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Astra j updated headlights - Rmc - 27:th-Apr-2017

Hello im looking to replace my headlights to the updated oem drl's (not sure if its an update or an option?) . Im just wondering of course can it be done easily or at all? , can i use insignia headlights? And wheres the best place to purchase without going to vauxhall . My car is 2.0 cdti ecoflex 2013.

Many thanks .


RE: Astra j updated headlights - Rusty2009 - 27:th-Apr-2017

Do you mean the LED DRL/Sidelight?


RE: Astra j updated headlights - Rmc - 27:th-Apr-2017

Yes Rusty , ive got the normal halogon bulbs :(


RE: Astra j updated headlights - Rmc - 27:th-Apr-2017

Yes Rusty , i have standard halogen bulbs atm .


RE: Astra j updated headlights - Rusty2009 - 27:th-Apr-2017

Your best bet would be Ebay for the lights.

They will throw up errors though I'm sure a VCI could be requested so your BCM knows it has LED instead of Halogen.


RE: Astra j updated headlights - Rmc - 27:th-Apr-2017

Thanks rusty im unsure what vci bcm mean ? , can the faults be cleared at vauxhall . Will have a look on ebay .


RE: Astra j updated headlights - Rusty2009 - 29:th-Apr-2017

VCI is Vehicle config index & BCM is Body control module.

I very much doubt a dealer will be able to do it.


RE: Astra j updated headlights - McGill2009 - 29:th-Apr-2017

@Rusty2009 Would that apply to the rear lights as well? I've got the happy blue module currently which cancels out the error.


RE: Astra j updated headlights - Rusty2009 - 29:th-Apr-2017

(29:th-Apr-2017, 09:36:54)McGill2009 Wrote: @Rusty2009 Would that apply to the rear lights as well? I've got the happy blue module currently which cancels out the error.

Yes but that depends on GM giving it to you if your model/year didn't leave factory with they would reject the request.


RE: Astra j updated headlights - Nemo - 30:th-Apr-2017

I upgraded my halogen headunit to the factory LED ones. I even had happy blue too.

1) it is plug and play. Happy blue cannot cancel out the errors that will be shown. They will need a code (vci) which will tell your cars computer (bcm) that they are there.

2) you can't use insignia headlights as they are a different shape

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RE: Astra j updated headlights - JETHRO54 - 5:th-Feb-2018

Hi, I have replaced my drl with blue glass type and looks ok but my dipped lights now look dim , what can I replace them with to give a nice white dipped light ? I am running an astra gtc j 180 hp (2011) thanks .