LED lights into the MK2?

Hi everyone, I am new to the forum, and I am from the Statres. The reason I've registered here is my British MKII. It is 1984, black.
It has got round lights, and I am extremely unhappy with the light output, because of the scratched and dimmed lens.
First I thought of a sort of restoration, but then gave up this idea, because of too much hassle I am not really happy about.
Now, I saw those round lights, you know, sealed beams, with the LED bulbs for high and low beams, and with the lenses to focus the light.
I haven't found anyone on the US MK2 forums who has installed LEDs into this VW. That's why decided to give it a try and ask you folks.
What do you think? Will they work okay with a sort of aged wiring of my MK2?
Has anyone experimented with LED lights for high and low beams on the VWs?
Thanks,
Jeffrey
 

Look up Daniel sterns lighting, he tells you how to relay the lamps to place a true battery voltage on the lense/bulb.

Maybe you happen to know, what sort of box is shown on the instruction for thoose lights -
https://www.carid.com/images/lumen/sealed-beam/pdf/7inch-led-sealed-beam-headlights-installation.pdf
I believe that is the resistor that's requiered…

Yes that is what I would assume,,,,, similar to the ballast on HID.

try ebay.de, probably the easiest place to source new units, make sure they are hella brand not cheap knock offs

Relaying your headlights is the way to go as VW set up the current runs all the way to the light switch then off to the headlights and you lose a lot of current going that far on old wiring.

mark1gls said

Relaying your headlights is the way to go as VW set up the current runs all the way to the light switch then off to the headlights and you lose a lot of current going that far on old wiring.

X5

here is how I did it back before kits were available, including  the 2 relay and 3 relay diagram.
Relaying your Head Lights | Volkswagen Owners Club Forum

https://www.amazon.com/Headlight-Relay-Wiring-Harness-Ceramic/dp/B00H5JFHR0

or

https://www.ebay.com/itm/H4-Headlight-Ceramic-Relay-Wiring-Harness-Kit-Headlamp-Light-Bulb-Fix-Dim-Lights/201999671717?epid=1454606994&hash=item2f081e61a5:g:SxAAAOSwK21ZedYo&vxp=mtr