... Or if that isn't possible could I just tap into the wire further towards the end? so that I can still avoid fully dismantling the harness?

But what I'd actually rather do IF my first idea isn't an option, is to remove pin1 from the harness, carefully uncrimp the connector pin and tap my 2nd ground directly into the connector for pin1. So 2 wires would be crimped in connector pin #1. The original ground wire and the new wire for ground would basically be coming OUT of connector pin #1 would be my ground wire for bootmode.

I'm pretty sure there wouldn't be any difference between these two ideas, but ideally the second idea in this post would be a little bit better since the less tapping into wires the better off you are imo. I think its always best to get a direct connection by crimping into a pin rather than splicing and tapping into wires. Less of a chance for any type of fault or error to occur, like a short, disconnect, spark/fire, melting of the insulation on the wire... etc.

But all things considered I would much rather just go with my first idea, once again IF that is at all possible and would actually work... I guess technically nothing could actually go wrong since thats technically a ground anyway right? worst case scenario it just wouldn't work and I'd know because I just wouldnt be able to get into bootmode?

So even if you guys don't know for sure, could someone atleast confirm that, in your opinion, I likely wouldn't experience any issues just giving it a try?

Thanks everyone!

Excellent! I will give it a go and report back with results. I'll also include a nice little shot of the finished product because without a doubt, I absolutely did not construct the most beautiful bootmode/bench cable known to man kind lol... But in a couple hours once its 100% done, I personally think it will be something yall might enjoy seeing. We all share the same passion and I always geek out on other peoples rigs/setups and creations whatever it is... So I figure I'll share my work so anyone who likes to geek out on this shit like me can get a nice little taste of me7.5 p0rn for all the p0rn you've all kindly shared with me over these past 14 months or so (since I started creeping around nef).. Shit sometimes I even get a little stiff at the sight of a well calibrated load table    lol

Anyways be back in a few 

Pics or it did not happen.

True dat

HAHA I'd bet thats nicer than 98% of what most use.
I have a pretty nice one not that nice and then 2 or 3 others.
they all work and thats what counts.

Amen to that. I appreciate the compliment as well. Thank you! 


Lol, Thank you I appreciate that!
Honestly if your serious, I will in fact be offering a few of my various hand crafted items to the public here soon. Some of the items I'll be offering include: custom gauge pods for locations such as: ashtray, driver side vent, center dash vent, Double din gauge pod mount that occupies the top two dins below the center vents. one of the dins requires removal of the shotty pop out cup holders in mk4 jetta and possibly golf and passat, custom speaker / subwoofer rear deck panel. Can build a custom panel that is able to house anywhere up to a combination of 2 12" subs & 2 10" subs, 4 6x9" speakers and 1 12" sub... Or even something basic like the image I posted below where I made one for two 6x9" speakers... And I'll likely add bootmode cables to the list of items as well. I can cook up like 3 or 4 for easy ordering to see how those sell at first. What do you think would be a legitimate price for a cable similar to the one I posted above? Took roughly 3 hours of straight work to complete. Mainly because I removed all of the crummy old wires and replaced them with brand new 18awg thick insulated wire. I just used 3 different colors. Red black and gray. I'm waiting to verify I did everything right. Bench powersupply is en route to my place and should arrive early next week.

Haven't decided how I'm going to market my goods yet but I'll let you know when I think of something. I have a website with SSL encryption and a stripe account too so I'll likely go that route.