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SLIVERFOX
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High level brake light
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January 09, 2013, 08:55:36 am »
Just found my high level brake light ain't working is this a easy fix or in need of a garage
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Re: High level brake light
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January 09, 2013, 09:01:17 am »
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
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Re: High level brake light
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January 09, 2013, 09:06:36 am »
Or is it a break in the cable where it goes from the body to the tailgate
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January 09, 2013, 09:56:02 am »
I did this last week. Piece of cake mate. Part is £43 from VW and will take 20 minutes.
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SLIVERFOX
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Re: High level brake light
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January 09, 2013, 07:32:50 pm »
What exactly do u change is it a switch or the complete light unit
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Re: High level brake light
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January 09, 2013, 07:38:36 pm »
The entire strip will need replacing. I've done it and its very easy.
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January 09, 2013, 09:26:25 pm »
Do u get to it from behind or prize it off from the front
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January 09, 2013, 09:35:00 pm »
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. :-)
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January 09, 2013, 09:47:15 pm »
So it comes with a new red strip sounds like a lot of work if it don't work lol
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January 10, 2013, 06:09:02 pm »
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.
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January 10, 2013, 06:53:40 pm »
Part coming 2moz fingers crossed shall b sorted by Saturday thanks for all the help
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January 10, 2013, 06:54:33 pm »
Good stuff. Just take your time and be gentle. Follow the guide on the link above and you'll be fine.
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Re: High level brake light
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January 13, 2013, 12:49:19 pm »
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!
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January 13, 2013, 10:49:50 pm »
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
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January 14, 2013, 08:46:20 am »
It is, though the VW in Aberdeen had loads in stock! Normally have to order most things, but not the high level brake light!
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