Comments on: Replacing Headlight Bulbs on a 2002 VW Jetta

By: Ron

Ron — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:38:33 +0000

Thanks for posting this. I would likely have gone to the shop to have them do it for me without your advice. Thanks.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:01:24 +0000

Kevin, It’s Christmas eve and I thought it would take me hours after looking under the hood at the drivers side headlight. Great instructions. It took me about 20 minutes. I took off battery cover,and managed to get the bulb out first. Worked great. Thanks a bunch. Merry Christmas!!!!

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:06:18 +0000

Thanks so much for these instructions! I just replaced both of my headlamps, starting with the passenger side and this really helped to figure out what everything was and how to change it out. The driver’s side was a cinch after that, even though the space was so tight. I didn’t need to remove the battery or the turn signal plug even. And if I can do it, anyone

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:25:15 +0000

Just replaced the headlamp on the drivers side of my 2001 Jetta with these instructions. (Picked up a bulb at firestone for $14.99) Took about 30 minutes but pretty sure I could do it in 10 now knowing what I’m doing. Didn’t need to move the battery. Only issue I had was the ring holding the bulb in place. Probably tried for 10 minutes to twist the actual bulb counter clockwise before I reached a little further in and felt the ring, twisted it no problem.

By: rg

rg — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:41:32 +0000

to turn off daytime running lights you can also pull out your swich by turning it to the off position pushing in firmly then turning to the right the whole switch will come out. then simply put electrical tape or pull out the pin on the back of the switch labled TLF then plug wiring back in and you no longer have daytime running lights

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:41:41 +0000

Thanks to all the hints posted above, my 2002 Jetta experience with replacing the driver’s side headlight went smoothly. I used the strategy of simply moving the battery a couple of inches towards the passenger side and I had plenty of room.

By: Susan L.

Susan L. — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:43:18 +0000

When I noticed my 2002 VW Jetta passenger headlight out last night while driving home, I swung by AutoZone to pick up a bulb. I asked if they could replace it and they told me all VW’s were too labor intensive. I was ever more determined to figure it out myself. Thanks to your site , I had it replaced in no time….once I figured a few things out. Thanks so much!!

By: Larry O

Larry O — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:06:35 +0000

Follow-up:

Kevin,

In reading more about your interest in clean water, and watching the YouTube channel, I just donated $100 to the charity: water organization. I figured you had just saved me at least that much vs. if I had taken the car to the local repair shop.

Thanks!

By: Larry O

Larry O — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:42:33 +0000

Thanks for the instructions! I have been a little intimidated by this, and have put it off for a couple of months. I was done in about 10 minutes. I appreciate you taking the time to blog this, Kevin!

By: Mr. Me

Mr. Me — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:47:56 +0000

Why all the drama. Changed the passenger side in 5 minutes and the drivers in 10, without these instructions OR moving the battery.