{"product_id":"vw-audi-8-pin-sequential-turn-signal-led-tail-light-connector-oem-1k8972928","title":"VW \/ Audi 8-Pin Sequential Turn Signal \u0026 LED Tail Light Connector – OEM 1K8972928","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVW \/ Audi 8-Pin Sequential Turn Signal \u0026amp; LED Tail Light Connector – OEM 1K8972928\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect OEM-specification replacement for the Volkswagen and Audi 8-pin connector used in sequential (flowing) turn signal and LED tail light assemblies. Cross-references VAG part numbers \u003cstrong\u003e1K8972928\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1K8972928A\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1K8972928B\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e1K8972928C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Used in rear light assemblies with integrated LED sequential indicators and brake light circuits. Available bare or with 15cm pre-wired leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVAG Part Number Cross-Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOEM Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRevision\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1K8972928\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1K8972928A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRevision A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1K8972928B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRevision B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1K8972928C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRevision C (latest)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e8-Pin Tail Light Circuit Function\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePin Group\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFailure Symptom if Corroded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePins 1–2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSequential turn signal LED power and ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowing indicator not animating, static or no signal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePins 3–4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrake light LED power and ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrake light not illuminating, MOT failure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePins 5–6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTail \/ position light LED power and ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTail light out, position light failure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePins 7–8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse light or fog light power and ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse \/ fog light not functioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-Pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Part Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1K8972928 \/ 1K8972928A \/ 1K8972928B \/ 1K8972928C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon (PA66)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWire Option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare connector \/ 15cm pre-wired leads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSequential LED turn signal, LED tail light assembly harness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda (VAG platform)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy VAG Sequential Turn Signal Connectors Fail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVW and Audi sequential LED tail light connectors are mounted in the boot\/trunk area, exposed to moisture from boot seal degradation and repeated flexing as the boot lid opens and closes. The 8-pin connector carries both high-current brake light circuits and low-current LED sequential indicator control signals in the same housing. Moisture ingress causes selective corrosion: the low-current sequential indicator control pins corrode first, causing the flowing animation to stop while the brake light continues to function. This selective failure pattern is frequently misdiagnosed as a failed LED tail light module before the connector is inspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Golf (Mk6\/Mk7\/Mk8) – Sequential LED tail light harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVW Passat (B7\/B8) – LED tail light and sequential indicator connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudi A3 (8P\/8V) – Sequential turn signal harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudi A6 (C7\/C8) – LED tail light assembly connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSEAT Leon \/ Škoda Octavia – Shared VAG LED tail light architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: My VW Golf sequential indicator stopped animating but the brake light works — is it the connector?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Sequential indicator failure with functioning brake light is a classic symptom of corrosion on the low-current indicator control pins in the 8-pin connector. Inspect the connector before replacing the LED tail light module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between 1K8972928, 1K8972928A, 1K8972928B, and 1K8972928C?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The suffix (A, B, C) denotes VAG revision levels — minor housing geometry updates. 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