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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: big_el on 29 November 2008, 15:46
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Got my W8 light this morning in the post and this is what came with it
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i have read through ALL of the install guides, but i really dont know where to go from here.
im assuming that the black cable i got is to plug the light in the headlining.
so do i now need the cable that runs from the headlining to the light switch ? and where does it plug into at the top because i think you break it into a purple cable on the light switch ?
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I know you said you have read all the guides but i used this one and just made up the adpter plug using genuine parts - then its plug and play :wink:
http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/112187/765701.aspx#765701
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looking at it, the one with the red bullet connector appears to be the power lead - extend this down to behind the light switch and tap into the blue/grey wire as that will then dim the LED's along with the rest of the dash lights :afro:
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do you know what cable i use ? or where i get it from ?
so if i cut off the metal 'bullet' bit connect the end of a cable and take it down to the light switch and the connect it to the grey/blue cable.
finally going to have a go at doing something myself :grin:
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do you know what cable i use ? or where i get it from ?
so if i cut off the metal 'bullet' bit connect the end of a cable and take it down to the light switch and the connect it to the grey/blue cable.
finally going to have a go at doing something myself :grin:
think i used some 10-15amp cable from halfords - they sell it in 2m rolls i think :undecided:
you could mate it with the corresponding connector and then take it down rather than trying to solder the connection
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Old plug end New plug end
3 4
2 5
1 3
1 (wire runs down to fuse box for + feed)
The ends on the wires you have labelled 3 4 and 5 look like they will slot straight into your standard plug so just use the diagram above. Rhyso is right, the bullet ended wire will be the one needed to run down the A pillar to the grey/blue wire off the back of the dimmer switch to give the illumination (and dimmer controlled)
Give me a shout if you need any help on this as I used to make and sell the adaptors :smiley:
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ok, nice one guys, thanks for the help :wink:
do i need to disconnect the battery or anything? especially when i am 'mating' the two cables together at the light switch.
i was going to PM you Wazzer, because when i was searching, i seen your post about the loom. ill go to halfords tommorow and keep you posted :smiley:
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Always a good idea to disconnect the battery when working on electrics :wink:
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Always a good idea to disconnect the battery when working on electrics :wink:
yep as the first fuse to go is the one that controls the central locking, windows and interior lights!
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Old plug end New plug end
3 4
2 5
1 3
1 (wire runs down to fuse box for + feed)
The ends on the wires you have labelled 3 4 and 5 look like they will slot straight into your standard plug so just use the diagram above. Rhyso is right, the bullet ended wire will be the one needed to run down the A pillar to the grey/blue wire off the back of the dimmer switch to give the illumination (and dimmer controlled)
Give me a shout if you need any help on this as I used to make and sell the adaptors :smiley:
Wazzr i really think you should start making those looms again, they're only available of Kufatec for £22ish!
Tim
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yep as the first fuse to go is the one that controls the central locking, windows and interior lights!
yeah i know, ive had that problem in the past, in the pitch black and my window was stuck open. got i sorted in the end though lol
Always a good idea to disconnect the battery when working on electrics :wink:
yeah suppose so, common sense really :laugh:
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Old plug end New plug end
3 4
2 5
1 3
1 (wire runs down to fuse box for + feed)
The ends on the wires you have labelled 3 4 and 5 look like they will slot straight into your standard plug so just use the diagram above. Rhyso is right, the bullet ended wire will be the one needed to run down the A pillar to the grey/blue wire off the back of the dimmer switch to give the illumination (and dimmer controlled)
Give me a shout if you need any help on this as I used to make and sell the adaptors :smiley:
Wazzr i really think you should start making those looms again, they're only available of Kufatec for £22ish!
Tim
Yeah wazzzer i would have brought the w8 loom and bora loom from you too! :wink:
I think you will find he is too busy to make them now tim :cry:
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That's annoying;)
I want the light but can't be bothered to pay £22 for the loom, unless i ordered bulk of them (shippage stay same) and flogged em on for a small profit.
Really don't trust myself with wiring!
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That's annoying;)
I want the light but can't be bothered to pay £22 for the loom, unless i ordered bulk of them (shippage stay same) and flogged em on for a small profit.
Really don't trust myself with wiring!
its really simple - the hardest part is soldering the power cable into the headlight switch :smiley:
i'm useless with electrics and soldering and i manged to do it :smiley:
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Is there another method other than soldering?
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is soldering better then those clip things, its just i dont have any soldering kit..
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That's annoying;)
I want the light but can't be bothered to pay £22 for the loom, unless i ordered bulk of them (shippage stay same) and flogged em on for a small profit.
Really don't trust myself with wiring!
its really simple - the hardest part is soldering the power cable into the headlight switch :smiley:
i'm useless with electrics and soldering and i manged to do it :smiley:
Yeah the W8 loom is really easy TBH :wink:
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Is there another method other than soldering?
you can use a scotch lock :smiley:
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I fancy one of these sometime in the future.
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I fancy one of these sometime in the future.
i hear the sound of a clicking mouse buying one from VW Speed as i type........ :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
well worth it and along with the Bora Vents really add to the interior :cool:
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I fancy one of these sometime in the future.
i hear the sound of a clicking mouse buying one from VW Speed as i type........ :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
well worth it and along with the Bora Vents really add to the interior :cool:
PMSL :grin: :grin: :grin:
+1 Well worth it IMO :afro:
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you can use a scotch lock :smiley:
are they those plastic clamps yeah ?
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Is there another method other than soldering?
you can use a scotch lock :smiley:
cool!
I'm thinking Bora vents too but then can't get the SWG motorsport boost gauge holder. :S
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you can use a scotch lock :smiley:
are they those plastic clamps yeah ?
Yep :wink:
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Is there another method other than soldering?
you can use a scotch lock :smiley:
cool!
I'm thinking Bora vents too but then can't get the SWG motorsport boost gauge holder. :S
I would sooner have bora vents :wink:
Get a piller pod for the boost gauge :smiley:
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I fancy one of these sometime in the future.
i hear the sound of a clicking mouse buying one from VW Speed as i type........ :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
well worth it and along with the Bora Vents really add to the interior :cool:
PMSL :grin: :grin: :grin:
+1 Well worth it IMO :afro:
I would be...but am spent out for this year :sad:
The only christmas presents I've bought are for myself :evil:
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I fancy one of these sometime in the future.
i hear the sound of a clicking mouse buying one from VW Speed as i type........ :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
well worth it and along with the Bora Vents really add to the interior :cool:
PMSL :grin: :grin: :grin:
+1 Well worth it IMO :afro:
How much and where do you get the Bora vents?
I saw a set on the bay go for £80 :smug:
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I fancy one of these sometime in the future.
i hear the sound of a clicking mouse buying one from VW Speed as i type........ :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
well worth it and along with the Bora Vents really add to the interior :cool:
PMSL :grin: :grin: :grin:
+1 Well worth it IMO :afro:
How much and where do you get the Bora vents?
I saw a set on the bay go for £80 :smug:
Dealer, www.vwspeed.co.uk or www.vagparts.com all much the same price TBH
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£80 is about the going rate for the vents, that's what I paid for mine
As Rich said I'm really busy with one thing or another at the mo, mainly trying to get my house up together and my 1 year old daughter is running rings round me lol. The W8 looms were the easiest to make though. If anyone wants to make their own I can give you part numbers and help on how to make them
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This looks cool fancy getting that at some point
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TJG, where are u based, it is piss to do. just cut the old plug of and use soldering Iron and shrink tube. took me 20 min but i am good with these tools :P i am in margate.
just take fuse 14 out no need to d/c the batt
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TJG, where are u based, it is piss to do. just cut the old plug of and use soldering Iron and shrink tube. took me 20 min but i am good with these tools :P i am in margate.
just take fuse 14 out no need to d/c the batt
Or make a adapter plug so you dont have to cut your wiring :wink:
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cutting it fine if u can fix it :) looks norm
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cutting it fine if u can fix it :) looks norm
True i like my mods to be reversible.
Plug and play, thats just me tho :smiley:
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if any one wants me to make them a loom get me the parts i dont mind :)
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True i like my mods to be reversible.
Plug and play, thats just me tho :smiley:
When you come to sell your can switch everything back to standard put the rest on ebay and get double your money :smiley:
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True i like my mods to be reversible.
Plug and play, thats just me tho :smiley:
When you come to sell your can switch everything back to standard put the rest on ebay and get double your money :smiley:
Indeed :wink:
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i can still put it back just resolder it :P
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i can still put it back just resolder it :P
Yeah could do :smiley:
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Rich, you've done the W8 mod?
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Rich, you've done the W8 mod?
Yep :wink:
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Rich, you've done the W8 mod?
Yep :wink:
only took him like 6 months :laugh: :laugh:
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Rich, you've done the W8 mod?
Yep :wink:
Sweet. I'll check it out next weekend, see if I like it or not.
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Rich, you've done the W8 mod?
Yep :wink:
Sweet. I'll check it out next weekend, see if I like it or not.
Rhys has had his for years :huh:
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Rich, you've done the W8 mod?
Yep :wink:
Sweet. I'll check it out next weekend, see if I like it or not.
Rhys has had his for years :huh:
I never noticed, wasn't looking at the time :smiley:
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Rich, you've done the W8 mod?
Yep :wink:
only took him like 6 months :laugh: :laugh:
lol i was waiting for my bora loom to turn up so i could fit at the same time :laugh:
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Rich, you've done the W8 mod?
Yep :wink:
Sweet. I'll check it out next weekend, see if I like it or not.
Rhys has had his for years :huh:
I never noticed, wasn't looking at the time :smiley:
had mine since Janaury 07 :shocked: :shocked:
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Rich, you've done the W8 mod?
Yep :wink:
only took him like 6 months :laugh: :laugh:
lol i was waiting for my bora loom to turn up so i could fit at the same time :laugh:
Where'd you get a loom from in the end?
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Rich, you've done the W8 mod?
Yep :wink:
only took him like 6 months :laugh: :laugh:
lol i was waiting for my bora loom to turn up so i could fit at the same time :laugh:
Where'd you get a loom from in the end?
Made my own W8 loom, bora loom came from someone on ukmkivs no longer selling them tho :cry:
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Im handy with a soldering iron if anyone local to me decides to do this mod. Comes from years of working in a model shop when I was younger. :smiley: