VW 6-Pin Sunroof / Reading Light / Mirror Switch Wire Harness Connector – OEM 6Q0972706 / 1-969490-4 / 1-969489-4
Direct OEM-specification replacement for the Volkswagen 6-pin interior wire harness connector used on sunroof switches, reading light modules, and rearview mirror switch assemblies. Cross-references VAG/TE Connectivity part numbers 6Q0972706, 1-969490-4, 1-969489-4, and 6Q0972706A. Used across Golf, Polo, Passat, Jetta, and related VAG platform vehicles.
VW interior connectors behind the headliner and overhead console are subjected to repeated flexing during sunroof operation and temperature cycling. The 6-pin housing locking tab is a common failure point — it fractures when the connector is removed during headliner or sunroof motor service. A partially disengaged connector causes intermittent or complete loss of the sunroof switch, reading light, or mirror adjustment function, often misdiagnosed as a switch or motor failure. Replacing the connector restores full function without replacing the switch assembly.
| OEM Number | Notes |
|---|---|
| 6Q0972706 | Primary VAG part number |
| 6Q0972706A | Revised part number |
| 1-969490-4 | TE Connectivity equivalent (female housing) |
| 1-969489-4 | TE Connectivity equivalent (male housing) |
| 1-969490-2 | Alternate TE Connectivity part number |
| Pin Group | Typical Function | Failure Symptom if Open |
|---|---|---|
| Pins 1–2 | Sunroof switch power and ground | Sunroof switch inoperative |
| Pins 3–4 | Reading light power and ground | Reading light not illuminating |
| Pins 5–6 | Mirror switch signal or courtesy light | Mirror adjustment inoperative, courtesy light fault |
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pin Count | 6-Pin |
| OEM Part Numbers | 6Q0972706 / 6Q0972706A / 1-969490-4 / 1-969489-4 |
| Housing Material | Nylon PA66 |
| Application | Sunroof switch, reading light module, mirror switch harness |
| Compatible Brands | Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda (VAG platform) |
| Terminal Included | Yes |
Q: My VW Golf sunroof switch stopped working after a headliner repair — is it the connector?
A: Yes. The 6-pin overhead console connector is frequently damaged during headliner removal. The locking tab fractures when the connector is pulled at an angle, causing it to partially disengage. The sunroof switch loses power (Pins 1–2) while the reading light may still function. Inspect the connector before replacing the sunroof switch or motor.
Q: What fault codes does a failed interior connector cause?
A: Interior switch connectors typically do not generate powertrain DTCs. Faults appear as inoperative switches or lights. On vehicles with a comfort/convenience module (BCM), the module may log a "sunroof switch circuit open" or "reading light circuit" fault in the body control module scan data.
Q: Does this connector fit both the sunroof switch and the reading light on the same vehicle?
A: Yes. VAG standardised the 6Q0972706 connector housing across multiple overhead console functions on the same platform. The same housing is used for sunroof switch, reading light, and mirror switch harnesses — only the terminal wire colours differ by application.
Q: Are terminals included?
A: Yes, terminals are included with all variants.
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