{"product_id":"4-pin-3aa972714-7n0972704-vw-audi-reading-light-taillight-connector","title":"4-Pin 3AA972714 \/ 7N0972704 Unsealed 1.5mm Connector – VW Audi Reading Light \u0026 Taillight","description":"\u003ch2\u003e4-Pin 3AA972714 \/ 7N0972704 Unsealed 1.5mm Connector – VW Audi Reading Light \u0026amp; Taillight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect-fit replacement for Volkswagen Group OEM part numbers \u003cstrong\u003e3AA972714\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e7N0972704\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 4-pin unsealed 1.5mm pitch connector used for reading light, taillight, and interior lighting harness connections on VW and Audi vehicles. Both part numbers reference the same physical connector – 3AA972714 is used on VW Passat (B7) and Golf (MK6\/MK7) platforms, while 7N0972704 is the Touareg and Sharan variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3AA972714 \/ 7N0972704 (interchangeable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Pitch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsealed (for dry, protected interior environments)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e PA66 glass-filled nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper alloy, tin-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 7.5A per pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 set (1× male + 1× female with wire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible VW \/ Audi Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Passat B7 (2010–2015):\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear reading light and interior lamp harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Golf MK6 \/ MK7 (2008–2019):\u003c\/strong\u003e Taillight assembly connector and reading light wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Touareg (7P, 2010–2018):\u003c\/strong\u003e Interior lighting harness (7N0972704)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVW Sharan \/ SEAT Alhambra (2010–2022):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sliding door reading light connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAudi A3 \/ A4 \/ Q5:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shared MQB\/MLB platform interior lighting harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Failure Symptoms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading light not working on one side – connector corrosion or loose terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaillight warning on dashboard (VW instrument cluster lamp symbol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermittent taillight operation – wiggle test confirms connector fault\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVCDS fault: \u003cstrong\u003e01314 – Rear Light Electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e00532 – Supply Voltage B+\u003c\/strong\u003e in taillight module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Are 3AA972714 and 7N0972704 the same connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Both are 4-pin 1.5mm unsealed connectors from the VW Group standard connector family. 3AA972714 is the Passat\/Golf catalog number; 7N0972704 is the Touareg\/Sharan catalog number. The physical connector is identical and both are interchangeable for repair purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What causes the taillight warning on VW Golf?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The VW Golf MK6\/MK7 monitors taillight circuit resistance. A corroded or loose 3AA972714 connector increases circuit resistance, triggering the taillight warning even if the bulb is functional. Replace the connector and clear the fault with VCDS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What crimping tool is needed for 1.5mm VW terminals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Use a ratchet crimper rated for 18 AWG (0.5 mm²) 1.5mm pitch terminals – Engineer PA-09 or equivalent. VW Group uses Kostal and TE Connectivity terminals in this series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 × 4-Pin Male Connector (3AA972714 \/ 7N0972704) with wire\u003cbr\u003e1 × 4-Pin Female Connector (3AA972714 \/ 7N0972704) with wire and terminal inserts\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cable Parts Online","offers":[{"title":"4P \/ Female with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|10 Sets","offer_id":47844194910453,"sku":"14:200004891#Female with Wire;200001249:202408829#10 Sets;200007763:201336100;200497261:200000933;462:203053809","price":171.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4P \/ Female with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|3 Sets","offer_id":47844194943221,"sku":"14:200004891#Female with Wire;200001249:202408832#3 Sets;200007763:201336100;200497261:200000933;462:203053809","price":51.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4P \/ Female with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|1 Set","offer_id":47844194975989,"sku":"14:200004891#Female with Wire;200001249:202408830#1 Set;200007763:201336100;200497261:200000933;462:203053809","price":17.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4P \/ Male with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|10 Sets","offer_id":47844195008757,"sku":"14:200004890#Male with Wire;200001249:202408829#10 Sets;200007763:201336100;200497261:200000933;462:203053809","price":155.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4P \/ Male with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|3 Sets","offer_id":47844195041525,"sku":"14:200004890#Male with Wire;200001249:202408832#3 Sets;200007763:201336100;200497261:200000933;462:203053809","price":46.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4P \/ Male with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|1 Set","offer_id":47844195074293,"sku":"14:200004890#Male with Wire;200001249:202408830#1 Set;200007763:201336100;200497261:200000933;462:203053809","price":15.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4P \/ MaleFemale with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|10 Sets","offer_id":47844195107061,"sku":"14:200004889#MaleFemale with Wire;200001249:202408829#10 Sets;200007763:201336100;200497261:200000933;462:203053809","price":327.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4P \/ MaleFemale with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|3 Sets","offer_id":47844195139829,"sku":"14:200004889#MaleFemale with Wire;200001249:202408832#3 Sets;200007763:201336100;200497261:200000933;462:203053809","price":98.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4P \/ MaleFemale with Wire \/ China Mainland|Line Connector|1 Set","offer_id":47844195172597,"sku":"14:200004889#MaleFemale with Wire;200001249:202408830#1 Set;200007763:201336100;200497261:200000933;462:203053809","price":32.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3494\/0149\/files\/Sd16de8b35c144b4d90c91a4c5685597bW.webp?v=1773810056","url":"https:\/\/www.csldmcml.com\/products\/4-pin-3aa972714-7n0972704-vw-audi-reading-light-taillight-connector","provider":"Cable Parts Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}