sound actuator Polo GTI

[AC74]

Just wondering if anyone local (Aus) has installed an on/off button for the sound actuator?

I don't mind the stock sound, but would like to have the ability to switch it off on the fly for long freeway trips.

[Bassik]

I'm bumping someone else's post... coz i'm interested... more so even the installation of the button?

[jayc29u]

Everyone who has the actuator unplugged, where do you fix the connector too or do you just have it flopping around? Afraid it might create a rattle!

If the actuator isnt connected, will the rain "hurt" the connectors in anyway? Being exposed to the elements and all..

[ian.perry]

Just wondering if anyone local (Aus) has installed an on/off button for the sound actuator?

I don't mind the stock sound, but would like to have the ability to switch it off on the fly for long freeway trips.

I have the "GTI" button from carstyle4you sitting around waiting for me to do it. Only thing holding me back is lack of time, and a bit of reluctance to poke through the firewall (which you have to do to connect the button to the actuator wire). Doesn't help you much though, sorry

Everyone who has the actuator unplugged, where do you fix the connector too or do you just have it flopping around? Afraid it might create a rattle!

If the actuator isnt connected, will the rain "hurt" the connectors in anyway? Being exposed to the elements and all..

I physically removed the actuator from the bay, and put electrical tape over the end of the connector then jammed it in snugly. Haven't heard a rattle, but then I'm pretty deaf

[steveyoshi]

I'm bumping someone else's post... coz i'm interested... more so even the installation of the button?

Surely with a wiring diagram for the Actuator, you could trace the earth wire to a suitable location... cut it here, add a loop of wire into the cabin and add a switch somewhere. Couldn't be hard, then you don't even need to disconnect the plug.

Going through the Firewall is not an issue and they could be even a spare plug for this that could be put back to standard if you needed too.

Also, you could pretty easy (with a relay perhaps but not necessarily) wire it into S mode so it creates continuity (Act - ON) when in that mode only.

Personally, I want to hear the engine, not noise from the engine bay though some electrically operated door. How naff is that? Want the engine to talk to me all the time, although it being quite in the cabin when being boring would be nice too. lol

[Zakarados]

I physically removed the actuator from the bay, and put electrical tape over the end of the connector then jammed it in snugly. Haven't heard a rattle, but then I'm pretty deaf

I plan on doing this on the weekend. Any issues with having it removed? water getting to the connector?

[iigx]

I have the GTI button fitted to my actuator for on/off, but I had it done at a workshop.

[jayc29u]

I plan on doing this on the weekend. Any issues with having it removed? water getting to the connector?

Similarly to Ian, I taped mine to all buggery so no water could get in. In saying that though I havent taken the tape off to see if there is any water but I highly doubt there would be. If you take it correctly and tight enough there shouldnt be a problem.

[ian.perry]

Similarly to Ian, I taped mine to all buggery so no water could get in. In saying that though I havent taken the tape off to see if there is any water but I highly doubt there would be. If you take it correctly and tight enough there shouldnt be a problem.

Yup - no problems here. You can sit the adaptor part up on the bracket for the actuator so even if water gets in there it won't be sitting in it - just moisture to worry about, but that hasn't caused me any problems

[steveyoshi]

I have the GTI button fitted to my actuator for on/off, but I had it done at a workshop.

What is the GTI button... ?

I thought it would be cool to have it only activate via S Mode on the DSG but this would involve a wiring diagram and relays on the earth circuit for the Actuator. Do you know how the workshop did this one?