Im looking at offering the following modification for people if anyone is interested.

 

So the removable boot torch has nice white LED's for the torch part, but the actual boot light is an ugly dull yellow light not very fitting with a modern car as pictured below.

 

Im looking to see if  anyone would be interested in the following service;

You post me your torch and once I receive it and inspect to make sure its undamaged and in fully working, I immediately send you out a replacement bright pure white LED torch. So a 1 for 1 swap without having to wait for the work to be done as I have some premade.

Or if people want their specific one back or it is damaged I can happily do the work on their torch and send their exact one back to them - just means it will take a little longer.

 

So you are probably wondering the outcome of this work and what it will look like afterwards, please see below;

 

For those wondering cost, I was thinking £20 is reasonable, that will be the cost of the parts, my time to carry out the work and return postage included.

 

 

 

 

So, what do we think? Would any of you be interested?

(Will only be offered in the UK due to postage costs overseas)

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 16 March, 20233 yr by ApertureS

Yes, but mine falls to bits when I remove it from the holder… 🙄

21 minutes ago, numskull said:

Yes, but mine falls to bits when I remove it from the holder… 🙄

For something like that all I could offer is to carry out the work then glue it shut for you?

Wat about for us international peeps?

Though shipping would b a concern.

 

I would b certainly interested in having my torch light changed from yellow to white.

I already changed to Kopacek boot lights.

It bugs me every time I open the boot.

Edited 16 March, 20233 yr by JR RS

14 minutes ago, JR RS said:

Wat about for us international peeps?

Though shipping would b a concern.

I mean if you wanted to i'm more than happy to do it for you, from the UK to Australia is around £20 for the postage one way. But you may be able to find someone who does smd soldering in AU cheaper?

14 hours ago, ApertureS said:

For something like that all I could offer is to carry out the work then glue it shut for you?

Cheers AS. I haven’t touched it for years since the first and last time, so I’ll have to have a look and see if it’s possible to repair it. Last time I looked for a replacement, the cost was so ridiculous I ditched the idea. 

13 hours ago, JR RS said:

It bugs me every time I open the boot.

here is "solution" from Škoda

 

2023 L&K

Well, that’s not very nice!

Edited 17 March, 20233 yr by numskull

I'd certainly be interested in this offer.

Edited 17 March, 20233 yr by Simon TDI Sport

7 hours ago, MartiniB said:

here is "solution" from Škoda

 

2023 L&K

Snap. Id like to know if the loom is still there to enable retrofit on an estate?

On 16/03/2023 at 19:19, ApertureS said:

Im looking at offering the following modification for people if anyone is interested.

 

So the removable boot torch has nice white LED's for the torch part, but the actual boot light is an ugly dull yellow light not very fitting with a modern car as pictured below.

 

Im looking to see if  anyone would be interested in the following service;

You post me your torch and once I receive it and inspect to make sure its undamaged and in fully working, I immediately send you out a replacement bright pure white LED torch. So a 1 for 1 swap without having to wait for the work to be done as I have some premade.

Or if people want their specific one back or it is damaged I can happily do the work on their torch and send their exact one back to them - just means it will take a little longer.

 

So you are probably wondering the outcome of this work and what it will look like afterwards, please see below;

 

For those wondering cost, I was thinking £20 is reasonable, that will be the cost of the parts, my time to carry out the work and return postage included.

 

 

 

 

So, what do we think? Would any of you be interested?

(Will only be offered in the UK due to postage costs overseas)

 

 

 

 

 

Hi I'd be interested - though I'd prefer mine back (replaced the batteries recently). 

 

Let me know if you go ahead with this service. 

 

Like many I have replaced my tailgate (and all the footwell ) lights with led and the torch doesn't match! 

 

Thanks 

Edited 17 March, 20233 yr by Vidmor

14 minutes ago, Vidmor said:

Hi I'd be interested - though I'd prefer mine back (replaced the batteries recently). 

 

Let me know if you go ahead with this service. 

 

Like many I have replaced my tailgate (and all the footwell ) lights with led and the torch doesn't match! 

 

Thanks 

Drop me a PM  or use the link in my signature to the facebook page to contact me

13 hours ago, Patent said:

Id like to know if the loom is still there to enable retrofit on an estate?

usually VAG cars don't have any wires without addressee

 

with €200~ price tag for this retrofit i'll most likely leave as it is 😞

# Removable Magnetic Torch

3T0 947 417 C 9B9
£59   https://www.theskodashop.co.uk/products/skoda-magnetic-boot-light-lamp-led

€67   https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/3t0947417c9b9-magnetic-torch-flashlight-skoda-26487.html

3T0 947 417 E
€35   https://www.varaosahaku.fi/fi-en/Search/Car-parts/Skoda/SKODA-OCTAVIA-5E/2013_2020/Interior/Interior-lighting/All/ID-32360831/OEM-3T0+947+417+E/

# holder, which?
3T0 947 509  9B9
€16   https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/3t09475099b9-holder-skoda-38578.html

3T0 947 509 A 9B9
€18   https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/3t0947509a9b9-holder-skoda-42142.html

 

# connector
1T0 972 703
3B0 972 703
535 972 703
€5   https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/1t0972703-flat-contact-housing-3-pin-skoda-37212.html
 

+ wires + installation

 

 

this looks like a more reasonable choice, €20

-> https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001967078812.html

Got my torch done. Excellent job.

Just need to source a holder now cos it's buggered

Done roughly 7/8 now if any more people are interested. 

Can normally turn them around in 48 hours and have them back in the post

 

 

I wish I'd taken a before pic. I've combined this upgrade with some leds from copacek on the tailgate. Now I can actually see inside the boot at night, and they match perfectly. Quick turnaround too.

 

It's awesome. 

 

Thanks ApertureS.

How do I get in touch with you to get this mod done? I am no social media or laptop expert.

1 hour ago, Stuart147 said:

How do I get in touch with you to get this mod done? I am no social media or laptop expert.

I’ve dropped you a private message  

Hello, do you still offer this service?

I hope he still does because I still have not gotten around to ask him to do one for me
🤪

8 hours ago, leolito said:

I hope he still does because I still have not gotten around to ask him to do one for me
🤪

Sorry I’m not offering this at the moment as I don’t have the time anymore to do it for people!

 

sorry!

Oh ... I got time, do not worry ... is very low in the list of priorities!!

 

Like you, I got to get rid of many things before it ... so I understand you very well!

What happened with the areaview?

 

 

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Hi, very late to the party but wondered if this is still a thing you are offering, or there is anyone else offering the same thing

He hasn't been on since July last year but even before that he was dropping it I think as too busy. Pity as he was a font of a lot of detailed knowledge so big loss.

Ah that’s a shame. It looked like a good mod and as others have mentioned a constant niggle of the difference in colour when opening the boot!

Thanks for letting me know.