MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: janus909GTI on January 11, 2012, 11:11:57 am

Title: Interior / Central Light switch not working properly
Post by: janus909GTI on January 11, 2012, 11:11:57 am

Hi all,

The main light switch on the roof is not working properly....

i think it pretty much needs replacing, i can switch it on permanently but when leaving it level the light should come on when unlocking the car, this is hit or miss! might be a loose connection or something?

does anyone know how i could fix it, or has anyone had the same problem?

thanks

Title: Re: Interior / Central Light switch not working properly
Post by: Eddie-NL on January 11, 2012, 11:17:14 am

Hi

Next time you go out in the car when it is dark, have a look at the cigarette lighter is it illuminated?

Ed

Title: Re: Interior / Central Light switch not working properly
Post by: mb on January 11, 2012, 06:23:31 pm

Quote from: janus909GTI on January 11, 2012, 11:11:57 am

Hi all,

The main light switch on the roof is not working properly....

i think it pretty much needs replacing, i can switch it on permanently but when leaving it level the light should come on when unlocking the car, this is hit or miss! might be a loose connection or something?

does anyone know how i could fix it, or has anyone had the same problem?

thanks

Mine was doing the same sort of thing so I just gave all the contacts a good clean and its been fine ever since

Title: Re: Interior / Central Light switch not working properly
Post by: janus909GTI on January 11, 2012, 10:34:13 pm

Quote from: mb on January 11, 2012, 06:23:31 pm

Quote from: janus909GTI on January 11, 2012, 11:11:57 am

Hi all,

The main light switch on the roof is not working properly....

i think it pretty much needs replacing, i can switch it on permanently but when leaving it level the light should come on when unlocking the car, this is hit or miss! might be a loose connection or something?

does anyone know how i could fix it, or has anyone had the same problem?

thanks

Mine was doing the same sort of thing so I just gave all the contacts a good clean and its been fine ever since

great, i think thats what i need to do, can you tell me how to remove the switches / unit from the roof? do i need to discon the battery or anything like that first?