MK6 headlight switch on MK4

[witchcraftz]

I'm interested in getting one of the MK6 headlight switches with the chrome button, I just realized though that there are two types, one with auto and one without auto. Assuming I want to keep my DRL working which one should I get?

[GINCH]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

Im guessing the one without Auto!

[boostedmk4]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

Im guessing the one without Auto!

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[martin13]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

If it is from a mk6, the connector won't be the same. You can get one with chrome that works for a mk4.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...ght/ES1843971/

[CGY_GTI]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

What Martin said. Assuming they have a MK4 version of it with the Auto position and it works the same way as it does on MK6s, having it in the Auto position will make all of the lights come on when you start the car and all go out when you shut it off.

[martin13]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

No auto position on mk4s. Actually, it uses a sensor that is on top of your dash to determine whether it's dark enough outside to turn the lights on.

[witchcraftz]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

From what I read the MK6 and MK4 switches are the same connector, the MK5 is different?


http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/pro...roducts_id=990

[martin13]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

I was just going off the fact the mkv is different. I figured they wouldn't go backwards but I guess I am wrong!

[Hardy_Boy]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

From what I understand mk6 Jetta swith will work. mk6 gol switch will not work

[CGY_GTI]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

My plug is different than the MK4 one. Here's one for a MK6 Jetta: http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...hes/ES2081100/

The switch itself looks a bit different than mine, but the plus looks the same.

[martin13]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

I was positive the plugs were different. MK5 and up works on can bus vs MK4 which actually has a physical wire from the light switch going to each bulb

[jaysleeves]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

Bought mine here almost 2 years ago, no problems.

http://orientalparts.com/Euro-Switch...-P2191560.aspx

[Hardy_Boy]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

I was positive the plugs were different. MK5 and up works on can bus vs MK4 which actually has a physical wire from the light switch going to each bulb

you're correct. The plugs are different on a Mk6 Golf and GTI. therefore the plug WILL NOT work in a Mk4.

the Mk6 Jetta switch WILL work in a Mk4, they are identical.

[witchcraftz]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

No auto position on mk4s. Actually, it uses a sensor that is on top of your dash to determine whether it's dark enough outside to turn the lights on.

Interesting, I wonder if the sensor could be retrofitted... Then again, I'm not sure I would want that functionality lol.

[dwvw]

Re: MK6 headlight switch on MK4

As a car starter installer that works on a lot of VW's I can say with authority that the best thing to do is get a MKiV switch. I have seen some MKVI that have the same plug as a MKIV but they have a single park light wire coming off them, and the MKIV has a separate left and right park light circuit.