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Thai-wronghorse

Self proclaimed Cupra R addict & butcher!
Dec 3, 2015
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Finally someone has fitted a different light switch without it looking slap dash!
I've been looking into this since I bought my FR.
Wiring aside, is the mk5 switch a direct swap?
Are the plugs the same on the switch and dimmer / leveller?

Am I right I thinking I need to buy something like this then add an aftermarket auto lights switch?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=322023169677&alt=web

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bruceR

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Apr 11, 2005
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Finally someone has fitted a different light switch without it looking slap dash!
I've been looking into this since I bought my FR.
Wiring aside, is the mk5 switch a direct swap?
Are the plugs the same on the switch and dimmer / leveller?

Am I right I thinking I need to buy something like this then add an aftermarket auto lights switch?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=322023169677&alt=web

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Cheers mate, yeah that's the switch I went for. I already had the auto lights box and rotary switch. The connector on the dimmer is totally different to ours - 8 wires instead of our 7!!!! - this is why I'm needing a wiring diagram for dimmer :cry:
 

Thai-wronghorse

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Dec 3, 2015
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Ok cool, did you need to cut out the back of the dash panel to accept that mk5 switch surround?

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Bigjohn84

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Will the dimmer not just be the same for when you wire up the boost guage? My boost guage dims when dimming my lights on the dash
 

bruceR

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Here's a comparison of the size required against original hole:
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Leon connector for dimmer:
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7 wires

Golf mk5 dimmer connection:
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8 wires
 

Thai-wronghorse

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Dec 3, 2015
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Blimey I didn't realise it was that much bigger.
At least it's not the main part of the dash so if you **** it up its easily replaced.
What did you cut it with and how's the finish on the edges around the switch surround?
I assume it needed to be bonded in place.

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Bigjohn84

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May 5, 2015
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There's two wires you need to splice together on the switch the purple and green I think then the rest you do as normal, may be wrong but i no the purple and orange get spliced together on a boost guage for the dimmer
 

Bigjohn84

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Have you got VCDS as you may have to go into the control modual in sec 9 in click rain/light sensor installed, there a few ways to wire them as some come with fogs also, urs Dosnt have the fogs does It?
 
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Bigjohn84

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Just bought an oil catch can and pipe, so should fitting that next week, also just bought vag com the full one so should have that on Tuesday.
 
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cupraslayer

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Feb 8, 2008
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Spent the whole weekend fitting a set of Coilovers , 4 new tyres, oil sensor ( which didn't fix the problem :-( ) , 2 drive shafts , track rod ends and track arms both sides. 15 years of dirt , and feek all wanted to come undone !! Got there in the end . Just need a wheel alinement , and the Coilovers being set up properly .
Wheel bearing booked in for tues and mot for Thursday .
Fingers crossed .