toby9 Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Hi Guys, Not really a performance question but... Ever since I bought my 2001 A3 1.8T Quattro, the two lights in the boot haven't ever worked. I've tried replacing the bulbs but that hasn't made a difference. So 3 questions: 1. I assume these lights are supposed to come on when you open the boot? They've never worked so I don't know! 2. Does anyone know which fuse # relates to these lights? I've tried checking the manual and it's not very exact to say the least! 3. If it's not the fuse anyone know what else could be wrong? Any help would be appreciated.. Cheers toby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khufu Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 could be the microswitch in the tailgate latch mechanism. Mine is doing the opposite - staying on!!!! It causes the alarm to come on too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3geezer Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 I think they're on crappy roller switch things that can often stick, which is why they either stay on or stay off!! My 205 GTi had this problem and I just lubed it up and was much better (still dodgy on the odd occasion though). i have no idea how to get to it but it is behind the plastic trim on the tailgate. If you listen carefully if the switch works, you'll hear the ball thingy move as it puts the lights on or off as the tailgate is lifted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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