Interior Light

jazzypolo · Post by **jazzypolo** » Thu Sep 11, 2003 9:28 pm

I used to have a Mk2 Golf and remember that when you shut the door the interior light stayed on for maybe 5 secs.

As it's getting dark earlier it would be really good to have this on the Polo. Makes it loads easier to get the key in the lock, also stops you scatching the paintwork.

Anyone got any ideas ?

Cheers

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Sat Sep 13, 2003 12:01 pm

Now, I'm no electrician... But I think you could wire up a capacitator to store some power, after the regular feed has stopped. 'Conrad' (electronics shop) sells kits for just this purpose (pretty easy to fit too probably) but I bet there's a similar store in the UK that can offer the same item. Or at least help you out a bit.

Hope that helps.

delipolo16v · Post by **delipolo16v** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 12:09 pm

http://www.maplin.co.uk/

They will have one.

delipolo16v · Post by **delipolo16v** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 12:10 pm

BTW Anyone know if the w8 light does this?

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 12:30 pm

Nope.

You'll need to mod it like any other light I guess - there should be enough room there to hide the cap.

Silver16V · Post by **Silver16V** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:54 am

You want one of these!

http://www.quasarelectronics.com/1115.htm

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 1:23 pm

Nice one, may have to order one of those later.

btw

PS where you the guy @ pontefract with Pollock?

Silver16V · Post by **Silver16V** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 1:32 pm

KarlM wrote:Nice one, may have to order one of those later.

btw

PS where you the guy @ pontefract with Pollock?

Cheers!

Wasn't me I'm afraid - I'm from 'dahn saarff'!

Geezer · Post by **Geezer** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 2:37 am

can someone explain the w8 light mod to me?

what does it look like/what does it do etc

thanks

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Fri Oct 03, 2003 8:50 am

Hi Geezer,

The Passat W8 light has two red leds that emit a red glow over the interior, so even at night, the interior is very slightly (but noticeably) lit. Pretty cool. It also has two map reading lights, whereas the Mk4 has none. Furthermore, there's a place to hide a handsfree car phone mic...

Read this PDF to find out more:

Right-click, save target as, or left click to open directly.

Geezer · Post by **Geezer** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 12:28 am

cheers speedy. makes more sense now.
any idea how much they cost in sterling?

also, pics didnt work on that link-think is my PC, anyone got any other pics of mod complete?

thanks guys

pollock · Post by **pollock** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 12:40 am

KarlM wrote:Nice one, may have to order one of those later.

btw

PS where you the guy @ pontefract with Pollock?

the guy that was with me atponti was kc i dont think hes joined on here but he aint got a valver neway lol myne was the valver looalike

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 1:51 pm

Hmm. Odd. Does the text in that PDF file show up properly? And the pics are missing? Would really like to know...

Check this link too:

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... c.php?t=97

For as long as it's there -

Expect about 30 pounds for the parts. Original parts can have tremendous price increases in short periods of time, so check with your supplier (I suggest checking out the VAG Parts forum section

) before ordering.

Click this link to view a pic of mine installed (lights are off):

Click me.

If the lights are on, the leds will emit a subtle red light...

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 3:44 pm

Can the red LEDs be swapped for green ones as i dont think red will work

said after hours have been spent making sure all LEDs in dash are green

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 4:42 pm

Probably - didn't Josh make his blue?