OEM Golf R Mirror Projector Lamps — R, R 20th Edition Logo
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Golf R Mirror Projector Lamps
The factory projector lamp that throws a logo onto the ground when you unlock the car or open a door. Two designs to choose from: the standard R logo, or the R 20th Edition graphic. Every set is a matched pair, left and right, so both sides always match.
Price is for the pair. Free shipping on orders over $100.
Overview
The detail that shows up before you do.
Hit unlock in a dark car park and the R logo lands on the tarmac next to the door. It's a ten-minute part on any Golf R whose mirrors were built to take it.
Install
Roughly ten minutes a side.
You're replacing lamps that are already there, not building a new circuit. The awkward part is getting the mirror glass out without cracking it — take your time on that and the rest is quick.
▶Watch the install walkthroughDo I need to remove the mirror from the car?
No. Most people get at the lamp by carefully tilting and popping the mirror glass off its ball mount, then working through the opening. The mirror body stays on the door.
Is any coding or adaptation required?
It's a direct like-for-like swap on a car that already has projection. The module doesn't know or care which gobo is in the lamp, so changing from one design to another works with no software involved.
Can I run this as a retrofit on a mirror without projection?
No. A non-projection mirror has no lens aperture in the underside and no wiring for the lamp. It needs a different mirror housing entirely, which is a much bigger job.
Do I have to do both sides?
The set gives you both, so you may as well. Fitting one new lamp against a faded original leaves you with two noticeably different projections on the ground.
Fitment
Will they fit?
Built for the Golf 8 R (5H) mirror. If you're unsure whether your car left the factory with projection lamps, check your build sticker for PR code 1J2, or send us your VIN and we'll confirm before you order.
Golf 8 / 8.5 R (5H) with factory mirror projection
2022 to present (US market). Straight swap in either design, including R 20th Edition cars and standard R cars that want the anniversary graphic.
Other Golf 8 models (GTI, GTE, GTD, base)
Non-R Golf 8 cars with projection use the 5H1 lamp family. Message us with your VIN and we'll confirm whether these swap straight in.
Golf 8 without projection-equipped mirrors
No aperture, no connector. The mirror housing itself would need replacing first.
Other MQB models (Tiguan, Arteon, Passat, T-Roc)
Several MQB cars use a similar lamp but with different part numbers and housing geometry. Message us with your model year and we'll check the catalogue.
Specification
The details.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
How many lamps do I get?
Two — one for the left mirror and one for the right, both in the design you choose. They're only sold as a pair.
What's the difference between the two designs?
Only the projected image. The standard R logo is the A part and the R 20th Edition graphic is the B part. Everything else — housing, connector, LED — is the same.
Can I fit the 20th Edition lamps to a standard R?
Physically, yes — the lamps are interchangeable and nothing in the car checks which one is fitted.
Can I mix two designs across the car?
Not in one order — each set is a single design. If you want a mixed pair, email us and we'll sort it manually.
Are these brighter than the originals?
They're the same specification as factory. What you'll notice is that a new lamp is brighter than a worn one, because the LED and the lens both degrade with UV exposure.
What's the return policy?
Handled under our standard refund policy. Reach out before sending anything back so we can sort it quickly.
Light it up properly
Golf R Mirror Projector Lamps
Genuine VW · R or R 20th Edition · Matched pair · No coding