[DublinTiguan]

Hello All,

Just found out the replacement headlight bulbs are as follows:
Main beam H7
High beam H7

Does anyone know what is the bulb type for the daytime running light?

Thanks

 

[SlimPollack]

It is PW24W

 

[DublinTiguan]

Thanks

 

[SlimPollack]

As VW stinted some LED lights in trims below SEL I have done some mods with my SE Nav.

1. Replaced standard H7 dipped beam bulb with OSRAM H7 Night Breaker Laser which is allegedly better than well known and praised OSRAM Night Breaker Unlimited. Here is comparision between them: https://www.powerbulbs.com/blog/2016/09/osram-night-breaker-unlimited-osram-night-breaker-laser I wasn't able to really test them to compare to OEM H7s but we'll see.

2. Replaced standard PW24W DRL bulbs with CREE Canbus LED DRLs which are plug-and-play replacement for OEM bulbs. Below is the standard PW24W bulb and LED replacement as well as difference when installed in Tig.

 

[Roy]

Hi
Can you let us know if there is an improvement with replacement main beam bulb.
Also what about high beam, are you doing anything?
Cheers
Roy

 

[DublinTiguan]

Hello Slim,
Can you post the link to the Cambus error free led Drl that you bought?

Thanks again.

 

[SlimPollack]

Hi
Can you let us know if there is an improvement with replacement main beam bulb.
Also what about high beam, are you doing anything?
Cheers
Roy

Hi Roy,
There is a visible improvement comparing to standard H7s but can't tell you if the distance lit is any longer. Simply I changed the bulbs based on online reviews.
I didn't change the high beams. I think there's no point doing this. We probably drive on dipped beams and DRLs most of the time so that's why I focused on them only.

Hello Slim,
Can you post the link to the Cambus error free led Drl that you bought?

Thanks again.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251803362361

 

[DublinTiguan]

Thanks Slim

 

[Roy]

Hi Slim
Thanks for the feedback.
Cheers
Roy

 

[niffty50]

As VW stinted some LED lights in trims below SEL I have done some mods with my SE Nav.

1. Replaced standard H7 dipped beam bulb with OSRAM H7 Night Breaker Laser which is allegedly better than well known and praised OSRAM Night Breaker Unlimited. Here is comparision between them: https://www.powerbulbs.com/blog/2016/09/osram-night-breaker-unlimited-osram-night-breaker-laser I wasn't able to really test them to compare to OEM H7s but we'll see.

2. Replaced standard PW24W DRL bulbs with CREE Canbus LED DRLs which are plug-and-play replacement for OEM bulbs. Below is the standard PW24W bulb and LED replacement as well as difference when installed in Tig.

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Thanks Slim.

I'll think I'll do the same.

 

[Rallyan69]

Changed to DRL bulbs today a little tricky if have big hands
Look a lot better now

 

[JonP]

Replaced standard PW24W DRL bulbs with CREE Canbus LED DRLs which are plug-and-play replacement for OEM bulbs. Below is the standard PW24W bulb and LED replacement as well as difference when installed in Tig.

not wishing to sound stupid...seeing as you have swapped and shown the picture - but when you follow the link to the CREE Canbus and look at the comparability....it says they aren't compatible with the Tiguan Mk 2!!!

do you get any error messages in the dash or had any problems???

Jon

 

[Roy]

Hi Jon
Must admit did not check compatibility list but can confirm no error messages.
Cheers
Roy

 

[Roy]

I have at last changed oem halogen dipped beam bulbs.
Have installed Ring Automotive Zenon 130.
I will let you make your mind up how much difference it's made.
First shot ring second oems.
Cheers
Roy

 

[Bushido]

HI guys,

I have successfully upgraded my dipped beam and high beams to OSRAM cool blue H7s which make them look much whiter than the standard yellowy halogen bulbs .

I've ordered some PW24W LEDs for the DRLs which should be arriving soon. Just wanted to ask how do I change these? Are the DRL bulbs in the same place below the head lamps and I just have to reach further down?

Thanks,

Bushido
Tiguan 2016 - 2.0 TDI (150) 4Motion

 

[SlimPollack]

Hi Bushido,

Thanks for your PM however for the benefit of all forum members I will reply here.

Changing DRLs is more tricky comparing to headlights. You've got plastic extension thingy inside headlight assembly (AFAIR just below the dipped beam bulb). Turn it anticlockwise and pull it from the housing. Wiring is long enough to take it outside the headlamp assembly. Once DRL bulb is changed put it back into the DRL housing (this is the most difficult thing ) and lock it by turning clockwise. Job done

 

[Bushido]

All done

 

[Grey Eddy]

Thanks slim, me too!

Looks well worth £15 for MODERN DRL!

 

[Bushido]

Hey guys, another quick question. Is there any way where you can keep the DRLs running all the time? I've found that they turn off when the headlights come on.

Thanks!

 

[essgeedur]

Re DRL just fitted the LED PW24W and agree its somewhat fiddly to relocate - took out headlamp bulbs and holders and did seem to help as moved the wiring out of the way. definitely £15 well spent. I have question though which just noticed on way home from work today - when front indicators are on the DRL goes off on that side - hadn't noticed before I swapped to the LED DRL (maybe like that with original bulbs?) Thanks