MK6 overhead console illumination

[jacky_moo]

the MK5 knob has the LED + wiring built into it and if you pull apart the two (mk5 & mk6) the illumination section can be easily transplanted as the mk6 knob can support illumination ( the small "direction" stripe is actually semi transparent ) re the wiring i will tap into the switch illumination for the room/reading lights, just didnt get a chance to pull apart the light assembly yet.

but the big improvement has been the tactile feel of the mk5 switch as you can now clearly tell where the center position is

[jacky_moo]

tapped the illumination circuit

[Lucas_R]

This looks good, and i have the same thoughts on the sunroof switch in that its hard to know when it is closed. Do you mind sharing where you purchased the Mk5 switch from and the part number?

The one in my car is either dark grey or black i think - same shape as yours but different colour.

[Lucas_R]

Just found this as well:

[jacky_moo]

@lucas_R i bought the switch off ebay its just a standard mk5 switch ( make sure when your purchasing one it has the two extra wires coming out the back as thats the illumination
i pulled apart the MK6 knob and yes it can be illuminated but you have to put the guts of a mk5 switch in there and you still wont be able to tell properly what position it is in due to the 'notches' on the mk6 internals

[Lucas_R]

Thanks for the info jacky_moo