MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: akbarirfan on March 04, 2021, 04:51:44 pm

Title: Tapping into Reverse Light
Post by: akbarirfan on March 04, 2021, 04:51:44 pm

Hi Guys,

I recently bought a dash cam that included a rear view camera. The rear view camera is usually shown in the corner of the dash cam screen.

When reversing, if I have the wire connected to the reverse light, it will then enlarge the rear image.

The issue I'm having is actually locating the cable to tap into.

Any ideas where the positive reverse light wire is (not the bulb part, but getting to it before the tailgate)? I was hoping it would have branched off of the rear light loom but can't see anything like that.

Car is a Mk5 GTI DSG.

Thank you.

Title: Re: Tapping into Reverse Light
Post by: loop on March 06, 2021, 11:26:43 pm

Eddie NL could probably sort you out.


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Title: Re: Tapping into Reverse Light
Post by: akbarirfan on March 20, 2021, 12:03:42 pm

@Eddie-NL (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=2345) Are you able to offer any advice here please?

We're at opposite ends of the country!

Title: Re: Tapping into Reverse Light
Post by: LC5F on March 20, 2021, 12:33:22 pm

Haynes manual circuit diagram shows a Black/Blue stripe cable feeds the reverse light in the hatch

They have a reputation for inaccuracy, referred to as "the book of lies" - just check it is the correct one before tapping into it.

Title: Re: Tapping into Reverse Light
Post by: akbarirfan on March 22, 2021, 11:23:48 am

Any idea where in the hatch?

I was hoping it would be on the loom to the rear light. If not, I can't see how the cables are getting to the tailgate so I can intercept there.

Title: Re: Tapping into Reverse Light
Post by: LC5F on March 22, 2021, 08:44:36 pm

Try this thread:
https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=86689.0 (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=86689.0)

Title: Re: Tapping into Reverse Light
Post by: chimp400 on March 27, 2021, 10:20:25 am

I fitted a parking sensor kit recently and had trouble identifying it and ended up just going straight to the lamp itself.
A bit of a pita but I wanted to remove as little of the plastics as possible.

Title: Re: Tapping into Reverse Light
Post by: akbarirfan on March 27, 2021, 11:20:22 am

Quote from: chimp400 on March 27, 2021, 10:20:25 am

I fitted a parking sensor kit recently and had trouble identifying it and ended up just going straight to the lamp itself.
A bit of a pita but I wanted to remove as little of the plastics as possible.

Hello,

What did you have to remove to feed the wire to the boot? All the C Pillar? Or the boot plastic as well?

I'll most likely go down this route.

Thanks

Title: Re: Tapping into Reverse Light
Post by: chimp400 on March 27, 2021, 06:00:39 pm

From memory the right side boot trim and the tailgate panel, I pushed the pillar trim back enough to feed the wire through the grommet into the tailgate.
A bid awkward but saved breaking more plastics.