How to Install our MK7 LED Tail Light Adapter Harness (for Euro Style Light Operation)

This video will show you how to make the amber turn signals work on your MK7 after installing OEM LED Tail Lights. This adapter harness was developed by Deutsche Auto Parts as easy solution to make your VW GTI or Golf Euro LED Tails function as they do in ROW (with amber turn signals).
Here are the MK7 European LED Tail Light Adapter Harness
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More Details about MK7 Euro LED Tail Lights Here
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Wire Terminal Tool Set (no longer required for the new harness)
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The coding we performed here
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Disclaimer: Please note all DIY are intended for basic information. Deutsche Auto Parts is not liable for any damage incurred during any attempt to follow the information shown in the video above.
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[@Deutscheautoparts]

- We appreciate your Support and Purchases! Here are the MK7 European LED Tail Light Adapter Harness www.shopdap.com/mk7-golf-gti-led-taillight-harness-1.html More Details about MK7 Euro LED Tail Lights Here shopdap.com/mk7-led-taillights/ Wire Terminal Tool Set (no longer required for the new harness) www.shopdap.com/werkzeug-usa-wkz-term3pc.html The coding we performed here shopdap.com/dap-mk7-led-taillight-coding/

[@martinmurphy6833]

Thank you! I needed to put the panel back on, and was having a hard time, watching this video I realized that the trick was to remove the side strips first. Amazing how these videos can continue gifting years after they are recorded.

[@BGBrygfjeld]

Just discovered this awesome channel during isolation and are binging every video - love the content and you guys. Keep posting videos!

[@RickJohnson]

A couple of tips that would reduce the need for a 2nd snake pull (those who install network cabling through conduit - this should sound very familiar): 1. Pull both wires at the same time. 2. Pull some sort of pull string with the first wire. Tie the string to the 2nd wire and pull it back through. I would use the pull string anyway in case you need to get back in there in the future. Leave 4-6" of it on either side, tied off. That way, future projects such as dual-channel dash cams or other wiring that uses the same route become MUCH easier w/o needing to pull grommets or boots again.

[@razvanscutaru4015]

On point sir! I do this for all my wire runs.

[@lonememe]

Fellow network engineer here. Is there a particular reason he only does it one at time? I mean...you can get two of those wires through with a snake very easily. Am I missing something here?

[@PeterBrooks_uk]

Thanks for an excellent video showing the dismantle of the tailgate. I've got a side arch to replace on my Golf but the clips seem a lot harder to pull off than in your video. I can only assume it's a bit too cold at the moment. What's the best solution? Heating them up slightly with a heat gun? Thanks

[@GrumpyG63]

Hi. Thanks for this - it really helped me get the panels off the boot to replace the badge drain tube.

[@ningjia416]

make a video on how to replace those rubber boots, because i broke mine :(

[@ulises0885]

You have a video of how to remove the door panel and change the speaker and the post. thanks

[@vince____]

Appreciate this! It helped me get the panels off and on the boot to replace the trunk latch.

[@aktunka]

Thanks for the video instructions. I just put mine in today and everything went pretty smooth. I would actually recommend installing the inner harness first because when you snake the cables down, you will save yourself a step. Once you get the inner cables down to the outer lights, the snake is already in there and ready to have the uter cable connected to pull it back through. I know it isn't much, but any time saved is a good thing :)

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+aktunka Thanks for the feedback. We appreciate it very much. Also thank you for the purchase. We are happy to hear the video help you with your install.

[@scotchegg6422]

When you remove the hatch trim, what is that wire and plug dangling around (2 mins 08 seconds in)?

[@meatamigo3428]

Hey Paul I was wondering if the oem lights would function correctly with the harness installed? I'm thinking of putting my stickers back in for winter.

[@carlossandez4172]

Hi there! I assuming is the same operation on both sides and the for the pins too they go on the same number also?

[@Colorwlf]

@Deutsche Auto Part, Thanks for the video Paul , I put mine in today and this video made the process so much easier. I took the bottom rubber boot clips out instead of the top , I used trim tools and try not to break the clips, unfortunately, I still manage to break them. The boot is very loose now, I am worrying that the water will get inside. Am I worrying too much.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

First thanks for the purchase. We appreciate it very much. In regards to the boot. If you are worried we would suggest using clear silicon. This should secure it in place and seal it.

[@ND-lg6wd]

Any advice on what to do if you have broken the clip on grommet that is on the body , the one you with tension on it you have to push forward and then clip up

[@JonasNieves]

Hi! Im from the Philippines and I have a 2016 GTI mk7 with the cherry red tail lights already included. According to the VW dealer here, our GTIs come from Germany. For the dynamic lighting to work, do I still need to buy your harness or can we just code it directly without getting harness? Thanks!

[@hanybakeer7753]

is it the same installation and coding for mk7 basic _ meddle east spec?

[@amalamadingdong7137]

I'm having a bit of trouble removing the rubber boot on both sides, I'm applying a decent amount of pressure but I'm afraid to break it as it does seem finicky.. any other words of advice?

[@kyleharding6795]

Will this harness also work on a 2013 Tiguan? I will be shipping my car overseas and need to add euro functionality (amber rear turn signals and rear fogs). If I buy aftermarket LEDs will this harness work to add this functionality?

[@StrawHatJerry]

Where could I potentially get this done for me if I didnt want to DIY? Would it cost alot?

[@frumperdink8864]

What happens if the led of the brake lights begin to die out? Do I need to buy another set of the brake light?😰

[@jjnolms1967]

Can any other harness be used with the obd11 coding?

[@Yorchzz]

Well, I did it today I purchased the harness for Deutsche Auto Parts it is sick the quality of the harness great job guys!!, for the tail light I purchased mines in VW dealership at Mexico. Mexican GTI uses LED taillights and they works perfectly! with the exchange rate Dll vs Peso it was pretty cheap the set of the GTI Cherry color. Greetings from San Diego

[@IainB]

Why does all the plastic trim need to be re-installed prior to coding? I'd want to verify it's working before I put it all back in place in the event that I had to go back in and check any of the wiring.

[@LzrouseTricks]

Awesome video. Giving this a try tonight. Quick question for you: Is there anyway that something behind those pillars would affect my car's radio? After I got my windows tinted, my radio will lose signal when i put my car in reverse... It happens even before the reverse camera comes out, I thought maybe it was something with that. I ask because I watched them remove the pillars to get the tint in the edges. Thanks!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Logan Rouse tough to say but if it happened directly after the install its likely to be related.

[@andreif5158]

Paul... on a 2016 Golf R... I need the lights + adapted + coding for full amber functioning, correct? Also, if I just do the plug+play, they should work exactly as they did on the white GTI you showed in the 6 min video, correct? Please let me know - thanks.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Correct. Take a look here we explain everything for MK7 led tail lights shopdap.com/mk7-led-taillights/

[@cifamotanii4587]

It looks like you have been doing it before 😃 Paul

[@huntnman]

Just got my wiring harness from you guys!! question.... Can you run all the wiring, plug it all up, and the drive before coding? Plan is to use a buddies ODBEleven, but trying to determine if I need to have him come to my place, or I can drive it over there AFTER I do all the wiring?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

You should leave unplugged from the lights and car until you code it.

[@huntnman]

Thanks for the quick reply!

[@Mooreinlife84]

Do you guys know yet if there is any changes to the 2016 golf R ? Also do you provide a grommet for the wires where they go through the hatch to protect them?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Micah Moore We don't know if there are any changes on the 2016 Golf R that would affect this. We believe there are no differences but don't have any confirmed installs we are aware of at this time.

[@Mooreinlife84]

Adam Chandler awesome thanks for the response

[@jdmyu]

Dumb luck, I broke the clip on the rubber boot - you know the part in the video where he uses the trim tool and says "be careful". I put it back and it holds, but is very loose. Don't think I can replace since wires run through it. Thoughts on what to do???

[@Deutscheautoparts]

You can try to use clear silicone to seal in place and prevent water from coming in. Replacing would require removing the trunk hatch wires to run them through the new boot.

[@ur233ban]

I broke them both

[@trzown]

I know you may not be supporting comments on this video anymore but in case: I installed everything and it all seemed to go perfect except the tail lights 100% do not come on with my headlights. Amber turn works, braking works, hazards, but no tail lights when the headlights are on. (I got pulled over immediately lol I didn't realize) -- I've coded with odb11, I've double triple checked the wiring with the harness. Everything works without the harness (if I set the odb back to standard) so I can drive for now but the harness for amber doesn't seem to be working fully (after coding and of course before) -- furthermore I've manually checked that the "app" coded it right by checking through VCDS and still nothing. Is this an issue you've ever seen?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+try please send us an email with the order number for your harness and some details so we can take a look at what's going on.

[@colin5298]

Hi I have 2 questions for u the first it I have already come across euro tail lights so can I buy just the harness and wiring form your website? And secondly I'm not comfortable installing them my self so can a Volkswagen dealership do the installation for me?

[@colin5298]

And can the dealership code it as well since I'm unaware on how to do that

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Colin Geraghty You should consider contacting your dealer to discuss this but generally dealers would not be the ones to help. You should find a local VW and Audi specialist. We include the coding info with our harness. Take a look here for that. deutscheautoparts.com/mk7-golf-gti-led-taillight-harness.html

[@markseven6046]

Anyone know what happens if you put the OEM lights back in with the harnesses installed?

[@Spartan_Pope]

Good question.

[@overtime94]

2 of my clips broke on the main hatch panel while removing. Would you happen to have the part number?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Take a look here deutscheautoparts.com/4a0-867-276-b.html

[@overtime94]

beautiful thanks man.

[@A_guan]

What is that snake called? Like if I went into a store would I ask them where the snakes are? Or is there a different name to it

[@Deutscheautoparts]

This would work www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-56005-4-Inch-25-Feet/dp/B0026TBOU8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484339068&sr=8-3&keywords=wire+snake

[@blakemoser1682]

I ended up breaking both clips also. In Hindsight there is no reason to actually remove the clips if you are using a wire snake. DAP should really revise their install instructions. Replacing the rubber grommets looks to be a huge undertaking from what I can see.

[@wendysremix]

Does this harness work with european incandescent tail lights?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Sorry this is only developed for the North American Market

[@wendysremix]

I mean to add european lights to an american car but not led ones

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Sorry its not intended for that either

[@wendysremix]

Hmm I see. You guys should make a kit for halogen tail lights

[@ssrenan]

Wait, did I just watch a 13 minute installation video that did not show the result (the lights flashing) at the end?

[@A_guan]

The hard part here is getting the wires through out the entire back of the car. So scared I'll mess up doing this

[@bean617]

Mk7

[@rzorNvme]

What the fuck is a coding how does the average go into that --- like laptop and Connect to the car with a USB... I'm going to google for an answer

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+rzorNvme Im sorry Im not clear what the question is. Can you rephrase this?

[@flyer8887]

+rzorNvme they have coding instructions here: shopdap.com/dap-mk7-led-taillight-coding/ but you need to have a VCDS cable which can be purchased here: store.ross-tech.com/shop/cat/VCDS.html and also the appropriate software from here www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/current.php if that sounds to complicated for you, just go to a VW/Audi specialist shop and ask them to do it for you.

[@AversaS2]

In order to code, you need to have VAGCOM software, which can be really expensive. Your best bet is to go on Craigslist and find somebody that does coding. There's a guy by me that will do all the coding you can possibly want for $20.

[@shith00k]

Snake? I think it's called a Fish Tape....