So I removed the Soundaktor today....

[sVWatt]

I like the switch idea...... might have a play with that just for a laugh.

Me too, if I could get hold of decent looking switch to put into the spare bay along side the traction control switch by the dsg/gear stick.

Anyone know where I can source an OEM style switch?

[Lucas_R]

So I removed the Soundaktor today....

Carstyle4u has OEM style buttons. http://www.carstyle4you.com/index.php?cPath=16_22_33_47

[Allegiance]

I couldnt get my hands in there to save my life, so for anyone else in the same situation, do yourself a favour and remove the small plate/section at the top of the firewall. Theres a bolt on the drivers side and a nut on the passenger side, then the section of metal (about 15cm high x 90cm long) slides up and out.

With this part removed you have so much more access to the soundactor, and you can easily get our hands in there to unplug it.

Pics - just bear in mind that i removed the small section of firewall to get better access (takes 5 mins - refer instructions above).

"Soundaktor" atrificial sound and what i found

This is how I did, no way was I going to get in there any other way.

[sVWatt]

Carstyle4u has OEM style buttons. CarStyle4you

Just ordered the GTI

[Lucas_R]

So I removed the Soundaktor today....

^ mine took about 5 weeks to arrive, but others got theirs faster. The garage door button is cool - hook it up to your garage remote.

[Pullstarter]

Those things are 30 Euros each?!?!?! :O

[sVWatt]

Those things are 30 Euros each?!?!?! :O

I know! Couldn't believe they were that cheap. Seriously though, what price do you put on happy motoring? Mr. ATO will cover it and my Stage 1 in June

[chylld]

if they weren't so expensive i'd have an R and an Eject cover on the way

the switch versions are double the price

[Boldy]

Yeah, removing that piece of crap has been the best thing I've done - god only knows why they thought they needed it in the first place.

Oh, and I'm a big fan of the garage door button. I have a spare if anyone is interested - out of my wife's GTI.

[jords]

Thats mine disconnected now. Its a lot quieter in the cabin now. If I want some noise from the engine/exhaust, I just wind down the window.

Also, I found it wasn't necessary to remove the plastic cover. I just undid the two 10mm bolts from either end of the black metal piece that runs along underneath it and there is room to lift to the plastic cover up and slide the black metal panel up and out. This then gives plenty of room to get your hands in and unplug the soundaktor and tie the plug to the existing wiring to stop it moving around.

It was only a 10 minute job, so no big deal if I need to re-connect for whatever reason.

[sVWatt]

Thats mine disconnected now. Its a lot quieter in the cabin now. If I want some noise from the engine/exhaust, I just wind down the window.

Also, I found it wasn't necessary to remove the plastic cover. I just undid the two 10mm bolts from either end of the black metal piece that runs along underneath it and there is room to lift to the plastic cover up and slide the black metal panel up and out. This then gives plenty of room to get your hands in and unplug the soundaktor and tie the plug to the existing wiring to stop it moving around.

It was only a 10 minute job, so no big deal if I need to re-connect for whatever reason.

That's great news on the speed of the disconnect. Has anyone actually wired in an on off switch. Interested in getting advice on the specific wires to run into the cab. I presume there is a switched +VE that I can check for ?

Waiting for my uber cheap switch to arrive and I'll do it all in one go

[Allegiance]

So I removed the Soundaktor today....

That's great news on the speed of the disconnect. Has anyone actually wired in an on off switch. Interested in getting advice on the specific wires to run into the cab. I presume there is a switched +VE that I can check for ?

Waiting for my uber cheap switch to arrive and I'll do it all in one go

Once you disconnect it, you won't want it back again.


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[spellbound]

[QUOTE=jords;949871]Thats mine disconnected now. Its a lot quieter in the cabin now. If I want some noise from the engine/exhaust, I just wind down the window.

Also, I found it wasn't necessary to remove the plastic cover. I just undid the two 10mm bolts from either end of the black metal piece that runs along underneath it and there is room to lift to the plastic cover up and slide the black metal panel up and out. This then gives plenty of room to get your hands in and unplug the soundaktor and tie the plug to the existing wiring to stop it moving around.

It was only a 10 minute job, so no big deal if I need to re-connect for whatever reason.[/QUOTE

Thanks jords , easy as , much better , can hear that turbo singing , no way will I reconnect with that stupid resonating boom .

[LunchboxVRS]

Those things are 30 Euros each?!?!?! :O

Pretty pricey. I got to PayPal check out on a cover and switch with postage was Aus $110. They look good but that's way to much for a switch.
I wonder if the cover will clip on to a factory switch and get one from the wreckers cheap?