Soldat1988
Passed Driver's Ed
- Location
- Pennsylvania
So I have had my 2017 GTI SE since April, and this has happened about four separate times. All three times after or during rain. Upon starting the car, I get the following warning messages:
Check left tail light!
Check right tail light!
Check left brake light/turn signal!
Check third brake light!
The entire left tail light does not work when this happens: tail light, turn signal, brake light. The third brake light also does not work. And tonight when this happened (for the first time) I heard a quite noticeable "electrical" sound. Like something shorting out? It was pretty scary sounding. The left tail light side marker (I think that is what it is called) was dimming and brightening while this was happening.
On top of the light issue, the backup camera does not function properly. The camera itself works, but everything appears black because the VW badge doesn't open up to allow the camera to see.
It seems to me that this is caused by some trapped moisture of some sort or something not being sealed properly, but I suppose it could be wiring related as well. Obviously, I am going to be taking it into the dealer to get looked at, but what will most likely happen? Will they likely replace that left tail light? Or does it sound more like a wiring problem?
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Check left tail light!
Check right tail light!
Check left brake light/turn signal!
Check third brake light!
The entire left tail light does not work when this happens: tail light, turn signal, brake light. The third brake light also does not work. And tonight when this happened (for the first time) I heard a quite noticeable "electrical" sound. Like something shorting out? It was pretty scary sounding. The left tail light side marker (I think that is what it is called) was dimming and brightening while this was happening.
On top of the light issue, the backup camera does not function properly. The camera itself works, but everything appears black because the VW badge doesn't open up to allow the camera to see.
It seems to me that this is caused by some trapped moisture of some sort or something not being sealed properly, but I suppose it could be wiring related as well. Obviously, I am going to be taking it into the dealer to get looked at, but what will most likely happen? Will they likely replace that left tail light? Or does it sound more like a wiring problem?
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