Replace brake bulb rear in MkV Golf

RTFM, as they say. Seriously, aren't there instructions on getting at the bulbs in the manual?

take your point, not got one yet, car still relatively new (to me)..

Aj

The message from Ed Hazell contains these words:

Rarely in owner's manuals. Generally in Haynes BsOLs.

I've never had a car where 'legally required bulbs' changing isn't covered in the owners handbook. Would seem strange not to given many countries require you to carry spares.

I wish!

The Owners Handbook (UK Branch) states that Light bulbs should be changed by VW trained mechanics...

Aj

Hankjam wrote:>

Well, it would say that, wouldn't it? Obviously, VW's must be SO reliable, that the dealers are getting desperate for ANY work!

PS. How many VW trained mechanics does it take to change a light bulb? Sorry, just couldn't resist that one.

Hankjam wrote:>

Well, it would say that, wouldn't it? Obviously, VW's must be SO reliable, that the dealers are getting desperate for ANY work!

PS. How many VW trained mechanics does it take to change a light bulb? Sorry, just couldn't resist that one.

The message from "Dave Plowman (News)" contains these words:

I've never noticed. Perhaps It's just never occured to me to look on account of it not being hard!

The message from "Stephen Leak" contains these words:

There are cars about which require the removal of the front bumper to change a bulb.

In comes the mk4 golf

Stops them getting sued if you injure yourself doing so.

Guy King wrote in news:31303030343237394518456781 @zetnet.co.uk:

I hope to God that's not for brake bulbs...

The centre brake light on my E39 (still under warranty) failed a day before it was due to be serviced at the main dealer. Warning display on. Didn't bother changing it since I reckoned they'd do it. The car was returned with the warning display still lit, and the centre brake light still not working. Nor had they reset the service indicator. Phoned them up and they apologised saying to bring it in and they'd do it while I waited. Did so when convenient, a few days later. Got a 'free' cup of coffee while I waited - some half an hour. When told it was ready, was presented with a bill for 16 quid. For a bog standard 21 watt bulb. No tools required to change it, either.

Quite possibly because replacing a bulb with one of incorrect wattage, or getting an offset bayonet one the wrong way round, or shorting a connection out with a tool could all cause expensive damage to the multiplexed electrics.

Sadly, this is the price we pay for progress.

Chris

The message from Chris Whelan contains these words:

Very poor electronics design if it does.

You missplet 'cheap'

:-)

Chris

You need a tool now to change a bulb? ;-)

Bulbs often short momentarily as they fail, so I'd expect the electronics to cope with this.

I often have unrealistic expectations.

Guy King ( snipped-for-privacy@zetnet.co.uk) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying :

It's not new.

My '73 Citroen Ami needs the entire front panel removed to change a sidelight/indicator unit - although it is *just* about possible to do a bulb in situ if you happen to be ET.