Fitting GENUINE xenons to my Octavia

dstev2000 · 15-08-2005, 21:23

I am thinking about fitting some genuine OEM xenons to my 2004 Octavia and any comments/pointers etc would be helpful.

Do I need to change the wiring to the headlights and fit extra relays?

Whats the score with the self levelling system?

I have headlight washers so no probs there.

And I have seen a single fitting going for over £300, can they be found cheaper than that anywhere or am I going to have to don my scrap yard hat?

I see the word "xenon" appear in many peoples sigs so I assume you are all experts

**VRStu** · 15-08-2005, 21:35

I'm sure Lummox can answer this better then me but in his absence I'll tell you what I know.

This been discussed for Fabia and was considered niether viable or easily achievable.

The leveller is in the rear passanger door I think.

dstev2000 · 15-08-2005, 21:40

It's the self levelling thats bugging me the most, isn't it usually slung on the rear axle/suspension so it can sense how low the **** of the car is?

**VRStu** · 15-08-2005, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

It's the self levelling thats bugging me the most, isn't it usually slung on the rear axle/suspension so it can sense how low the **** of the car is?

Obviously you didn't view the files I uploaded for you.

dstev2000 · 15-08-2005, 21:56

I saw them after I posted the reply

**VRStu** · 15-08-2005, 22:01

Does it make it any clearer

dstev2000 · 15-08-2005, 22:04

Just as i feared, clear as mud!

Doesn't look promising at the moment

L&K next time??????

**VRStu** · 15-08-2005, 22:09

If nothing else I would imagine cost out weighs the gain

dstev2000 · 15-08-2005, 22:11

Looks that way doesn't it, the diagram alone has all but killed it.

I'll just hang on and make sure my next car has them from the start.

EddyH · 15-08-2005, 22:20

I did it on my golf and didn't bother with auto-levelling, just mofidied the units to work from the manual level control dial in the dash. TBH it's something i'll probably do to the octavia at some point just I haven't put the effort in to find some 2nd hand xenons yet.

dstev2000 · 16-08-2005, 08:28

Thats one way of eliminating the hassle of self levelling, as long as you are sensible with the beam levels it wouldn't be too much of a problem would it.

My car goes back in April so it can't be too permanent either

EddyH · 16-08-2005, 09:23

I'd have to look at the wiring but if the connectors are the same as the golf you can use adaptor looms so it's totally reversable, I actually sold the xenons seperately when I got rid of the golf.

15-08-2005, 21:23	#1
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Fitting GENUINE xenons to my Octavia I am thinking about fitting some genuine OEM xenons to my 2004 Octavia and any comments/pointers etc would be helpful. Do I need to change the wiring to the headlights and fit extra relays? Whats the score with the self levelling system? I have headlight washers so no probs there. And I have seen a single fitting going for over £300, can they be found cheaper than that anywhere or am I going to have to don my scrap yard hat? I see the word "xenon" appear in many peoples sigs so I assume you are all experts __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard Last edited by dstev2000; 15-08-2005 at 21:25.

15-08-2005, 21:35	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	I'm sure Lummox can answer this better then me but in his absence I'll tell you what I know. This been discussed for Fabia and was considered niether viable or easily achievable. The leveller is in the rear passanger door I think. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio Last edited by VRStu; 05-04-2006 at 22:31.

15-08-2005, 21:40	#3
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	It's the self levelling thats bugging me the most, isn't it usually slung on the rear axle/suspension so it can sense how low the **** of the car is? __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

15-08-2005, 21:56	#5
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	I saw them after I posted the reply __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

15-08-2005, 22:01	#6
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Does it make it any clearer __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

15-08-2005, 22:04	#7
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Just as i feared, clear as mud! Doesn't look promising at the moment L&K next time?????? __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

15-08-2005, 22:09	#8
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	If nothing else I would imagine cost out weighs the gain __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

15-08-2005, 22:11	#9
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Looks that way doesn't it, the diagram alone has all but killed it. I'll just hang on and make sure my next car has them from the start. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

15-08-2005, 22:20	#10
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,908 Members Car: Audi S8 Thanks: 41 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	I did it on my golf and didn't bother with auto-levelling, just mofidied the units to work from the manual level control dial in the dash. TBH it's something i'll probably do to the octavia at some point just I haven't put the effort in to find some 2nd hand xenons yet. __________________ EddyH Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

16-08-2005, 08:28	#11
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Thats one way of eliminating the hassle of self levelling, as long as you are sensible with the beam levels it wouldn't be too much of a problem would it. My car goes back in April so it can't be too permanent either __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

16-08-2005, 09:23	#12
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,908 Members Car: Audi S8 Thanks: 41 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	I'd have to look at the wiring but if the connectors are the same as the golf you can use adaptor looms so it's totally reversable, I actually sold the xenons seperately when I got rid of the golf. __________________ EddyH Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

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