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DIY: Sequential LED Mirror Signals and Puddle Lamp
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littleazn248
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I love those puddle lights, but do these come without the sequential LED signals?
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Gti For Me
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Recently I ordered some Helix Sequential LED Mirror Signals and they also include the puddle lamps which I thought was cool. They are all built in with a removable bulb, it's the actual lower housing all in one. The sequential LED's flash from the inner most portion and work outward but best of all you can get them in Clear or Smoke. Here is a comparison:
Sequential LED Video - CLICK ME
I figured might as well do an all in one DIY to help those who are looking and bouncing between 3 separate post like I did. On that note Id like to give credit to the following folks or websites for pics and information:
SaNGRia - GolfMK6 Forums
VW Pfeffer - Vortex
SteveP - MK6GolfGTI Forum
My-GTI.com
1) Angle the mirror lens inward to the car. Reach your fingers far behind the glass and begin to push outward with even pressure. Use your other hand on the glass to make sure pressure is even and you are not ‘bending’ the mirror. Do not over exert or use anything to pry as the stress can fracture the mirror lens.DISCLAIMER: Please use all appropriate precautions while installing to ensure personal safety and prevent any vehicle damage. This is how we chose to perform the installation, your car may vary. By choosing to use this guide the end user assumes all liability.
2) Once the lens is removed, remove the two T10 Torx screws to remove the frame from the housing.
3) There are two clips that lock the housing together. Disengage those and the housing frame will separate pulling forward.
4) Remove the top painted housing by pushing towards front of vehicle.
5) To remove the bottom housing, squeeze the circled clip and drop downward to remove. Unplug the connector going to the turn signal and replace with new lower.
6) Plug connector back into the turn signal socket and test. Align the connector and ensure the pins go into the connector. Now test by pressing your hazard switch. If your LEDs are not coming on, turn off hazards and check to make sure the PINs are aligned to your connector.
7) If you choose to wire up the optional Puddle Lights, continue to the Puddle Lamp write up below and do not close up your mirror just yet. Otherwise, if you will not be doing the puddle lamps you won’t need the included bulb socket and wires. Simply remove those and reverse the steps above to put back your mirror.
OPTIONAL PUDDLE LAMP INSTALL:
NOTE: You will need to remove your door panels and VAG COM to add this function on your vehicle.
The puddle lamp wire includes the terminal wire end for 12v plug and play installation. No additional repair wire is needed.
1) To ground the puddle lamp you can use the supplied red Scotch Lock and crimp the short Black wire from the puddle light bulb to the Mirror Defroster ground wire. (Black with Blue Stripe) In the image below it shows the two wires optionally soldered together.
2) DOOR DISASSEMBLY: Remove the cover on the face of the door panel by prying outward and it will pop off. Start closest to window switch then work outward. Once all the clips are free you need to pull forward.
3) There are 4 Torx screws total holding the door panel on. (3) Behind the panel and (1) at the very bottom of the door.
4) Once the screws are removed, tug the panel separating it from the door. There are several clips attaching the panel to the door.
5) Remove the door handle and place your door panel is a safe place.
6) Begin to route the White wire through the mirror channel into the interior side of the door. In the bottom near the window motor you will find a 16-pin connector. There are other connectors in this area so make sure you find the 16-pin.
7) ADDING THE POWER WIRE TO THE DOOR 16-PIN CONNECTOR: Pull the red tab outward first, then remove the connector. Disassemble the connector by lifting a locking clip on one side then slide the wires outward and insert the pin into Slot 10.
8) VAG COM to TURN ON THE PUDDLE LIGHT POWER TO THE WIRES –
A) Open Vag Com and Select “Door Elect, Driver”
B) Select “Coding”
C) Copy and paste your coding values in a word document incase of error.
D) Add 2 to your code and enter the new value. (i.e.-if value is 1020 + 2 = 1022 is the new value)
E) Click “Do It” to save and close the controller.
F) You will need to follow the same Vag Com steps for the Passenger side. Otherwise only one side will light. Use “Door Elect, Pass.” for the passenger puddle lamp.
9) Test the puddle lights by locking/unlocking your car with your key fob. Once working, reverse instructions to put back your door panels.
And here is the final result:
Mirror Signal/Puddle Lamp GB Thread
With the added 2 on the coding you will deactivate your auto window up and down function,I have tried every number and still can not get the windows to auto up and down.My coding original was 0001204 it is now set on 0001202 and the auto windows work and the puddle lights work but the turn signal does not work,If I code it to 0001222 turn signal and puddle lights work but the auto up or down windows donot work.Is anybody else have this same issue???
Gti For Me
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I did hold the window switches down and up to reset them and still do not work,what is your coding and what year is your car.
Gti For Me
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I got it working
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ThatGTI
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How? In case anyone else has a problem with it.
Gti For Me
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I installed the white wire in slot 16 which I thought it was 10.
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Got an issue with mine. Maybe somebody here can help??
I installed my sequential lights, and the puddle lights, did the vag-com for the puddles, and they work great, But the blinking sequentials do not work at all.. What could be the cause for this?
A friend was saying possibly because I have a 'highline' edition? Not entirely sure what that even is. I didn't see anything about any coding for the sequential blinking tho. Am I missing something?
I also just installed the lower door warning LED lights as well, and those aren't working either. But the puddle lights are working.
I also installed an auto headlight switch with light sensor, and trigger wire. Hooked that up and it instantly worked. I didn't have to vagcom anything for the headlight switch. Not sure if that's how it's supposed to be, or what..
Any ideas are appreciated
I installed my sequential lights, and the puddle lights, did the vag-com for the puddles, and they work great, But the blinking sequentials do not work at all.. What could be the cause for this?
A friend was saying possibly because I have a 'highline' edition? Not entirely sure what that even is. I didn't see anything about any coding for the sequential blinking tho. Am I missing something?
I also just installed the lower door warning LED lights as well, and those aren't working either. But the puddle lights are working.
I also installed an auto headlight switch with light sensor, and trigger wire. Hooked that up and it instantly worked. I didn't have to vagcom anything for the headlight switch. Not sure if that's how it's supposed to be, or what..
Any ideas are appreciated