Rear interior lights not working
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2003 1.8T. I happened to notice the other day that the rear interior lights don't work any more. I don't normally notice them so I dont' know how long they've been out [but I was vaguely aware that it was a bit darker in the car when I opened the doors]. They have three-way tilt switches [I assume: on/dooropen/off] and no setting of the switch gets either driver or passenger light to come on. [so not likely a burned out bulb, unless both rear bulbs burned out at the same time].
Is this something I could (try to) fix or should I just wait until my next trip to the dealer? Thanks!
/Bernie\
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Bernie,
Probably the wrong list… this list is for users of the Mailman mailing list software.
I would first check your fuses to see if it might be a blown fuse. If not, then the switch would be the next most likely culprit, but as you say it could actually be two bad bulbs; I've had that happen.
Good luck!
-Rob
On Dec 27, 2011, at 8:23 AM, Bernie Cosell wrote:
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On 12/27/2011 08:23 AM, Bernie Cosell wrote:
wait for the dealer, if they burn out at the same time it is an indication your charge system is charging to much voltage. you might try asking on an automotive list, as this is a list for folks that run the mailman mailing list software, and not an automotive list at all.
I am soooo tempted to ask if you have any memories of Howard (Cosell) to share...
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Bernie,
Probably the wrong list… this list is for users of the Mailman mailing list software.
I would first check your fuses to see if it might be a blown fuse. If not, then the switch would be the next most likely culprit, but as you say it could actually be two bad bulbs; I've had that happen.
Good luck!
-Rob
On Dec 27, 2011, at 8:23 AM, Bernie Cosell wrote:
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On 12/27/2011 08:23 AM, Bernie Cosell wrote:
wait for the dealer, if they burn out at the same time it is an indication your charge system is charging to much voltage. you might try asking on an automotive list, as this is a list for folks that run the mailman mailing list software, and not an automotive list at all.
I am soooo tempted to ask if you have any memories of Howard (Cosell) to share...
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