09-22-2013, 07:29 AM
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Interior light swap possible?
The interior light in the overhead cluster on my '99 is loose. Instead of replacing it (looks like a cheap VW part, like the ones I had on my 944), I'm thinking of getting the facelift cluster; the one with the orientation light.
Question: will the orientation light work on my pre-facelift model? Is there an electrical hookup/relay that needs to be added?
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09-22-2013, 07:52 AM
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I'm interested in this too!
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09-23-2013, 11:40 AM
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104 views and no suggestions? Am I in the right section of the forum?
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09-23-2013, 11:59 AM
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I have no idea what you're talking about...the interior "dome" light?
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10-04-2013, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by particlewave
I have no idea what you're talking about...the interior "dome" light?
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You know the interior light between the sun visors? There were two versions of this for the 986.
The question is, will the later version fit a car with the earlier version installed.
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10-04-2013, 06:25 PM
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I see. You may have to take the plunge and answer that question yourself.
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01-25-2015, 05:12 PM
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So, as particlewave said, I can answer the question myself.
No, the two are not compatible.
First, they have different plugs. This was not hard to get around - just a little cutting and soldering.
Second, the orientation light doesn't light up with the ignition. It appears there must have been a re-design of the electronics along with the facelift.
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01-25-2015, 05:21 PM
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Does it physically fit, though? The electronics part is easy enough.
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01-25-2015, 05:50 PM
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Yes, it physically fits.
The electronics would have to be redone probably at the relay. It seems that in the post-facelift lamp, the orientation light LED constantly draws power from the +12V going to the lamp and is switched off with a time-out after locking the car. I'm guessing here as I don't have access to a post-facelift car.
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10-15-2016, 09:05 AM
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Any recent updates on this topic? I've been searching, but haven't found any other threads.
Thanks
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10-15-2016, 09:42 AM
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I did a little more searching and found this
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/58525-dome-light-swap-97-04-type-possible.html
I had been searching on "interior light." When I searched on "dome light" I found what I needed.
It looks like the swap is possible with a little electrical work. The plastic tabs on my light broke when I pulled it out to replace the bulb. (I was careful, but I guess 17-year old plastic just gets brittle.)
I found a 2004 assembly for $28 shipped on Ebay, so I might as well give this a shot. If anyone has any additional tips or links, please share them.
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2000 Arctic Silver/Black, Hard Top, On Board Computer
PNP Rear Speakers, HAES 6-Channel Amp, Avic Z140BH,
Painted Bumperettes, 2004 (OEM) Top, Homelink integrated in dash with Targa switch, 997 Shifter, Carrera Gauge Cluster with silver gauge faces, heated 12-way driver & 8-way passenger seats, Litronics, silver console
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