WOTBOX Fitting DIY tips

[LukeHS3]

about to fit a wotbox asap, going to do it myself.. dont have any electrical experience but following the online instuctions for mkv it looks pritty simple..

anyone done this theirself and followed the instructions online? isit as simple as it looks? my car is a uk car and im presuming the instuctions are from a usa car hoping the wiring is the same colour

thanks

 

[eurocars]

Its an easy DIY, the online instructions work well. I dont see why the wiring colors would be different for ROW cars

 

[LukeHS3]

thanks always feel abit nervous about electrics, but seems simple enough

 

[eurocars]

thanks always feel abit nervous about electrics, but seems simple enough

wiring is my favorite part

 

[LukeHS3]

i will have you on speed dial if anything goes wrong lol

 

[flat tire]

It's very easy to install. I recommend using a RF soldering iron, like a Metcal, because they work REALLY well and REALLY fast. If you don't have one of those make sure you at least have one with decent power. Apply flux if your solder doesn't want to stick, and make sure you use LEADED solder as it has better resistance to cracking under vibration. Make sure all connections are wrapped up very securely so as to protect them from the elements and also so that your soldered connection doesn't need to provide any structural support.

 

[LukeHS3]

The red and black wire from the wotbox, which goes to the main red wire on the loom for ignotion coil power can you advise which end the red wire goes to and which end the black goes to? When i cut this thick red wire in half?

 

[flat tire]

Black towards the cabin red towards the front of the car.

 

[LukeHS3]

thanks for clearing that up, on the instructions it states red goes to one and black goes to the other, but then on the pictures it is showing black and red joined to the red half of the wire which goes towards the cabin? is that just a mistake on the instructions or am i looking at the pic wrong

 

[flat tire]

thanks for clearing that up, on the instructions it states red goes to one and black goes to the other, but then on the pictures it is showing black and red joined to the red half of the wire which goes towards the cabin? is that just a mistake on the instructions or am i looking at the pic wrong

Do whatever the picture says. I don't remember having any confusion over tapping the ignition power and that's what I looked at for my install and it went perfectly.

 

[LukeHS3]

Cheers mate havent got round to it yet as something came up with the car.. Anyway should be giving it a go this weekend

Will this solder iron do the job?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...&productId=154788&categoryId=255210&langId=-1

 

[flat tire]

That'll do it. Make sure to get the thinnest solder you can find, WITH LEAD. Lead solder is much more durable than lead-free because of the soft lead and will last longer without breaking. If your solder has trouble sticking to the wires get some flux and apply it. Make sure you heat the wires, not the solder, and when they're hot enough apply the solder and it will stick and make a good connection.

Oh, and if you want to wait a couple more months there's flatshift code available now for our ECUs so this whole function can be done in software.

 

[Mostic]

about to fit a wotbox asap, going to do it myself.. dont have any electrical experience but following the online instuctions for mkv it looks pritty simple..

anyone done this theirself and followed the instructions online? isit as simple as it looks? my car is a uk car and im presuming the instuctions are from a usa car hoping the wiring is the same colour

thanks

Try this link, it could be useful in your case.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?4333538-DIY-N2MB-s-WOT-Box-2-step-and-WOT-Shifting

 

[LukeHS3]

That'll do it. Make sure to get the thinnest solder you can find, WITH LEAD. Lead solder is much more durable than lead-free because of the soft lead and will last longer without breaking. If your solder has trouble sticking to the wires get some flux and apply it. Make sure you heat the wires, not the solder, and when they're hot enough apply the solder and it will stick and make a good connection.

Oh, and if you want to wait a couple more months there's flatshift code available now for our ECUs so this whole function can be done in software.

This should be fine?

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/garage-equipment/welding-supplies/draper-expert-solder-wire-100g

 

[LukeHS3]

installation went well

Cheers chaps