Upgrading New Beetle headlight bulbs to LED

[@berniedlcruz6297]

The Sylvania H1 bulbs that I used have a rotating notch so you don't have to bend the metal tabs to fit. It was a little hard to clip them back in, but with a little efort they latch. The cover also fits back on.

[@samgentaro]

Could you show us again how to modify the LED bulbs to fit the headlight sockets? I tried to do the same thing, but couldn't figure it out. Thanks,

[@Icanfixit-2]

I will try to get another one done tomorrow

[@DonaldMcBride-rb8sx]

My 06 beetle thinks the high beams are on all the time, I assume it's a low current draw issue. I got some in line resistors but they get hot and need air. Not sure how to add them. Any advice is welcome. Tq!

[@Icanfixit-2]

I’ve never heard of that before. So you’re using the LED bulb for your high beams as well too? Be sure to check your connector pins to make sure they’re not bent or broken for the headlights. Because if that’s the case, it would explain the excessive heat. You shouldn’t need the inline resistors at all unless you’re doing LED turn signal bulbs. I hope this helps you out a little bit.

[@SPvo__]

Do you use h7 of h1

[@Icanfixit-2]

H1

[@nellegirl6288]

Amazing video!!! Do u have move videos on working on a Volkswagen Beetle? Happy New Year!!!

[@Icanfixit-2]

I may. What are you looking for specifically? Or just beetle stuff?

[@Icanfixit-2]

Happy New Year!

[@nellegirl6288]

@@Icanfixit-2 Where are all the control in a Volkswagen Beetle. It is my dream car and I wanna get one

[@nellegirl6288]

@@Icanfixit-2 How to put oil in the car

[@Icanfixit-2]

So you basically want an overview of the whole car. Okay I gotcha.

[@vdubing01]

Well the cap fit back on the back of the headlight?

[@Icanfixit-2]

It probably won’t.

[@Dan23_7]

I’ve got a tdi, can you remove the left light without taking the battery and battery box out ? I had a look earlier Also I have the fuel filter on the right hand side that looks like it’s in the way too 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Icanfixit-2]

You probably can. You can try using long needle nose pliers to help remove the locking brackets.

[@Dan23_7]

@@Icanfixit-2 Did you remove the battery and box ?

[@Icanfixit-2]

No. I left the battery in place. But if it makes it easier for you, do so.

[@carlbrodnax1]

Please advise. Looking to brighten OR upgrade my 2008 vw beetle head lights. LED's seem fine for me. I watched your video and will apply the polishing process right away. Am I simply replacing the hi and low beam bulbs or do I need to install a light bar in the grill? Someone has already installed LED's but they flicker.

[@Icanfixit-2]

carl brodnax you can do the high beam because it throws a wider angle. The projectors can be adjusted to change the beam pattern. The high beam just relies on the reflector.

[@gratigo1]

how are these holding up? what kit did you buy?

[@Icanfixit-2]

jensen chase I’m on my second set now. It’s still the same company, but had to use warranty.

[@kayowens1032]

Where you get the lights from?! 👀

[@Icanfixit-2]

Ordered on Amazon. H1 LED bulbs KaTur H1 Led Headlight Bulbs Mini Design Upgraded CREE Chips Extremely Bright 12000 Lumens Waterproof All-in-One LED Headlight Conversion Kit 55W 6500K Xenon White-2 Years Waranty www.amazon.com/dp/B07QVBYBPX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_WEHGQW1V36DN2R3VKW6G

[@adan_lexin]

Since we have day time running lights. Does the lights flicker when only the day time running lights are on?

[@Icanfixit-2]

Adan Buddy Sanchez actually no flicker.

[@adan_lexin]

@@Icanfixit-2 thank you.

[@misnomernoter8242]

@@Icanfixit-2 Great to know that the DRLs don't flicker with this particular LED lamp. Hey you probably have to adjust the darn things now as rarely do new LED lamps have "filament" spacing exactly like the halogens one removes.

[@Icanfixit-2]

Misnomer Noter exactly! You will have to adjust. Not by much though.

[@nachos4018]

Do people high beam you??? How is the cutoff, I know they're projectors, but idk how well the cutoff would be

[@Icanfixit-2]

Ignacio Alanis if you have a garage, park 10 feet from it and turn your headlights on. You want them to be at least 3.5 feet on the door. If it’s higher than that, lower them with the off white adjustments on the side of the headlights.

[@nachos4018]

@@Icanfixit-2 Ohh okok, but you haven't had any problems with blinding other people?? I'm on the edge of getting them, but If it reflects off too much then noope

[@BigAbe15]

Did you need any anti flicker connectors?

[@Icanfixit-2]

austin wilson no. Just plug and play.

[@ashleygreen2738]

Did the back cover clip back on with those new larger bulbs? Did you change the high and low beam or just one? Thanks.

[@Icanfixit-2]

Ashlyn Sharp I changed the low beams only. The process is still the same. The dust covers won’t fit unless you cut a hole in the back of it.

[@Anansavannaly1234]

So you didn't put the back cover back on ? Or you cut the cover ?

[@Icanfixit-2]

Anan S I just left it off.

[@Anansavannaly1234]

no dust or water go inside ?

[@Icanfixit-2]

Anan S so far I haven’t had any issues.

[@dennisconnors4786]

Beetle headlight buckets are a hostile environment for electronics/optics. LED bulbs may be "waterproof", but water will get inside the assemblies (it's just a matter of time) and ruin them from the inside, which is not repairable. Look in the headlight buckets - that dirt and grit you see wasn't put there at the factory. The dust covers are sealed - and essential! Best thing to do would be to drill openings in the dust covers precisely over the fans and seal them against the fan bodies with silicone grommets or heatproof foam (think tiny pool noodles) to keep the road gunk out. Even then, it's an extremely tight fit once installed.

[@oxanastadnikova5613]

@@dennisconnors4786 thank you so much!

[@SirDanielGarcia]

What size LED H7? What brand?

[@Icanfixit-2]

Daniel Garcia actually H1 and it was DICN

[@SirDanielGarcia]

Ocie Carlisle thanks!

[@misnomernoter8242]

@@Icanfixit-2 I think both the low beam and the high beam get an H! lamp.

[@Icanfixit-2]

Misnomer Noter yes you are correct.

[@ianholmen888]

Why would you not say the year. The headlights change depending on the year. Would have been good to know if this video would actually be helpful. May as well be titled “headlight”

[@ianholmen888]

Nope this is the wrong year for my application. Guess I will just keep looking at videos that don’t have a year listed because who needs to know the year.

[@Icanfixit-2]

Sorry about that. I would have figured that you would have seen that it was a 1st gen New Beetle.

[@Romner1]

You are not showing buddy

[@Icanfixit-2]

Limited space buddy 😊

[@def-supreme5409]

you need a dust cover......

[@Icanfixit-2]

No. Because if you use one, it would block the fans from cooling.

[@def-supreme5409]

ok, just stay away from the car wash,,,,,Safety First

[@Icanfixit-2]

@@def-supreme5409 it should be fine.

[@def-supreme5409]

ok stay safe,,,,,

[@greggjohnston4022]

Dude, this is an awful video because you should have showed when you pulled it. Totally apart. So otherwise, what's the point of your video?

[@Icanfixit-2]

Hopefully you would have a vivid imagination. But realistically,the video is doing exactly what it says “upgrading” and not a thorough “how to disassemble and reassemble”. Thanks for the thoughts and input on this video!

[@karls6982]

Wrong bulb. You're a butcher.

[@Icanfixit-2]

karl s nah. Nothing was truly “modified” to the wiring harnesses or headlight assembly. That would constitute “butcher”. Thanks for watching!