How to Replace Headlight or Bulb 98-11 Volkswagen Beetle - Bug

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  • @SilentiNme888
    @SilentiNme888 2 роки тому +52

    Thank you! From a girl with no car knowledge, attempting to change my own out. I feel confident I can do it now!

    • @FalconsGarage
      @FalconsGarage  2 роки тому +1

      Glad I could help!

    • @kchappie6672
      @kchappie6672 10 місяців тому +1

      Two of the best mechanic/soldiers I serve with are female, keep striving to learn ! Barring tools there is nothing you can't fix !

    • @MusicLeeSarah
      @MusicLeeSarah 29 днів тому

      Girl yes same here I'm learning all about cars but I like it when I can find a video that makes me feel confident about what I'm doing it's a wonderful thing!

  • @chadgridlock
    @chadgridlock 2 роки тому +13

    Thank you for clarifying “2008-2011” instead of just 2010, and thank you for teaching this appreciative broke dude.

  • @drogers1752
    @drogers1752 4 роки тому +10

    Thank you so much Falcon! You are my mechanic. My plan was to do it myself but ended up showing the parts guy what you have taught us to do on your channel. You're a BLESSING! I saved $$. Keep'em coming...

  • @marieowen878
    @marieowen878 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much!! Literally saved me $140 in service fees❤❤❤

  • @adventurewithneen7002
    @adventurewithneen7002 4 роки тому +6

    Just a note to say thank you so much for showing us how to do this. After your video I was able to do this all on my own with little fus. Xo

  • @timothymassina6138
    @timothymassina6138 2 роки тому +2

    Just looked this up to fix my daughters car. Automatic sub! Very informative and nicely detailed video! Thank you!!!!

  • @raymondespinosa4558
    @raymondespinosa4558 3 роки тому +1

    you told me about the clips that slide into the headlight housing and I didn't listen but about an hour in of trying to figure out why the headlight won't turn on I rewatched the video and figured it out thank you 😂

  • @edwindulaney2.79
    @edwindulaney2.79 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks. Your pretty thuro on directions and make it easy to understand how to do things. Others say oh wait I have to put the camera down to do it ill show you after it's out and always forget to.

  • @jbear906
    @jbear906 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the video from Lake of the Ozarks. I was about to get pissed off at this bug 😂

  • @jerryvikla3925
    @jerryvikla3925 8 місяців тому

    Thank you! I have removed 3 of these without pushing down the metal tab until #4 refused to come out. I had no idea that tab existed!

  • @jonathanboyer2030
    @jonathanboyer2030 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing the size of the socket!! No one does that for this repair for some reason

  • @markmidgley2157
    @markmidgley2157 Рік тому +1

    Thank you!!!
    Just doing this job for my daughter- really helpful🙏👍

  • @danp3677
    @danp3677 4 роки тому +11

    I could not figure this out. Thank you for posting. So simple.

  • @mf4376
    @mf4376 4 роки тому +10

    Thanks for the video! I have been putting off doing this because I figured it was complicated, but looks simple enough with your explanation

  • @Hankelmer6924
    @Hankelmer6924 Рік тому

    Thank you! Your video is still at work

  • @derekandjo75
    @derekandjo75 Рік тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH! (Greetings from the ozark mountains! Arkansas side!)

  • @Teto
    @Teto 4 місяці тому +1

    This is the way it works at Beetles from 2006 to 2011. Models before had another type of headlights.

  • @rudihenryjan1927
    @rudihenryjan1927 3 роки тому +1

    What a dude. Thank you from London, England!

  • @gustavos340
    @gustavos340 3 роки тому +2

    very nice video, i have 2010 beetle in Brazil.

  • @SlowJoe76
    @SlowJoe76 Рік тому

    Thank you for this short and detailed video. 👍

  • @selincairel7589
    @selincairel7589 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much, out here saving lives for real :)

  • @reneemargaret9865
    @reneemargaret9865 3 роки тому +1

    Great video!! I found this so my stepdad could change the headlight bulbs that had gone out! I’m not sure if it’s possible to not have to take out the battery on the right side to change the bulb? We had to take it out but maybe there’s a way not to idk. Great video so helpful thank you!!!

  • @roblesliemedia
    @roblesliemedia 3 роки тому +1

    You've saved me from hours of embarrassment trying to figure this out. Might even get lucky now haha. This is what the internet is made for!

  • @kevinjohnson5403
    @kevinjohnson5403 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful video! Saved me time and money!

  • @lorirode-off
    @lorirode-off 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you!! Was struggling to get the light can out. Your very informative video helped tremendously!

    • @FalconsGarage
      @FalconsGarage  4 роки тому +1

      Glad it helped!

    • @lorirode-off
      @lorirode-off 4 роки тому

      @@FalconsGarage maybe you have a solution to my headlight problem.
      I have an '06 Beetle with 2.5L engine.
      Left headlight will not stay in all the way so it loses contact and goes off. Any tips? The lock mechanism is good, but may vibrate down? The little aluminum lever is good, and keeps it from falling out. If we smack it hard enough, the light comes back on. Ouch!
      I bought the car used. It may have gone 'off road' if you know what I mean.
      Thanks!

  • @dr.ericvanek2818
    @dr.ericvanek2818 2 роки тому +1

    Simple & efficient vid!

  • @readplanet23
    @readplanet23 8 місяців тому

    Thank You sir for the time and effort you spend producing videos to educate the public with your automotive knowledge. Keep up the good videos. Have A Good Day Sir! 🛻🚚🚛

  • @kozmo4952
    @kozmo4952 Рік тому +1

    Nice edits bro

  • @Handballmikesch
    @Handballmikesch Рік тому +1

    Muchas Gracias Senior !

  • @nlporosei
    @nlporosei 4 роки тому +2

    Very Nice video...greetings from Denmark. 👍🏻

  • @10laws2liveby
    @10laws2liveby 4 роки тому +2

    Very good man, great video and no BS, Thanks

  • @MrJbolding23
    @MrJbolding23 9 місяців тому

    I love getting auto tips from Kenny Powers

  • @dt6107
    @dt6107 Рік тому

    Nice video...good job explaining!

  • @Reeltinyphish
    @Reeltinyphish 6 місяців тому +1

    All of us dads here for their daughters car :) my daughters 2010 red rock driver side popped out and she ran it over. I ordered a new one and it just snapped in place. I dont see any screws etc to “lock” it into place. Am I missing something?

  • @jamarltito2969
    @jamarltito2969 Рік тому

    Great tutorial😂 thank you

  • @corski67
    @corski67 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video guide - Thank you!

  • @johnbenjamin7785
    @johnbenjamin7785 3 роки тому +1

    Good video simple and easy , thank you

  • @metalmanipulator7210
    @metalmanipulator7210 4 роки тому +2

    Helpful video. Thank you.

  • @grassypants4450
    @grassypants4450 Рік тому

    Good man. Top job 👍

  • @KASTROxyz
    @KASTROxyz 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you 🙏🥰🥰🥰

  • @alankatoxct
    @alankatoxct 4 роки тому +4

    Seen the other side is harder.... The battery is in the way! How do you get around that?

    • @FalconsGarage
      @FalconsGarage  4 роки тому +2

      I didnt have to remove the battery on this car .. there was plenty of space to go around it

    • @alankatoxct
      @alankatoxct 4 роки тому +3

      I should have waited for your reply, but I spent 5 hours trying to figure out how to do it!
      Thanks for getting back to me.

    • @lorirode-off
      @lorirode-off 4 роки тому +1

      Yes, the battery side is intimidating, but after careful inspection, and rewatching the video we were able to get it out and back in successfully!

    • @XTCElites
      @XTCElites 4 роки тому

      @@alankatoxct can you let me know what you did? I’m struggling as well. I’m thinking of buying a very thin socket wrench extension cuz I can’t get in to loosen the hold

    • @XTCElites
      @XTCElites 4 роки тому

      @@FalconsGarage the 08 beetle definitely has the battery components in the way. Your video was great though - helped a lot for the passenger side headlight

  • @John-rw2zf
    @John-rw2zf 5 місяців тому

    Great video. Thanks.

  • @drewhouse3050
    @drewhouse3050 3 роки тому +1

    Real helpful thank you🎥🎥

  • @The1miz
    @The1miz 3 роки тому +1

    nice well explained video thank you

  • @armstronglance
    @armstronglance 2 роки тому

    *** Thanks for the video!!
    -> One of our VW bugs has a headlight out, & the local auto shops wanted waaay too much money to replace it.

  • @jasonmcintosh2632
    @jasonmcintosh2632 4 роки тому +2

    Great video!

  • @emilieagnew6323
    @emilieagnew6323 3 роки тому

    You took the easy one off in this video, the other one is actually difficult to remove

  • @joeschoe4477
    @joeschoe4477 2 роки тому

    Could you do a video on how to re-aim the Beetle headlights? There are videos for other VWs, but it's impossible to work under a Beetle hood without disassembling something.

  • @carlbrodnax1
    @carlbrodnax1 4 роки тому +1

    Great video!! Much better lighting than others I've seen!
    Please advise. '08 beetle I'm looking to upgrade from standard bulbs to LED. Please give me a site that I can purchase appropriate bulbs and headlight assembly or do they come as a package?

  • @timCole53
    @timCole53 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you mate,great clip !! What sort of globe do you recommend ? Cheers

  • @999type
    @999type 5 років тому +2

    Thanks man👊🏼

  • @randomness_with_brittany
    @randomness_with_brittany 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much!!!!

  • @xg_squadyt
    @xg_squadyt 5 років тому +2

    Nice video bro

  • @willschmahl1240
    @willschmahl1240 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, so easy. Unfortunately my right headlight still does not work. I removed & reinstalled- still no work. Any suggestions ? My Right rear yellow turn signal does not work either. All fuses are good.. Can that yellow bulb being out stop my headlight from working ? Right turn signal blinks very fast. Any tips are appreciated. Will

    • @FalconsGarage
      @FalconsGarage  3 роки тому

      At this point I would attack it with a test light. If the assembly is getting power then the issue is on the head light assembly. Be patient and one step at a time.

    • @willschmahl1240
      @willschmahl1240 3 роки тому

      @@FalconsGarage Thanks, I tested feeder connector & discovered that it was not making a good connection with the actual headlight. I did some jerry rigging on the back of the bucket & got the connections to plug in all the way. Lights on ! Not hem, but they work none the less. Thanks for the suggestion & your video.

    • @benbertagnolli4411
      @benbertagnolli4411 3 роки тому

      @@willschmahl1240 Good day sir.. Im having the same issues. After you Got the head light to work did your blinkers flash slower?

    • @willschmahl1240
      @willschmahl1240 3 роки тому +2

      @@benbertagnolli4411 yes it did. The actual bucket that is screwed to the fender has plastic that helps align the connector when you install the light- I just cut that small guide so I could connect by hand.. Fixed all my issues… on the car anyway..

  • @hrstruggle
    @hrstruggle 3 роки тому +1

    It would be helpful to me if you could describe how to replace the headlight bulb on the other side - there are more and different parts in the way. In another comment, you mention that it's not that hard but yeah, I think that's easy for you to say. I have no idea what I'm doing.

    • @FalconsGarage
      @FalconsGarage  3 роки тому

      patience is key, look for the tab that you need access too and remove what ever is on the way

  • @JuanMendoza-yk8nv
    @JuanMendoza-yk8nv 3 роки тому +1

    Life saver!

  • @Me-fw1xr
    @Me-fw1xr 4 місяці тому

    How can you get the headlight out if that metal lever to unlock it is missing?

  • @g..._anthony27
    @g..._anthony27 19 днів тому

    Can the alternator come out of that hole?

  • @pristineo
    @pristineo Рік тому +3

    hey guys don’t strip the plastic piece

  • @bernesedog4863
    @bernesedog4863 2 роки тому +1

    Just replaced Our 2010 beetles bulbs. It worked at first, now it seems the head lights are not making a good connection to the harness any ideas?

    • @FalconsGarage
      @FalconsGarage  2 роки тому

      remove it again .. and check connector and the safety clips

    • @bernesedog4863
      @bernesedog4863 2 роки тому

      @@FalconsGarage safety clips and connector seems fine, its just still not getting a good connection. The other side is working fine. Once i push it in a little it will start working but after a day or just it running it will stop working.

  • @carlorpedraza6873
    @carlorpedraza6873 4 роки тому +1

    What about the security of de unit at the end, that whose make it isnt fell down

  • @TheBowie7
    @TheBowie7 4 роки тому +1

    Is this different to the sport? I can’t find that first lock.

    • @DanTheManIOM
      @DanTheManIOM 4 роки тому

      you have to find that 5 mm twist lock ? mine was not as easy to find or get to, looks like mine is bent...maybe yours is bent too ?

  • @bigdogt6943
    @bigdogt6943 5 років тому +2

    Thanks 👍🏻

  • @mosleyauto
    @mosleyauto 2 роки тому +1

    Thahk You!!!!

  • @fordinlinestraight
    @fordinlinestraight 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you sir

  • @tshortbull8683
    @tshortbull8683 2 роки тому

    How do you adjust the beam height?

    • @FalconsGarage
      @FalconsGarage  2 роки тому

      it should have adjusters on the side

    • @tshortbull8683
      @tshortbull8683 2 роки тому

      @@FalconsGarage
      My set up was actually totally different than the one you showed

  • @ifancysongs
    @ifancysongs 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you.

  • @kurthartwell9511
    @kurthartwell9511 3 роки тому

    What about the daytime running light

  • @jayrangel999
    @jayrangel999 8 місяців тому

    what tool do i use to unscrew it?? to unlock it?

  • @howardkerr8174
    @howardkerr8174 4 роки тому +2

    I don't get it, on some car forums folks badmouth VW for requiring "special"/dealer only tools for this job. I tended to believe their whining as I often see Beetles with 1 burned out headlight...or daytime running light.

    • @FalconsGarage
      @FalconsGarage  4 роки тому +1

      I didnt use any special tools .. dont know what they are talking about

    • @lorirode-off
      @lorirode-off 4 роки тому

      May be, like mine, the lock mechanism is loose and connection is not good until it is punched back in.
      I may have to carry a small tool bag in the car, with the 5mm socket and extension and wrench. May be less painful.

  • @waltermiller249
    @waltermiller249 2 роки тому +1

    thanks

  • @Mariachi_Soldao_Music
    @Mariachi_Soldao_Music 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks boss

  • @Velotooslow
    @Velotooslow 3 роки тому +1

    Wnat about the driver side??

  • @angelonicassio7131
    @angelonicassio7131 4 роки тому +2

    Nice:)

  • @EsoTownBizz6500
    @EsoTownBizz6500 4 роки тому +2

    Thank U..

  • @MusicLeeSarah
    @MusicLeeSarah 29 днів тому +1

    Man I'm trying but I can't see the levers! Help plz! Lol

  • @lulucastagueule2607
    @lulucastagueule2607 3 роки тому +1

    Troo bien les sous sous-titres francais

  • @brittneyscales8154
    @brittneyscales8154 3 роки тому +1

    Why do ppl keep telling me you have to change the bumper to do this?

  • @kevinbeharrilal1609
    @kevinbeharrilal1609 5 років тому +3

    what time machine is this

  • @ericrimmer1059
    @ericrimmer1059 4 роки тому +2

    Has anyone ever told you that you look like a Mexican Danny McBride

  • @betb48
    @betb48 5 місяців тому

    did not show where the tab is..

  • @lily9991
    @lily9991 2 роки тому

    why aren’t my lights turning on, I replaced the bulb

  • @uriahturd9695
    @uriahturd9695 5 місяців тому +1

    Ok kenny powers

  • @humancentered3447
    @humancentered3447 Рік тому

    That’s now how all of them work just fyi

  • @hotrodjoe950
    @hotrodjoe950 2 роки тому

    2001 is wayyyy different my guy

  • @speedguy9982
    @speedguy9982 4 місяці тому

    I broke that piece today. Fragile plastic.

  • @michaelpeters994
    @michaelpeters994 2 роки тому +1

    2002 is not the same

  • @YT-xb3hy
    @YT-xb3hy 3 місяці тому

    ,😅ññ

  • @chuckanddebbiebehindthesce5757
    @chuckanddebbiebehindthesce5757 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks, I will take it from hear

  • @gregs7519
    @gregs7519 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this. Great explanation!

  • @gotprayer51
    @gotprayer51 Рік тому

    Thank you! Great instructions! 🙌

  • @galarcon6736
    @galarcon6736 Рік тому +1

    Thanks

  • @victorsandoval7602
    @victorsandoval7602 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you

  • @casemods
    @casemods 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks!

  • @kbruff2010
    @kbruff2010 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you