For 1998 Golf Convertible Third generation Volkswagen recommends to use: H3 12V 55W PK22s, W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, C5W-12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), Festoon 12V 3W SV7-8 (8.2x28), C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8, P21W-12V 21W BA15s, R5W-12V 5W BA15s, PY21W-12V 21W BAU15s yellow, H1 12V 55W P14.5s, H4 12V 60/55W P43t, W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, and T4W-12V 4W BA9s. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.

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Condition Value
expand_moreFront light sources
Fog lamps H3 12V 55W PK22s
expand_moreFront direction indicator
White direction indicator lens PY21W-12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens P21W-12V 21W BA15s
expand_moreHigh beam
With double headlamp H1 12V 55W P14.5s
With single headlamp H4 12V 60/55W P43t
expand_moreLow beam
With double headlamp H1 12V 55W P14.5s
With single headlamp H4 12V 60/55W P43t
expand_moreParking light
With double headlamp W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
With single headlamp T4W-12V 4W BA9s
Side direction indicator W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light C5W-12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Door safety light C5W-12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Glove compartment light Festoon 12V 3W SV7-8 (8.2x28)
Interior light C10W-12V 10W SV8.5-8
Reading light W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
Back-up lamp P21W-12V 21W BA15s
License plate light W5W-12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Rear direction indicator P21W-12V 21W BA15s
Rear fog lamp P21W-12V 21W BA15s
Stop lamp P21W-12V 21W BA15s
Tail light R5W-12V 5W BA15s

Servicing your Volkswagen use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1998 Volkswagen Golf Convertible user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Golf Convertible service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 1998 Volkswagen Golf Convertible you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

1998 Volkswagen Golf Convertible generations

In 1998 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Convertible. Maintenance items may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Volkswagen Golf Convertible Third generation model years

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