E-Code Headlight Upgrade Kit for Eurovan

Improve your visibility with European-spec H4 headlights! Kit includes both headlamp assemblies, German H4 bulbs, and sockets.
Part Reference Number
701941017KIT
Availability: Usually ships in 1-3 working days (sooner if Expedited/Express shipping is chosen)
$299.95
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No, you're not imagining that your Eurovan's headlights are awful.  Due to archaic regulaitons at the time, U.S. spec Eurovans came with significantly worse headlights than the rest of the world got. It's not the bulbs that are the problem, it's the lenses themselves. Therefore, merely replacing bulbs (LED or otherwise) can only make a small difference, as they are still shining through bad lenses. The real solution is to ditch those lousy U.S. spec headlights and replace them with proper E-code European spec headlights. You will not believe the improvement! We offer two versions of this kit...

Basic Version:  This includes new E-code European spec headlight assemblies that just bolt right on like your existing ones, two German made 55/60 watt H4 bulbs, and two splice-on bulb sockets with wiring instructions. At $299 complete, this is cheaper than the price of one replacement US headlight.

Deluxe Version:  This is well worth the slightly higher cost, because it's easier to install AND provides better lighting than the Basic kit. First, it's truly plug-and-play; no need to splice on new bulb sockets like with the Basic kit. Second, it maximizes voltage to your bulbs for the best possible performance. The included adapter harness with built-in fused relays feeds power directly from your battery to your headlights, rather than routing it through the headlight switch on your dash like the original VW design did. This dramatically shortens the signal path, bypassing extraneous connections and grounds (which are 25+ years old now and responsible for voltage drop) and delivering full output to your bulbs. Your headlight switch will still operate as usual, but your headlights will be brighter, and there will be less strain on the switch and battery than there is now. 

How much difference can these headlights make? This user-submitted picture shows the stock U.S. headlights ("before") and our E-codes ("after").  These pics happen to be of a Vanagon rather than Eurovan, but the headlight performance and improvement is similar as Vanagons had the same headlight issues Eurovans did.

LED-Ready - Accept all LED H4 bulbs. But we're including high-output Halogen bulbs instead. Why? Because retrofit LED's (for vehicles not factory-equipped with LED headlamps) aren't quite ready for prime time yet. There's a reason why the major bulb suppliers (such as Hella and Sylvania/Osram) are not offering them yet, but off-brand Chinese companies are. The beam pattern tends to be irregular (either blinding oncoming traffic, or not illuminating the road evenly), and reliability, QC, and lifespan are inconsistent. (Also they don't generate heat so they're poorly suited for cold weather; they won't melt snow that hits your headlights.) At this time we are not recommending switching to LED, but when that time comes all you have to do is plug in LED bulbs in place of the included halogen ones, it's that simple. By the time the included German H4 bulbs burn out it may be time to go LED, but if not, replacement halogen bulbs are only $8 a pair and are a huge improvement over what you're using now.

Note: A set of these is also available in our Outlet Store for 44% OFF  - click on link below.

Fits Vehicles:

  • Eurovan
    • 1993-1996
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