VW / Audi 8-Pin Sequential Turn Signal & LED Tail Light Connector – OEM 1K8972928
Direct 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 1K8972928, 1K8972928A, 1K8972928B, and 1K8972928C. Used in rear light assemblies with integrated LED sequential indicators and brake light circuits. Available bare or with 15cm pre-wired leads.
| OEM Number | Revision |
|---|---|
| 1K8972928 | Original |
| 1K8972928A | Revision A |
| 1K8972928B | Revision B |
| 1K8972928C | Revision C (latest) |
| Pin Group | Function | Failure Symptom if Corroded |
|---|---|---|
| Pins 1–2 | Sequential turn signal LED power and ground | Flowing indicator not animating, static or no signal |
| Pins 3–4 | Brake light LED power and ground | Brake light not illuminating, MOT failure |
| Pins 5–6 | Tail / position light LED power and ground | Tail light out, position light failure |
| Pins 7–8 | Reverse light or fog light power and ground | Reverse / fog light not functioning |
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pin Count | 8-Pin |
| OEM Part Numbers | 1K8972928 / 1K8972928A / 1K8972928B / 1K8972928C |
| Housing Material | Nylon (PA66) |
| Wire Option | Bare connector / 15cm pre-wired leads |
| Application | Sequential LED turn signal, LED tail light assembly harness |
| Compatible Brands | Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda (VAG platform) |
VW 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.
Q: My VW Golf sequential indicator stopped animating but the brake light works — is it the connector?
A: 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.
Q: What is the difference between 1K8972928, 1K8972928A, 1K8972928B, and 1K8972928C?
A: The suffix (A, B, C) denotes VAG revision levels — minor housing geometry updates. All revisions are functionally interchangeable for the same application.
Q: Are terminals included?
A: Yes, terminals are included with all variants.
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