are the standard 6n headlights compatible with the 6n 16v model?

The only option for the 6N1 headlights was the adjustable beam range setting from inside the car, they have a 7 pin connector , no difference for a 1.0l or 1.4 16v headlights https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/polo+derby+vento-ind/po/1998-158/9/941-941030/

looking for new lights but the rh side in a 7pin have discontinued. is there a guide how to convert the leads to use 4 pin manual headlights

There'll be plenty for sale on eBay or our classifieds https://www.clubpolo.co.uk/classifieds/item/748-headlights-6n/

 

im trying to match brands as im buying new. i found a prasco left handside light from UK.

 

and a right hand side light from germany

 

the german ones say it's for left hand drive only, why would that matter?

 

i checked the cables and the the connectors are identical on either end? one for head light and one for indicator , one for fog

 so can't see how it wouldn't work?

Lhd ones and rhd ones point the beam away from oncoming traffic 

 

Thats why when you take a rhd car to europe you have to put stickers in the beam pattern so you dont dazzle people

A LHD headlight has the light beam cutoff for driving on the other side of the road so it would be an MOT fail as you can't adjust the beam cutoff

aaaah i see.

 

do the lens glass colour differ from different brands of headlights  for the 6N?

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the arrow is outwards, for a left hand headlight is this correct

it's fine. facing the kerb. cheers