Key switch illumination

**DrewstA** · 18-09-2009, 01:36 PM

Hi guys. Has anyone installed an additional lamp to momentarily light up the steering wheel ignition switch? I am constantly fumbling around in the dark, trying to find it.
I previously modified my Echo Sportivo with this lamp, and it was easy! But i dont think it'll be as straight forward with the Polo GTi.

I'm thinking i'll probably have to tap into the main roof illumination assembly, (as this already has the dimming feature when a door is opened) and feeding a pair of wires back down ito the steering column (somehow!).

Does anyone have a disassembly diagram of this roof illum ass'y? Any ideas or suggestions? If i can do this, i'll be happy to post photos and instructions on how to do it.

Cheers,

**Brisben** · 18-09-2009, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by DrewstA

Hi guys. Has anyone installed an additional lamp to momentarily light up the steering wheel ignition switch? I am constantly fumbling around in the dark, trying to find it.
I previously modified my Echo Sportivo with this lamp, and it was easy! But i dont think it'll be as straight forward with the Polo GTi.

I'm thinking i'll probably have to tap into the main roof illumination assembly, (as this already has the dimming feature when a door is opened) and feeding a pair of wires back down ito the steering column (somehow!).

Does anyone have a disassembly diagram of this roof illum ass'y? Any ideas or suggestions? If i can do this, i'll be happy to post photos and instructions on how to do it.

Cheers,

I would save myself the hassle and buy one of those cheap torch keyrings !

**vwthunder** · 18-09-2009, 02:08 PM

Maybe learn where the key goes lol

**Kai** · 18-09-2009, 04:35 PM

I never have any trouble and i drive all the time at night... :|

**Tim** · 18-09-2009, 05:15 PM

the trick is to feel where the hole is with your finger first. And then its easy.. I never miss using this method..

And yes I know that sounds perverted. But im being serious!