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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 how to guides + info => Topic started by: Golf_GT_TDI on 14 May 2012, 22:10

Title: How to: Fit 12v socket in boot
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 14 May 2012, 22:10

12v socket for boot, cheap and easy upgrade, fits right hand side of boot

Time to fit: 10 mins
Tools required: Hole saw
Wiring required: None, wiring is present on all Golf's

Parts required:
7L6919341F - Housing - £6.33 + VAT
1J0867218 - Reinforcement plate - £0.26 + VAT
1J0919309 - Socket - £5.02 + VAT

(http://i.imgur.com/StcIj.jpg)


1] Remove carpet trim panel from right hand light cluster area
2] Pop out boot light and disconnect wiring
3] Locate the 12v socket's wiring (2wires with a 3pin plug) its just taped to light cluster wiring

(http://i.imgur.com/WHh0p.jpg)



4] Decide on position you'd like the socket to be in
5] Use hole saw to drill hole through the trim panel

(http://i.imgur.com/AqUPF.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/ujbVB.jpg)



6] Test fit the 12v socket's plastic housing

(http://i.imgur.com/sWMKl.jpg)



7] Here is how the complete assembly fits together

(http://i.imgur.com/aWYtp.jpg)



8] Next its just a case here of holding reinforcement plate on inside of the trim panel while pushing the 12v socket assembely through, then fit the plastic nut and secure hand tight.

9] Connect wiring to 12v socket, find a 12v device anything from a pump to phone charger to test it, it should work right away.

(http://i.imgur.com/fFCw1.jpg)



10] Reconnect wiring to boot light, re-fit the small carpet trim panel and admire your work...

(http://i.imgur.com/ZUaTQ.jpg)


Job done, hope this guide was useful, any questions please ask.   

Title: Re: How to: Fit 12v socket in boot
Post by: richw911 on 14 May 2012, 22:14

Nice guide  :cool:

Title: Re: How to: Fit 12v socket in boot
Post by: dasan on 17 May 2012, 16:15

Nice guide - something to do this weekend :) will be useful if I need to use the 12v air compressor.

Title: Re: How to: Fit 12v socket in boot
Post by: m4rt1ngti on 05 June 2012, 20:12

Is this the right one? as it has a 3 pin terminal and in your pics it only has 2 wires going into it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360223697320?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_2993wt_942

Title: Re: How to: Fit 12v socket in boot
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 05 June 2012, 20:16

Yes thats the same part, I confirm the wiring in boot has 3 pin socket with only 2 wires, thats how its meant to be  :wink:

Title: Re: How to: Fit 12v socket in boot
Post by: m4rt1ngti on 05 June 2012, 20:24

Sweet just thought id check :laugh:

Title: Re: How to: Fit 12v socket in boot
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 05 June 2012, 20:32

Sweet, I'm gonna whack one of these in my mk3 boot. Handy for when pumping the mountain bike tyres up.

Title: Re: How to: Fit 12v socket in boot
Post by: m4rt1ngti on 08 June 2012, 19:04

dun :laugh: