Reply With QuoteIt's normal when you have it switched on (even if that wasn't your intention). The switches above the rear view mirror can be a bit confusing (tricked me once). Have a fiddle with them and you should be able to switch it off.
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Hi, I have a 2020 GTI and have noticed that the back seat interior light remains on while driving.
Is that normal, I fear the answer is NO. Has anyone else come across this ?
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It's normal when you have it switched on (even if that wasn't your intention). The switches above the rear view mirror can be a bit confusing (tricked me once). Have a fiddle with them and you should be able to switch it off.
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@jdw: Hi.Originally Posted by jdw
Yes, as per the previous reply - it can be confusing!!
The overhead switches work like this:= Switches the front interior lights ON/OFF.
Attachment 55555 REAR = Switches the rear interior lights ON/OFF.
= Switches the door contact switch ON/OFF.
The interior lights are switched on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened, or the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock.The light will go out a few seconds after all doors are closed, the vehicle is locked, or the ignition is switched on.
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= Switches the respective reading light ON/OFF on either/both the Driver, or Passenger side
My hunch (guess really based on your few words) is that if the rear lights remain turned-ON when the 2nd switch above is turned-OFF, there might be a problem with the switch itself -maybe?. It's a very simple single-throw, single-pole switch, so not difficult to diagnose
Don
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thanks DV52 for the detailed response, looks like a fault, so off to the dealer we go.@jdw: Hi.
Yes, as per the previous reply - it can be confusing!!
The overhead switches work like this:Attachment 55555 REAR = Switches the rear interior lights ON/OFF.
The interior lights are switched on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened, or the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock.The light will go out a few seconds after all doors are closed, the vehicle is locked, or the ignition is switched on.
My hunch (guess really based on your few words) is that if the rear lights remain turned-ON when the 2nd switch above is turned-OFF, there might be a problem with the switch itself -maybe?. It's a very simple single-throw, single-pole switch, so not difficult to diagnose
Don
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Gert a torch and shine it on the switches One has rears on it play with that Had same trouble in my Tiguan and on looking it s easily fixed
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