MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: andy7ven on September 23, 2010, 09:35:35 pm
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Hi everyone i'm new to this forum.
Just wondering if anyone else on here has had the problem that started with my GTI today?
I closed the boot when I started the car it said that the reverse light and rear fog light bulbs were defective. When I got home I went to check the bulbs only to find the boot won't open despite pressing the keyfob button and the door opening button. Also tonight I discover the rear wiper isn't working either.
I managed to open the boot with the release thing inside. When I opened it I could hear a faint ticking sound and the boot convenience light flickered a few times before going out!
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Sounds like the earth connection in the boot is broken, I can't remember where it is on the Mk5 but think it's behind the trim on the right hand side :happy2:
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Thanks for your quick reply SteveP. I think its the wiring in the loom at the top left of the tailgate. I've found someone with the same problem on a VW forum apparently it breaks if you use the boot to much :surprised:!
http://golfmkv.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1630487&postcount=1 (http://golfmkv.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1630487&postcount=1)
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Our old mk4 did this as well. Never did find the cause of the problem. Ended up selling the car and forgot all about it :ashamed: