I have a 2002 jetta gls 2.0 My driver side brake light does not work all of the time. Its works only sometime. The other day I opened the trunk to lokk at the wiring harness and it looked fine. Then when I close my truck the light came on. Then the next day it went out again. I got pulled over for bad tail light

The plate lights are connected with the park lamp circuit and it is Possible that the GROUND connection to the ligh assembly has failed or it can be the lamp holder that has failed.

you need new bulbs in tail lights one bulb in each side has two elements one works brake other works running lights the elements in the bulb for tail lites are bad . so just replace bulbs. hope this helps.

You may have an electrical problem with a fuse or a bad ground/connection. try checking all of your fuses, also check the wiring with a volt meter to make sure everything is correctly grounded. If the problem persists take it to a local shop for a diagnosis, they usually dont charge anything to tell you whats wrong.

Check the level of a brake fluid.If low check brake pads.Change if nessesary or just refill with brake fluid

· There is no motor per say, (a servo that pulls the cable, youd should hear it, every time other then unlocking with key, or pulling inside emergency latch) the cable that connects to the trunk latch mechanism. There is a servo that opens the trunk when you unlock with key fob, or driver side activation. In the trunk pulling on emergency handle, it is pure cable action. One of the most reported problems is that a trunk will not close. In this instance the usual cause is a broke spring in trunk latch. In your case I am guessing that the cable has become detached from locking mechanism. I have not had this problem, however if I did, my first attempt would involve removing the trunk lid linker, there are about 8 or so screws (with felt on them so they are not so noticeable), remove all screws, liner should almost fall off when all screws are removed. I then could inspect latch, manually unlock, then stand outside of care to fix problem: reattach cable, replace latch, replace cable, there may be some other alternatives depending on specific situation.

drivers side door, beside the trunk release, all mk4 jetta's have it.

Needs new drivers door lock actuator (P/N 3B1-837-015-AS)

It is your wiring coming out of the trunk on the left side. One of the wire are cut because in cold weather when you open the trunk, wire can't move easily in the plastic tube. Sorry for my english.

Were is the dome light on a vw jetta 2003

In our case, 2004 Jetta GLS, the microswitch was working, but the latch would not lock. If its the microswitch the car won't make that sound like its trying to open. If its the latch then it makes the noise but even slamming it won't lock, and for the alarm to initiate you have to press down on the trunk after its closed. I replaced my whole thing in about 30 mins, latch and switch, a new microswitch came with the latch I ordered. I was quoted $200 at a mechanic and almost $400 from the dealer, but you just need a screwdriver, hextool and the part. Check out this site for complete directions on how to install:

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