MK3 ST - 2nd OEM style boot light

[dynamis_dk]

So having finally figured out roughly what parts I needed today I've had a crack at sorting out a 2nd boot light as I've always felt it would be a bit nicer to have one on each side. EDIT: Updated post to show new image with matching LED's on each side - much better

I've tried to take a bunch of photos as I've gone so if there is any interest, I'll try to knock up a guide on how I've got about it.

 

[Walone]

Must admit it's on my list of 'to do's'.

 

[H Rafiq]

Would this work for the hatchback mk3 too?

 

[dynamis_dk]

I don’t see why not, the process to remove certain trim sections might be a little different but otherwise I can’t think of any reason it wouldn’t work the same.

 

[H Rafiq]

Great. If you could do a guide, and show which parts are required, that’d be great.

 

[dynamis_dk]

No worries, I'll start getting images and details together over next couple days

 

[Don1961]

Would this work for the hatchback mk3 too?

Yes... I've done the same on my 2018 FR hatchback. Tapped off the original light and ran cable up and across the roof.

 

[dynamis_dk]

I did look to route things across the roof but having looked at the trim and wasn't 100% sure on what's under the headliner, I decided to route behind the boot lock trim as it seemed nice and out of the way. From what I can tell based on images of the hatch, the boot lock cover is just deeper but I'd expect you can run the cable in the same way as I have on mine

Now I've got mine finished, I'll knock something up over to give a run over how I went about it.

 

[Mo_86]

I have the led light, does anyone have a link for a brighter one as its so dim.

 

[Mo_86]

I have the led light, does anyone have a link for a brighter one as its so dim.

Bump?

 

[TripleBob]

I got some decent LED fittings from aliexpress. Exactly match the OEM fittings/connectors and MUCH brighter than OEM

edit - this is the kit I used to add an extra boot light:

0.83￡ 92% OFF|Car Interior Led Trunk Light Wiring Harness Extend Upgrade For Vw Passat B6 B7 B8 Cc Jetta Golf 5 6 Mk6 7 Mk7 Vii Tiguan Eos - Signal Lamp - AliExpress

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www.aliexpress.com

 

[Mo_86]

I got some decent LED fittings from aliexpress. Exactly match the OEM fittings/connectors and MUCH brighter than OEM

edit - this is the kit I used to add an extra boot light:

0.83￡ 92% OFF|Car Interior Led Trunk Light Wiring Harness Extend Upgrade For Vw Passat B6 B7 B8 Cc Jetta Golf 5 6 Mk6 7 Mk7 Vii Tiguan Eos - Signal Lamp - AliExpress

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

Perfect thanks, any pics of where you took your wiring?

 

[Mo_86]

Seems as though i have a different light in my boot; part number: 8j0947409b