Interior light upgrade

[Jiffy176]

Hi Folks.

Is the light upgrade worth it, I've seen the threads where people have fitted the Fabia interior light but does it really benefit or would a decent led Festoon bulb be better?

Thanks.

[Updown789]

The best upgrade is the w8 interior light. Gives you map lights and also ambient lighting at night

[Jiffy176]

The best upgrade is the w8 interior light. Gives you map lights and also ambient lighting at night

I did see that but it's quite a bit of work to do get the power wire into isn't it. Especially on a new car under contract hire.

[malcster]

I did see that but it's quite a bit of work to do get the power wire into isn't it. Especially on a new car under contract hire.

Takes about 10 minutes with no damage to fit

Hardest part s getting the w8 light to fit in the recess as its not screwed in as such

[Updown789]

The w8 light is screwed in isn't it? Sure that the last one I fitted was. The installation is super simple, most come with a loom already made up, so all that is required is to poke cable above headliner, down drivers pillar and attach it to the headlight swith wiring. Use a scotchlok and it's removable in less than 5 minutes on return of car

[Jiffy176]

The w8 light is screwed in isn't it? Sure that the last one I fitted was. The installation is super simple, most come with a loom already made up, so all that is required is to poke cable above headliner, down drivers pillar and attach it to the headlight swith wiring. Use a scotchlok and it's removable in less than 5 minutes on return of car

The video post I saw online wasn't screwed in only a resistance fit not sure if that's right.

Had a quick look that parts are about £65 with the unit and loom. I'm not willing to splash that much on a light as the car will be used as a commuter. Hence why I asked about the Fabia MK2 unit as if it was worth the upgrade and is about £15

I admit the standard light is pretty poor.

Thanks all for replies????

[peter3197]

The Fabia mk 2 item is a definite improvement, simples.

[Jiffy176]

The Fabia mk 2 item is a definite improvement, simples.

Is it a simple take one out and insert the fab one in it's place?

[peter3197]

Is it a simple take one out and insert the fab one in it's place?

Yes

[CTGO]

Helpful guide for anyone wanting to do the Fabia upgrade

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do-yourself/149237-vw-polo-diy-upgrading-cabin-light-headlight-switch-installing-footwell-lights.html

 

I have just done mine and it was extremely easy and worth doing 

[kaydee]

For what it's worth, the new model Citigo now comes with the interior light unit shown in CTGO's link, above. - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/attachments/diy-do-yourself/1222680d1395503370-vw-polo-diy-upgrading-cabin-light-headlight-switch-installing-footwell-lights-6q0-947-105h.jpg

[Updown789]

That is the same light that's in a mk2 leon and also polo 6r

[WaveyDavey]

The video post I saw online wasn't screwed in only a resistance fit not sure if that's right.

Had a quick look that parts are about £65 with the unit and loom. I'm not willing to splash that much on a light as the car will be used as a commuter. Hence why I asked about the Fabia MK2 unit as if it was worth the upgrade and is about £15

I admit the standard light is pretty poor.

Thanks all for replies????

Where are you finding the new light unit for £15.... Cheapest I can find it for is £42.

[Jiffy176]

Where are you finding the new light unit for £15.... Cheapest I can find it for is £42.

I went for the basic light with driver / passenger reading lights http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222215053498?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Might be a load of rubbish but at £11 I'll take the risk, from reading some of the other listings it is the same part but with a different number as the Fabia one and the dimensions are the same. If it turns up I will update.

Edited 8 October, 2016 by Jiffy176

[Jiffy176]

Helpful guide for anyone wanting to do the Fabia upgrade

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do-yourself/149237-vw-polo-diy-upgrading-cabin-light-headlight-switch-installing-footwell-lights.html

 

I have just done mine and it was extremely easy and worth doing 

Good spot that, thank you.

[WaveyDavey]

I went for the basic light with driver / passenger reading lights http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222215053498?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Might be a load of rubbish but at £11 I'll take the risk, from reading some of the other listings it is the same part but with a different number as the Fabia one and the dimensions are the same. If it turns up I will update.

Ok. I was looking at OEM parts hence the £42. I've now found a couple of items like these that come over from China at around £15.

[peter3197]

Plenty in scrapyards.

[masserator]

With regards to lights, the interior light and sunroof knob in my Citigo were IDENTICAL to that in my bosses Audi rs4! So just by paying extra money doesn't mean you get better quality!

[Jiffy176]

Quick update for those interested.

£11 light arrived after about 2 weeks quality looks on par with the OEM light.

Fitted perfectly and works as it should.

A good upgrade for the money.

[WaveyDavey]

Bought a used one today which was from a Seat Ibiza FR that had only done 20k..... Looks like new in the photos of it.

 

Paid £19 delivered and should be here in the next day or so.

[malcster]

Will these screw in or just resistance fit ???

[WaveyDavey]

They are held in by two screws and a clip at each end.

Edited 27 October, 2016 by WaveyDavey