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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Haribo! on 13 May 2013, 22:41

Title: W8 light (yes, I have searched already)
Post by: Haribo! on 13 May 2013, 22:41

I've had a look and I can't find a solid answer to my question  :cry:

So I want a W8 interior light, I don't fancy drilling holes if I can avoid it and there's an item on eBay that costs 65 quid posted which seems a little steep.

Basically I'm looking for a happy medium if such a thing exists. A cheaper interior light that already has the LED's in it.

I was wondering what other ones fit so I know what to search for. I found a part number for a Passat one but the dealer told me they would have to get it in from Germany especially and I don't even know what it looks like which is annoying cause they said I would have to buy it regardless of whether it fits or not.

Basically, does anyone know what I should be looking for?

If anyone local fancies making me one for some cash then I'd be up for that too ;)

Just crap at DIY  :laugh:

Title: Re: W8 light (yes, I have searched already)
Post by: Haribo! on 13 May 2013, 22:44

this doesnt have them either but does it fit... just cause it look sliek it does. if I were to end up DIY-ing, I'de rather do it on one like this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-TT-1-8T-Quattro-2000-Interior-Light-Front-8N8947111-ID-8823-/400487625019?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AAudi&hash=item5d3eec313b

Title: Re: W8 light (yes, I have searched already)
Post by: Haribo! on 13 May 2013, 23:01

Ok, change of plan.

Just bought this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Passat-W8-Light-Golf-Bora-Skoda-Leon-Ambient-LED-/150971361187?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23269827a3

whats the cheapest way to go about the wiring harness bit?

Title: Re: W8 light (yes, I have searched already)
Post by: SI74 on 13 May 2013, 23:17

i might have one made up or buy it off ebay theres a place that sells the loom.

Title: Re: W8 light (yes, I have searched already)
Post by: Haribo! on 13 May 2013, 23:40

Sweet! If you have one, how much?  :cool:

Title: Re: W8 light (yes, I have searched already)
Post by: SI74 on 14 May 2013, 17:09

Here is the one on eBay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-BORA-PASSAT-W8-Light-Wiring-Loom-Adapter-R32-FR-/160810281543?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item25710a2a47

Going to be hard to beat that price.

Title: Re: W8 light (yes, I have searched already)
Post by: Haribo! on 14 May 2013, 18:40

sweet! cheers!

So most of it is self explanatory by the looks of it, I assume the big plug goes into the unit and the small one goes to the original plug.

Where does the long one have to go to?

Title: Re: W8 light (yes, I have searched already)
Post by: EsSeX dAn on 14 May 2013, 20:11

headlight feed. it does the led's

Title: Re: W8 light (yes, I have searched already)
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 May 2013, 20:52

It would probably cost about £3 less than that to make it TBH so I'd buy it from there

Title: Re: W8 light (yes, I have searched already)
Post by: Haribo! on 14 May 2013, 23:04

Quote from: EsSeX dAn on 14 May 2013, 20:11

headlight feed. it does the led's

I'm not savvy enough to know what "headlight feed" is. But I can put two wires together fine.

I assume its one of the wires on a plug to the headlight switch... how do I know which one?

Title: Re: W8 light (yes, I have searched already)
Post by: Haribo! on 17 May 2013, 19:34

Done! Well that was easy. Now I wish it would get dark a bit quicker :D