Is this an easy job? DIY or does it need coding? For those that have it - any issues or regrets? I am trying to engineer out all of the annoying things from current van in the new build and having to slam the sliding door in the middle of the night is definitely one of them!
Soft close sliding door retrofit
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Hi Pauly
Good to read your post about the soft close kits great idea making the kits.
I would be interested in purchasing a tailgate soft close kit for my t6.1 which already has soft close on both sliding doors
Does anyone know where the
Module fits I bought the factory bracket but can figure out where to mount it because the secondary heater seems to be blocking the normal location.
Module fits I bought the factory bracket but can figure out where to mount it because the secondary heater seems to be blocking the normal location.
There is no mounting bracket? You remove the existing striker and use those bolt holes to install the soft close module.
As for fitting, looks like you may need to remove the heater to get access.
As for fitting, looks like you may need to remove the heater to get access.
Hi paul et al, just to confirm that the side latch kit also fits the canbus T5's - short and long wheelbase (the C pillar pressings are different in a LWB from a SWB). Customer satisfied with his soft latch. Many thanks.
Thanks for the feedback. I screwed the control module onto the top fixation of the heater. I didn’t want to loosen the heater to fit it behind although that looks like the right location.
Hi @TALLANDREW whose kit are you fitting? Are you retrofitting tailgate and sliding door?
I’m started of with the kuftec wiring loom and parts from a breakers yard. finished the install this morning and it works.
I was adding soft close / power latching on the sliding door.
I was trying to do it as close to factory fit as possible which is why I wanted to know where the module should go. In the end i don’t want to mess around with that second heater just to satisfy my ocd.
I’ve been taking video for YouTube I’ll edit the video this week and share.
I was adding soft close / power latching on the sliding door.
I was trying to do it as close to factory fit as possible which is why I wanted to know where the module should go. In the end i don’t want to mess around with that second heater just to satisfy my ocd.
I’ve been taking video for YouTube I’ll edit the video this week and share.
Thank you @TALLANDREW did you do both the sliding door and tailgate? I would be very interested to see your YouTube video if you do not mind sharing
my car is a 2019 left hand drive t6 California beach.
I’ll post the link to this thread when it’s done.
I’ll post the link to this thread when it’s done.
As promised. Also Great if you need something to help get you to sleep.
Brilliant video @TALLANDREW I will definitely be watching this a few times over.
Thanks again for putting this together, it will be very helpful
Thanks, I hope it helps you.
Hi all, thanks for good information about soft close retrofit. I completed all materials and want install soft close on right sliding door Caravelle T5.1
Before I start to work, I want to be sure, If I have all pieces what I need for it. I need to know where is door contact F11 switch installed in door because I dont have black/green wire in position 4 door contact strip. I dont know if I must buy this switch somewhere or not.
Can someone help me understand this? Many thanks!
Before I start to work, I want to be sure, If I have all pieces what I need for it. I need to know where is door contact F11 switch installed in door because I dont have black/green wire in position 4 door contact strip. I dont know if I must buy this switch somewhere or not.
Can someone help me understand this? Many thanks!
F11 is on the sliding door lock which is on the back edge of the sliding door. The soft close version of the door latch has an electric contact inside. The standard part doesn’t have the connector. I bought a used one
Do you want to fit the soft close as in the motor on the latch or the power sliding door?
I fitted soft close to my t5.1. Have you got a plunger door switch on the C post?
