The driver and passanger door modules in the Golf controls many functions and comprises the following
- CANBUS controller
- Power Window Motor
- Power Distribution Module
Generation 2 Min (K)
1K0 959 701K (1K0959701K) – drivers side
1K0 959 702K (1K0959702K) - passenger
(fitted from January 2005 to September 2005)
- Ambient Mirror Illumination (puddle lights)
- Mirror Turn Signals
- Interior Door Handle Illumination
- Mirror Heater
- Door Exit/Warning Light
Generation 2 Max (L)
1K0 959 701L (1K0959701L) – drivers side
1K0 959 702L (1K0959702L) - passenger
(fitted from March 2005 to May 2006 – model start dates vary)
- Ambient Mirror Illumination (puddle lights)
- Mirror Turn Signals
- Interior Door Handle Illumination
- Mirror Heater
- Door Exit/Warning Light (removed from the doors mid 2006)
- Mirror Fold (not confirmed)
Generation 3 (N or Q)
1K0 959 701N (1K0959701N) – drivers side
1K0 959 702N (1K0959702N) - passenger
(fitted from May 2006 onwards)
1K0 959 701Q (1K0959701Q) – drivers side
1K0 959 702Q (1K0959702Q) - passenger
(fitted from May2006 onwards)
- Ambient Mirror Illumination (puddle lights)
- Mirror Turn Signals
- Interior Door Handle Illumination
- Mirror Heater
- Door Exit/Warning Light
- Mirror Fold
(one module for all cars worldwide)
canbus, power, lights and switches (32 pin) changes
mirror selection switch connector (6 pin) unchanged
mirror harness (16 pin) unchanged
1K0959701Q and N
1K0959702Q and N
32 Pin Connector (Generation 1/2)
1 – Door Exit/Warning Light (12V)
2 – Door Ground
31 – Lock/Unlock LED (drivers side only)
32 Pin Connector (Generation 3) – MY07 onwards (May 2006 build)
1 – Lock/Unlock warning LED (drivers side only)
2 – warning led on drivers door drivers side?
3 – warning light for childproof lock
6 – right/left changeover mirror adjustment
7 – rear right window regulator switch
8 – mirror adjustment
13 – fuel tank lid (n/o – ground)
14 – childproof lock button
15 – front right window regulator switch
18 – Door Exit/Warning Light (12V)
19 – Door Exit/Warning Light (Ground)
21 – Door Ground
23 – rear left window regulator switch
24 – button illumination (12v)
25 – button illumination (12v) lock button
28 – mirror heater
31 – front left window regulator switch
32 – drivers side interior locking button
Front Door Controller
16 Pin Connector (Generation 3) – MY07 onwards
1 – vertical adjustment potentiometer (mirror) – models with automatic mirror adjustment
2 – vertical adjustment potentiometer (mirror) – models with automatic mirror adjustment
3 – horizontal adjustment potentiometer (mirror) – models with automatic mirror adjustment
4 – mirror adjustment motor (12v)
5 – mirror ground
7 – Mirror heater (12v)
8 – auto dazzling rear view mirror exterior
9 – horizontal adjustment potentiometer (mirror) – models with automatic mirror adjustment
10 – entry light (12v) shares ground with 11
11 – mirror heater (ground)
12 – mirror adjustment motor (12v)
13 – indicator (12v) – shares ground with 11
16 – auto dazzling rear view mirror exterior
Rear Door Controller
18 Pin Connector (Generation 3) – MY07 onwards
1 – ground (for 7, 5 and 15)
2 – ground (for 16 and 18)
3 – central locking deadlock function motor (sensor??)
5 – central locking motor (12v???)
6 – central locking motor (sensor??)
7 – contact switch (negative switched)
9 – ground
15 – central locking deadlock function motor (12v??)
16 – button illumination (12v) (uses ground 2)
18 – regulator switch (uses ground 2)


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Hi guys just found out my golf R32 MY08 has very basic door controllers in 1k0 959 701 M they have no extra features in them so the puddle lights cannot easily be fitted to this..this also is applicable to adding folding mirrors and dipping while in reverse, the door controllers in the UK cost £200 each so can be very expensive, this also covers entry lights and door handle illumination as the pins are not physically present on the door controller .
Maverick, I want to retrofit mirror dipping for reversing. I believe you have the factory fitted parking sensors and hence dipping mirrors? What door controllers do you have?
I don’t have PDC so haven’t been able to enable dipping mirrors at this stage, will be looking into this further when I fit OPS.
From what I have been able to tell, is that the passenger side door controller needs to be the “Max” type, probably Q variant and the passenger side mirror needs the position feedback potentiometers. Not sure if the driver side door controller needs to be upgraded to the max type or not. I also want to do OPS now that I have got the RNS510 but my sensors are dealer fit, so they will need to be replaced too if the holes are the same size.
Maverick,
I have a 2006 Jetta and I am also keen to update my passenger side mirror to include the PDC function.
When you work out how to do this could you please post the DIY.
Sorry, I meant to say I have PDC, but want to update my non dipping mirrors to dipping.
This is useful information. I’m trying to find out if it’s possible to get the mirrors to fold automatically when locking the car, on my ’09 Scirocco with folding mirrors. I was thinking that maybe I should make a connection between the door LED and the folding-mechanism… (I don’t want to use the pricy module that can do this, before trying it myself).
Anyone knows more about the folding-feature?
@chillout : try to add 4096 to coding at 42 and 52 modules and if new coding is accepted you may be able to fold mirrors by key. vcds 908 min. required. try and post reply !
Does anybody know the longcoding to enable the rear door entry lights?
Generation 2 Max (L)
1K0 959 701L (1K0959701L) – drivers side
1K0 959 702L (1K0959702L) – passenger
(fitted from March 2005 to May 2006 – model start dates vary)
Ambient Mirror Illumination (puddle lights)
Mirror Turn Signals
Interior Door Handle Illumination
Mirror Heater
Door Exit/Warning Light (removed from the doors mid 2006)
Mirror Fold (confirmed)
Im using Shell helix 5w-40 ultra and having loose of oil
Can i change on 10w-40
Wich standard is recomended for my car (from 500.00 to 508 standard)
Best regards
Milos
Does anybody know the longcoding to enable the rear door entry lights?
Hello, i’m from Germany and i was looking for the pins for the door-connector #1k0959701Q (driver-side), #1k0959702ae (passenger-side), 1k0959703p (rear left-side) and 1k0959704p (rear right-side). i will connect “Interior Door Handle Illumination” and “Door Exit/Warning Light”. can you ask me the right connectors?,
my car is an golf v variant (jetta sportswagon) 10/2007 sportline.
thanks
Bernd from Germany