Looking for Led boot light recommendations

[Rob_benton]

Hi

I’m looking for a led boot light, I’ve seen a couple on eBay and Amazon but can anyone recommend what they brought ?
Thanks

[Mutley75]

This will do the trick

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Newsun-NS-M003-LED-Luggage-Compartment/dp/B00WM8ELNK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=golf+gti+boot+led&qid=1574547620&quartzVehicle=121-1628&replacementKeywords=gti+boot+led&sr=8-1

I can't fathom VAG logic.  My 15 plate A3 had an LED light in the boot but the car interior had traditional bulbs.  The 19 plate GTI has LED lights in the interior, but a traditional bulb in the boot.  Cost savings, presumably.

[Talk-torque]

I know, from experience, that, if you fit an ordinary led equivalent festoon bulb, it doesn’t go completely off when the hatch is shut. Presumably the canbus functionality of this one means that it will. Interested to know.

[golfdave]

I have a Phillips LED festoon bulb..& to make certain it shuts off I soldered a resistor across the bulb...

details in my build on this forum here:-

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/vw-golf-mk7-estate-gt-spec-tungsten-silver-1-4tsi.326479/page-5#post-6767303

[Andy198]

I've bought and installed the one linked in Mutley's post. Its an easy enough job, its the whole housing that is replaced, not just the bulb and the light is a LOT brighter - good spread of light across the whole boot.
I've just checked in the dark, unlocked the back and folded the rear seat down and I can't see the light on at all, dim or otherwise so happy days.

Good spend for £8.99 as I use the boot a fair amount at all times. Cheers Mutley for the tip.

[Rob_benton]

I've bought and installed the one linked in Mutley's post. Its an easy enough job, its the whole housing that is replaced, not just the bulb and the light is a LOT brighter - good spread of light across the whole boot.
I've just checked in the dark, unlocked the back and folded the rear seat down and I can't see the light on at all, dim or otherwise so happy days.

Good spend for £8.99 as I use the boot a fair amount at all times. Cheers Mutley for the tip.

I’m going to order one too ! Thanks everyone

[2007GTI]

If you can wait, half the price from China, for the same thing. It says Mk5, but they are all the same, I got mine from china, all good.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-Auto-Trunk-Luggage-Light-Error-Free-Suit-For-VW-Golf-MK5-Passat-Jetta/183913677758?hash=item2ad21c03be:g:YKwAAOSwblldS-eT

[Rob_benton]

I got my led light unit today and recommend it. It’s definitely brighter.

[steve12345]

I’ve ordered one today as well.

Any tips on how to fit it?

[Andy198]

Any tips on how to fit it?

If I can do it, anyone can.
There’s a small notch on each end of the light. Use a screwdriver on the one nearest the back of the car to push the metal clip in and gently prise it out of the housing. Pull the housing out and unclip the wire connector. This is the more challenging bit as you need to pinch it and wiggle it free whilst not getting your fingers burned on the lit bulb. Once it’s out, just connect the new one and slot it back into position.
There’s videos on a YouTube for a better idea, but it’s easy enough.