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Hi my left rear side light is saying it’s out on the dash when starting the car up or turning lights to side lights it comes in initially for 30 seconds then goes off changed bulbs but they both done the same could it be the plug that goes into the back of the light unit thanks 

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8 minutes ago, Jason roberts said:

Hi my left rear side light is saying it’s out on the dash when starting the car up or turning lights to side lights it comes in initially for 30 seconds then goes off changed bulbs but they both done the same could it be the plug that goes into the back of the light unit thanks 

Hi most likely it needs renewing as that type of unit has steel tracks running along the back they supply power and earthing to the bulb holders and are prone to corrosion, there is not a lot you can do with the unit once its gone, try the connection plug you might get lucky.

Steve.

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4 minutes ago, Stevey Y said:

Hi most likely it needs renewing as that type of unit has steel tracks running along the back they supply power and earthing to the bulb holders and are prone to corrosion, there is not a lot you can do with the unit once its gone, try the connection plug you might get lucky.

Steve.

Last thing I need with MOT on Friday sounds a big job 

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5 minutes ago, Jason roberts said:

Last thing I need with MOT on Friday sounds a big job 

Hi not really, remove the rear trim in the boot and its possibly two 10mm nuts holding it in, undo them and it pops out, you will find a more in depth video of the process on youtube.

Steve.

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45 minutes ago, Stevey Y said:

Hi not really, remove the rear trim in the boot and its possibly two 10mm nuts holding it in, undo them and it pops out, you will find a more in depth video of the process on youtube.

Steve.

Cheers steve

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31 minutes ago, Magnet said:

Possible partially fractured wire/s in flexible harness from body to tailgate?

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Hi Gareth, the wiring for the light units runs inside the trim to the rear control unit in the boot and is nowhere near the loom for the tailgate which controls the rear wash/wipe HRW and fog lights on some models.

Steve.

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22 hours ago, Magnet said:

Is that right then Steve, on a 2007 A3? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

Yep, there is no wiring for the lights running to the boot lid except for number plate lights and reciprocal power cables for the locking mechanism, from 2003 - 2010 they are all the same, please note the power and earth tracks as described. so replacing the unit at the back of the light is the most sensible option.

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2 minutes ago, Stevey Y said:

Yep, there is no wiring for the lights running to the boot lid except for number plate lights and reciprocal power cables for the locking mechanism, from 2003 - 2010 they are all the same, please note the power and earth tracks as described. so replacing the unit at the back of the light is the most sensible option.

 

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