How to Install MK7 Euro LED Tail Lights (No Wiring or Coding) Plug and Play

This video will show you how to install LED Tail Lights on a MK7 GTI. The video goes over the basic installation of these Euro LED taillights with out any coding of wiring changes. This is for someone who is looking to install these LED lights but does not care if the amber turn signals work.
If you would like the amber turn signals to work you would need to install our adapter harness and perform coding to make these MK7 European LED lights function properly.
This video will show you how to install OEM VW Euro LED Tail lights on your MK7 Golf or GTI.
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[@ReviewedByAndy]

It’s mods like that make MQB the most fun platform to play with. These cars are like legos.

[@markjordan5303]

Hi Guys, just here to add my 2 cents worth and hopefully clarify what Paul is saying here for those folks who are considering this upgrade. Is it worth it....HECK YEAH! Now here are some of the finer details you should be aware of when upgrading..... I have just completed an install of the Euro LED tails, and the whole process is really super easy. First I started by replacing the tail lights with the LED tails, and this was very simple. Pay attention to Paul regarding the slicing of the drivers side rear inner connector, which I did using an exacto knife in one pass. No issues there. The rest of the connectors fit. Once installed, the lights worked just like the originals. The tail lights and stop lights on the outer lamps are the same just the red sections work, and the inner lamps in the tailgate do not have brake light function just the tail light function. Reverse lamps work the same, no fog lamp capability. So yes, basically plug and play so that you can drive the car right away. BUT....and this is kinda important....be aware that the LED voltage requirements for the tail lights are a bit less that what is needed for the standard incandescent lights from the factory, and as such without the OBDEleven coding (which is also SUPER easy once you understand the simple procedures) this can be changed without any problems. In short...you will need to change this eventually if not sooner. You will quickly notice that the LED tail lights with no coding will illuminate BRIGHTER (inner and outer), and with the subsequent application of the brake, the LED's only light up a bit brighter on the outer. You will note that this is about as good as the original lights, as they themselves show little distinction between the running lights and brake lights. THIS IS ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS I UPGRADED TO LED's....I consider VW screwed up a bit here as the original light setup is hard to see or distinguish between tail and brake lights. A bit dangerous I think. For the brightness.....This is because the light level for the original incandescent bulbs is set to 27 (dont worry what this means if you dont already know, once you get into OBDEleven programming you will quickly see what this means). Using OBDEleven, you simply reduce the DIMWERT (Brightness level) from 27 to 10. You can also set the brake light brightness from 100 to 127 in OBDEleven, and there you have it...now you will have the same brightness levels as the European Golf tail and brake lights using LED tails. Now, in order to get the amber turn signals functioning....this will require the new wiring harness set (from Paul). This again is simple Plug and Play, and with me not being mechanically functional, accomplished the installation of the wiring harnesses in about 2 hours. Be aware that the harness set DOES NOT INCLUDE the wire for the rear fog light. This wire needs to be purchased separately and comes with the correction instructions. To "code" the lights, including the rear fog light, the provided instructions from DAP are simple and straightforward. You will need (and love) the OBDEleven dongle and software (I use my Android cell phone with the APP from Google store). First study and familiarize yourself up from the internet about VCDS/OBD coding changes (took me about 4 hours to get a grasp on this and there are a load of site with this information), then connect and code your lights. There is even an OUTPUT test that you can use to check you have it right, plus the OBDEleven KEEPS TRACK OF YOUR CHANGES IN A HISTORY FILE...and this can be sent to your e-mail. Sweet. You REALLY CAN NOT MESS THIS UP! Trust me, I did and went back to see the changes I made, then re corrected them. Easy. Below is one website that really helped me understand this, and when I did.....too easy. www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/f197/mkvii-vcds-tweak-reference-thread-98034.html? I now have a set of LED tails in my golf, with the correct brightness settings and rear fog light working....basically the factory setting as it should have been made in the first place. Yes....the fog orange light warning light on the speedometer works too :). Paul and the folks are DAP have always been happy to help me through learning how to do this, and can provide all you need to complete the LED upgrade perfectly without a lot of fuss. Not knowing where to start when you want to undertake VW upgrades is easily solved when dealing with this company. BTW, I am in no way affiliated with DAP....just a tinkering weekend warrior and a very satisfied customer wishing to help other overcome the "imagined terror" of messing with stuff like this! Good luck. Mark.

[@inesserna590]

yeah, very simple, it took me total of 7 hours to learn the process and then install it. worth the 7 hours.

[@VNTRFilms]

I'm 3 years late but I just wanted to say, I love you. Seriously thanks man! I'm not sure how this applies for the golfs in Finland but i'll be sure to screen capture this just in case.

[@patrickokeeffe6998]

Excellent, Thanks. Mark7 golf, i felt the back seats wet, on investigation a Large Lake of Water in the spare wheel well, i hope just replacing the rear door grommet tube will do the job, got to this good video as afraid it might be rear light cluster .

[@AdraRider]

Thanks for the instruction, it was very helpful. I just miss the part where the outer unit is adjusted with the torx screws

[@eyeamone1]

Great video thanks. No bloody hands on this follow along video this time 🤣😅

[@xBuzz996]

Can you PLEASE do a video on how to do it on the estate version? I think there might need some coding or some adapter to make it work, thus why i am asking you for your help

[@gordoneschke2433]

Really great channel guys. Does this procedure also apply to a Mk7 Estate?

[@FrancophotoOG]

Hey Guys thanks for the great video . i have a 15 golf r and only want these because they are tinted and i want amber turn signals . will these for for my needs ?

[@viks0n]

Is the procedure the same for VW CC, would there be any other modifications or steps and where can i buy dynamic turn signals for VW CC?

[@advancelast1740]

Really useful video - i already have sweeping indicators and led reversing lights but....i also have moisture in the offside rear lenses. Now i don’t!

[@khumobosman7946]

Hi Paul can i change all lights from standrd to xienon front n rear on golf mk7 2013

[@wareluks.c.5872]

Hello, I want to change my tail lights (GTI MK7 2014) to R tail lights. Is it possible as a plug and play or I need to make same cable changes?

[@majoR_CS2]

Are the tail lights in the video the tinted or non-tinted version?

[@ae7459]

Does this also work if the new Tiguan?... Changing the cheap US spec LEDs with the 3d Euro-spec LEDs rearlights?

[@cg3769]

Which Coding do i need to turn the inner turn signals on? In EU lights???

[@jinglu5631]

Hi,I got question for Chinese OEM LED Tail Lights.I already install it,but it come with "check right reverse light".So how can I fix that problem?

[@kza7979]

Be extremely careful when installing the outer lights as it will most likely scratch where the bumper meets due to the soft paint, took every precaution and it still happened to me

[@ismailahmed2215]

Would this work with a VW Golf GT Edition 2016

[@Austee]

I know this video is 8 years old but I just bought these and am having some fitment issues. it seems the Euro tail lights have these odd tabs/notches in the bottom and I think it's causing me to get some pretty noticeable gapping between the lights, bumper and quarter panel. These things just don't want to slide fully into place. Do you have any tips on fitment? I thought they'd slide right in but I'm not sure if I need to shave down the bottom notch things or I'm just doing something wrong. Same thing on both sides.

[@noph6230]

If I have the old euro tail lights, will the indicators work without coding?

[@ritasimonetta8344]

Hi installed aftermarket led tail ligts on 2015 golf trendline the code appears when i put in in reverse " check right and left reverse lights"

[@marcopasini2592]

Hi,is possible for my golf variant mk7??? Thanks bro

[@vince-qb6su]

where do you buy these lights from?

[@aymenaltmimi4256]

Could you show a video on how you shaved the plug

[@rs6ix]

Maybe a weird question but don’t the hatchback lights fit the wagon?

[@Adam-os2cl]

Is there euro style dynamic headlights and taillights for the MK7 Jetta S available?;

[@JamzOs]

Can I put these on a standard golf mk7

[@chriswinter2400]

I want something like this but for the Jetta i really want amber turn signal fog lights rear ect but i want something that wont be super complicated to change too 2018 jetta se sport mk6 pretty sure

[@jcdenton3062]

Correct me if I am wrong but accoridng Euro laws, turn signal must be amber but at the end of the video, the red light is blinking?

[@borisa631]

Hi DAP Team, I really appreciate your efforts, helping VW drivers in the US make their cars look like the designers actually intended them to look (Euro-spec) and not how some cost-conscious accountant at the headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, "redesigns" them to make a higher margin in the US. Very frustrating, but then there is DAP... I have two questions: (1) Can you install the plug-and-play method (without rewiring), but actually change the coding, so that the inner tail lights behave like the outer ones, i.e. blink and light up while breaking? (2) What is the real difference between the OEM part and the Brauch Auto part? Just the stamp on the back or is there some real compelling reason to go with the OEM part? Thanks!

[@derekjlight]

Paul, if I'm simply changing the bulbs inside the tail lights, would I follow the same procedure?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+derekjlight Not certain but yest this should be the case.

[@fergallawlor1353]

An absolutely sinch to take out and an absolute bastard to get back in and lined uo correctly 😂

[@ottodob]

when you shave the notch on the connector on the driver's side, does the pin still work for the original lights.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Samwise Drogod Yes it will still work with the stock lights perfectly.

[@aboudabazid4916]

Danke dir

[@ebscoHOSTpub]

is there something like this for MK7 Jetta? (not GLI)

[@arjun9310]

where can i buy that gasket from ?

[@DjMaterz]

If you need to re install the factory lights, does the shaving of that nub affect plugging it back into the factory light ?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

No they will latch and fit the exact same way. That part is only a guide to get the connector in place.

[@binflexinyt8357]

Does this work on mk7 lighting packckage 2015?

[@Eedy095]

Does these work on variant

[@slergdasinna]

Do they fit the mk7 sport wagon?

[@ben6271]

Hello, I just visit your website, and trying to buy one,I got a question, what is the difference between the tinted tail light with Adapter Harness and without it, like what is the adapter harness? do i need it for my golf r 2017? im trying to buy your Dynamic Turn Signal Adapters as well, do i have to get them both?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Fang Ben yes you would need both if you want the dynamic turn signals

[@Flat95Facer]

I got a 2014 MK7 TDI... Does it also work with plug and play or do I have to change the wiring/coding? Thanks for the help :-)

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Niclas H If you have a 2014 MK7 it is not a US model in which case we dont know the answer to your question. Im sorry.

[@andyx181x]

HI there, I have a Golf R and do you know if these would still require the programming or wiring to fully activate the tail lights?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Yes the MK7 Golf R requires the wiring to work properly.

[@andyx181x]

Bummer, thanks for the info.

[@uaedragster]

Deutsche Auto Parts i got the mk7.5 taillights from aliexpress, claimed to be plug and play for mk7 golf R, however, outer lights function fully, but the inner lights only reverse, fog and amber dynamic turn signals work. Running lights and brakes do not work. I tested both inners with a 12v battery, both function fully outside the car! I also double checked the order of pins factory vs aftermarket and they are identical! What do you think could be the problem? Coding?

[@paulmullen7331]

would this work with a 2013 golf match?

[@richyseven1021]

Paul mullen read the title. “MK7”

[@connorbrook2156]

I take it these would not fit the estate or variant model?

[@Manywaystofilm]

its been awhile but i was wonder on why you guys don't sell the dark cherry's any more? was there a problem of quantity or bad quality?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

they have been on back order which is why we dont have the cherry helix lights

[@Joe-mc5fh]

are they in stock yet? Really want the dark cherry lol

[@rafagiraldes]

Hello. I Saw that the "bicolor" led is turn on with the taillights, normal. How this is possible, just plug and play?? Thanks

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Im sorry We don't understand the question.

[@bowlofscabs1]

It is those invisible clips that make these videos worth a look. But you don't show exactly how to release them. I don't want to break them so... do I push then toward the center of the car or what?

[@Batu2017]

Hi, I'm sorry but it's not very clear to me. I've got a MK7 1.2 tsi highline (Netherlands). Do I need to change the wires or is it Plug and play?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Mustafa Sıkıer Im sorry we cant answer this as you do not have a US model vehicle. We dont have specifics for vehicles in the netherlands.

[@MechRider89]

Wish you could get the signal lights in amber.... much easier for other drivers to see.

[@nicktune1219]

These are not oem lights due to not having amber signals.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

They are OEM lights but the US cars require wiring and coding changes to activate the turn signals. Take a look here for a complete explanation.

[@cg3769]

@@Deutscheautoparts i’ve got eu tail lights but the inner turn signal wont come on only the outer one What do i need to do code it or do i need to change with a adapter or something?

[@jonathan_careless]

5:35 Wait, so without proper coding the lights won't actually light up brighter when you step on the brakes? Only the 3rd brake light above lights up, but the brake lights don't actually work? That's pretty impractical. If not illegal. Seems like coding is a must.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

They get brighter just not the one that the turnsignal was on for. Most people who install these want the amber turn signals which is no doubt the best option for visibility.

[@timothyorvis4974]

where can I get these and will they fit a 2015 golf M7 TDI

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Timothy Orvis Here are the links to the lights. Yes they will work on a MK7 Golf. deutscheautoparts.com/mk7-golfr-gti-euro-led-tail-lights.html deutscheautoparts.com/mk7-golf-gti-euro-cherry-red-led-tail-lights-5g0998207f.html

[@synchronicityization]

Hi there, Is there any way with proper coding I could turn certain LEDs on and off, reason for this is to try and make my rear lights look slightly different to the thousands of these cars on the road lol Thanks

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+synchronicityization No this isnt possible

[@synchronicityization]

Deutsche Auto Parts okay, thanks for your reply.

[@mohammeddanish6635]

Sick

[@cristianzaharia9702]

Will it work for my 2016 golf sportwagen se tsi?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Cristian Zaharia Im sorry they wont.

[@rainogaming4371]

+Deutsche Auto Parts will there be any available for the wagon?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Raino Gaming There were no OEM LED taillights for the wagons so no unfortunately not.

[@Boatshedding]

Hi Paul, I live in Australia and have the standard halogen headlights and taillights. Since unlike the usa we have as standard the orange (amber) turn signals, would I require any coding to make the amber turn signals work on this upgraded version?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Lachlan Gordon Im sorry we dont know as we have never worked with a Non US model on that.

[@Boatshedding]

Thanks for the reply, ill have a look on coding.

[@bjcliving386]

Hi Lachlan, How did you go on this one? Im in Aus also and would love to know :)

[@joshualuzuriaga8710]

I wish you guys had MOD videos on Passat CC vehicles. It's a struggle to find helpful videos for that car on KZbin.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

What type of videos are you looking for?

[@joshualuzuriaga8710]

Headlight Install/Replacements for a VW Passat CC 2009-2012. I want to learn so I may do it myself, I feel that people want to over-charge me for this job. You make your replacements seen so simple and easy to do! Great video tutorials btw, extremely helpful.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Joshua Luzuriaga Glad you like them. Sorry we don't have what you're looking for right now.

[@deeznut9734]

why did they make it so easy 😂

[@LookingThroughOsLense]

You have nothing for a 2018 passat???

[@jonnight7075]

Where's the video to change the standard bulbs on the tail light for reverse and brake lights. 😒

[@JayBono17]

I'm in Australia and the LED taillights on our Golf 7s have the single line of amber LEDs that act as the turn signal (instead of the outer assembly increasing brightness to "flash" like the US model and how it was shown in this video). Would this procedure be the same for me? This is the line I speak of: i.ytimg.com/vi/upfDNT2c7Xk/maxresdefault.jpg

[@Deutscheautoparts]

We don't know as we do not have that setup here.

[@dvl4ngl123]

Deutsche Auto Parts the one in australia have the amber lights for turning. to have the same function, do we need to buy the tail lights that have the adapter harness, or the plug and play in the video would work just fine?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Im sorry we dont know the answer as we are not in Australia. All of the testing and R&D was done on US model cars

[@dvl4ngl123]

is it possible to just see if there are adapter harness in the car, buy the one with it. if there's none in the car, buy the one without?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

The harness is something we developed in house. Without a car like that here there is no way for us to know what is needed. You should consult your local VW and Audi specialist.

[@theodortymczyna5806]

EURO DONT DO RED INDICATORS ALL ARE ORANGE . Please Respond WHY ?

[@dhies1792]

i just hate how the US signal lights work. why use the stop light as indicators? isnt that confusing?

[@theodortymczyna5806]

I thought you said EURO Spec ? So where is the ORANGE INDICATORS ? And Having ALL 3 BRAKE LIGHTS ACTIVE . PLEASE respond .

[@salvatoreaversa1145]

These aren't really the Euro tail lights. In the real Euro ones, the turn signals are yellow, and go straight through the tail lights.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Salvatore Aversa These are indeed Euro Lights. When installing Euro Lights on a US market car you need to perform wiring and coding to make them work as they do in Europe. Take a look here for the operation after installing the harness we developed and coding the vehicle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6q3c3Rjf61jhZo Thanks for checking out our video.

[@95mph]

+Deutsche Auto Parts so if I already have Euro market car, I don't have to do any coding or wiring, right?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Vladislav Denisov Im sorry we just dont know about non US cars.

[@user-hk2gl1op3w]

Send old light