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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: scottm72 on November 23, 2012, 01:08:57 am

Title: chrome window buttons
Post by: scottm72 on November 23, 2012, 01:08:57 am
anyone know where to get the chrome tips for the window buttons
 :happy2:
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: marko on November 23, 2012, 02:22:32 am
http://www.bold-sport.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=43_39_62&product_id=83
on a special offer...got mine last monday
top quality
 :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: MC71 on November 23, 2012, 07:28:45 am
And don't forget your fuel flap switch. Door card off though I'm afraid, right PITA.   :laugh:

http://www.bold-sport.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=107
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: AA on November 23, 2012, 08:12:48 am
 Fuel switch is the easy one to change  :happy2:
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: chrisr763 on November 23, 2012, 08:21:16 am
Its a shame its such an expensive mod for somthing relativly simple  :stupid:
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: MC71 on November 23, 2012, 08:44:27 am
Fuel switch is the easy one to change  :happy2:

Not for me!  :ashamed:

Found it a pain to get the door cards off so had Eddie-NL switch them over while having my LED door warning lights fitted. The others are all a 10 minute job with some trim tools.

Its a shame its such an expensive mod for somthing relativly simple  :stupid:

They are VERY cheap fella, the ones in the link. The ones i purchased were over £100 for a 3r set inc. Headlight switch and Fuel Flap switch.
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: chrisr763 on November 23, 2012, 02:01:15 pm
Fuel switch is the easy one to change  :happy2:

Not for me!  :ashamed:

Found it a pain to get the door cards off so had Eddie-NL switch them over while having my LED door warning lights fitted. The others are all a 10 minute job with some trim tools.

Its a shame its such an expensive mod for somthing relativly simple  :stupid:



They are VERY cheap fella, the ones in the link. The ones i purchased were over £100 for a 3r set inc. Headlight switch and Fuel Flap switch.

Didnt realise it was in Dollars  :grin: But the 3 Door ones are $129.99
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: homesqueeze on November 23, 2012, 04:30:13 pm
It's meant to be possible to change the fuel flap switch without taking the door card off. I'll find out when I change all my switches after I get them for Crimbo!
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: MC71 on November 23, 2012, 04:39:03 pm
^^^^ had this discussion with a few peeps (including Eddie-NL when he changed mine) and is "possible" if you remove all the screws (including the ones holding the handle to the door) and pop the bottom lugs out and a few up the sides and you can squeeze your hand underneath the lever the switch out. Some peeps have tried to lift the plastic surround that is around the switch put it won't lift enough as its attached to the door card from behind and will break off if forced. Is all a PITA though, easier to take the door card off.

 :happy2:
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: homesqueeze on November 23, 2012, 04:43:19 pm
Fair enough, I'll bear that in mind when I try and change mine.
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: AA on November 23, 2012, 04:49:59 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52046.msg606037.html#msg606037
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: MC71 on November 23, 2012, 04:59:05 pm
Yeah, it was a fail (for me) as I couldn't get the lugs undone. Some may have better luck bending the door card.  :ashamed:
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: scottm72 on November 23, 2012, 09:47:56 pm
holy sh*t man, because there is a little notch at the end of the normal switches I thought something would clip on and house there.
so am I right in thinking I would have to take ALL the door panels off if I bought the set ?
and what about the headlight switch, panel off again ?
also would any coding be required after install
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: Nodz on November 23, 2012, 09:56:32 pm
No coding, and only trim off around the switches for window switches, headlight switch pops out easily and fuel switch requires the door card to come off
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: scottm72 on November 23, 2012, 10:48:55 pm
window switch on every door, is it just that bollard it sits on that pulls of then on each door
isn't the fuel switch in the middle console, sorry to cold to go outside and check
also I guess the buttons illuminate like the standard ones ?
are these easy for noob to fit
 :happy2:
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: Nodz on November 23, 2012, 10:53:30 pm
There is a guide somewhere. The fuel switch is at the back of the drivers door pocket.

Yeah these ones are the same colour as standard but you can get them from sellers in Germany to light up any colour you want.
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: scottm72 on November 23, 2012, 10:57:15 pm
thanks nodz, I will look around for the fitting thread, just concerned if I buy them it may be hard to fit for a mod noob
noticed there is 2 sets on that site with a $10 diff but look the same parts ?
dearer one says 4 door but all same parts
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: MC71 on November 23, 2012, 11:18:19 pm
 Just use "Search", everything you've every though of has already been done and posted about, but here you go...

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1800.0.html

and for door card removal, only needed on the drivers door for the "Fuel Flap" release switch...

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As to your question regarding the different types of switches, they are from (or for) different cars. Some are from the Passat CC and IIRC the others are for the VW cars for the Far Eastern market.


Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: scottm72 on November 23, 2012, 11:34:12 pm
dude you are the man,,,,
fair few times you have helped me out now so many thanks again
will order the switches based on that now
I couldn't even access the vid you gave me as windows 8 has adobe compatability issues sigh, had to revert back to desktop and watch on windows 7
what a crock of sh*t windows 8 is I tell you
gonna overwrite it any day now
thanks posted buddy
ps,,, ohh forgot to say,,, washed the car today lol
ran out of daylight and dried it in the dark  :surprised:
prob all smeared tomorrow lol
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: MC71 on November 23, 2012, 11:37:30 pm
^^^^  :happy2:
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: scottm72 on November 24, 2012, 12:17:37 am
http://www.bold-sport.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=43_39_62&product_id=83
on a special offer...got mine last monday
top quality
 :happy2: :happy2:
marko do you know if I need the trigger wire ?
I have my headlights which stay on for 30 seconds and don't know if that is what they are on about on their site ?
I have factory bi xenons
cheers again
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: marko on November 24, 2012, 12:24:12 am
no scott ,you dont need it mate....!!!
i dont have auto lights in my golf so i got the wire added
 :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: scottm72 on November 24, 2012, 12:37:11 am
ahh gotcha,,, thanks for your help mate, im gonna order them just now then pluck up the courage to get them fitted
 :happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: scottm72 on November 24, 2012, 12:45:14 am
cant see the diff in the 2 sets on the site, both say golf although it does say mk v1 ???
they are identical are they not
first
http://www.bold-sport.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=43_39_62&product_id=83
and second
http://www.bold-sport.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=43_39_62&product_id=135

do you see any diff
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: marko on November 24, 2012, 12:54:12 am
i went with the first link you have but could both be the same yet different price so im not sure...i didnt fancy having to return them so just made ssur ei got the golfv ones...dont forget fuel switch is seperate
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: scottm72 on November 24, 2012, 12:56:28 am
I have e-mailed them and asked the diff, they both say mk6 so I have asked them that also
regarding the fuel switch I have asked them if they would swap the mirror switch for the fuel switch as its a dearer part anyway
I bought the mirror switch last week  :stupid:
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: AA on November 24, 2012, 07:17:03 am
Only difference I could see was the shape of the chrome tips.  One set has more of a curve.
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: scottm72 on November 24, 2012, 04:48:14 pm
Only difference I could see was the shape of the chrome tips.  One set has more of a curve.
ahh I see that now, one set has the chrome slightly going around into the switch, they look better I think
thanks for that
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: MC71 on November 24, 2012, 05:48:08 pm
The Passat CC switches in my car.....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F3760d33c95da980fef233ae6d5e1bcfb.jpg&hash=44c6217101957e3b4052e0b6ba4104817d522c07)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F910c76a84ec859339da319e359ead4d5.jpg&hash=c55b8a06c76d44bb85f3f6db770ce3ea2d90c041)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F36f20033e17d8cf527b41a1690cf5956.jpg&hash=f436f4ec454734ce5a2ed1187a84d795160524c0)
Title: Re: chrome window buttons
Post by: scottm72 on November 24, 2012, 06:01:29 pm
The Passat CC switches in my car.....

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F3760d33c95da980fef233ae6d5e1bcfb.jpg&hash=44c6217101957e3b4052e0b6ba4104817d522c07)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F910c76a84ec859339da319e359ead4d5.jpg&hash=c55b8a06c76d44bb85f3f6db770ce3ea2d90c041)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2F36f20033e17d8cf527b41a1690cf5956.jpg&hash=f436f4ec454734ce5a2ed1187a84d795160524c0)
yeah they look cool dude, love the hidden air freshener, never thought of there lol