Hi
I am completley new to this group (and car fixing too). I have a borrowed car (for 6 months) with a problem that I have set out to solve myself. Any pointers or ideas are most welcomme.
There are a number of problems with the electrical system but I think they al stem from the same source. A friend took a quick look at the car and concluded that it is at least not trivial (like fuse problem or so).
I list the symptoms I have found so far, I don't know if you need them too give advice I think I just need to find some kind of electrical "hub" My guess is that there is some kind of short circuit or so there, anyway, the problems are these.
- The backing lights dont work at all.
- The brakelights (=rear lights with extra power) only lights up verry litle extra when I hit the brake. The problem might actually be that the rear lights shine to much al the time.
- The instrumentpanel and some frontlights starts to shine when I hit the brake even if the car is completley turned of and the key is out.
The people I have asked so far all recommends an autorized VW dealer. But I would preffere to solve it myself (money and curiosity). Is this obviously not possible or do you have any tips on where to start?
I have elevated the car and followed the electricity from the back of the car (the cables go under the car) to some common hub somewhere in the front of the car. Maybe under the stearingwheel or under / behind the stero? Any pointers about if you think the error are there or how I get of the plastic to see this part are most welcomme. I have acces to tools and a garage... all I lack are the skills :(
The car is a Volkswakgen Carravelle (syncro = 4x4) from 1996. Maybe I need a special manual or special tools?
As I said any pointers or ideas are most welcomme. I don't know much about cars but I have som electrical skills and I know how to read :)
Thanks a lot in advance.
Tim