MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: jollybob on February 07, 2015, 06:38:05 am

Title: Glove box light not working
Post by: jollybob on February 07, 2015, 06:38:05 am

Hi, can anyone help me, I have m6 golf and cannot get my glove box light to work, and I have changed bulbs I have even swapped the full bulb holder with the foot well light still cannot get clove box light to work, I have checked all fuses they same to be ok or could it be a faulty fuse, hope someone can help.

Title: Re: Glove box light not working
Post by: homesqueeze on February 07, 2015, 04:17:33 pm

I have the same problem on my MK5. The light stopped working, but its not the bulb or fuse. Somebody did suggest a fix to try, but it meant stripping out the whole glovebox to get to the back of it. I couldn't be bothered and just live without it. Having said all that, the MK6 might be different and there could be an easy fix. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable will be along soon to help  :happy2:

Title: Re: Glove box light not working
Post by: doylebros on February 07, 2015, 10:00:12 pm

The circuit current flow diagram shows a switch in the circuit - locate and check the switch -  colour code of wires going to the switch on MKV are:-
Positive feed
Red with blue tracer (into switch)
Red with white tracer (out ofthe switch to the light)?

If you need the drawing PM me and I'll forwarded it on.

Wil check the MKVI and come back with its wiring details.

Title: Re: Glove box light not working
Post by: doylebros on February 07, 2015, 10:11:11 pm

Just checked the MKVI current flow diagram and it's the same as the MKV using the same colour code.
Locate the switch and check it out!

Title: Re: Glove box light not working
Post by: doylebros on February 08, 2015, 08:35:27 am

This should explain all you need to know

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44480

I'll put a copy on your original post as it will help the other poster :happy2: