MKV GTI - ebay aftermarket window switches work on Aus cars?

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Looking to replace all switches showing wear: windows, lights, mirror, fuel etc.


Have found some cheaper ebay sources (local dealership wants ~$500!) e.g. 7 Chrome Switch Headlight Mirror Window Fuel FOR VW VW Jetta Golf Tiguan Passat | eBay

However conflicting reports on whether these work on our Australian right hand drive cars. ebay retailers also unsure. Maybe 4 button driver's side switch is wrong way around (?) but others should be fine?


Have seen reference to Aus cars successfully buying ebay replacement switches from a few years back: http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...hes-66996.html

Anyone care to vouch for these working and their quality or alternative source?

[GolfMK5AT]

Hey toggle,

The eBay link just opens the front page for some reason..
I have bought a light switch for my MK5 and it works fine.

The window switches I wouldn't know though.

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have corrected link in above post.

They appear to be the silver tipped MK6 switches but don't mind the upgrade.

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Further...

The following passenger ebay switch: Electric Window Switch Button FOR Golf MK5 MK6 Jatta Passat Polo Scirocco Tigua | eBay

ebay reseller indicates his switch won't work on my right hand drive Aust car, but doesn't provide a reason.

His equivalent vw part no is: 7L6 959 855 B

Having just pulled the stock single switch off my car, part no is: 1F0 959 855

What does the difference in part prefix refer too (colour looks the same)?

Can't see how the ebay switch would not work?

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Ended up purchasing the following. Part numbers match up. Will report outcome.

[asa572]

I bought a chrome light switch and window masterswitch of a member not knowing they were no genuine.
They came in genuine looking boxes.
Have never fitted the window masterswitch but fitted the light switch and after 6 months I had to remove it due to it not
fitting as good as the factory switch and rattling.

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I'd also love to know the answer to this, I've been looking to upgrade to chrome switches for a while.

I've contacted Bold-Sport.com 3 times via email to ask the question of this set (Bold-Sport.com :: CC Chrome Switch Full Set for 4 doors) being compatible with RH Drive cars with no response.