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Author Topic: MK5 REAR LIGHTS PROBLEM  (Read 1056 times)

Offline DaaanPrince

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MK5 REAR LIGHTS PROBLEM
« on: June 23, 2021, 01:43:27 am »
Hi,

I have a problem with my tail lights..

if i have no lights on my break lights work as normal.

if i turn my normal lights on my rear fog and break lights decide they want to light up too?!

Offline Stupots

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Re: MK5 REAR LIGHTS PROBLEM
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2021, 07:44:57 am »
Classic bad earth issue.

Most likely one of the rear light clusters has got wet at some point and started corroding. I’d suggest taking all 4 rear light clusters off and cleaning both the terminals on the light clusters and the wiring sockets.

Good luck!
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