Guide: B7 Passat footwell lights

**passat123** · 21-05-2015, 06:09 PM

Yes, the LEDs dim via the MFD and fade too when you lock the car.

You can fully wire it up and have all connected then get it activated later.

I had mine wired up and activated then a few days later.

**Steve28** · 21-05-2015, 06:47 PM

Thanks for confirming.

Once installed I'll put the call out for anyone that can help re-code in Melbourne area. Otherwise, is a dealer an option or do they just charge a fortune?

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**passat123** · 21-05-2015, 07:42 PM

Depends who you talk to from the dealer. The ones in Sydney told me it is not possible to activate with the software they have BUT another dealer in Sydney has VCDS/Ross Tech and was charging $80-$120 to code it, I just for a forum member to activate it..

The activation only takes 2 mins.

**limiteded** · 03-06-2016, 09:36 AM

Ive installed LED foortwell illumination in both my passats, my mothers mk6 golf, and my partners mk7 golf.
ive usec the same genuine ones in all vehicles, sourced from carsystems.pl
they have the option of buying the wiring harness also which i dont bother with because ive got terminals, tools, knowledge and manuals.

with all the above mentioned, coding is required, and the leds work fine, but uve goto tell the bcm that they are leds. Vcds has these options.
also because they are leds i code the footwell lights to be on with terminal 58d ( driving lights). From the mfd you can then select if you want them on, and the brightness.
mk7 its fromthe center screen in the car menu

earthing is best to use a dedicated earthpoint. The designed point is the lower a pillar earthpoint.

alsowhen plugging into the bcm, you must disconnect the battery before removing the 52 pin plug. The bcm may melt down if you lust yank a plug out live, sine the CAN bus is broken live, and all the other functions

**leonhartsberger** · 31-10-2016, 10:53 PM

Thanks for this great tutorial! It's been hard to find something for the B7 version, I only found for B6 before...
I am trying to instal footwell lights in both front and back, so I have a few questions, that perhaps you could help me:

Is there any closer earth point than the one indicated? My cables are too short to get there (I bought the kit from aliexpress if I remember correctly). I imagine you had to buy a new screw, because I don't have that screw in my car - it's very difficult to see on the side unless I remove the door?
Is it necessary to unplug the battery before removing the 52 conector?
Since I have to install both front and back footwell lights, I have 2 earth points to connect and 2 links. Should I plug them to pin 50 and 51 or where do I connect the backseat footwell light?

Thanks in advance! Love the tutorial! I hope I can also share my experience in this forum

**ZR36** · 06-11-2016, 07:27 PM

this is not standard in the b7??? Looks like alot of work for a few lights especially being factory in the r36.

**Throbbinhood** · 07-11-2016, 02:28 PM

Does anyone know if it's the same process in a B6?

**Throbbinhood** · 09-11-2016, 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by Steve28

Thanks for confirming.

Once installed I'll put the call out for anyone that can help re-code in Melbourne area. Otherwise, is a dealer an option or do they just charge a fortune?

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Hey mate, Im in Melbourne's South East. I can help you recode, can you help me install? I don't have the right tools etc. B6 Wagon FWIW.