Steve1 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Got my eye on an nice black A1 1.6 diesel 5 door for the wife. Nice spec but standard halogen head lights. Can any one tell me what type of buld is used for the drl's as they are a standard halogen one and would like to put some led upgrades in it if i make a purchase.Possibly some Ring premium 's ,as i was impressed with the H11 ones i put in my A4 front fogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Hi Steve There are a few bulbs, LEDs and DRL listed on this link http://www.audiownersclub.com/parts-results/A1/Bulbs--LEDs/174060 Keep us updated on how you get on with it Cheers Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks Trevor. Looking into it in more detail i think they are a 582 bulb,a 21watt version of the 5 watt 501 which is just about in every car,a common bulb indeed. Can conferm this after i pick thd car up next week. Will up date then . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve1 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Finally picked the A1 up great car. The Drl bulb is a 380 wedge,it looks like a standard 501 side light bulb but 10 times the size,in the owners manual it calls the bulb a W21W. Apparently vauxhall use the twin element version in there cars because they are simply not good enough to suss out a voltage drop from drl to side light Ike in th A1's. Through the day when no lights are on the switch for the lights is illuminated and also the heater control dials,heated rear window and esp buttons, Can any one tell me if this is standard, may be the light switch yes but the dial not so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 As far as I know...if the DRLs are on then there will be tell-tail indicators internally to show this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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