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Hi everybody, I’m going to install a new oil pan with oil Level and temperature sensor in my US VW golf vi gti for retrofitting oil temp in the cluster like european cars. I’m gonna connect three wires( cluster, + and -) I want to know if it’s gonna work even though I don’t have flexible service...

Hey guys, I have a 08 VR6 Wagon with OEM ACC installed. Recently I have upgraded my gateway to a newer version ending in 530AR, which is supposed not have the J788 input in it. As a result my ACC which is supposed to be powered on by the relay #479 in the relay carrier 2 which is then controlled...

As far as I'm able to research I have concluded that my car can indeed take cruise control. But after installation of the cruise control indicator stick and using VCDS to enable the setting for cruise control under engine and steering I believe (not 100% sure but did follow a guide so followed...

Hello, I have recently bought a pair of OEM Bi-xenon headlights for my Golf MK5 currently equipped with the standard halogen headlights. I have the highline CECM and my own VCDS cable. My question is since the bi-xenon headlights I got, didn't come with any ballasts and igniters, how could I...

Here is a daily project I drive, retrofit galore, engine swap, transmission swap, awd conversion. Interior has been upgraded with various cars (CC, GTI, Passat, GLI, EOS). I have too many cars just like everyone else. Some of the retrofits I have are visible but some can't be seen. Retrofits...

Hi all, I recently installed Golf r headlights into my 2015 Volkswagen Golf Wagon TDI Highline. It originally had bi-xenon lights without the LED indicator and extra LED DRL. The only problem I have is the LED indicator appears to be hyper-flashing on the dashboard with an error depicting the...

I wanted to provide a complete write-up of the journey to retrofit a driver seat memory control module to my 2019 Alltrack SEL. This car already came with a power driver seat, but without the memory function. Since I am one of two drivers (with quite different seat positions) on this car, the...

I'm just bought a 2009 Golf mk6 Highline. After replacing all fluids, repairing the coolant leak into the driver's footwell, replacing/repairing broken interior elements, replacing the clutch, and repairing the bent hood and other dents, I decided to retrofit the car with everything i just can.

I am in the process of retrofitting lane keep assist, an auto dimming mirror, and a rain/light/humidity sensor. Each one of those must be connected to a fuse. One of the fuses that is used by one of the three things I just mentioned is already occupied. This is expected, as VW lists multiple...

In this thread, I plan to document my journey of retrofitting the lane keep assistance camera into my base model 2015 Golf Sportwagen TDI. After I am done, the car will be able to keep itself within the lane on its own. But later when I add adaptive cruise control and side assist, the car will...

I have a stock 2021 VW Golf GTI SE with the OEM sound system. Ideally, I'd like to upgrade it to a factory system offered on a late model Golf/GTI (try to keep it as stock as possible). I can very likely source is from a junked Golf R/Autobhan. Can I just remove the old stuff and install a...

Hi all, I need help with retrofitting an OEM GSW R Exhaust system into my TDI wagon. Is this possible and what the blast do I need? It’s a 2015 model from Australia. Thanks in advance!

I have a 2016 VW GTI australian import, it came fitted with halogen rear tail lights. I have original facelift tail lights and i used Mk7 Golf (Halogen) To Mk7.5 Dynamic Tail Light Retrofit Wiring Loom Adapters Kit from gs_electrical on ebay and followed his coding instructions. after fitting...

$300 Local Pickup San Diego I bought this back in 2019, I’m hoping before these US sites started packaging everything up so nicely! I bought the skid plate on eBay from Europe, and the hardware to install it from FCP Euro. it’s pretty much this kit from ShopDAP, although the skid plate looks a...

Hi all, I was planning to install a 2011 2D Color instrument cluster, but when I took it apart I noticed that 6 background SMD's were not working... As you can see, this is from B/W to 2D color, it got some dark spots. I took it apart and took it to a specialist to repair the SMD’s. And never...

I'm new to the forums, but I was wondering how much knowledge there is on what I can retrofit onto my base model 2017 Jetta? For reference, I own the 2017 MK6.5 1.4L TSI Jetta (base model), and it's the 5-speed manual. The only fancy parts are the backup camera and the heated mirrors, as well...

Hello, I just retrofitted some oem mk7.5 dynamic tail lights in my mk7 (pre-facelift) gti and everything seem to work expect for two things: 1. The brake lights are always on. When I press the brake pedal the lights just become brighter. 2. When I use the left or right indicator the dynamic...

I have a 2008 Jetta S, 2.5L - About a year ago, I Installed a Highline Cluster into it, along with steering wheel controls, RNS-510, etc.... I did all the adapting myself using bth AVDI and VCSD.... so far, so good.... except this one item.... The TPMS system has been somewhat troublesome...

Hi, I have an 2006 Jetta 2.0 TFSI, it has a lowline red display, no multi function steering wheel and an rcd300 head unit. I have upgraded and coded the canbus gateway from an 'F' revision to 'L' to stop the battery drain. I have purchased an RNS 510 with an arial adaptor and GPS antenna...

These instructions are for all MK7/7.5 Golf models that came with Fender audio, since they come with the same amplifier that is used for the Dynaudio system. If your Golf has the regular 6 or 8 speaker sound system, you will need to add/wire the amplifier under the seat, as well as code it, and...