High level brake light

[SLIVERFOX]

Just found my high level brake light ain't working is this a easy fix or in need of a garage

[fab5freddy]

Do it yourself mate

Vw will want to remove the whole rear spoiler and charge you £400, it's all in here 

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121067.0

[PaulR32]

Or is it a break in the cable where it goes from the body to the tailgate

[Lone_Par]

I did this last week. Piece of cake mate. Part is £43 from VW and will take 20 minutes.

[SLIVERFOX]

What exactly do u change is it a switch or the complete light unit

[andrewparker]

The entire strip will need replacing. I've done it and its very easy.

[SLIVERFOX]

Do u get to it from behind or prize it off from the front

[Lone_Par]

Compete light unit. You prize it off from the front by breaking the red plastic, the led strip is then coaxed out using a trim tool or equivalent. You then unclip the cable and viola. :-)

[SLIVERFOX]

So it comes with a new red strip sounds like a lot of work if it don't work lol

[Lone_Par]

Yes. If you look in my build thread you will see what the light looks before fitting. It's a 20 minute job. I also sealed the edges with clear silicone and re-directed my washer jet to the 2 o'clock position.

[SLIVERFOX]

Part coming 2moz fingers crossed shall b sorted by Saturday thanks for all the help

[Lone_Par]

Good stuff. Just take your time and be gentle. Follow the guide on the link above and you'll be fine.

[Hoggy]

I used the above guide for doing mine a wee while ago. Like Lone Par says, really easy and straight forward. Get reading and give it a go!

[SLIVERFOX]

Will do part is on bloody back order so must be really common lol just to top it all off my bloody seat broke yesterday lol

[Lone_Par]

It is, though the VW in Aberdeen had loads in stock! Normally have to order most things, but not the high level brake light!