Problem with tail light

[howsta]

Hi,
I have a 2010 VW Golf TSI 118, and recently I noticed a warning light lit up on the dashboard. I checked the manuals and the car and found out that one of the tail-lights is not working.

Interestingly, after checking the light - it was found that the light bulbs were intact. Also the bonnet was opened to check the fuse and it appears that none of the fuses were blown either.

Just wondering if there could be any other reasons for the tail-light not working?

Also, since my car still has 3 year manufacturer's warranty, do you know if the tail-lights would be covered by the warranty?

Thanks very much

[stickshift3000]

It might be worth trying a new bulb all the same, you can't always see if they're blown or not contacting properly.

[cme2c]

+1. Also, yes, it could be something else. Bulbs aren't covered by warranty "something else" is. We had a third brake light replaced under warranty due to a dry solder in our '09 118 TSI.

John

[SMOK3Y]

im just wonderin also does the golf only have 1 reverse light?

[nat225]

im just wonderin also does the golf only have 1 reverse light?

yes. on the left only.

and even toyota yaris has 1 reverse light only on the left.

[SMOK3Y]

thanks nat i find i have to turn my headlights off so i can reverse out at night lol (not blind) just very close driveway. wonder if i can get a brighter LED bulb then hmmm

[howsta]

Cheers for that. Any recommendations for the light bulbs - e.g. LED or otherwise?
Otherwise I'll go to the hardware store and get some.

[Corey_R]

Please check the existing "Lights Threads" from the MK6 Forum Index Thread.