MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Vitamin_p on January 07, 2015, 07:54:42 am

Title: Interior 'doors open' lights not functioning
Post by: Vitamin_p on January 07, 2015, 07:54:42 am
Is there a way to replace the interior light switch instead of the whole unit? My lights work, but only when in the 'in' position, when in doors open, you have to push the switch to get them to work. Maybe a loose connection? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: Interior 'doors open' lights not functioning
Post by: RetroRaz on January 07, 2015, 09:02:17 am
see my response here.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,92477.msg929069.html#msg929069

hope it helps
Title: Re: Interior 'doors open' lights not functioning
Post by: Vitamin_p on January 07, 2015, 01:28:44 pm
I can get the lights to work when I put pressure on the button in the 'doors open' position, and functions correctly when opening and closing the doors? Think the switch has had it!
Title: Re: Interior 'doors open' lights not functioning
Post by: RetroRaz on January 07, 2015, 02:23:18 pm
I can get the lights to work when I put pressure on the button in the 'doors open' position, and functions correctly when opening and closing the doors? Think the switch has had it!

sounds like it. not sure if you can get the switch seperate though
Title: Re: Interior 'doors open' lights not functioning
Post by: Stevepd on January 07, 2015, 05:29:01 pm
It's worth looking at the switch first. The unit is easy to remove as the trim just pops out and you only need to remove the 2 torx screws. You'll be able to see the rocker switch then and see if the 2 legs are making contact (mine were'nt). I think you have buy the unit otherwise.....

I'll try and find a removal link.
Title: Re: Interior 'doors open' lights not functioning
Post by: Vitamin_p on January 13, 2015, 12:12:14 am
Cheers Steve, I've dropped it out to take a look, think its going to be a replacement unit :(