Boot Light - 03 Tdi Sport

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Boot Light - 03 Tdi Sport

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I've got no light in the boot, but I came across a connector - 2pin and quite thin, underneath the trim in the boot on the drivers side. I've put the multimeter on it and it goes from 12v unlocked to 10v locked.. is this a connector for a boot light... :?:
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Not sure but i'd say it was the connector for it. That where mine is.
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very interesting..... i dont have a light either, could do with one though! lemme know how this works out.
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I've not a clue but this thread might help.
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This is the one. Instead of installinh the OEM lamp which is very dim, try connecting a pc's cool cathode light. Much more light strength, and very beautifull.

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back in the days of when i thought neon lights were good i had one in my boot. just had it plugged onto the power cable to my amp and earth it.
worked fine and alot bright that a vw boot light
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Re: Boot Light - 03 Tdi Sport

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Buzby wrote:I've got no light in the boot, but I came across this connector - 2pin and quite thin, underneath the trim in the boot on the drivers side. I've put the multimeter on it and it goes from 12v unlocked to 10v locked.. is this a connector for a boot light... :?:

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Yes it's the connector for the boot light.
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Post by Buzby »

Thanks for the reply's ..Ill pick up a light from the dealers when I can, and let ya know ... :)

But why dont vw put a light on the end of the wire at the factory , how tight can ya get.. :?
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Mine didn't come even with a connector... I bouth my light for 10€ (+-6£) from my local dealer. Multiply that by thousands of cars and you'll see a global reduction in the cost of the cars. :P
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Bought the light today plugged it in and ... it worked.. :D
The part number is 6L0 947 415 and cost £5.50... for reference.
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From SE spec (I think) or Sport Spec upwards you got a boot light which is why it's so strange you didn't have one buzby.

Those of you with specs lower than this there will be no wiring there for you, you'll have to find your own way of hooking it up.

Christmas decorations should have been taken down by now btw :P
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SiDaBa wrote:From SE spec (I think) or Sport Spec upwards you got a boot light which is why it's so strange you didn't have one buzby.

Those of you with specs lower than this there will be no wiring there for you, you'll have to find your own way of hooking it up.

Christmas decorations should have been taken down by now btw :P
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I've allready have one on my car (stock = no light). I went to my local audio dealer and he did it at the same time he was finishing my alarm install. :P
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n3oNx wrote:
SiDaBa wrote:From SE spec (I think) or Sport Spec upwards you got a boot light which is why it's so strange you didn't have one buzby.

Those of you with specs lower than this there will be no wiring there for you, you'll have to find your own way of hooking it up.

Christmas decorations should have been taken down by now btw :P
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I've allready have one on my car (stock = no light). I went to my local audio dealer and he did it at the same time he was finishing my alarm install. :P
Yeah as i said - will have to find your own way of hooking it up. :roll:
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Post by Buzby »

The dealer (south hereford) said they have had a few polos come through without a boot light when there should be one fitted :?.
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Post by inder »

Buzby wrote:The dealer (south hereford) said they have had a few polos come through without a boot light when there should be one fitted :?.
and they still charged you for the part :shock:

glad you rigged it up m8
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