Absolutely exactly what I was looking for, and maybe some help for others. I have a 2015 GLI which uses the same connectors and 3 wire system with these plugs. Surprisingly difficult to find info on repairs for my car like this. If anyone tells you that your trim line of your Jetta is the same across the board for parts, I have run into hard times trying to source the correct part or "kit" or whatnot for the GLI. The taillights are definitely have been my latest endeavor. Besides having different wiring altogether, I used your video to learn how to repin the correct harness kit to my GLI. I bought a $12 pin tool off Amazon (fit for the female end but too short for the female receiver) but never thought about grinding off material of a staple. Brilliant. saves me a trip to the autoparts store tomorrow.
Thanks for taking the time to post this. The most important part of the video - for me - was too dark to actually see...I won't belabor the lighting issues...but the narration gave me some sense of what you were up to. I have to do the same repair once the new connector arrives...I guess someone could make some side money making pigtails for VWs, since they are hard to find in the US and the problem is more rampant than I would have thought. And thanks for the well placed Caddyshack reference.
Thanks man. Was getting frustrated as my blind self was certain there was no pink lock. As for tools, I had miscellaneous pin pushers that did the trick.
In my case there was an aftermarket trailer light kit installed using scotch lock wire connectors. I don't think my issue had anything to do with VW. You may have a different circumstance. You might ask the dealer to cover the repair under warranty since your vehicle is a 2016 and this is a safety issue. Good luck.
Thanks for the video. I too am surprised that I couldn't just change the bulb but have to replace the whole connector and housing. I bought my 2015 Tiguan second hand with 30,000 km for about $20 grand. So far the computer/stereo/back-up camera has gone kaput, I just had an airbag error that stopped my steering commands and horn from functioning also, and now this. The airbag was warrantied luckily. The stereo unit/back-up camera/hands free thing is not covered and apparently is about $2000 to repair and not guaranteed to be any better. And now this, you say it's underbuilt for the current drawn. The connector is definitely corroded. Not very impressed with VW so far.
bobbin0816 I learned a lot shooting this video. This was my first DIY on my channel. I enjoyed doing it and hope to do some more, learning a little on every one.
Vince H I have not tried. I think others on vwvortex or in the mytiguan forum have made that modification. It would require wiring from the BCM under the dash to each rear light and modifications to the lights themselves.
sbcncsu I wonder if there's somebody in my area who would be capable of doing that wiring. I just got the row LED tail lights for the Tiguan which come with the amber turn signal bulb already installed. It sucks that once I install them the amber turn signal won't work. I also want to program them so I get the full brake lights instead of just the outer ones lighting up.
Thank you! The link for the connector no longer works, does anyone know what that part is called or have a link? Searching connector doesn’t bring it up
www.shopdap.com/7n0-972-704.html @Michael Newell, this should be the new link. I have updated the video description as well. Thanks for watching, good luck with your repair.
Absolutely exactly what I was looking for, and maybe some help for others. I have a 2015 GLI which uses the same connectors and 3 wire system with these plugs. Surprisingly difficult to find info on repairs for my car like this. If anyone tells you that your trim line of your Jetta is the same across the board for parts, I have run into hard times trying to source the correct part or "kit" or whatnot for the GLI. The taillights are definitely have been my latest endeavor. Besides having different wiring altogether, I used your video to learn how to repin the correct harness kit to my GLI. I bought a $12 pin tool off Amazon (fit for the female end but too short for the female receiver) but never thought about grinding off material of a staple. Brilliant. saves me a trip to the autoparts store tomorrow.
Thanks for taking the time to post this. The most important part of the video - for me - was too dark to actually see...I won't belabor the lighting issues...but the narration gave me some sense of what you were up to. I have to do the same repair once the new connector arrives...I guess someone could make some side money making pigtails for VWs, since they are hard to find in the US and the problem is more rampant than I would have thought. And thanks for the well placed Caddyshack reference.
Thank you, I have fixed my car as you show.
This video was perfect thank you so much! Got everything from the links and fixed my light! Thank you!
Very helpful video .Thank you .
Those hidden screws, had me stumped, THANKS!
Thanks man. Was getting frustrated as my blind self was certain there was no pink lock. As for tools, I had miscellaneous pin pushers that did the trick.
Ps, the pin pushers are $10 or less off Fleabay. Doesn't take much and filled in some of my missing molex pushers. ;)
Very useful. Hope it is the same on the 2010. Good first attempt.
I have a VW Tiguan 2016 , same problem , VW should call owners to repair our Tiguans , Am i wrong ? i think we have a case.
In my case there was an aftermarket trailer light kit installed using scotch lock wire connectors. I don't think my issue had anything to do with VW. You may have a different circumstance. You might ask the dealer to cover the repair under warranty since your vehicle is a 2016 and this is a safety issue. Good luck.
Thanks for the video. I too am surprised that I couldn't just change the bulb but have to replace the whole connector and housing. I bought my 2015 Tiguan second hand with 30,000 km for about $20 grand. So far the computer/stereo/back-up camera has gone kaput, I just had an airbag error that stopped my steering commands and horn from functioning also, and now this. The airbag was warrantied luckily. The stereo unit/back-up camera/hands free thing is not covered and apparently is about $2000 to repair and not guaranteed to be any better. And now this, you say it's underbuilt for the current drawn. The connector is definitely corroded. Not very impressed with VW so far.
Very helpful but needs better camera work. Should've turn the corner around the film the sunlight so we could see better.
bobbin0816 I learned a lot shooting this video. This was my first DIY on my channel. I enjoyed doing it and hope to do some more, learning a little on every one.
Is there a better view of the de-pinning? Couldn't see what happened after pushing the pin through the front
There isn't much to see. When you push the staple into the opening, it folds down the tab on the pin that allows it to slide out the back.
Great video thank you !
Is there a way to get the amber turn signals to work?
Vince H I have not tried. I think others on vwvortex or in the mytiguan forum have made that modification. It would require wiring from the BCM under the dash to each rear light and modifications to the lights themselves.
sbcncsu I wonder if there's somebody in my area who would be capable of doing that wiring. I just got the row LED tail lights for the Tiguan which come with the amber turn signal bulb already installed. It sucks that once I install them the amber turn signal won't work. I also want to program them so I get the full brake lights instead of just the outer ones lighting up.
Vince H Check on Facebook for a local VW club or meet and ask some of those folks local to you. The VW community is pretty awesome.
sbcncsu I found a local guy. I'm going to see if he can do it. Thanks.
Thank you! The link for the connector no longer works, does anyone know what that part is called or have a link? Searching connector doesn’t bring it up
www.shopdap.com/7n0-972-704.html
@Michael Newell, this should be the new link. I have updated the video description as well. Thanks for watching, good luck with your repair.