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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: gizzywizzy on 29 December 2010, 16:42
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I dragged this topic from another post but lost half on the way, please forgive me :embarassed:
I'm sure you'll all get the jist :wink:
Regards Doc
Which door lights are we talking about?
The ones in the door mirrors? (Only there if you have the luxury pack and called puddle lights)
Or the ones in the back of the door? (These are reflectors only on the mk6 not lights)
They are at the bottom of the doors, they look like reflectors - it was Darren on his mk5 who got these to switch on when the inside lights come on, guess it is not the same for the mk6 then?
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Guess he changed them for lights maybe from a mk4/leon. Mine are reflectors on the mk6, our SEAT has the lights.
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There are light fittings on the bottom of the door cars that look like reflectors although they don't work, there is coding in VCDS for them.
I'll take one out when I'm back in work next week and see if the wiring is in there and if I can bring them to life.
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Saves me a trip to the garage i was just about to take a look. :smiley:
Its something i miss from our other car.
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There are light fittings on the bottom of the door cars that look like reflectors although they don't work, there is coding in VCDS for them.
I'll take one out when I'm back in work next week and see if the wiring is in there and if I can bring them to life.
If it's similar to my A3 then they can be retro-fitted as I have recently done this. I bought the looms from Robin on Audi Sport.net, the lights from the dealers and retro-fitted.
End up with the bottom and the rear lights working as proper puddle lights and not just as reflectors :afro:
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Which I presume will involve removing the door cards and the fair possibility of them getting marked/damaged if they are prised off carelessly.
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Which I presume will involve removing the door cards and the fair possibility of them getting marked/damaged if they are prised off carelessly.
That it does and in my case drilling of the door card. The A3 only had the shape for the light at the bottom and not a reflector. Rear of the door was simply a case of swapping the red reflector for a red light
Took me about 2 hours for all 4 doors but then I had a plug & play loom for all the doors :nerd:
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I dragged this topic from another post but lost half on the way, please forgive me :embarassed:
I'm sure you'll all get the jist :wink:
Regards Doc
And he has only just been promoted....!
Tut tut, these rookies, eh... :laugh:
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No wiring in there and you need to know what wire goes where, plus you'll need all the door warning lights and connectors.
Have a look on www.my-gti.com (http://www.my-gti.com) it does show you whats what on the lighting section.
Well done doc by the way for your promotion.
Darren
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Though this is an attractive enhancement, I personally would not bother as there are the risks I mentioned earlier.
Most of our streets and homes are pretty well lit so their usefulness especially in town would be marginal.
However, in places like the third world, where much of the pavement (if they exist) and road is littered with all sorts of disgusting waste, I can see the benefit.
But then again can one have too much light on the roadside/pavement at night?
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Though this is an attractive enhancement, I personally would not bother as there are the risks I mentioned earlier.
Most of our streets and homes are pretty well lit so their usefulness especially in town would be marginal.
However, in places like the third world, where much of the pavement (if they exist) and road is littered with all sorts of disgusting waste, I can see the benefit.
But then again can one have too much light on the roadside/pavement at night?
Next to no street lighting where I live or where I work. You'll be surprised at how much they light up the immediate area around the door. Also it makes it easier for others to see when your door is opened :wink:
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I see your point.
It can be especially useful for older passengers. If their brightness is as great as you profess, then, yes, they would be worthwhile. However, I still worry about the removal and re-fitting of the door cards and any associated clip breakages.
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I see your point.
It can be especially useful for older passengers. If their brightness is as great as you profess, then, yes, they would be worthwhile. However, I still worry about the removal and re-fitting of the door cards and any associated clip breakages.
Its a straightforward job. You just got to take your time and work methodically. Don't panic and don't get frustrated :smiley:
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I must eat humble pie and admit that this would be an essential safety and hygienic feature.
You see, I just stepped into some dog pooh as I alighted from my car in Chelsea. :shocked:
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I just popped the red reflector off to find there is no wiring etc behind but they seem to be capable of taking light fittings - I'll look into it further - thanks for the direction Rhyso :wink:
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I just popped the red reflector off to find there is no wiring etc behind but they seem to be capable of taking light fittings - I'll look into it further - thanks for the direction Rhyso :wink:
No probs mate :smiley: I assume they use the same lights as my Audi. Whether or not the pins for the wiring are the same I wouldn't know but I do have the pin locations should you need them :nerd:
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Gizzywizzy.
Im guessig you noticed them on Darrens car?
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/mortygttdi/S1051299.jpg)
Original thread link were photo is from below.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,980.60.html
More instruction on how to do it
http://www.my-gti.com/2150/adding-door-warning-lights-to-the-volkswagen-golf-and-jetta-front
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http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21049.0.html
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Now that's really nice. :drool:
I think that's my next retro. In the summer. :wink:
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Our leon has this as standard and i do sort of miss it.
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It does give the car that premium effect/look IMO. A good style and safety enhancement. It is something you will notice/see every time you drive it, which makes it worthwhile. Very, very nice. I really do like it. :smiley:
More money. :rolleyes:
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Though this is an attractive enhancement, I personally would not bother as there are the risks I mentioned earlier.
It does give the car that premium effect/look IMO. A good style and safety enhancement. It is something you will notice/see every time you drive it, which makes it worthwhile. Very, very nice. I really do like it. :smiley:
More money. :rolleyes:
Less than 24 hours to change your mind :tongue:
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Rhyso: A picture is worth a thousand words, and dog pooh is very convincing. :grin: :tongue:
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Gizzywizzy.
Im guessig you noticed them on Darrens car?
(http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss4/mortygttdi/S1051299.jpg)
Original thread link were photo is from below.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,980.60.html
More instruction on how to do it
http://www.my-gti.com/2150/adding-door-warning-lights-to-the-volkswagen-golf-and-jetta-front
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http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,21049.0.html
Snoops
That is the one, I think it looks so nice. Not up to it with my non tech skills tho :sad:
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Gizzy:
Darren, Helpful Hero, to the rescue again for us both. :smiley:
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Gizzy:
Darren, Helpful Hero, to the rescue, again for us both. :smiley:
Aye that man is a marvel :smiley:
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He should make up a golden wiring harness sample to make kits for us all :wink:
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I need to see him once the weather improves for a couple of things I want done.
Wonderful person with a lovely, adorable family.
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Thank you Asker and Amanda hope you had a wonderful xmas?
Regards the lights I'm still ironing some stuff out with them, Basically I wired them into the front footwell lights but since doing another install for another member I now have specifics to do them how VW would have done them, The problem with early golfs like mine is they never had an actual switched live in the rear doors, so to sort that out on mine there is a switched earth in the rear locks for the door pins. I then take a permanent live from the door controller.
On newer golfs like late 06 to current there is an actual pin out on the rear door controllers for the door lights, for these I can make looms up and do a quick install, I also have the latest Elsawin so the removal of door cards will be fine with no snapped clips.
Cheers
Darren
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Brilliant. Count me in.
I'll build up a list of things and we can make a day of it as we usually do. Just wait for better weather. :smiley:
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Thank you Asker and Amanda hope you had a wonderful xmas?
Regards the lights I'm still ironing some stuff out with them, Basically I wired them into the front footwell lights but since doing another install for another member I now have specifics to do them how VW would have done them, The problem with early golfs like mine is they never had an actual switched live in the rear doors, so to sort that out on mine there is a switched earth in the rear locks for the door pins. I then take a permanent live from the door controller.
On newer golfs like late 06 to current there is an actual pin out on the rear door controllers for the door lights, for these I can make looms up and do a quick install, I also have the latest Elsawin so the removal of door cards will be fine with no snapped clips.
Cheers
Darren
Me too, sometime in the Spring tho I should think when the weather is much more conducive to working outside on a car :laugh:
Christmas was lovely thanks, hopefully for you, Gemma and Leah too.
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Oh, that is NICE. Me want.
Rolfe.
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In the Netherlands we have door sills with red GTI logo on them, they have LED lights and go on when you open the door, nice....
http://www.udenhout.nl/shop/product_details.php?category_id=0&search_string=stepl&search_category_id=0&item_id=2773 (http://www.udenhout.nl/shop/product_details.php?category_id=0&search_string=stepl&search_category_id=0&item_id=2773)
Description
The modern version of guards, the combination of high quality stainless steel and LED lighting is a very elegant way to protect your car doors in addition to a luxurious look. Because these lists requires no drilling or screws, installation takes less than 10 minutes. Equipped with a GTI logo, which will light red when opening the door.
No wiring required, automatic on / off, replaceable battery with a lifespan of at least 3 years.
Available in week 4
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 3 days
Weight: 0.5 kg
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Should have mine fitted next weekend as the parts for this as well as the TPMS switch are due in this week :smiley:
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Very nice SteveP :wink:
May I ask what's involved in fitting the tpms button?
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The button, a bit of coding and some wires connecting, I will be doing a wire up :smiley:
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Steve, Im still interested in the TPMS mod when you sort it out. :smiley:
Doc if you want to do your magical split and paste you could add the TPMS bit too my old thread
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=173643.0
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I`ve got those lights on my Touran they dont do alot to be honest they are no where near as good as the puddle lights on my golf.
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/DSCF1440.jpg)
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I'm liking this little feature, battery powered that lasts 3 years ? no wiring :smiley:
(http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt94/NeilGti/Messe_Big_Steplight_V100_1.jpg)
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I`ve got those lights on my Touran they dont do alot to be honest they are no where near as good as the puddle lights on my golf.
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/DSCF1440.jpg)
Simon on the Golf there at the bottom of the door so do a lot more than just light the interior...together with the puddle lights in the mirrors(if you have them) they are excellent for lighting the area at the sides of the car.
Darren
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I`ve got those lights on my Touran they dont do alot to be honest they are no where near as good as the puddle lights on my golf.
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/DSCF1440.jpg)
Simon on the Golf there at the bottom of the door so do a lot more than just light the interior...together with the puddle lights in the mirrors(if you have them) they are excellent for lighting the area at the sides of the car.
Darren
Ive got the puddle lights on my Golf which are great,the door lights on my Golf are slightly lower than on my Touran but obviously they dont light up on the Golf,they do light up on the Touran( x 4 doors), but they are not really much use the bulbs dont seem that bright they would be ok in conjunction with puddle lights