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    Reverse lights not working

    Have a 2003 Mk4 Golf auto which I bought over 2 years ago for a daughter.

    It runs well but a while ago noticed that the reverse lights are not working. Did the usual checks (globes, fuse, etc) but no joy.

    Have had it inspected twice but they cannot definitely narrow it down without spending more time to diagnose. During the last inspection, they also found that it can be started in reverse. They are suggesting a possible faulty transmission control unit and/or multi function switch, but these are just educated guesses.

    I also get my 2014 Mk7 GTI serviced at the same place and they are usually very good, but I'm reticent to fund them for more hours to diagnose (they want at least another 2-3 hours) the Mk4 issues when I suspect they have had enough time to find the cause.

    Can anyone recommend somewhere in Adelaide who specialises in this type of issue?
    2014 Mk7 Golf GTI
    2003 Mk4 Golf
    Tags: diagnose, hours, lights, reverse, time
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    Which workshop are you using?

    I know most of the VAG specialist workshops really only want to service the modern cars as they're quick and (relatively) easy $.

    I'd probably recommend looking for a decent auto electrician rather than taking it to a general mechanical workshop as it sounds like you're chasing an electrical problem/gremlin (unfortunately mk4's have a few). Perhaps talk to German Auto and/or AVW and ask them who the'd recommend. I'm sure they would probably prefer to handball this sort of work anyway.

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      German Auto.

      Spot on, that's the reason for the original question.
      Last edited by HAL 9000; 19-05-2019, 07:35 PM.
      2014 Mk7 Golf GTI
      2003 Mk4 Golf

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      • #4
        Originally posted by HAL 9000 View Post
        German Auto.

        Spot on, that's the reason for the original question.
        Have a chat to Andrew @ GA and see who he would recommend.

        2017 Tiguan Sportline - Tigger73's 162TSI Sportline
        2016 Scirocco R, stage 1, 205kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's Scirocco R Build
        2013 Tiguan 155TSI, stage 1, 144kwaw (sold) - Tigger73's 155TSI Build
        2011 Tiguan 125TSI, Stage 2+, 152kwaw (sold)         - Tigger73's 125TSI Build

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        • #5
          Have already had a long chat with them, but will be there Tues so will revisit the discussion.

          They're usually pretty good, so will see.

          Cheers.
          2014 Mk7 Golf GTI
          2003 Mk4 Golf

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          • #6
            Finally sorted this out.

            Traced it back to Park/Neutral Relay 175. Picked up one for $7 from the wreckers.
            2014 Mk7 Golf GTI
            2003 Mk4 Golf

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