Check out my new plate LEDs DIY

[CamboCoupe]

This is an easy mod that makes the rear end even sexier.

Eric at PYSpeed.com rocks! He hooked me up with a great deal on these high quality LED plate lights. Check it out at http://www.pyspeed.com/product-p/dash-8021.htm

These are very high quality. Looks like OEM.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights1.jpg
It even has a vent for heat dissipation!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights3.jpg
Lots of LEDs for a uniform bright light.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights2.jpg

Tools needed:

Phillips head screw driver
Flat head screw driver
A beautiful assistant to hold the screws and tools :D

1. Unscrew the screws using Phillips driver.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights5.jpg

2. Using the Flat head driver pry the right side of the lens cover and bulb assembly off. Same side for both left and right light.

3. Remove the base of the light fixture by sliding the flat head driver into the slot on the right side and pushing the handle in and up to the right. Give it some medium-light force.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights11.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights10.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights9.jpg

4. Pull out the assembly until you see the wire harness.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights7.jpg

5. To disconnect the harness use the flat head driver and stick under and in the opening and push the driver while pulling the cap with your other hand.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights14.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights13.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights12.jpg

6. Simply line up the Led harness and clip them together.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights15.jpg

7. Slide the right side of the new LED assembly first and click in the right side until flush.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights18.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights17.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights16.jpg

8. Repeat #1-7 for the other light.

9. Enjoy! Take pictures and share! :thumbup:

When I first had my beautiful assistant turn the car on with the LEDs install the right one turned on then after 5-8 sec. later the left one lit up. NO CEL either.:thumbup: :thumbup:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights24.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights23.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights21.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Variant55/LED%20LicPlate%20Lamp/LEDplatelights19.jpg

[Allbacore]

great writeup...
...poor that final lamps have blue tone, I am fun of pure white

[mrgreek2002]

Yeah, very nice write-up, good job. Too bad they look blue, maybe it's the camera though, I'm sure they look more white in person. :thumbup:

[Dark_Helmet]

I would have to caution the use of the assemblies, since the plates are bumper mounted, moisture will inevitably get in and corrode the components, causing a early death. This is why VW made the assemblies as waterproof as possible.

If the license plate was trunk-mounted, it would be a non-issue.

[mrgreek2002]

Well, I say it's the same thing either way, one of mine has rusted up and it's on my trunk lid.

[R36Passat]

I am going to get these next Saturday. I kept putting just the LED bulbs in my factory housing and they kept going out after 2 to 3 weeks. Simple but really nice mod.

[kevinlib]

Very nice, but $55 is still high for a plate LEDs. I use this: http://bddiscountcarpet.com/image/ebay/39mm.jpg

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4754270

[dashz]

thanks for sharing

[jambo1]

Oh man, me want........