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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: stokeballoon on 14 January 2011, 20:41

Title: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: stokeballoon on 14 January 2011, 20:41
Hi all,

I have just fitted Door warning lights, to my Roc R.  in doing so i saw that there was an option in the door controller VCDS to have illuminated door handles (interior).

I know it is not essential, however most things aren't! 

Does anyone know of any MK6's with interior illuminated door handles.  I have looked on Etka, can't see any, but some must, perhaps overseas......

Door warning lights (pic taken from My-gti)

(http://www.my-gti.com/wp-content/uploads/volkswagen_golf_door_warnng_light_finished_03-300x225.jpg)

This is what I am after doing....... (taken from MK5golf GTI)

(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o45/scotty-boy_2006/P1020602.jpg)
Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: am1w on 14 January 2011, 20:48
It would be even better if they had lights around/from the exterior door handles like BMWs.

The car will then be lit like a Christmas tree but it will still have one lousy and worse than useless reverse light. Talk about priorities.
Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: SteveP on 14 January 2011, 21:31
Try the Tiguan on ETKA Dave  :wink:

Our new Tig R-Line has the interior handles that are lite  :smiley:
Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: RedHP on 15 January 2011, 00:20
Nice addition pal   :cool:

I am still after back-lit door sills
Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: stokeballoon on 15 January 2011, 08:37
Door warning = All OEM parts, sub £40 from the stealers.
Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: The Doc on 15 January 2011, 12:57
Cool, how hard were they to fit please?

Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: Exonian on 15 January 2011, 14:12
Ref. the door puddle lights: They're a nice touch Dave. I had them on a Leon Cupra I owned many years ago and yet none of the 'upmarket' Golfs I've had have been fitted with anything more than the cheapo reflectors.

The backlit door handles are a luxury touch too  :cool:
Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: am1w on 15 January 2011, 14:17
Quote from: Exonian on 15 January 2011, 14:12
Ref. the door puddle lights: They're a nice touch Dave. I had them on a Leon Cupra I owned many years ago and yet none of the 'upmarket' Golfs I've had have been fitted with anything more than the cheapo reflectors.
The backlit door handles are a luxury touch too  :cool:

I have a brilliant idea which will revolt Ess_Three. I'd like my five metal pedals back lit by a soft red glow. Now that would be the bling of blings. :grin:

Your ticker tape does not respond. Was that the general idea you wicked, wonderful warlock.
Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: Snoopy on 15 January 2011, 14:46
Quote from: Exonian on 15 January 2011, 14:12
Ref. the door puddle lights: They're a nice touch Dave. I had them on a Leon Cupra I owned many years ago and yet none of the 'upmarket' Golfs I've had have been fitted with anything more than the cheapo reflectors.
Everytime i get in our mk1 leon i think the same.
Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: p3asa on 15 January 2011, 17:41
Quote from: am1w on 15 January 2011, 14:17
I have a brilliant idea which will revolt Ess_Three. I'd like my five metal pedals back lit by a soft red glow. Now that would be the bling of blings. :grin:

You could put red LED's in the footwell lights. These can stay on while driving in increments of 5% which might give you same effect.
Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: Snoopy on 15 January 2011, 22:26
Quote from: am1w on 15 January 2011, 14:17
I have a brilliant idea which will revolt Ess_Three. I'd like my five metal pedals back lit by a soft red glow. Now that would be the bling of blings. :grin:
Thats easy done if you really want it. :evil: Just lit the water bottle up at work on the new water coolered power source as my co-designer has a thing for LEDs.
Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: am1w on 15 January 2011, 22:35
Quote from: Snoopy on 15 January 2011, 22:26
Quote from: am1w on 15 January 2011, 14:17
I have a brilliant idea which will revolt Ess_Three. I'd like my five metal pedals back lit by a soft red glow. Now that would be the bling of blings. :grin:
Thats easy done if you really want it. :evil: Just lit the water bottle up at work on the new water coolered power source as my co-designer has a thing for LEDs.

I wonder what delectable lighting offers will be available for next Christmas and New Year. The mind boggles. :embarassed:
Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: stokeballoon on 16 January 2011, 08:10
Quote from: The Doc on 15 January 2011, 12:57
Cool, how hard were they to fit please?



Really easy, took about 1 hour per side.  happy to assist if you decide.  Essentially 2 repair wires, I connector and a light per side.



Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: The Doc on 16 January 2011, 09:45
Good news, where do you wire into?

Can we have some part numbers please?
Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: stokeballoon on 16 January 2011, 12:14
Quote from: The Doc on 16 January 2011, 09:45
Good news, where do you wire into?

Can we have some part numbers please?

The door controller is part of the Electric window motor, and is served by a FB plug that has 32 pins.

Pin 18 is Door warning live and 19 is ground.

http://www.my-gti.com/2150 (http://www.my-gti.com/2150) is the guide I used. 


1K0 947 411 A (1K0947411A) - Door Warning Light (1 per door)
1J0 971 972 (1J0971972) - Connector Housing (1 per door)
000 979 019 (000979019) - Repair Wire for Connector Housing above (1 per door)
000 979 009 (000979009) - Repair Wire for 32 pin plug (1 required per door)
Title: Re: Golf GTi door lighting options
Post by: The Doc on 16 January 2011, 13:19
Nice link and thank you for the part numbers  :wink: