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Stellawesty Samba Member
Joined: March 06, 2012 Posts: 1 Location: Vancouver island
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 6:05 pm Post subject: Interior light question |
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I'm in the process of installing 2 strands of LEDs in place of the stock interior light. I picked up a 3 position switch (on, off, on) with the hopes of still being able to have one position work with the door opening and closing. This is where I'm confused. I've only been successful hooking it up so that both on positions are steady but I can't get the door open and close to work at all... Anyone have any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?? |
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Summers420us Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2010 Posts: 759 Location: Amissville, Virginia
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Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone know the part numbers for this type of light with a delay? I have been unable to locate one. _________________ 1997 EVC
1988 2WD Westfalia with OE 2.1 (R.I.P.) |
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Summers420us Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2010 Posts: 759 Location: Amissville, Virginia
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sandoz Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2007 Posts: 86 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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I put one of these lights in about three years ago and the dimmer function worked up until about a month ago.... It is on my maintenance punch list to investigate but since the light still works, brakes and seam rust take precedence! Once I have time, I will try and post about what I find.... |
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rubbachicken Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2004 Posts: 3058 Location: socal
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Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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i changed out the original interior lights, for lights from new bugs, and mk iv golfs, the look much nicer, and don't have the nasty switch on them, you push on the light cover, to switch between the 3 positions. _________________ lucy our westy
lucy's BIG adventure
meet 'burni'
markswagen {mobile mechanic} san diego area all early VW's cared for.
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sandoz Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2007 Posts: 86 Location: Denver, CO
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Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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Hmmm, food for thought rubbachicken! Thanks for the beta, definitely gonna add one of them to my junkyard wish list.... |
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Summers420us Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2010 Posts: 759 Location: Amissville, Virginia
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:19 am Post subject: |
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rubbachicken wrote: |
i changed out the original interior lights, for lights from new bugs, and mk iv golfs, the look much nicer, and don't have the nasty switch on them, you push on the light cover, to switch between the 3 positions. |
Can you post a picture? _________________ 1997 EVC
1988 2WD Westfalia with OE 2.1 (R.I.P.) |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12103 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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I originally installed this early MkII Jetta item, but at some point it developed a stress crack and fell apart.
I then swapped in a later (MkIII?) unit in the overhead duct--much much nicer light and placement, and has the delay feature.
_________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 11998 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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MK IV dome lights. To remove them you need to push on the metal clip at the top with the O icon.
They are available in this grey and a beige color depending on interior color.
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Summers420us Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2010 Posts: 759 Location: Amissville, Virginia
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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syncrodoka wrote: |
MK IV dome lights. |
Those look really nice and appear to be similar in shape and size. Are they a direct replacement (besides a bit of wiring) or do you need to cut into the headliner? _________________ 1997 EVC
1988 2WD Westfalia with OE 2.1 (R.I.P.) |
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Steelhead Samba Member
Joined: February 25, 2007 Posts: 1791 Location: Kentfield, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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Cool. And those have the delay? _________________ '77 Bay Window / '89 Caratsburg (aka. the Stormtrooper) |
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Summers420us Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2010 Posts: 759 Location: Amissville, Virginia
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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Would be cool to see these installed. _________________ 1997 EVC
1988 2WD Westfalia with OE 2.1 (R.I.P.) |
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rc3 Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2011 Posts: 54 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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I installed four Jetta lights from 90's model I used led's for the bulb.
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 11998 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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They don't dim but they are more durable than the stock clear units. I was at the junk yard earlier and I stuck this into a vanagon hardtop for the photo op while I was there.
They work well in the rear where the kids can use them and they aren't found magically broken later.
The earlier dimming jetta unit is nice to have up front. |
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7893 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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syncrodoka wrote: |
They don't dim... |
...when removed from their original vehicles without all necessary hardware. As an owner of a Jetta IV, I can tell you that the lights do dim on a time delay, but that function resides in the "comfort system central control module" (which is buried inside the dash). _________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 11998 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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The lights don't dim like the earlier units that have to just be wired up. If there is some other module and associated wiring in the vehicle that can make it dim it isn't nearly as easy or obvious to make it happen as the earlier units. Adding complexity and expense to a simple system isn't something that many are looking for. The dimming isn't a function of the light and if one wanted to do it the hard way there are any number of modern cars that have a dim delay function module that could be added.
FWIW the lights are located in the rear passenger overhead area of the donor cars.
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luVWagn Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2008 Posts: 1340 Location: Snoqualmie (WA)
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7893 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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syncrodoka wrote: |
The lights don't dim like the earlier units that have to just be wired up. If there is some other module and associated wiring in the vehicle that can make it dim it isn't nearly as easy or obvious to make it happen as the earlier units. |
Yes, I know that; I was merely making a clarification of your post. The lights do, in fact, dim; but, as I said, that function resides in the comfort control module (which, admittedly, would be a bear to find a place for in a Vanagon, let alone wire up), not in the light itself. The light housing alone is a nice upgrade without the dimming feature. I was merely providing info in case anyone out there should want to attempt a full transplant. _________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - 孔子 |
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