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senche
16-02-2011, 12:04 AM
hi everyone
Trying to replace headlight bulb i broke plastic socket you plug the bulb into
Went down to local scrapyard but they will only sell complete headlight unit
Is there any place i can buy actual socket(or connector,whatever you like to call it) without buying headlight
Already tried main dealer and ebay,google didnt help either
thanks
VW passat 02 estate

kenney
16-02-2011, 12:19 AM
is this what you are looking for?
http://www.google.com/search?q=universal+bulb+holder&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8&rlz=1I7GPEA_no#q=universal+connector+for+h4+bulbs&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&rlz=1I7GPEA_no&prmd=ivns&source=univ&tbs=shop:1&tbo=u&ei=FglbTcH_OoWEOrKJ7cEL&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=3&sqi=2&ved=0CC4QrQQwAg&biw=1259&bih=852&fp=69156953100de207

senche
16-02-2011, 01:44 AM
http://home.comcast.net/~slashpub/he...lightBulbs.pdf (http://home.comcast.net/~slashpub/he...lightBulbs.pdf)
http://home.comcast.net/~slashpub/headlights/ReplacingHeadlightBulbs.pdf

The one im looking for is on pages 4 and 5 on the above link

snapdragon
16-02-2011, 09:09 AM
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=h7+plug

but I don't know how you'd join it on.

senche
16-02-2011, 10:29 AM
well,at the moment I've got one of those taped up to the clip with insulation tape and it took me ages to put it back in,but would like to get the original one if i can get it
Thanks for response anyway

kenney
16-02-2011, 12:48 PM
wiring harness for the front light 3b0971671 17euro

senche
16-02-2011, 07:59 PM
@kenney

I live in Dublin,tried main vw dealer earlier this week and i was told i had to buy new unit but will go there again with that part number you gave me
Do you know if i can get one online?
Thanks

kenney
16-02-2011, 08:39 PM
google the part number there are a few options

senche
17-02-2011, 10:02 PM
Got one today for €25 from main dealer
thanks everyone