MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: v4rley on September 07, 2013, 10:04:13 am
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Had been looking at replacing the hazard switch with one of the black ones available from the forum. Did a bit of googling and search thourogh other forums and came across a gloss dark red version. Blends in better than the standard matt, but retains the hint of red unlike the black replacements. Purchasd mine from eBay china about 3 weeks ago, the seller does both buy it now and auction (slightly cheaper):
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dark-Red-HAZARD-SWITCH-FIT-FOR-VW-JETTA-MK5-Sagitar-18G953509-/310739767055?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4859888f0f
Here's a picture of mine fitted, really impressed and blends in nicely, fitting straight forward too :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv4rley1%2FGolf_gti%2Fimage_zps5369b2e5.jpg&hash=b6a12f0e4f1a5854677c078a5848b2b4d1aac575) (http://s1232.photobucket.com/user/v4rley1/media/Golf%20gti/image_zps5369b2e5.jpg.html)
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looks good. tbh i wouldn't ever fit a black hazard switch (feel it should be easily and quickly visible in an emergency) but that red one looks smart :happy2:
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There are a few of these on ebay £8.31 - £££ beware of the stupid p&p on some
Not sure about black being the right colour for this
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£6.39 delivered
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dark-Red-HAZARD-SWITCH-FIT-FOR-VW-JETTA-MK5-Sagitar-18G953509-/160950900333?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item25796bd66d
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looks good. tbh i wouldn't ever fit a black hazard switch (feel it should be easily and quickly visible in an emergency) but that red one looks smart :happy2:
So if you fitted a black hazard switch does it somehow enable a cloaking shield for the button? :grin:
Everyone knows where the button is... and if you do need to look for it in an emergency then your gonna have an accident anyway!
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looks good. tbh i wouldn't ever fit a black hazard switch (feel it should be easily and quickly visible in an emergency) but that red one looks smart :happy2:
So if you fitted a black hazard switch does it somehow enable a cloaking shield for the button? :grin:
Everyone knows where the button is... and if you dont and need to look for it in an emergency then your gonna have an accident anyway!
Plus it can be enabled via VCDS to flash the hazards under heavy breaking condtions. I demo'd the S3 brake setup for a mate last weekend and thats triggered the hazards without me having to touch the button.
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I don't have any issue with the black version. Just thought I would try something different, also cheaper and a complete unit replacement :happy2:
Also have enabled the emergency braking through vcds, although haven't tested yet :laugh:
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Looks neat that! :happy2:
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can you still get the black one
Wonder if I can get one of the switches of tps
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can you still get the black one
You can, but no one can see where they have been left. :evilgrin:
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looks good. tbh i wouldn't ever fit a black hazard switch (feel it should be easily and quickly visible in an emergency) but that red one looks smart :happy2:
So if you fitted a black hazard switch does it somehow enable a cloaking shield for the button? :grin:
Everyone knows where the button is... and if you do need to look for it in an emergency then your gonna have an accident anyway!
my car is insured on 4 people as part of my family's multicar policy. the other members of my family rarely drive my car, and i would imagine they would not know right away where it was such as is needed in an emergency situation unless it could be easily seen. (similarly i would imagine that every time you drive a hire car or courtesy car you would only know at first glance where it is because it's red.)
all well and good making smart comments, but my point about safety is still valid. if it even has the potential to be missed then in my eyes the black button should be avoided. if you want one in your car go ahead and fit one, i'm not stopping you. i just wouldn't fit one to my car.
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Ordered & fitted looks quality! :happy2:
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I ordered one the other day too... only 30 days wait :laugh:
The dial surrounds are another cheap china mod:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvoodish.co.uk%2Fmisc%2Ffast-mat-gti.jpg&hash=a0efe570e1d867caaad0abaf4cc5f556dde25cbf)
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I ordered one the other day too... only 30 days wait :laugh:
The dial surrounds are another cheap china mod:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvoodish.co.uk%2Fmisc%2Ffast-mat-gti.jpg&hash=a0efe570e1d867caaad0abaf4cc5f556dde25cbf)
Dial surrounds looks good. Do you mind sharing the link?
Thanks
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Of course mate:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-MK5-Jetta-Golf-EOS-Metal-Silver-Climatronic-Bezel-/170721774317?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27bfcf8aed
:happy2:
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^^^^ that's cheap. I paid £20 for those from AwesomeGTI! :sad1:
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didn't realise they sold them
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^^^^ They do AND they're obviously taking the p*ss with the price......
~~ Clicky here ~~ (http://www.awesomegti.com/car/vw/golfmk5/ecs-billet-alu-climatronic-rings-mk5-scirocco)
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that link is for the rings around the climate heaters
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that link is for the rings around the climate heaters
My fault mate, I'd taken the thread on a whole different tangent. :fighting2:
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that link is for the rings around the climate heaters
Its Scottymon's fault! :laugh:
No Awesome don't sell the Hazard Switches.
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:signLOL:
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Same as current Caddy if cant wait and want to pay a bit more,1TO 953 509B,just shy of £16 iirc.
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Same as current Caddy if cant wait and want to pay a bit more,1TO 953 509B,just shy of £16 iirc.
thanks for the info
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Same as current Caddy if cant wait and want to pay a bit more,1TO 953 509B,just shy of £16 iirc.
thanks for the info
Warning, if ordering caddy hazzard switch make sure angles are correct...
I have had one for about 3 months, as yet unfitted, just found it in my "to fit" drawer at work, looking at the eBay piccys there maybee more of a slope from top to bottom with the caddy switch compared to a golf, hard to tell.
Prob best to take yours along to compare.
I apologise in advance if anyone spent money and it doesn't fit nicely..
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Is it not an MOT item the hazard switch being red? Similar to the release button on seatbelts, must be red to pass.
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Is it not an MOT item the hazard switch being red? Similar to the release button on seatbelts, must be red to pass.
Mk6 Golf switch is black.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.performance-car-guide.co.uk%2Fimages%2FL-Volkswagen-Golf-Mk6-GTi-Interior.jpg&hash=318b832a038a56b0e59dd197be80a417eec005df)
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I had a look through the MOT guidelines the other day about the red hazard switch and also the red seatbelt buttons... but couldn't see anything on either:
http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_510.htm
It must be a requirement for the seat belt button, as every car I can think of has red buttons.
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On a different note, is the Mk6 seating position more offset than the Mk5?
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looks good. tbh i wouldn't ever fit a black hazard switch (feel it should be easily and quickly visible in an emergency) but that red one looks smart :happy2:
So if you fitted a black hazard switch does it somehow enable a cloaking shield for the button? :grin:
Everyone knows where the button is... and if you dont and need to look for it in an emergency then your gonna have an accident anyway!
this is complete madness great idea...so have u tested it uner heavy breaking and it all works fine
Plus it can be enabled via VCDS to flash the hazards under heavy breaking condtions. I demo'd the S3 brake setup for a mate last weekend and thats triggered the hazards without me having to touch the button.
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Is it not an MOT item the hazard switch being red?
If that's the case, why are cars still being pumped out from the factory with black switches?
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£6.39 delivered
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dark-Red-HAZARD-SWITCH-FIT-FOR-VW-JETTA-MK5-Sagitar-18G953509-/160950900333?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item25796bd66d
ive just ordered one & it will compliment the mk6 wheel & switches nicely :wink:
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Fits perfectly Only had it for 2 weeks :signLOL:
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excellent..waiting to fit mine just waiting to get my car from the tuners :sad1:
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how easy are they to fit?
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Easy mate.
If you haven't already, grab some plastic tools (Bojo ones are decent) then pull the top section above the HU off, may require you to unclip a cable, then remove the old switch and replace with the new one... reverse order job done... probably 5 mins.
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£6.39 delivered
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dark-Red-HAZARD-SWITCH-FIT-FOR-VW-JETTA-MK5-Sagitar-18G953509-/160950900333?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item25796bd66d
Just ordered one, cheers.
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£6.39 delivered
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dark-Red-HAZARD-SWITCH-FIT-FOR-VW-JETTA-MK5-Sagitar-18G953509-/160950900333?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item25796bd66d
Just ordered one, cheers.
:happy2:
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Just ordered one shame its 30 day delivery
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Just ordered one shame its 30 day delivery
still waiting to fit mine :signLOL:
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Ordered. Should receive early November :sad1:
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1285.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa585%2FBiano44%2F5665979-3d-rendering-of-a-sheep-of-the-wild-west-with-clipping-path-and-shadow-over-white_zpsb3996966.jpg&hash=2e7272fc9af86da67478043841ce58470e8dbada) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/Biano44/media/5665979-3d-rendering-of-a-sheep-of-the-wild-west-with-clipping-path-and-shadow-over-white_zpsb3996966.jpg.html)
Guess I'm just a sheep......should be here soon!!
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Had this email this morning :sad1:
Dear Valuable Customer,
Recently, the China Customs does very strictly security measures to import and export goods when they clearance. Your goods detained by the Customs. Inorder you can receive your goods earlier, now we resend your goods. We fell very sorry for the inconvenience to you. Your new tracking number is: <removed>. If you have any problem, please contact us. We will do our best to solve your problem. Thank you for your understanding and support.
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all fitted
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fcc20%2Fmaxitrol%2FIMG_20131023_070101_zps49880e1e.jpg&hash=7fdbb0ec591fbefb2cba992093944b4c1df998c5)
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fscontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-prn2%2F1521220_235505529951454_1999648002_n.jpg&hash=7c8e2db52816cc877e447dc8e1a9d01960d236bc)
Teheehehe
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Are those black?
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:jumping: :grin:
Topic: Dark red hazard switch (p/n 18G 953 509)
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Are those black?
Nope :happy2:
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Yeah. Sorry. Brain fart. :ashamed:
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TBF, it's the blackest Cherry Red available, lol.
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lol bit of a better pic
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1471144_235822763253064_1219401837_n.jpg)
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Same as current Caddy if cant wait and want to pay a bit more,1TO 953 509B,just shy of £16 iirc.
DONT BUY 1TO 953 509B THEY DONT FIT MK5 as i found out when i ordered one from my local tps :sad1:
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Come on Jay get it fitted :grin:
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Had mine for just over a month and have still to fit it :ashamed:
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:surprised:
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Especially as i have had the radio out twice since :(
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Especially as i have had the radio out twice since :(
Ahh that's a poor excuse man come on!! :signLOL:
I'll fit mine when I have the headunit out to wire up the amp.
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I know. I know :sad1:
I have some time on my hands this weekend so I'll give it a bash :)
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Looks niceeeee!!!!
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FINALLY got round to fitting mine yesterday as i had the stereo out to remove the Parrot wiring loom.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi184.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx211%2Fdegudodger%2FKL07PEP%2F6450EB9F-33AA-4FE3-A086-3A4696833EFD_zpsbjzyo3h5.jpg&hash=d0baf6cf91ad3532d0105558353ea602f8d2da52)
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looks lot better
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Can't really explain how but it looks/feels more OEM than the original.