MK7 Golf R Style LED DRL Headlight Install on our MK7 GTI (for Halogen Cars)

This video will show you how to install headlights on a MK7 2015 GTI. We installed these on our GTI as we wanted to get the OEM looking LED DRL headlights. These lights have an optional Xenon kit which can allow you to install xenon headlights in your VW MK7.
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[@Deutscheautoparts]

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[@s.l3482]

Nice install video . How do we adjust the pattern and what should the cutoff pattern look like? Can’t find anything about this problem. Constantly getting flashed.

[@Laterkevn]

Would these fit and replace mk7 xenon lights?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Love those headlights.

[@Sijray21]

HumbleMechanic or Deutsche Auto Parts (Paul) I'm getting a dark spot in the middle of the beam projection and it appears the passenger side light beam is shifted to the right when compared to the driver's side beam. Do either of you know how to adjust the side-to-side projection for the low beam for these headlights? I can try to loosen the headlight housings, but they appear straight. I saw the high/low adjustments for the high & low beans, but I didn't notice a side to side adjustment. Fwiw it's on a golf sportwagen. They look great, otherwise. Amazing looking headlamps.

[@sirmontecristo2808]

If you are watching this video in 2018 and you decide to order them, make sure you wait until your receive the headlights to order the HID conversion kit. I made the mistake of ordering the H7 bulbs HID kit, and they didn't fit because newer headlights come for D2S bubls. After ordering the right part I just gotta say absolutely love them. The D2S bulbs fit right in and the lights look awesome. On any informational sign you will see a purple reflection that turns blue then mostly white. Combine the new lights with the fog lights and the car looks totally meaner. Next upgrade, springs, to make those reflections bounce quicker. Another note, you can easily remove the bumper by yourself. Thank you DAP, this was a great upgrade to my Mk7.

[@tallalmoshrif6643]

Hi am about to order a pair of Helix for my MK7 that came with regular halogens. My question is what is this kit that everyone buy for a hundred dollars on the top of this one am a little bit confused?

[@wimaxxx1234]

Hi,do you need only D2S beans or some wirening like for does xenon benas that we put on halogen lights?

[@feedingfiction]

I’m just going crazy right now trying to figure out how he got the grill out that easily

[@bradleylefika9209]

He's a Savage 😂😂😂😂

[@minibx6659]

I have the same lights and they work as advertised, no coding. Love the look of the U shaped LEDs it really changes the look of the car, notice that if you want the stripes on the headlights to align with the grill you will need to buy a lighting package Grill but to be honest is so minimal that you have to be really OCD not to keep the non LP grill

[@rekrobi]

+MiniBX Are low beam xenon hid bulbs? Do i have to buy new headlight module if current don't support xenon?

[@minibx6659]

+Robi Rek You will need to add the HID bulbs & balast yourself or you can use Halogen H7 bulbs call shopDAB and should help you with that

[@TheSweetboy24]

Can you tell us how to order them? And does the dealership in the country support this?

[@mygot6471]

My dad got them for me as a graduation gift, unfortantly he didn't get them from you guys, but I he got the gti style with the red stipe.

[@nicks2547]

Honestly I’m a dumbass. I almost lost my mind trying to figure out why I was getting low beam error codes then after watching this video I figured you you need to PLUG THE HALOGENS IN. OMFG. I love you thank you so much!

[@nicocelentano3171]

Did you order straight from the site. Was the process of ordering easy never heard of this website so nervous.

[@nicks2547]

@@nicocelentano3171 no I have not but I’ve heard great things about their site. The process should be fairly normal with just putting a valid card and proceeding to checkout. I would recommend creating an account to get tracking notifications. Definitely go with the headlights too they looks awesome.

[@CecilSaxon]

THOSE HEADLIGHTS ARE HUGE!!!!

[@smvogel73]

Hi Paul....as always, thanks for all that you do in educating us on our MK7's. These videos are truly priceless and immeasurably helpful . I do have a quick question.....so I have a base S model Mk7 and the one thing I can't stand about this base lighting package is that the stock halogens have that "yellow" appearance to them and, in tandem with the fogs (which are bright white LEDs), there is a stark difference in the color tone of the lights. These Helix aftermarkets look like a great option to eliminate that since the low-beams are LEDs too; however, when the hi-beams are engaged (and I'm understanding that we are using the stock hi-beam "yellow" bulb in the swap-over), does it still have that yellowish halogen appearance coming thru the middle of that low-beam LED? I know there won't be a disparity with thye fogs cuz they will extinguish when hi-beams are engaged....but I'm wondering if I now will have to deal with the disparity of the yellow halogen hi-beams workign in tandem with the bright white low-beam LED?

[@nicomaillardg]

Awesome video!!! thanks for sharing!!

[@Phen0mable]

It looks amazing

[@hamoudalzayed2901]

thats what i need in my gti

[@alainguillemette7680]

Can you please make a video of how to install an led bulb conversion?

[@joshuakerstein9573]

Yes

[@wahchupdood]

Does this work for the 2017 Golf comfortline? I was also wondering, do you need any conversion kits or hid kits to work for the new headlights? or would purchasing the headlights work by itself as plug and play? Sorry, im new to these things.

[@patrickokeeffe6998]

Would be great if you could do a video on removing the golf7 back bumper so as to perfectly seal all water ingress points.. some people recommend windscreen sealant that remains softish others recommend silicone and also I've seen waterproof foam for around lights. Silicone grease too but I'm afraid water washes it aware

[@alexvargas5550]

Thanks for the thorough explanation . One my U shaped DRL is toasted and shows error on my obc. What should i do about? Is there any fix or bulb to change?? Thank you

[@dasjefe]

4000 miles on my MK7 and spiders have already crawled inside of my headlights and died. Great video as always. I should have bought a Honda.

[@aoj-dh3qx]

Then you'd have dead spiders in your Honda headlights.

[@SaaDnemo]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS

[@alihusayn4689]

Great video! Are these compatible for use in the UK? If so what do I need and where can I get them? I have a Golf mk 7.5 se Thanks😬

[@hidconceptcom]

thanks for the great video.

[@lsr0netheone9]

This are sick, I might have to pick up a set.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Awesome... Give us a shout when you're ready.

[@prodigycrx5437]

Do you have any video on how. To install. The. Led bulb on the. Original helo ligrhs. ? Nice. Videos. They are. Really helpful

[@cascarado]

Hi, thanks for the video. I really like the look of the DRL with these headlights. I have a US mk7 GTI S, and it already has a red stripe on the grille. Will the red stripes on these headlights align with the red stripe on the grill, or do you still need the main grille assembly for have an aligned red stripe line?

[@allanpagtama4612]

+cascarado have you done your headlight conversion?im thinking of doing mine but not sure if i would need a new grill.seems like the red stripe won't match if you get the DRL.let me know thanks

[@iceriddenviking]

What hid bulbs are you using with these?? Looks awesome!

[@bambinocimino21]

I recently bought a 2017 Golf SportWagon 4motion and I was wondering if these Golf R lights would work in my car and if there was anything different that would be necessary to install? Thank you!

[@Antto]

Those look great!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Thanks... We think they came out great too.

[@maxwellheinrich]

hey paul, just wondering what HID kit you were using for low beams since your video didn't include the install.

[@lamthekhang]

I saw you have the oem euro golf r headlight on your website. I am wondering if you are going to make a video installing those oem headlight on your gti mk7.

[@alsal30]

Hi would you know which bulb specifications are used for the xenon headlight replacements? My bulbs are fading and need to replace them.

[@mikegilchrist3925]

Hi Nicely paced video and easy to follow. I have the MK7 150 TDI GT with ordinary halogen headlights, the old looking halogen DRLs , non led indicator (turn) signal lights and the cornering lights. Will the light units in the video work in my car?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Mike Gilchrist Yes these should work with your vehicle.

[@Rjmr19]

Thanks for the video. Will those work in a GTI 2020?

[@pinalloy6505]

Great Information :)

[@CanonErik]

Very good, thank you.

[@leetodd7423]

I followed this to remove my mk7 GTI bumper this morning. I noticed I couldn’t remove my bumper following the steps of just unclipping, when I had a further look... I had two more T25 screws attaching the bumper, underneath where the grill is removed from. Just in case anyone else might have the same thing!

[@e604e]

please upload a video on how to remove the fog light trim!!! i wana wrap mine...

[@edgardiaz784]

I’ve had these headlights for 2 years now, amazing headlights but one SMALL thing, it recently started raining where I’m from and I noticed condensation in the passenger side headlight, is this normal ? Or any reason this could happen?

[@lanyu5617]

Hi Paul, if I am swapping stock LED USDM R headlights to the OEM Euro R headlights. is there any parts from the stock R headlights that need to be swapped over to the Euro R headlights, other than the bulbs? Also, is there any coding or harness required? (Is it direct plug and play?) Thanks

[@rdpilot2404]

Do you have a picture of the end result when the lights are on? I wonder how the shine on the road.

[@SonnyT1986]

Nice!

[@eppyz]

I am assuming you would need to align the headlights. Video on how to align them properly? Thank You. No Vagcom required for these ?

[@richardseidman8801]

I had an MK 5 jetta and made the mistake of installing LED lights into standard OE lens (non-projector). When it rained, the light would refract in such a way that it was down right dangerous. Now I have an MK6 Jetta SE. Can you recommend an upgraded lens and zenon kit for this vehicle? My 2002 Audi TT has the best zenon lighting OE. I would like to come close with the jetta too! Thnx, RS.

[@csl223]

May be a silly question, but would these work on cars with automatic headlights (i.e. 2017 golf wolfsburg)?

[@Smoovindecat]

Hello guys, do they do a lens replacement for the golf gti headlight? Mine has a crack (not a scratch) and is there a tutorial? Cheers👍🏽

[@ryohei47]

Paul, are you using a drill or an impact driver?

[@serrtac61]

Hy, i have a 2013 MK7 with bi xenon, my headlight are realy washed off from inside, also i dont have the U-leds inside of it? I thought its always U-led inside the original? Correct me if I am wrong, so my question is, can I put these on with the original bi xenon of my car? Thanx for answering!!

[@LuisLopez-uj4lz]

Paul thank you for this video. I think is very useful and I guess so many of your viewers like me are interested because we have a VW and we want to upgrade our car. I have a question Paul. I have a 2017 golf and I m interested in replace my original headlights for the aftermarket golf R . Do you think is compatible or not? And could you please let me know the phone number of your store? Thank you my friend

[@trippspeed]

Paul, my GTI is LP and I am trying to find the best way to get the inner and outer LED DRL. With these assemblies, can't I just swap over my LP parts?

[@TylerWong24]

Do you have a link for me to purchase these? I do have halogens so these are perfect instead of a hid kit

[@Boatshedding]

Hey just one question, I have the helix lights im 99% sure (bought them from an ebay vendor and they are identical to helix) they can't be ed's because the indicator section matches the helix lights. My question is, whenever the main beams are on the drl's pretty much turn off (or dim to like 5% brightness value). Where in your video the drl's stay on with the main beam. Ive tried vcds but cant fix it.

[@jannathanbasbas4440]

Do you know anything about the Spyder headlights? I was told they were plug and play but I can't find a video on it at all.

[@ANathan123]

Just to be sure....either of these will work with a 2015 golf tsi s correct?

[@ALVAROVW]

Hello. thanks for the video. Where can I buy a detes beacon for my Golf? matter for Brazil? thank you.

[@roninglx]

hi Paul, I was curious I recently installed these headlights on my 2012 vw gli, but the led drl's don't come on, any ideas what it it could be? I do have vag com, but not sure where to start. I do have the option on the mfi to turn on/off the drl's even on the on position it doesn't turn on. thanks

[@jeelu666]

Hi Paul is there any way I can change us to uk system without changing headlights Please please reply

[@vrpinky22]

Hey how about in a day time how is your LED shining? Is it strong enough? Like originals? And what about low beam how is that light shines on the road can you c good at night because I know some ppl that bought aftermarket lights and the lighting is SUCK and you can't c nothing at night

[@AjaXx2421]

DAP, after installing these headlights the low beam light is extremely blinding to oncoming traffic. The passenger side allows me to manually adjust the headlight via the adjuster knob (with a phillips screwdriver) but the other side that is too high will not allow me to lower the beam, the adjuster knob just keeps clicking like the height is already maxed out. I don't know of any way to fix this problem, any ideas?

[@por_siempre]

you keep halogen bulbs, but you change the shape of reflectors, the quality and range of light decrease?

[@drsutton2]

what do u recommend for 2009 Volkswagen Passat Komfort

[@supra1102]

What air filter is installed on that gti ? And how do you like it ? Maby a link would be nice

[@joaopaulocunha7177]

is it safe to use led on this headlights or can they demage the module?

[@AGALIANO16]

will these headlights fit a 2016 (facelifted) jetta 1.8 sport

[@LzrouseTricks]

Can you give DIY for removing and wrapping/replacing the chrome trim on the MK7 Golf R?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Logan Rouse Im sorry we are not planning to do this type of DIY at this time

[@jonathanclarkewater]

I would have liked to see how the old lights looked versus the new lights. To see if they look better or worse. Do the new ones light up the road better at night and how much $ are they if I was to take the whole front of the car apart and fit them myself?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Links to both of the headlights are in the description, you can find a price there. We installed the HID kit in our headlights which is brighter than the original lights.

[@badboy4lyfe88]

If my car vw golf 7 has yellow color halogens as standard and not white, i need to buy a white halogen bulb too right? Thanks!

[@pravinuskaikar7886]

please show video on installation of swift drl headlights

[@swogettiswindon8162]

Do these have all the requiered paperwork for use inside the EU?

[@aaronletchford]

are the 7.5 lights the same or any easier

[@kolocon]

Hi Amigo! This lights the active angle movement when turning on corners will still work? You now when you took a corner the lights slightly move in the way you turning. At least this function came on the mexican GTI MK7. Definitely love how the 2 leds look, instead only 1. Tankes for your time, and again I LOVE your VIDEOS!!!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

These are for cars with halogen lights and it sounds like you have a lighting package car. These are not for you.

[@kolocon]

Thanks for you response Amigo! You are complete right! Looking forward for more great, direct and informative videos! MK7 4EVER!!

[@ostinolson6579]

Can these headlight place the lighting package ones the car comes with? I’m new with a mk7 gti and heard there wasn’t much options for the lighting package besides OEM

[@Snipereye64]

what happens if one of the bulbs in the new headlights blows/can they blow?

[@KesongChenWang]

Thank you so much for the amazing tutorial. I had the helix mk7.5 headlights installed by local mechanics and they didn't tell me they changed the H4 bulbs to H7 bulbs. I pulled the bumper and had to go out and get H7 bulbs smh. The only problem I had was installing the lower bumper screws, the factory locations were stripped from the mechanic. I had to drill new locations to fit the screws. Still better than spending $125 to get the bulbs replaced. I'll be looking into getting a Toyota tacoma, I'm so sick of all of the proprietary parts and tools of German cars. The Mercedes I own is just as bad. I enjoy the speed and acceleration of my 406 whp mk7 gti but I'd much rather have something easy to work on. Even oil changes are a bitch with the special tools and parts. I'd like to have a car where you can find all maitence parts at autozone instead of the stealership or ECS/urotuning.

[@MiguelSantos-sp4fn]

Hello guys! I was wondering if you can do a video on how to change fog light bulbs?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Miguel Santos The MK7 GTI uses LED fog lights. This means no bulbs

[@italatin18]

Please do a video for 2011 vw cc rline headlight replacement!!!!

[@margaretmh123]

I have 2011 xenon lights and the bending lights don't work. Ugh did you find any videos or help?

[@Dannytor1]

do you ship to Mexico??

[@devinbrooks458]

Is there any way to get the double "U" DRLs on a MK7 GTI with the lightning package?? OBDeleven code maybe??

[@973Rockboy]

Would these fit in a 2018 gti with normal halogen bulbs ? I really want these headlights

[@arsalkarima3507]

If I want to buy a xenon hid kit what size they should be ? H7 ? I don't want to use the old halogen bulb Thank you

[@ChanningWang]

is this available for RHD? What is the cost shipping to Australia?

[@MACPCOSX7]

So do you intend to get more of the ones with the red strip in stock? I've also heard the red doesn't line up. Is that true with your lights?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

MACPCOSX7 We plan to get more but we don't have an ETA yet. We hope to have some roughly 30 days from now. Take a look here for the grille info youre looking for kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJeupGSKa6ysic0

[@rickyj2013]

Do these lights have the "steering" bulb? If so do you need to code to turn that feature on?

[@davelutz4497]

Just installed these on my 2017 Alltrack and the high beams isn’t even a beam, it’s high and scattered and does not do anything for lighting up the road. It’s basically like having only low beams now. Any suggestions on getting the high beam to act as a beam that is useful?

[@elkinnieto1422]

Do these also have the AFS-Adaptive Front light System ?

[@VAGtuner]

This style looks much better than MK7.5

[@douglasduch3337]

grear tuto, i a question, it's it possible to remove the plastic grill of the fog light without removing the all front bumper. want to do some carbon covering on those. thanks

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Douglas Duch Im sorry we have not done this so we are not sure.

[@mygot6471]

I just bought a set of these! What position does the h7 bulb go in the low beam? There is no socket for the pin that sticks out on the bulb. Also, the 2 adjustment on the back are for the projector low beam correct?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Email us with your order number so we can determine which headlights you purchased from us.

[@charliekeith2157]

so now if you need to change the bulb, you have to take off the whole headlight assembly again?

[@caocheranofarinha]

The quality is good?

[@user-jk3ti4fm7r]

I want to buy the LED headlight! Can u let me know where can i buy?

[@AMentiro]

It's the 3rd time I'm watching this, I think I'm ready to install them on my Mk7. Do you guys ship to the EU (Romania)? Also do you know if the chrome stripe aligns with the one on the car? (I have the Confortline trim which I think it's the equivalent to the S trim in the US). Thanks!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+AMentiro We are sorry we dont ship outside the US.

[@tonylintonylintony]

+Deutsche Auto Parts how about canada ?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Due to the size this is not something we ship to Canada at this time.

[@muntazkhan5479]

Hey I have a 2018 GTI autobahn and I just installed H&R sport Springs but Now I’m getting an adaptive headlight error message. Any suggestion on to correct this?

[@TaefDewan]

Is this possible to do on a 2014 Volkswagen Golf MK7 1.6L SE Bluemotion Manual?

[@SH-le4bm]

Taef Dewan yes it’s possible

[@SH-le4bm]

You can buy it from eBay

[@oscarmu901]

I need these headlights

[@PhyoAung21]

Looks like you swapped the halogen bulb during install, and at the end of the video low beams are white? Would I need to get a HID kit to make it look like the lights at the end of the video?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Phyo Aung Yes the operation video has HIDs installed. You could also swap in a cooler temp halogen bulb to get the blue/white effect

[@carlitros4212]

can i buy this for a 2015 vw golf manual tsi S? do i have to change the grille for the light lining to match on the grille?

[@codeblueblack]

Is this the same process for a mk7.5 GTI?

[@Bryan-zo6ng]

Have you seen any condensation? I've heard aftermarket headlights are notorious for water problems.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Bryan LeBlanc Initially we had some but it did not continue.

[@mbrunnme]

Great video, guys. Thanks for this. If I do this upgrade on a 2015 golf TDI that has high beam assist will it: a) disable or interfere with this feature b) throw a fault code c) void any warranty, outside of course of the headlight warranty Thanks again for this video!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+mbrunnme I'm not clear what you're referring to when you say high beam assist. Sounds like you might have a lighting package car. If so these are not for you.

[@Stone_70]

+Deutsche Auto Parts Where is this Xenon retro fit kit at please? Also any plans coming out with a black strip or no strip at all soon? Thank you

[@Deutscheautoparts]

***** Here are the ones with a Black Stripe deutscheautoparts.com/make-model-year/volkswagen/gti/mk7-2015-present/lighting/headlights/mk7-gti-helix-led-headlights-with-black-stripe.html as far as the xenon retrofit take a look here for one www.theretrofitsource.com/

[@Stone_70]

+Deutsche Auto Parts Wish there was a clearer pic. Looks like the Golf R style with a silver stripe. Is there a way to adjust them? leveling motor or something. ty

[@mbrunnme]

Deutsche Auto Parts Thanks for your reply. It's the feature that turns off highbeams when it sees oncoming traffic.

[@davepatterson7526]

Hi. I have installed these lights on my vw golf mr7, all is good but they are to low, I have the adjuster in the car on 3 but they will not go any higher, do these lights adjust so I can get them to go higher by hand? there is a adjuster on them but it says main beam! I need the low beam to go up. I have also tried to trick the car lighting, putting the switch on 3, then unplugging the lights going back in the car putting the switch on 1 the re-plugging the lights thinking the lights will stay up, but they just go down again. so need your help.. Dave from England

[@RedSnapper9]

I have a mk7 GTI with the original headlights, can they light up the inner circles in the headlights?

[@rodencruz9400]

Hi i just need your help. I want to change the headlights of my vw 7 2017 tdi to bixenon u led. Are they compatible? I just need your help before i buy the new headlights. Please help me. Thank you