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jbloom · 07-26-2009, 11:56 PM

I just bought a 2005 1.8t but i noticed that I have a little water/condensation under the light after i wash the car or it rains. I want to fix the problem. My question is how do i remove this light to replace it with a good one? Also where can i find this part..looking for websites or can i just go to a parts store and they would have them? Thanks for any help as I am a newb to volkswagens.

Willdue · 07-27-2009, 12:20 AM

The repeaters on the fenders?

Option A: Try re sealing it
Option B: Take them out, go to VWvortex, replace
Option C: Take them out, take welder...

jbloom · 07-27-2009, 12:38 AM

thanks for the info. I thought i could reseal them I just have no idea how to. First how do you remove the repeater light.. the little ones with round coners on the fenders? than resealing requires baking them and than applying some kind of sealant. Sorry its the first time ever having to do something of this nature.

Willdue · 07-27-2009, 11:48 AM

Gotta take the fender off

Nors · 07-27-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willdue

Gotta take the fender off

Not true at all.

Option 1. Go from the back side by removing wheel well and reach up and pop it out.

Option 2. Use a flathead and pry (not recommended). I've seen people use credit cards to get it out, and alot less chance of damaging paint.

But I really like Will's option 3 and you should just do that.

Edit: Found this guy for ya

http://s57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...nderlights.flv

Willdue · 07-27-2009, 12:01 PM

Like so? lol

Edit: I dont think you can reach it from inside the wheel well? I cant remember, since i dont have them lol

clay · 07-27-2009, 08:13 PM

take a screw driving and push the light forward and compress the spring and you will see 2 tabs in the back and it will pop out.

sherwood · 07-27-2009, 08:35 PM

just push it with ur finger forward it will pop out.

jbloom · 07-28-2009, 10:24 AM

thanks for the advice. i think i will try to push is with my fingers first. If that doesn't work than i well go in through the wheel well since unlike most dubbers i still have massive wheel gap. Yea i like will's 3rd idea also but im not able to do that right now. I want to get all problems fixed and get out of debit than mods will begin in which ill need alot of help with that also.

KrautFed20V · 07-28-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherwood

just push it with ur finger forward it will pop out.

always worked for me.

Elliott18t · 07-28-2009, 10:34 AM

i still need to change mine

they are missing covers :/ just too busy/lazy since they still work. looks tacky though..

KrautFed20V · 07-28-2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliott18t

i still need to change mine

they are missing covers :/ just too busy/lazy since they still work. looks tacky though..

yeah my smoked ones look like hell, but since i haven't driven it in so long it hasn't crossed my mind to really change them.

ein · 07-28-2009, 11:43 AM

OP you will soon learn what real debt is.

Elliott18t · 07-28-2009, 11:48 AM

nah thats dsm/rotary :P

jbloom · 07-28-2009, 01:14 PM

yea i know how volkswagen parts can be kind of pricey.. esp since i'm coming from fords.

Elliott18t · 07-28-2009, 01:16 PM

have you looked at fordmotorsport prices? lol. the parts arent extremely pricely like you think.. maybe a bit more though.

Willdue · 07-28-2009, 01:17 PM

You can usually find **** real cheap on Vortex. And i have L&T

ein · 07-28-2009, 04:01 PM

Actually repair parts are relatively cheap check out my 2 favorite places GermanAutoParts.com and WorldImpex.com there are loads of others but those two are good and get you the stuff fast. For used stuff locally I like Kohl's German Auto Parts. He stands behind his stuff. Dubs get pricey when good owners do sub par work/maintenance. My GTI has only cost me the normal BS stuff that goes on A MK2. The only problem is its all getting done @ once because the PO kept it looking perfect but didn't do the little stuff that makes the car run top notch. My turd kinda rips for a 170K digi.

ein · 07-28-2009, 04:05 PM

http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volks...Lighting/230/6
Here's a link to the MK4 lights I think yer looking for. Check to make sure before you buy. The shipping from them is usually only one day if its in stock.

jbloom · 07-29-2009, 01:39 PM

thanks for the websites as they will be a big help.

07-26-2009, 11:56 PM	#1
jbloom Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2008 Member #8491 iTrader: (0)	1.8t fender lights I just bought a 2005 1.8t but i noticed that I have a little water/condensation under the light after i wash the car or it rains. I want to fix the problem. My question is how do i remove this light to replace it with a good one? Also where can i find this part..looking for websites or can i just go to a parts store and they would have them? Thanks for any help as I am a newb to volkswagens.

07-27-2009, 12:20 AM	#2
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	The repeaters on the fenders? Option A: Try re sealing it Option B: Take them out, go to VWvortex, replace Option C: Take them out, take welder... __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

07-27-2009, 11:48 AM	#4
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	Gotta take the fender off __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

07-27-2009, 12:01 PM	#6
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	Like so? lol Edit: I dont think you can reach it from inside the wheel well? I cant remember, since i dont have them lol __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

07-28-2009, 10:24 AM	#9
jbloom Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2008 Member #8491 iTrader: (0)	thanks for the advice. i think i will try to push is with my fingers first. If that doesn't work than i well go in through the wheel well since unlike most dubbers i still have massive wheel gap. Yea i like will's 3rd idea also but im not able to do that right now. I want to get all problems fixed and get out of debit than mods will begin in which ill need alot of help with that also. Last edited by jbloom; 07-28-2009 at 10:27 AM.

07-27-2009, 12:38 AM	#3
jbloom Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2008 Member #8491 iTrader: (0)	thanks for the info. I thought i could reseal them I just have no idea how to. First how do you remove the repeater light.. the little ones with round coners on the fenders? than resealing requires baking them and than applying some kind of sealant. Sorry its the first time ever having to do something of this nature.

07-28-2009, 10:34 AM	#11
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	i still need to change mine they are missing covers :/ just too busy/lazy since they still work. looks tacky though.. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

07-28-2009, 11:43 AM	#13
ein Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly burbs Member #7018 My Ride: 92 VW GTI, 93 VW Corrado, 99 Civic Hatch iTrader: (0)	OP you will soon learn what real debt is.

07-28-2009, 11:48 AM	#14
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	nah thats dsm/rotary :P __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

07-28-2009, 01:14 PM	#15
jbloom Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2008 Member #8491 iTrader: (0)	yea i know how volkswagen parts can be kind of pricey.. esp since i'm coming from fords.

07-28-2009, 01:16 PM	#16
Elliott18t Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Blue bell/Ambler ,PA Member #9456 My Ride: 03 GTI w/ F4h-T 250-260hp goal iTrader: (0)	have you looked at fordmotorsport prices? lol. the parts arent extremely pricely like you think.. maybe a bit more though. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. TST's Dub Cult

07-28-2009, 01:17 PM	#17
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	You can usually find **** real cheap on Vortex. And i have L&T __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

07-28-2009, 04:01 PM	#18
ein Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly burbs Member #7018 My Ride: 92 VW GTI, 93 VW Corrado, 99 Civic Hatch iTrader: (0)	Actually repair parts are relatively cheap check out my 2 favorite places GermanAutoParts.com and WorldImpex.com there are loads of others but those two are good and get you the stuff fast. For used stuff locally I like Kohl's German Auto Parts. He stands behind his stuff. Dubs get pricey when good owners do sub par work/maintenance. My GTI has only cost me the normal BS stuff that goes on A MK2. The only problem is its all getting done @ once because the PO kept it looking perfect but didn't do the little stuff that makes the car run top notch. My turd kinda rips for a 170K digi.

07-28-2009, 04:05 PM	#19
ein Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly burbs Member #7018 My Ride: 92 VW GTI, 93 VW Corrado, 99 Civic Hatch iTrader: (0)	http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volks...Lighting/230/6 Here's a link to the MK4 lights I think yer looking for. Check to make sure before you buy. The shipping from them is usually only one day if its in stock.

07-29-2009, 01:39 PM	#20
jbloom Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2008 Member #8491 iTrader: (0)	thanks for the websites as they will be a big help.

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