M matt Feb 1, 2009 #1 hi i have just got a n15 gti and the rear sidelights and dash lights dont work at all the front lights do when i put a new fuse in it blows as soon as i turn the lights on is this a common fault or what could cause this matt
hi i have just got a n15 gti and the rear sidelights and dash lights dont work at all the front lights do when i put a new fuse in it blows as soon as i turn the lights on is this a common fault or what could cause this matt
quickdraw AOC Trader Feb 1, 2009 #2 sounds like you have a live feed earthing out - / short some were. check that all earths are fine - but check the wiring for the back lights. has it had any thing done to the light circuit - such as LED's or any thing?
sounds like you have a live feed earthing out - / short some were. check that all earths are fine - but check the wiring for the back lights. has it had any thing done to the light circuit - such as LED's or any thing?
quickdraw AOC Trader Feb 1, 2009 #3 oh - try a bigger fuse see if the lights come on! but dont run it like this!
M matt Feb 1, 2009 #4 std back lights ive tryed upto a 20amp i will check the wiring tomoz thanks for the advise
quickdraw AOC Trader Feb 1, 2009 #5 check for corrosion in the fuseboxes in the engine bay aswel can sometimes having lighting issues