Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1K Tail Outer Lamp Wiring Cable Rear Right O/S 1K6945096G

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1K Tail Outer Lamp Wiring Cable Rear Right O/S is an original electrical installation component designed to support the right, outer tail lamp. It ensures a stable electrical connection, which translates into the proper operation of the position light, brake light, and turn signal in the rear of the vehicle. Thanks to its factory-fit design for the Golf Mk5 body, the cable allows for precise installation without interfering with the main wiring harness.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K6945096G-1
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K6945096G
• Substitutable numbers: 1K6945096G, 1K6 945 096 G, 1K6945096Q, 1K6 945 096 Q, 1K6945096AA, 1K6 945 096 AA
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Rear Light Assemblies

Purpose and function in the lighting system

The presented cable is a component from the Tail lights and brake lights group, responsible for transmitting electrical signals to the right, outer lamp in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle placement, defined as rear, right side, means that the harness works with the lamp located on the passenger side, integrating the power supply of several lighting circuits into one organized connector.

Such a solution reduces the risk of installation errors, facilitates diagnostics, and allows for maintaining the consistency of the electrical installation with the manufacturer's factory diagrams. For the user, this means predictable lighting performance and compliance with road safety requirements.

Construction and fit for Volkswagen Golf Mk5

The Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1K Tail Outer Lamp Wiring Cable Rear Right O/S has been designed with the specific body and electrical system of the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 1K generation in mind. The appropriately selected length, routing, and connector types allow the harness to be routed through the original mounting points without the need to modify the installation or use additional adapters.

Factory connectors ensure proper fitment with the lamp and the rest of the vehicle's installation, which minimizes the risk of contact looseness, contact overheating, or accidental disconnection during operation. As a result, the cable is a practical solution both when replacing a damaged harness and during repairs after a rear-end collision.

Benefits of using an original cable

Using a cable dedicated to a specific model brings a number of practical advantages:

• maintaining compliance with the factory electrical installation without the need for cutting and soldering wires,
• organized routing of the harness within the right rear area,
• reduced risk of faults resulting from unprofessional modifications,
• easier diagnostics of potential rear lighting problems.

For the user, this means more predictable operation and a reduction in potential lighting issues, which are crucial for vehicle visibility on the road.

Condition, service application, and installation

The item comes from the Volkswagen parts group and is intended for service applications in vehicles of this brand where replacement of the cable serving the right, outer tail lamp is required. It works well both for post-accident repairs and for troubleshooting installation faults, such as lighting failures, unstable light operation, or problems with burnt-out bulb warnings.

Installing the cable involves connecting the plugs to the lamp and the appropriate part of the vehicle's installation, while maintaining the original harness routing. Thanks to the fitment for the specific model, installation work is organized and does not require modifications to the body structure.

Expanding the lighting system in Volkswagen

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear lighting zone in your Volkswagen and need other components from the same group, such as combination lamps, control modules, or additional power cables, check out the available parts in the Volkswagen tail lights and brake lights category.

Support in selecting used equipment components

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