Some queries regarding replacing wing mirror indicator

[mjgreen81]

Hi all,

 

I have a 2007 1.6 FSI Elegant.

 

I noticed yesterday that the wing mirror indicator on the passenger side is not working (but the puddle light is working).

 

I also noticed that the indicator is working on the drivers side, but the puddle light is NOT working!

 

I have been reading up on what part I need and it looks like 1Z0949101D (which is the one that includes the puddle light).

 

However, I am not that bothered about having the puddle light as it is twice the price!  A part without the puddle light can be found for around £15, which one with the puddle light is around £33.

 

Is there any reason I cannot fit a non puddle light version?

 

Also, when I just went out in the daylight I couldn't get the puddle light on the working side (passenger) to switch on  It was working last night for sure.  Is it light sensitive?  Ot is it just being temperamental?

 

Thanks

[mjgreen81]

FYi - the puddle light on the passenger side was working (in the dark) this morning!

[Tilt]

17 hours ago, mjgreen81 said:

Is there any reason I cannot fit a non puddle light version?

 

 

No, there isn't.  Just leave the bulbs out.

[mjgreen81]

I'm not sure what you mean by 'leave the bulbs out'?

 

So just to confirm, is the connector is the same on both the puddle and non puddle option?

[wiilydog]

The indicator connector will be same so it depends on whether you want have puddle lights or not.  By the way if use LEDs instead of normal bulbs it totally transform light output on the  puddle lights and make them worth having.

[mjgreen81]

Thanks for your help

[Tilt]

15 hours ago, mjgreen81 said:

I'm not sure what you mean by 'leave the bulbs out'?

 

So just to confirm, is the connector is the same on both the puddle and non puddle option?

 

Sorry, Just leave the puddle bulbs out of the fitting all together. (Well, there wont be a holder to put them into anyway).

The indicator light is an led that is part of the unit.

[mjgreen81]

thanks