Rear Interior Light

[jdw]

Hi, I have a 2020 GTI and have noticed that the back seat interior light remains on while driving.

Is that normal, I fear the answer is NO. Has anyone else come across this ?

[gregozedobe]

It's normal when you have it switched on (even if that wasn't your intention). The switches above the rear view mirror can be a bit confusing (tricked me once). Have a fiddle with them and you should be able to switch it off.

[DV52]

Hi, I have a 2020 GTI and have noticed that the back seat interior light remains on while driving.

Is that normal, I fear the answer is NO. Has anyone else come across this ?

@jdw: Hi.

Yes, as per the previous reply - it can be confusing!!

The overhead switches work like this:

= Switches the front interior lights ON/OFF.

REAR = Switches the rear interior lights ON/OFF.

= Switches the door contact switch ON/OFF.

The interior lights are switched on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened, or the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock.

The light will go out a few seconds after all doors are closed, the vehicle is locked, or the ignition is switched on.

& = Switches the respective reading light ON/OFF on either/both the Driver, or Passenger side

My hunch (guess really based on your few words) is that if the rear lights remain turned-ON when the 2nd switch above is turned-OFF, there might be a problem with the switch itself -maybe?. It's a very simple single-throw, single-pole switch, so not difficult to diagnose

Don

[jdw]

@jdw: Hi.

Yes, as per the previous reply - it can be confusing!!

The overhead switches work like this:

= Switches the front interior lights ON/OFF.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]55555[/ATTACH] REAR = Switches the rear interior lights ON/OFF.

= Switches the door contact switch ON/OFF.

The interior lights are switched on automatically when the vehicle is unlocked, a door is opened, or the vehicle key is removed from the ignition lock.

The light will go out a few seconds after all doors are closed, the vehicle is locked, or the ignition is switched on.

& = Switches the respective reading light ON/OFF on either/both the Driver, or Passenger side

My hunch (guess really based on your few words) is that if the rear lights remain turned-ON when the 2nd switch above is turned-OFF, there might be a problem with the switch itself -maybe?. It's a very simple single-throw, single-pole switch, so not difficult to diagnose

Don

thanks DV52 for the detailed response, looks like a fault, so off to the dealer we go.

[Guest001]

Gert a torch and shine it on the switches One has rears on it play with that Had same trouble in my Tiguan and on looking it s easily fixed