Hello everyone,
I came across this very informative thread after researching the fitting of xenons to a T5.
I used to own a 1985 vw polo saloon (which was probably the best car I had owned) I did have an account on uk polos but cant seem to remember my old details so have created this new one. I hope you dont mind me coming on here for non polo stuff
I am looking for help with my RHD uk 2012 T5.1 BITDI 4motion, When I bought it I thought it had factory fit xenon headlamps, after a few days of ownership i realised a previous owner had fitted genuine VW xenon units but the conversion has been carried out badly.
It looks like they have cut the original 10pin plugs off the loom for headlamps and spliced in some 14 pin plugs and bridged a few wires together. In doing this, it means things like the sidelights don't work, the xenon lamp turns off when full beam turned on etc. Because the original loom is compromised I dont intend to use kufatec adaptors, and intend to run new wires following the original looms as much as possible.
The van also has working headlamp washers and cornering fog lamps but I dont know if these have been retro fitted or factory fitted.
I intend to fit the full Auto levelling set up, autolights (and wipers if possible but may leave this until i can afford a heated T6 windscreen with sensors). I would like AFS cornering lights if this is possible but not sure if my xenons have the function?
My van has a factory fitted trailer electrics if this will affect anything?
What I intend to do to get round not using kufatec adaptors-
Fit new 14 pin plugs for headlamp loom (originals cracked). I may have to take a closer look at the original loom as It may need extended once the bodged wiring is removed.
Left hand light loom - run any new wires following original loom along front bumper to T14 & T10 connectors behind right hand side bumper.
Right hand light loom - to also follow original loom.
I have photos of the fuse boxes etc and I have a load of parts, including BCM 090 but will need to order more parts like the level sensors. I also have VCDS.
More info to follow or if requested, Can anyone help me out please.....
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