VW Polo 1.2 TSI Headlight Replacement

Osram Nightbreaker Plus H7

Headlight Size: H7

NIGHT BREAKER PLUS - the maximum performance lamp

Probably the brightest halogen light in the world - now with new technology for extra lifetime. The ideal lamp for drivers who want to drive with more light for greater safety. Thanks to a specially-developed high output coil and the blue ring coating, the headlight lamps of the NIGHT BREAKER PLUS product family

•shine up to 90% more light on the street*

•have an up to 35 m longer beam*

•put out up to 10% whiter light*

*compared with standard lamps

Product Description

OSRAM is the number 1 automotive bulb manufacturer in the world, supplying automotive light bulbs to vehicle manufacturers for new cars and trucks.Now you can improve your night vision and see 35 metres further at night with NIGHT BREAKER PLUS, the most powerful ECE approved halogen upgrade headlight bulb from OSRAM. The 35 metre longer beam increases your safety by highlighting any potential dangers and obstacles much earlier giving the driver increased time in which to react to avoid a potential hazard. NIGHT BREAKER PLUS is also extremely durable due to its filament design and gas filling. It also offers up to 90% more light on the road ahead compared to a standard OSRAM original equipment bulb allowing you to see further and feel safer on the road. A 10% whiter light really makes a difference and helps to reduce eyestrain and to create fatigue free driving.

Gold contacts feature on the H4 and H7 types; a sign of quality Original Equipment engineering from the leading 'OE' bulb supplier - OSRAM.
The design of the NIGHT BREAKER PLUS bulbs with a silver cap on the H4, H7 and H11 versions, and the special ring coating will enhance the look of your headlamps.
All NIGHTBREAKER PLUS bulbs are fully road legal and comply with ECE Regulation 37.All NIGHT BREAKER PLUS bulbs are fully interchangeable with the corresponding standard type fitted and will run at the same power - so they will not affect the car's wiring. All NIGHT BREAKER PLUS bulbs are compatible with plastic lenses and are UV-Safe.
Please check your handbook to ensure that you have identified the correct bulb for your vehicle. Alternatively please use the Osram application guide.

Box Contains

1 x Osram 64210NBP H7 Night Breaker Plus Headlight Bulb 12 V 55 W (Twin Pack)               

Philips X-treme Vision H7

X-tremeVision evolved from the award winning X-treme Power range produced by world leading manufacturer Philips, and the technology just keeps getting better. X-tremeVision provides 20% more light than X-tremePower so that equates to 100% more light on the road than a standard halogen bulb.
So why are these Philips X-tremeVision bulbs so impressive? Well it all comes down to the precise positioning of the filament; each and every bulb produced is inspected to guarantee this precision.
Features and benefits:

• X-tremeVision offers maximum performance and up to 35 meters more visibility
• The new X-Plosive concentrate of technology
• Palladium-coated head and chrome-coated base
• Special anti-reflex coating
• Improved geometrical filament design
• New gas composition and adapted pressure
• Quartz glass with new optical finish
• up to 100% more light on the road
• Enhanced gas mixture for maximum
• Up to 100% higher gas pressure for maximum performance and longer lifetime
• Optimized precision-engineered filament and high-performance compact burner
• Philips UV-block quartz glass technology
• Eye-catching chromium top with blue ring-around-the-collar for precision visibility

The technical bit:

• Number Of Bulbs: 2
• Brand: Philips
• Fitting: H7
• Bulb Type: Maximum performance
• Voltage: 12V
• Wattage: 55W
• Road Legal: Yes
• Colour Temperature: 3700K

DIY - Change wiper blade on a budget

So my front wiper blade start squeaking after getting the car for 1 year plus. So I ask around for price to replace the front set wiper, original VW wiper blade will put me back RM190, Bosch replacement RM170 from lelong. I wonder why the high price for a wiper blade? Why cant i just buy something cheap from any accessories shop?

So I went to Jusco to find a wiper blade to mess around. Found one unit 24" for RM8.00 at the car section.

 

Tool:
1. Cheap wiper blade. Length to suit the original.
2. Original wiper blade. Taken from car. 
3. Small screwdriver.

Procedure:

1. Remove original wiper blade from car.
2. Turn the  wiper blade over.
3. Look at the end cap. You will see 2 latch holding the end cap.

4. Use small screwdriver to push these latches.
5. Pull out the end cap.

6. Slide out the original wiper blade rubber.
7. Repeat step 2-6 on the new cheap wiper blade.
8.Compare the rubber profile. It look almost the same. (Right: VW original wiper blade)

 9. Slide in the new wiper blade rubber.
10. Reattach the end cap.
11. Reinstall wiper blade to car.

Conclusion:
1. YES, you can actually take a cheap wiper blade insert and put it in the original VW wiper blade.
2. "You pay peanut, you get monkey". Probably this rubber will not last as long as original. Good reputed brand BOSCH or PIAA will cost some money but not easy to find. VW service center always keep stock.
3. A bit surprised to see rust formation when i removed the end cap. This will be a major factor to replace the whole set.
4. VW uses propriety attachment to attach the wiper blade. It could be the design itself is an Intellectual Property. Anyone who want to use the same design, must get approval from VW or risk legal action. It also reason why BOSCH and PIAA aftermarket wiper blade almost at the same price. Maybe cheaper by RM20-30 only. Compared with generic standard attachment BOSCH wiper blade that will cost 1/3 of a same length by VW wiper blade.

VW Polo 1.2TSI EPC, TC and Engine Check Light

Dear Friends, I experience another episode of EPC, TC and Engine Check Light yesterday 24/2/2013. These long story to share my experience.

Background story:
28/1/2013-Wife complained that EPC, Traction Control (TC) and engine check suddenly light up. Engine suddenly lost power during drive. RPM limited to 1000-2000 only.
29/1/2013- Service Center full. Tried around KL and Selangor. Turned down by all SC.
30/1/2013- Managed to book appointment with Federal Auto PJ SC. The mechanic informed that my Polo ECU and DSG still in old version 1.0. I objected that i did the update last time in July 2012 in Jln Ipoh SC. Mechanic said maybe Jln Ipoh SC lied to me. They updated the software and DSG. Problem solved until yesterday.
24/2/2013- I was driving around 30-40 kmph, when suddenly the EPC and TC light up. Car runs normally, but i stop to the side, just in case. Turn off and start the engine again. Now only CHECK ENGINE light up.

Immediately i return back to my house. I insert the OBDII dongle and run TORQUE app on my android phone.

ECU Fault Log
Fault log report generated by Torque for Android
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Vehicle VIN: WVWZZZ6RZCU0XXXXX
Vehicle Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Vehicle Calibration ID: 03F9060XXXXXXXXXX
Current Fault Log
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P2138: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch D/E Voltage Correlation
Pending Fault Log
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ECU reports no other fault codes logged
End of report.




25/2/2013- Engine Check Light still there. Drive the car from Seremban to Klang. I feel the gear change a bit sluggish. Manage to book appointment with CNB Auto SC Klang tomorrow. Will keep you all updated. Wish me luck.

26/2/2013- In the morning Engine Check Light is no more. My wife bring the car to SC at noon, and cannot find any error in the car. SC confirmed that all software is updated and advise me to come to SC immediately if the problem occur again. Even told my wife to not turn off the engine. BASKET!! Every time i have problem and call any SC, you all said bay full. Come back later tomorrow.