OVERVIEW
Genuine VW/Audi 7N0-972-704 is an individual black four-position flat-contact housing with a contact-locking mechanism. It forms the original harness-to-tail-light connection at the positions assigned this factory part number on the confirmed Golf and e-Golf applications below.
Technical details and what is included
- Factory part number: 7N0-972-704 / 7N0972704.
- Connector layout: four contact positions; black housing.
- Contact-locking mechanism retains the separately specified terminal system.
- Quantity supplied: one individual bare housing.
- Terminals, repair wires, lamp assembly, bulbs and other separately specified components are not included.
The factory may use this housing at more than one lamp connection, but one housing is supplied per purchase. Confirm the number required for the diagnosed repair. Housing color and position count alone do not establish interchangeability with another four-pin connector.
Common reasons to replace
- The original connector body or locking feature is broken.
- A damaged contact-retention location prevents proper terminal seating.
- The housing is damaged during tail-lamp or wiring-harness service.
- A diagnosed electrical connection repair requires renewal of the original housing.
Inspect the contacts, wiring and mating lamp connection independently. Replacing the housing does not restore corroded terminals, repair a broken wire or correct a failed bulb or lamp assembly. Diagnose the lighting circuit and renew separately damaged components according to the factory procedure.
Vehicle fitment
These applications require the original tail-light connection assigned this exact four-position housing. Verify the original connector and lamp configuration before ordering, particularly when the vehicle has modified or retrofitted lighting.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015 | 1.8L TSI gasoline inline-four | Mk7 hatchback; front-wheel drive; Original factory transmission or electric-drive reduction gear; lamp connection determines fitment | Original four-position black tail-light connection assigned 7N0972704. Match the original lamp connection, housing part number, keying and terminal system. Different original lamp or retrofit connector arrangements must be checked separately. One bare housing supplied; terminals, wiring, lamp and bulbs are separate. |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2015 | 2.0L TDI diesel inline-four | Mk7 hatchback; front-wheel drive; Original factory transmission or electric-drive reduction gear; lamp connection determines fitment | Original four-position black tail-light connection assigned 7N0972704. Match the original lamp connection, housing part number, keying and terminal system. Different original lamp or retrofit connector arrangements must be checked separately. One bare housing supplied; terminals, wiring, lamp and bulbs are separate. |
| Volkswagen e-Golf | 2015 | Electric drive | Mk7 hatchback; front-wheel drive; Original factory transmission or electric-drive reduction gear; lamp connection determines fitment | Original four-position black tail-light connection assigned 7N0972704. Match the original lamp connection, housing part number, keying and terminal system. Different original lamp or retrofit connector arrangements must be checked separately. One bare housing supplied; terminals, wiring, lamp and bulbs are separate. |
Installation and service guidance
Follow the factory electrical isolation and terminal-repair procedure for the affected tail-light circuit. Record the original contact positions and connector orientation before releasing the housing. Use the prescribed terminal-release tool and avoid pulling locked terminals by their wires.
Fit the specified terminal system, renewing contacts or repair wires when separately required. Seat the contacts fully and engage the contact-locking mechanism according to the repair information. Reconnect the matching lamp connection, restore the original wiring route without strain and check all applicable lamp functions after assembly.