VW Volkswagen Golf 1K Door Wiring Loom Harness Cable Rear Right O/S 1K9971694R

VW Volkswagen Golf 1K Door Wiring Loom Harness Cable Rear Right O/S is an original electrical installation component designed for the rear right section of the vehicle body. As part of the Wires, harnesses, and connectors group, it ensures a proper electrical connection between the door and the body, enabling the correct operation of factory-fitted equipment. This used component allows for a technically correct repair without the need for costly replacement of the entire circuit.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K9971694R
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K9971694R
• Substitutable numbers: 1K9971694R, 1K9 971 694 R
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Right
• Category: Wiring Harnesses, Cables & Connectors

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented wiring harness is dedicated to the rear right part of the vehicle body and is responsible for transmitting signals and power between the door and the main vehicle installation. It includes wires leading to components located in the door, such as electric controls, lighting, or other factory-fitted receivers, depending on the specific vehicle configuration.

Thanks to its factory-fit design for the door structure and body pillar, the harness maintains the correct wire routing, which reduces the risk of insulation abrasion, mechanical damage, and electrical system interference.

Construction and installation fitment

The harness was designed by the vehicle manufacturer with consideration for door geometry, mounting points, and body grommets. Properly selected wire cross-sections, connectors, and covers allow for:

• stable wire routing in the door hinge area,
• secure connection with factory main installation connectors,
• maintaining tightness at points where wires pass through sheet metal and seals.

This solution facilitates installation and reduces the time required to replace a damaged harness, while simultaneously allowing the original electrical installation routing to be maintained in the vehicle.

Benefits of using an original harness

Using an original wiring harness in the rear right part of the body translates into a number of practical service and operational benefits:

• Factory fitment – compatibility with the door and body structure eliminates the need for installation modifications.
• Correct wire length and layout – minimizes stress in the door hinge area and reduces the risk of recurring damage.
• Compatibility with vehicle connectors – improves the reliability of electrical connections and facilitates the diagnosis of potential faults.

For workshops and users, this means faster repairs, a lower risk of installation errors, and maintaining consistency with factory service documentation.

Component condition and service application

The offered harness is a used component, which in practice allows for an economical repair of the electrical system while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. It is particularly useful in situations where wires have been broken in the door grommet, insulation has been damaged, or there are communication problems between modules and receivers in the door.

Replacing the complete harness in the rear right part of the body is a preferred solution over temporary soldering in the door hinge area, as it restores the original wire routing and reduces the risk of further failures in the same location.

Expanding the vehicle installation

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door electrical installation area in your Volkswagen and need other components from the same group, such as additional door harnesses, wire sections, or installation connectors, check the available parts in the Volkswagen wires, harnesses, and connectors category.

For users interested in a broader understanding of vehicle systems, including how the electrical installation works with control elements, an article describing the operation of the steering system, diagnostics, and examples of parts may be helpful – you can find it here: Steering system and power steering – how it works and what goes wrong?.