ok so i asked the q about the taillights not workin i putsed with the wired unpluggin and pluggin back i got everything back where its supposed to be and now the left break light doesnt work and the right taillight doesnt work.....we checked all the wireing in the back(trunk) pulling up all the matting, and checked all the fuses. there isonly one fuse that is missing and its under the hood close to the break fluid or power stearing fluid i dont know for sure. it has one numbered 20 in there but we tried to put another fuse in there and the hole for it is too big for another 20 or a 10 or a 15 or 30. whats goin on???? this is realy pissing me off...make is vw jetta gl 1996
2007-08-22 09:14:19 · 3 answers · asked by curvy_chick000 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Assuming that everything was fine and this just started out of no where:
1. Make sure your battery cable connections are very clean and tight. Most cars need to have the cable connections pulled and cleaned every two years since the acid vapors carry metal vapors out of the battery and they like to migrate to the battery cable connections and booger up power flow into and out of the battery.
2.. Consider replacing the headlight on-off switch. This controls the parking/side marker lights as well.
3. Consider replacing the brake light switch by the brake pedal.
4. Before doing any of the above, replace the signal "flasher" switch. The thing that makes the turn signal lights flash when turning or when you turn the emergency flashers on.
There isn't a whole lot else that could wear out or fail but if the simple things don't fix it or are too difficult for you to do yourself, take it to a shop that only handles electrical repairs and have them trouble-shoot it. Maybe they'll find a mouse in there somewhere.
Good Luck!
2007-08-22 09:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by CactiJoe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are different sizes of fuses...at least 3 sizes i am aware of...i am assuming you tested all the bulbs to be positive they work...use a test light on tail lamp socket and a jumper wire for the missing fuse...to check to see if that is the problem...a test light can be made from an old bulb socket and wires...or they are available at any auto parts store...cheap..ignore the idiot response about vw being junk they are no better or worse than the crap i am sure he drives...
2007-08-22 16:39:31 · answer #2 · answered by grasshoppah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rebel vw is a bad brand. i would leave it in a bad neighborhood & let them ripe it apart
2007-08-22 16:20:28 · answer #3 · answered by LordVader 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋