SKYWRITER
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has anybody fitted the front marker lights in the headlamp lens i noticed when changing a bulb that the wiring is present but the fitting has a blanking plug in it is it possible to remove the plastic front from the lens if so then it would be pretty straight forward any thoughts audi rs4 b7 panda multijet vespa et4 abbey spectrum
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NoDo$h
Member Since: 02 May 2006
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I think DiscoDad did this? I know when he got some LED sidelamps he mentioned it. I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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| 16th Jul 2007 9:21 pm |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
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When I fitted front LED side bulbs I tried the old bulbs in the driving light sockets - yes they are wired and work just by putting any W5 bulb in. I presume that these are there for the US market where seems the norm to have orange driving lights.
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| 16th Jul 2007 10:31 pm |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
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Just realised - are we talking about the same bit?
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| 16th Jul 2007 10:33 pm |
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DG
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We debated this sometime ago and TFC eventually drilled out the blanking piece....the results were mediocre to say the least ..rather than creating a nice orange glow you just get an orange spot on the orange side lens ...I wouldn't bother TBH  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 16th Jul 2007 10:46 pm |
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crews control
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I'm confused 
There was no drilling on mine - in fact the empty bulb holders were already wired and in place behind the orange lens? 2005 D3 HSE
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| 16th Jul 2007 11:09 pm |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
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Thanks DG - clear now...
We are talking about the same part, mine already had wired socket ready for wedge bulb?
No drilling needed - just need a dim bulb that doesn't give the hot spot.
(little led strip light would be very bling)
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| 16th Jul 2007 11:29 pm |
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Slimer
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When you get a mo have a look at your headlamps for the part number Paul The End
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| 16th Jul 2007 11:36 pm |
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DG
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Yeah...even though the wired lamp holders seem to be present on all models...the UK units still have the blanking piece preventing their use 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 16th Jul 2007 11:38 pm |
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crews control
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I will look tomorrow - does seem odd...?
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| 16th Jul 2007 11:42 pm |
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Slimer
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Part no. will probably start with XBC The End
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| 16th Jul 2007 11:45 pm |
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crews control
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Do I have to take the light unit out to read it?
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| 16th Jul 2007 11:49 pm |
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Slimer
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Pass, hopefully be on the top The End
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| 16th Jul 2007 11:52 pm |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
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Ok - now all my neighbours think I've totally lost the plot.
(doesn't the bonnet make a noise when you slam it shut !!!)
The main number is: XBC500042
Followed by a large: 14
Then: H242BR-DM-HID-UK
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| 17th Jul 2007 12:03 am |
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