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Boot Light - 03 Tdi Sport
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 4:11 pm
by Buzby
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...
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 6:58 pm
by dino
Not sure but i'd say it was the connector for it. That where mine is.
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:24 pm
by macemc86
very interesting..... i dont have a light either, could do with one though! lemme know how this works out.
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:28 pm
by GaryUK
I've not a clue but
this thread might help.
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:30 pm
by vwclub.gr
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:30 am
by M7
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
Re: Boot Light - 03 Tdi Sport
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 4:37 pm
by n3oNx
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:17 pm
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..
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:24 pm
by n3oNx
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.
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:12 pm
by Buzby
Bought the light today plugged it in and ... it worked..
The part number is 6L0 947 415 and cost £5.50... for reference.
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:29 am
by SiDaBa
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
only kidding
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:41 am
by n3oNx
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
only kidding
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.
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 4:13 pm
by SiDaBa
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
only kidding
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.
Yeah as i said - will have to find your own way of hooking it up.
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 5:20 pm
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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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 12:01 am
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
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and they still charged you for the part
glad you rigged it up m8