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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: missymckay on January 19, 2016, 06:35:49 pm

Title: High level brake light
Post by: missymckay on January 19, 2016, 06:35:49 pm

Hello

Has anyone got a link to a 'how to guide' on changing the high level brake light without removing the spoiler?

Many thanks

Title: Re: High level brake light
Post by: xjay1337 on January 19, 2016, 06:36:46 pm

Smash it with a hammer (seriously).

Title: Re: High level brake light
Post by: doylebros on January 19, 2016, 06:42:51 pm

Quote from: missymckay on January 19, 2016, 06:35:49 pm

Hello

Has anyone got a link to a 'how to guide' on changing the high level brake light without removing the spoiler?

Many thanks

This is worth a read http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121067.0

Title: Re: High level brake light
Post by: Washout on January 19, 2016, 08:03:26 pm

Hope this helps. Read from reply 32.  :happy2:

Might help if I added the link.  :signLOL:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,93415.30.html

Title: Re: High level brake light
Post by: Horatio on January 19, 2016, 10:22:26 pm

Best to use a drill to break the red lense, just drill loads of holes along the middle until larger pieces break off and then simply unclip the old light and replace. Use some silicone for a better water tight fit round the edges

Title: Re: High level brake light
Post by: missymckay on January 21, 2016, 06:10:37 pm

Thanks guys, I will check the wiring first just in case its a loose one and then attack it with the drill  :signLOL:

Title: Re: High level brake light
Post by: gtivirgin on January 22, 2016, 12:28:06 am

dremel makes light work of it

Title: Re: High level brake light
Post by: ROH ECHT on January 22, 2016, 01:26:04 am

The spoiler should be removed to do the swap correctly...others have done it and risking damage to the light mounts. You can do it by busting out the old light...and the only risk you take is having to do it the correct way if it fails. I would try removing the spoiler without breaking it...and use the proper adhesive for the reattachment.

Title: Re: High level brake light
Post by: missymckay on January 22, 2016, 08:41:51 pm

 :happy2: will try and fix it at the weekend

Title: Re: High level brake light
Post by: gtivirgin on January 22, 2016, 10:38:03 pm

It seems a lot more daunting than the reality is. Just be careful when breaking the lens bit and take your time. Once that is off the PCB and black plastic bit underneath is very weak and easy to rip out. PCB on mine was corroded and rotten from water so basically fell out when yanked with pliers. Having done it once it would take less than 5 minutes to do again.