From reading on here it seems it can be done with Carista. I hope so anyway because I just ordered one to do mine. I'll find out tomorrow, though.
H4 headlight upgrade.. but to what?
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I have seen the menu for it on Carista so you should be all good, Im pretty sure THQ have a youtube video showing how do it on carista too
Yep, but you have to sign up for the Beta, easy to do when you have the app.
I see you’re in Huddersfield. I’m in Meltham and have VCDS and can do this for you no problem.
Done a few before.
Many thanks for the advice, I think its that the two companies I spoke to take these off rather then put them on
Nice one!
Thanks will take you up on that
Can confirm, all works fine. £19 for the adapter from Amazon and job done
Possibly not relevant anymore (newbie 1st Transporter), but decided to try the lowest cost/'legal' option and these possibly new bulbs:
Not sure what the 200% relates to, but here's 1 bulb changed and 1 original H4:
A definite improvement / whiter light, but probably only average-poor results, compared with the standard poor-very poor.
Not sure what the 200% relates to, but here's 1 bulb changed and 1 original H4:
A definite improvement / whiter light, but probably only average-poor results, compared with the standard poor-very poor.
I can help with that.
it was 200% more expensive.
I used Philips 150, moved them from shocking to barely adequate in my opinion, but worth doing.
Obvious really (think the claim is 200% brighter during daylight, which is erm... not that useful).
I thought it was 200% brighter than the legal minimum, whatever that is.
After reading this thread on all the H7 conversions soldering wires problems after lol spending loads more money on the van.... then find a simple fix on the vey last page
if i fit these H4 Osram or Philips Night breakers is it plug and play please as its a H4 for H4 swap
https://www.amazon.co.uk/generation-brightness-headlamp-64193NL-HCB-passenger/dp/B07FXKF1NT
@ ToddyTV looks like a big improvement in the pics
always the kindest regards Nick
Yep have just done exactly the same in my H4's. The Osrams are better than what was in there......not GREAT, but better and acceptable in the short term anyway
Yes, straight swap.
But really, H7s are not such an issue, even I managed to fit them. Coding needed, but easy with Carista or find someone friendly through the forum. Big, big difference.
Agree with @CABYes, straight swap.
But really, H7s are not such an issue, even I managed to fit them. Coding needed, but easy with Carista or find someone friendly through the forum. Big, big difference.
Will replace mine with H7's if/when I see a pair come up at the right price (again, will use the Osrams in them). Ultimately will be looking at the THQ V2 or V3's when funds allow.
As others have mentioned it's a 'straight swap', although a bit 'fiddly' and be careful not to touch the glass part of the bulbs (use latex gloves etc); worth the effort & relatively small cost. We will probably change the DRL bulbs too, with something a bit whiter/brighter, although may not make a difference to overall the performance/brightness (will post some pictures when done).
Noticeably better than standard H4 bulbs, but as soon as you drive another vehicle/car etc you realise that they are still average/below average.
Noticeably better than standard H4 bulbs, but as soon as you drive another vehicle/car etc you realise that they are still average/below average.
Thanks everyone i ll give it a go 1st i just don't want to spend / waste any more on the Van... i got other expensive toys to buy... the thermal scope i want is over 4 grand......ouch
just brought all my 240 v and 12v sockets and switches to fit and making a folding Table the Halo still to finish i have a Crista and still to get my Van TV sorted but i want to go Fishing and hunting on my days off so it can all wait a bit longer lol
iv had loads of other new Vans over the years all had normal head lights...
