Warning lights in front doors

[Norbreck21a]

Hi all, for people that have a MK7 GT model, can they confirm that the small red lenses at the bottom of the front doors are active (i.e illuminated) door warning / puddle lights when you open the door, or just standard plastic reflectors ?

I assume the back ones are not illuminated but just reflectors as well ?

[mcmaddy]

I doubt very much if the doors will have fully working lights. gtd booklet I've got says reflectors in front doors. I did the upgrade in my tiguan so I'll probably take the lights out before I trade it in and put the reflector lenses back. its just cost cutting by vw as its only about £50 to do it.

[Norbreck21a]

Aww crap.

the reason I asked, is in the Golf PDF catalogue I have it mentions door warning lights (as below), and this PDF is dated March 1st ?

02 ambient lighting creates a pleasant interior atmosphere and enhances the sense of spaciousness. lights in the front centre armrest, light strips below the trim in front doors and warning lights in the front doors form the luxurious feel.
standard on gt models.

[algarve]

Definitely reflectors front and rear.

VW had calls from customers.
They changed the description from warning lights to reflectors.

[Norbreck21a]

Wonder if the door modules support them, as I did this mod on my current scirocco and to be honest, they do throw out a good deal of light and are very noticeable when the doors are open.

[mcmaddy]

I would have thought the door modules would support lights but do you really want to start taking door cards off and risk breaking something. I might do it eventually but not straight away.

[Norbreck21a]

Yeah, why not its only clips and screws

Did it to the Scirocco when it was only 15 minutes old.

[mcmaddy]

where do you live? you can do mine haha

[Evil Dan]

The whole inner door lights up light a Christmas tree so I don't know why you'd need it.

There are lights by the door handle and also there is a luminescent strip that runs the length of the door. Also puddle lights if you get the mirror pack.

[dickt]

EvilDan,
is that fuelly report your actual mpg? Is that from hammering it?