do so.

Pasenger side - pull cover off power steering res, now you have the room.

nice one how did the split cv gaiter job go last weekend??

Mate, don't ask...

I've only had chance to address the issue today due to Gabriella & SWMBO being ill last weekend. I'll be posting up about it a bit later

Anyway, saw your result in the discussion thread, good skills for flying the flag!

http://briskoda.net/members-benefits/15-discount-free-shipping-sidelights-powerbulbs/91406/

Jason, Take a look here. I've just gone for the nightbreakers with sidelights. well worth it, plus you then get a spare bulb if you replace both for whe you go abroad

thanks all...

all done not too bad really, cleaned all the leaves and crap out f the airbox while i had it out, thanks for the guide bluefox save me freezing for too long today.