MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: s2martyn on March 10, 2012, 06:42:49 pm

Title: rear wiper and upper brake light
Post by: s2martyn on March 10, 2012, 06:42:49 pm

as above both are not working,rear washer is ok but wiper doesn't work,also the brake light in the spoiler doesnt work either...now i have checked the obvious broken wires in the hatch but they seem ok and all are white so i cant trace them....any ideas or common issues guys????

Title: Re: rear wiper and upper brake light
Post by: Andy_GTI on March 11, 2012, 02:55:09 pm

Is there any condensation/water in the upper tail light? If there is it sounds like water has got in from the rear washer jet (a common problem) dont go to VW as theyll quote you a new spoiler plus painting/fitting just to replace the light. The light can easily be replaced without removing the spoiler.

As for the wiper, im stumped  :smiley: sorry!

Title: Re: rear wiper and upper brake light
Post by: s2martyn on March 11, 2012, 06:57:12 pm

thanks..so how do i remove the brake light without damageing it,
at least if i can remove it i will be able to check for live and earth

Title: Re: rear wiper and upper brake light
Post by: bacillus on March 11, 2012, 07:33:35 pm

Quote from: s2martyn on March 11, 2012, 06:57:12 pm

thanks..so how do i remove the brake light without damageing it,
at least if i can remove it i will be able to check for live and earth

Unfortunately unless the light is already hanging off the spoiler, you'll have to physically break it in orded to get it out of the spoiler.

Title: Re: rear wiper and upper brake light
Post by: Gene Hunt on March 11, 2012, 10:05:45 pm

Think there was a guide on here or on www.golfgti.co.uk

Title: Re: rear wiper and upper brake light
Post by: s2martyn on March 12, 2012, 11:11:10 am

thanks guys..i found this....http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121067.0

will look later in the week