VW Golf Mk6 GTI How to Install Sequential Tail Lights

I will show how to install led sequential tail lights in a MK6 Volkswagen Golf GTI. I will show in detail how to remove the trunk hatch panels, and how to run the wires from the light on the body to the lights on the trunk hatch. This should be applicable to the GTI's from 2010-2014.
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[@kylelevin5855]

FYI.......If you flip the brown and white wire on the left(driver side) hatch light you will get proper duel white reverse lights.

[@kylelevin5855]

@The Truth if you flip the wires it's a fog light delete.

[@leonardoarispe4689]

Do you flip the wires on the tail light assembly connector? Or the body connector?

[@kylelevin5855]

@@leonardoarispe4689 tail light assembly connector.

[@BadPhD777]

So glad to read this! I was giving this mod a second thought because I like all the illumination I get from two reverse lights when using my backup camera.

[@MonumentalDong]

Thank you for this comment my dumbass thought my bulb burnt out.

[@sheldonbroadbridge5497]

Thats the best tutorial I've seen on this subject, will be doing my golf mk6 this weekend, definitely worth a viewing

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thank you! Respect 👍🏽

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[@tdipwr5020]

You made running the wires through the rubber grommets look easy, I found that to be the hardest part of this job on my car.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, it's definitely a challenge. That's why I showed my technique.

[@Caballeroshot]

I haven't wanted to mess with mine until I saw how easy you made this look. Great info, thanks for the video, definitely following.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks for watching, welcome to the crafty family!

[@CALLOFDUTYHQ1]

This video needs way more views this is the best walkthrough I’ve seen to date ! I deadass left my shit all open just to find another video cus it was frustrating

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! Hopefully more viewers can find this video and get help as well. Thanks for watching and expressing your benefit.

[@EasyMac02]

Dude, legit you are making it too easy for us. Keep up the great work!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thank you! For sure, I got alot more to share.

[@Dave-mt2ou]

Mate by far the best tutorial I have seen also! Concise and no nonsense. The job looked daunting from the outset but after watching this i'm pretty keen to give it a go! Thanks a heap. :)

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks for watching and acknowledging my work! Much respect 👍🏽

[@jayv5012]

Because of this video, I've been able to install the VLAND lights. Something I would have never thought about doing myself. Thank you!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

[@_Joker1016]

Good, detailed, easy to follow tutorial. was gonna pay someone to do it for me originally but I'll do it myself and see what I can break!!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

You should be good, once you're patient. Good luck with your install!

[@lancekim9282]

Best tutorial on this mod I have seen so far. Very informative. Nice work!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thank you! 👍🏽

[@othmane3863]

Honestly, you made the best video on this install - thank you a bunch man

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! Thanks for watching.

[@dylanmaynard3172]

Will definitely be using this video for installing mine! Appreciate it

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm glad you got value from this, Much respect!

[@brandonclarke1117]

thanks for this vid! was hesitant to do myn but followed this and was made simple. straight to the point guide, really easy to follow

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you got value from this video! Yea, I do my best to provide as much details as possible. Thanks for watching.

[@ProTaggerT3]

Best tutorial on KZbin! Going to try this out, thanks a lot.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thank you! Good luck on your install.

[@chrisjones444]

This video was awesome! Nice music, not overpowering the video. And step by step, thorough, and at a good pace! Thanks for pointing out those pesky clips!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks for watching and acknowledging the audio quality! Yea, the clips can be a pain to remove.

[@BenRobbo5597]

Best tutorial on here no joke. Showed everything in detail. Much appreciated

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect 💪🏽

[@bigtreesfall]

Best tutorial I've seen on this install. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you found this helpful, thanks for watching!

[@steverblock]

Very Grateful for you taking the time to post this very useful Video Mate👍🏻👍🏻

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect👍🏽

[@josdavids]

Nice video, very clear and calm explanation! Was major help for me.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy I was able to help, thanks for watching!

[@jayv5012]

Amazing thank you. You made it look so easy i think im going to order some lights. Been scared until now!

[@ewwmin3m]

Man thanks a lot for your mk6 DIY guides. I just got a mk6 gti and I've been wanting to wrench more. Your vids have been very helpful

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Welcome to the Mk6 family! I'm happy you're getting value from my videos, thanks for watching!

[@theso6645]

I mounted mine this week. Your guide helped me a lot. Thanks!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you found this guide helpful! Thanks for watching

[@gumball2077]

Thank you so much for this, took a bit of time but it was worth it. It looks menacing, especially at night. 💥

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Respect! Yea, they definitely makes the car look more aggressive.

[@RIS3N1]

You know your tutorial is good when no one points out you said "m k 6" 😂. Amazing video, helped me out a ton!!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

😂 lol, thanks

[@Anthony-vs4xg]

best tutorial iv seen ,getting mine hopefully this week!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thank you! Good luck with your install.

[@marioncjackson8120]

Well done great job installing GTI LED rear light!!!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Respect and Thanks for watching!

[@mattwilson7487]

This REALLY helped me install mine. Thanks man!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy I was able to help! Thanks for watching.

[@livefasttoday]

I need to install these on my Mk6 gti build. I’m currently posting my car journey on KZbin too. Your content is really good and helpful. Thank you

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you found my content helpful! Much respect and thanks for watching!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect and thanks for watching!

[@jimbojonesporfavor]

Amazing job and fantastic tutorial! Thank you!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect and thanks for watching!

[@jmebag1]

Thanks man. Saved me and my bro a lot of time!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you got value from this! thanks for watching.

[@daleyraymond4447]

Thanks bro very helpful! Respect from Darwin NT Australia 🇦🇺 🤙🏾💯💯💯

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect 🙏, show out to everyone watching from Australia!

[@cameronlegree]

Thanks so much for the help man!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy I was able to help, thanks for watching!

[@kanga287]

Amazing tutorial! You made it look way easier than it was to get those wires through LOL

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks! Yea, that's definitely the hardest part of the entire process, but it's doable with patience. Lol

[@neles3488]

Thanks for the good tutorial thanks to you it helped me do this! Good video and good info 👍🏻

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy I was able to help, and thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@harveyfaraday-drake1953]

Looked daunting doing it from the video was going to pay someone to do it but thanks for a very helpful video :)

[@CianArranEoin]

Neat job, great instructions 🤙

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thank you!

[@michaelhandrick4851]

Sound out man 👍

[@maurice2k10]

Nice job!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thank you!

[@kaisarkhan]

Great video, detailed 👌🏼

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thank you!

[@abzz119]

How are the fitting on them lights? Do they fit good without any movements? I ordered a pair and the clips weren’t going in properly and had a lot of movement

[@MC-dw5or]

This is the best video on this subject. The hatch trims and the cable grommet were excluded by the other videos

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect and thanks for watching!

[@HHH906]

Amazing work

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Respect 👍🏽

[@adisamitchell8418]

Thanks is was great help with the installation.👍🏿

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm happy you found this video helpful, thanks for watching!

[@swoodhall]

They look amazing

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks!

[@Gkpina_25]

This tutorial was amazing compared to the others this made me feel better about doing this my self tbh!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! once you follow step by step, you'll be good to go.

[@munchhhies]

Does anyone know what that cable is called that you have to connect the two sides of the tail light together?

[@JohnSmith-ke5zx]

My tailights have resistors but the car already has some, you I add them anyways or cut them off?

[@TooDopeDog]

Great video good job

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! Thanks for watching.

[@zulmafernandez5441]

I’ll def break something lol great job boss !

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Respect! Just take your time, lol

[@closedlightningthatsireeyz9247]

Best Video i See i love u

[@DmitriyKl]

Which lights are these? How’s the quality?

[@davidthedrummerengineer]

This took me like 6 hours, but did it, thanks m8 😆

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect, I'm happy you got it done 👍🏽

[@davidthedrummerengineer]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds have you had any problems with the lights, since you know…they’re Chinese? It’s my only concern

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

@@davidthedrummerengineer nah, they still work without issues so far.

[@Smooth_swazz29]

Great video definitely help with the install. Im getting this warning light for the rear left turn signal any ideas?

[@djreventonofficialaccount6769]

im gonna install mines tomorrow tkx thumbs up

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Good luck with the install 👍🏽

[@djreventonofficialaccount6769]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds installed it just nikked the watertube of the rear window so that i have to replace also to get the plastic cover of was a drama but i got it in the end!

[@ln1n056]

Very nice man, this is the first tutorial that really works , i made this mod last week and i needed to get down all plastics in trunk but now i see i could just loose this up one and feed the wire like you... but fuck off :))) i already have make it , very well done bro !!!!!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks for watching! Yes, this is a tedious project. That's why I made the effort to show the details. The trunk panels can be intimidating to remove.

[@user-sw7lb6uv6s]

Do you have a problem with the reverse light one been white, the other one been red?

[@RaYzor__]

Best tutorial

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect!

[@dynamicshit]

AMAZING. GREAT VIDEO. I noticed your headliner is just like mine.. If you ever get around to repairing your headliner PLEASE make a video! Mine drives me nuts.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, I do plan to do the repair and definitely will make a video on it. Thanks for watching!

[@dynamicshit]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds Sweet!!! Looking forward to it 🤞🏽

[@huzaifakhan6835]

Amazing video! I just had an issue with my clips as a few of them were still stuck in the car when I took the trims out. Was wondering how you removed the few that you had stuck in your video

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks! Yea, I used a needle nose pliers to remove them.

[@CityOfEvil95]

Can you please do the front headlights that go along with these?

[@Sam-tw2sr]

This the same install process on a 2010 MK 6 TDI yes?

[@fionnduncan1512]

Hi I followed everything But my inner tail lights aren’t turning on Any help Thank you

[@icookyorice1]

thank you!!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Respect!

[@adrianmustatea5147]

Hello! Does anybody thinks that the difference between normal lights and brake lights are too subtle and the driver behind you can’t see that you actualy breaking? In my opinion the difference is to small. What do you guys think? Thank you

[@Lukaslukas793]

thank you friend

[@Lukaslukas793]

but you really fast, i took whole morning. cause for me really hard to get wire trgough rubber. itak off black connecter from wire and put soap on, then its more easy

[@MrMajinHawk]

Nice one👍🏽

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thank you!

[@MrMajinHawk]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds well i did this yesterday it came out very nice thankyou! Although i live in germany, and the lights are switched when i put it in reverse mode the fog light is on and fog light is Reverse. Do you know how to fix this? I am waiting for the seller to respond to

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Oh, cool. You can try flipping the brown and white wire, on the driver side trunk light and it should fix it.

[@Skynexstar]

Hey man, wondering which specific taillight option you got. smoked, red-smoked or red clear (no smoke)? Thanks

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I got the red-smoked.

[@LSM_Lover]

I have MK6 GTI installing these tail lights tomorrow, I know these cars electrical systems are super sensitive, I just had to pay someone to redo alot of it. Should I disconnect the battery first before unplugging and plugging the tail light back in?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, you can disconnect the battery as a safety precaution.

[@johnnybyup]

I can't wait to upgrade my MK6 light to those baby's

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, definitely worth to upgrade.

[@lotifinau3307]

Whats the drill called your using bro ??

[@thomaskirchberg4459]

How long did this all take?

[@jovanirodriguez6171]

I have a question, if the clips stay decide to stay in the car instead of in the plastic of the door panels how do you take the clips out? With a plyer?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I showed how to remove the clips that got stuck in the video.

[@NevaLose94]

Any tips for installing the big hatch panel back on?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Start installing from the part that's closest to the hinges on the hatch, then work your way out. Make sure to align the clips before you apply pressure to pop them in.

[@marcorupp6435]

Bei mir geht das äußere Licht nicht, Bremse und Blinker geht aber. Was kann das sein?

[@DOBERMAN715]

Your tutorial is absolutely first class, please correct me if I'm wrong but, I believe the VELAND LIGHT fitment is not as good as it should be. But thanks again for the great tutorial.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! The fitment is good enough, it's not as snug as oem.

[@RealDon321]

I have a standard Golf mark 6 TSI - will I still be able to fit these lights to it

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yes, they will fit.

[@Sam-tw2sr]

Did you have issues of 1 or both big parts of the light not sitting flush flat? I have that issue with 1 of em

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Nah, it wasn't as snug as the OEM, but it was still a decent fit.

[@eoinomahony3115]

My reversing light and fog light are mixed up tried switching wires but no difference. Has anyone experienced this and know what I can do?

[@MMR20]

Did you manage to find out what to do?

[@AlmostLastJedi]

What if you already have factory LEDs but you just want the dynamic indicators? Is it still a straight swap or is there some coding or extra steps etc?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

You will need to replace the entire taillights, if you want dynamic indicators. The dynamic feature is built into the taillights.

[@AlmostLastJedi]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds I know this I meant if I change the entire unit I was told there would be some issues as these are designed to replace standard tail lights. I already have factory LEDs and the wiring is different.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

@@AlmostLastJedi Okay, I see. Maybe someone who have done that same swap could chip in. I've only done the swap on the standard lights.

[@ihuss007]

I installed the exact same lights by following this video but my reverse light is red for some reason? Any ideas on how to make it white? Does it make a difference I’m in the UK so the steering wheel is on the right hand side

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

That's how these lights come with one reverse light white and the other red. You can check to see in the video, when I showcase my lights, one is red. However, someone in the comment section had mentioned about switching one of the pins to make both lights white.

[@ihuss007]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds basically my issue was I was getting only one red reverse light and no other light as in no white light on the other side, just the solo red reverse light. However I have since swapped the white and brown wires and it’s now white! Thanks for your help :)

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Ok, cool. No prob.

[@joshuajaunin9668]

Someone pls tell me where to buy these taillights 😫

[@faizalazizfaizalaziz3767]

How many canbus used sir?

[@totalxq]

Have a "check rear left brake light error" on mine, but all lights are functioning... any help would be nice. Thank you for a well put together tutorial

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Only thing I could think of, is the converter for that side might be faulty. Otherwise, thanks for watching.

[@totalxq]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds Good news, replacement set came in the mail. No error codes! Thanks again for the tutorial.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

@@totalxq I'm happy you got it resolved 👍🏽

[@jemakful]

Bro what is the thing you have to stick with the M3 strips? It gets ho, why is that?

[@ert_apx4148]

I done this today but I left the wire outside the grommet should I not be doing that? I saw it on the vland video and thought it would be fine but watching your video I'm afraid I will destroy the wire

[@itstweeker]

Haha I did this too. Really struggled trying to get it in for a couple hours and left it out.

[@dsm7]

Thanks for the video, how are these tail lights works now after 3 years, everything is alright ?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, they still work. No issues so far.

[@dsm7]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds Thanks.

[@fionnduncan1512]

Great video So just t25,t20,10mm socket and 8mm socket is that all I need ?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks! I listed the tools in the description.

[@fionnduncan1512]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds thanks for the reply Do I need a trim kit? Is it essential Thanks

[@alexdillon2214]

best tutotrial so far for these lights

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Respect and thanks for watching!

[@jemakful]

Why does the black box with the m3 strips gets hot? And is it dangerous?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

It's a resistor, it's normal.

[@paddymorrison]

Very well done. I’ll have a go at this. How long did it take you?. I’ll add at least another hour or 2 on to that. Lol. Many thanks. P

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Took me around two and a half hours, but that's because I was recording. You should be good to go, lol

[@saif312]

I saw you bought them on amazon but are all 4 pices included?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yes, everything is included.

[@aduako7]

Looks awesome! Can you do mine for me?

[@kippkewish9626]

Did you install the reverse camera too or was that stock, also what year is your mk6

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Nah, there's no reverse camera. It's a 2010.

[@kippkewish9626]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds thanks for responding. Is it just the latch then where the badge is

[@Ex4_]

Awesome! Did really not a single one of your clips break during the process? :D

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Nah, no clips got broken.

[@loyalty786]

Hi, where can the tail lights be purchased from?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Check the link in the description.

[@goratamodise5133]

I did everything, but only my parking light is on, they don't go on at the same time. The outer one's only work when I brake. Please how can I get them both running like that without stepping on brake first?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

If you've installed the same exact lights as these, and you followed all the steps I showed in the video, it should be working fine. Otherwise you might have a faulty light.

[@goratamodise5133]

The lights are the same. Not faulty.... Just seems like I've missed a step where I connect them together so they work simultaneously, at the same time. So I don't know how to get them together, what I've missed connecting them on the same line. It's like they running separately not on the same line.

[@propitbikes5554]

Does your boot leak after this when it rains ?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Nah, no leak

[@ninj4373]

Did you have a problem with the controls on the meter or not?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

What meter? I'm not sure what you mean.

[@ninj4373]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds Blown bulb indicator light on the screen.

[@SpeedyShorts06]

did u get any lights on dashboard ?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Nah, no lights on the dash

[@Thomas-dg1ll]

I don't understand how you got the head of the wire through the rubber, in every other video, they had te cut the wire and reattach it.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

It's challenging but possible, I showed the technique that I used in the video.