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Replacing LED Alarm Cap

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  • Fri, Mar 28 2008 4:29 AM Replacing LED Alarm Cap

    markmark4
    Golf IV TDI 1.9 AGR 90PS
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    For this operation, you will need:

    1x car

    1xPhillips screwdriver

    1x Flatblade Screwdriver

    1xT20 torx driver

    1x Replacement LED Cap - (Bright blue and white versions available from me!!!) 

    And you may need an assistant. 

    Step one:

    Find car, unlock and open door


     

    Step two:

    Gently push the flatblade screwdriver upwards, from underneath the door handle and then lever it away from you.This should now be free and fall off.

     

     

    Step three:

    The handle with switches will now, with a slight bit of force, pull up and off

     

    Step four:

    Unclip the connector and put the handle somewhere safe, but not so safe you loose it!!


    Step Five: 

    Locate the 3 brassy colours philips headed screws, and using the corrosponding screwdriver, undo and remove screws.

     

     

    Step six:

    Locate the black headed philips headed screw at the top left of the door card, next to the wing mirror. Undo and remove screw.

     

    Step seven:

    With the T20 torx driver, you can now locate the 3 t20 torx screws at the bottom of the door card, undo and remove these screws.

     

    Step eight: 

    With all the screw out  the door card will now just pull off. Do this with force and at the same time care. there are popper type fixings on the left and right side that will "pop" off and release it.

    on the top of the card it is cliped into corroponding clips across the length of the door window. Lift the whole door card up slowly to release it from the door frame. 

    Using your assistant or not support the door card.


    Step nine:

    Unplug the Led door cap connector, and with your fingers gently push in the two clips securing the cap to the door card, and then push it out.

     

    Step eleven:

    Install New Led cap and plug in.

     

    Step twelve:

    Reverse steps 2-8 to re fit the door card.

     

    Step thirteen:

    Stand back and admire your hard work with a brew! 

     

    Small print:

    The author accept no responsibility for any damage caused while carrying out this operation.

    Colours may vary from guide to your actual car.

    Credit to vwvortex for the last image as my camera battery went flat

    For a blue or white LED cap PM me and I will sell you one or more!

     

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  • Fri, Mar 28 2008 5:45 AM Re: Replacing LED Alarm Cap

    boranik
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    Can you fit these on the passenger door lock too? How much are you asking for a blue cap?
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  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 3:27 PM Re: Replacing LED Alarm Cap

    bonny
    Golf IV GTTDI 1.9 ASZ 130PS
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    boranik:
    Can you fit these on the passenger door lock too? How much are you asking for a blue cap?

    That's what i want to know! Can you fit these on the passenger side??

    The more you pay The faster you go.....
  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 3:32 PM Re: Replacing LED Alarm Cap

    golfgt150
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    wow that is one long process i can do that in about 5 minutes !!!

     

  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 3:41 PM Re: Replacing LED Alarm Cap

    markmark4
    Golf IV TDI 1.9 AGR 90PS
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    yes these can be fitte to the pssenger side aswell, though you will need to run a 2 core cable from the drivers door through the dash into the passenger door for it.

    HTH

     

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  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 3:53 PM Re: Replacing LED Alarm Cap

    bonny
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    Will that be a 2 core cable from the drivers LED alarm plug?

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  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 4:00 PM Re: Replacing LED Alarm Cap

    markmark4
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    yes thats it, just connect it in parrellel to the existing one.

     

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  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 4:08 PM Re: Replacing LED Alarm Cap

    bonny
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     Cheers Mark Yes

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  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 4:48 PM Re: Replacing LED Alarm Cap

    Patch
    Golf IV GTI 1.8T 20v AGU 150PS
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     Did this very job the other day,to me 45mins to do both sidesYes B&Q Doorbell wireYes

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  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 5:53 PM Re: Replacing LED Alarm Cap

    StevenW007
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    You got any pics of how/where you ran the wire from the drivers side to the passengers at all Patch?

    Ste

  • Mon, Aug 25 2008 6:03 PM Re: Replacing LED Alarm Cap

    nimz
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     got any picture of the fitted LED's?

  • Tue, Aug 26 2008 3:31 PM Re: Replacing LED Alarm Cap

    Patch
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    StevenW007:

    You got any pics of how/where you ran the wire from the drivers side to the passengers at all Patch?

    Ste

    No pics,but i ran up the pillar,along the roof lining and back down to the other door.The hardest part is feeding the wire from the door into the car.

    Took a little vid of them flashing,it's poor though

    http://s192.photobucket.com/albums/z215/Patch27/VW%20Festival/?action=view&current=DSCI0063.flv

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  • Fri, Sep 5 2008 4:00 AM Re: Replacing LED Alarm Cap

    20vturbz
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    Why didn't i think of that. I just cut the wires off my original and soldered the new one on. lol


    Sold the MKIV, no more dubs for me for a while...
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