License plate bulb not working

worldacgti · Jan 8, 2018

I recently got car back from bodyshop (someone hit my rear bumber) and when i got it back i noticed my license plate bulbs were both dead. I replaced led bulbs with plain 194 bulbs and still nothing.

Is there a fuse for rear plate bulbs? If so, anyone know location of fuse?

Mk5Dom · Jan 9, 2018

I don't believe there is a fuse for number/licence plate lights. They are powered by the onboard supply control unit.

1. Has your bodyshop forgotten to reconnect the wiring/loom?
2. Do you have access to VCDS? A scan may uncover the problem.

For reference, the fuse layout can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-0IaQ-frKqPeWhDTTVNQkhtdUU/view

Strange Mud · Jan 9, 2018

MK5Dom,

thx for the print

Jim

+1 on the connector

worldacgti · Jan 9, 2018

Definitely connector as vcds shows implausible circuit....can i get to it with removing bumper?

ashchuckton · Jan 9, 2018

Why would you fix what the shop screwed up? Call your insurance company or whoever's insurance paid for the repair. Get to the dealer & have them fix it.

Good luck.

worldacgti · Jan 9, 2018

If its a simple plug im not gonna waste my time leaving it at shop again...if i have to remove bumper, i will send it back

ReadTheBook · Jan 9, 2018

Go back to the body shop and tell them to do their job. That's unacceptable.

Mk5Dom · Jan 11, 2018

Worldpacgti said:
if i have to remove bumper, i will send it back

The chances are you will have to remove it.

Hope you get it fixed either way.

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