Are HID kits safe?
When driving at night, HID lights give the driver more light to see with, particularly in the area immediately in front of their vehicle. In theory, this may make them safer for the driver, but in reality it can actually cause more danger because the strong blue light they emit often blinds other drivers.
Are HID lights illegal?
There is a lot of confusion surrounding HID conversion kits. Many of our customers love the stylish look and brighter beam that xenon headlight bulbs can produce and want to achieve this using their halogen system. In a nutshell, HID kits are not road legal, because they’re classed as an aftermarket modification.
What kind of HID does a Jetta use?
The lowbeams and foglight are plug and play compatible with all HID & LED kits, Highbeams are LED only because of DRL unless disabled with VAGCOM (in which case CANBUS HID is also plug and play. Factory HID equipped Jettas use D3S 4300K or later 2013 builds and D1S bulbs for early 2013 builds.
How to install HID xenon headlights on a VW Jetta?
Procedure to install OEM HID xenon headlights on VW Jetta TDI or similar mk5 car Remove the front bumper. See 1000q: how to remove the front bumper on VW Jettafor details. Unclip the headlight plugs and remove the headlights. Many VW plugs are released by pressing on a tab.
Is the Jetta fog light plug and play?
The lowbeams and foglight are plug and play compatible with all HID & LED kits, Highbeams are LED only because of DRL unless disabled with VAGCOM (in which case CANBUS HID is also plug and play. Factory HID equipped Jettas use D3S 4300K bulbs and H11 halogen fogs which are compatible with all HID & LED kits.
What kind of headlight does a Volkswagen Jetta use?
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 come with two headlight, options, factory halogens and factory HID. Factory halogen Jettas use an H7 bulb for lowbeam, H7 bulb for highbeam and H8 bulb for fogs.