smcqis Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 My mk6 1.4 TCDI is due MOT this week and ive just noticed my back left brake light isnt working, which bulb type do i need to get?i assume this bulb is different from the back light that goes on when headlights go on as this worksis it easy to replace ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smcqis Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 no one know ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepheno Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 it is the same bulb, its a two filament bulb 21/5w "stop/tail" replacing the bulb can be tricky but can be done with a phillips screw driver, some time and effort i can go into detail if your going to do it yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smcqis Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 it is the same bulb, its a replacing the bulb can be tricky but can be done with a phillips screw driver, some time and effort i can go into detail if your going to do it yourself i would appreciate any help you could give me mate, thanks for the reply need to get me one of those bulbs today, i take it any car shop will have them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smcqis Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 Is it a single contact or double contact bulb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepheno Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 its a double contact bulb first you need to remove the 2 screws from the outside then you need to go inside the boot behind the light unit near the bottom there will a electrical plug to disconnect (small button on side) near this there will be a large cross shaped plastic nut that scews off by hand (might be very tight) this should release the bottom half of light unit, the top half is held on by a plastic clip which will release with a strong tug once the unit is off the car the centre section of the rear comes out to access all bulbs hope this helps, let me know if you have any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smcqis Posted July 2, 2009 Author Share Posted July 2, 2009 sweet, worked a treat hopefully all is good now, due up in less than an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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