2007 POLO GTI 1.8T... my interior lights don't switch off? light switch turned off, engine switched off, key pulled out of ignition, door locked but the interior illumination stays on

I reckon it can only be three things;

The door switch because it signals that the door is open. Does the interior light come on when you open the door?

The microswitch in the ignition lock that identifies there is a key in the lock.

Or it needs reprogramming by the dealership.

Your best bet , take it to a qualified repair shop .
SMART ENTRANCE CONTROL UNIT PFP:28596 Description EKS003A2 OUTLINE The smart entrance control unit totally controls the following body electrical system operations. ? Warning chime ? Rear window defogger and door mirror defogger ? Power door locks ? Remote keyless entry system ? Vehicle security system ? Interior lamp ? Battery saver control BATTERY SAVER CONTROL Interior Lamp/Map Lamp/Vanity Lamps The lamps turn off automatically when the interior lamp, map lamp or/and vanity lamps are illuminated with the ignition key in the OFF position, if the lamp remains lit by the door switch open signal or if the lamp switch is in the ON position for approximately 10 minutes. After lamps are turned off by the battery saver system, the lamps illuminate again when: ? Driver's door is locked or unlocked, ? Door is opened or closed, ? Key is inserted into or removed from the ignition key cylinder. Rear Window Defogger/Door Mirror Defogger Rear window defogger and door mirror defogger are turned off approximately 15 minutes after the rear window defogger switch is turned on. INPUT/OUTPUT

Warning chime Key switch (Insert) Ignition switch (ON) Lighting switch (1st or 2nd) Seat belt buckle switch LH Front door switch LH Warning chime (located in smart entrance control unit)

Nothing for you to remove ! Without a factory scan tool U can do nothing .
TIME CONTROL UNIT PFP:28491 Description (Without Power Door Locks) EKS003A6 OUTLINE The time control unit totally controls the following body electrical system operations. ? Warning chime ? Rear window defogger INPUT/OUTPUT System Input Output Warning chime Key switch (Insert) Ignition switch (ON) Lighting switch (1st or 2nd) Seat belt buckle switch LH Front door switch LH Warning chime (located in time control unit) Rear window defogger Ignition switch (ON) Rear window defogger switch Rear window defogger relay

SMART ENTRANCE CONTROL UNIT PFP:28596 Description EKS003A2 OUTLINE The smart entrance control unit totally controls the following body electrical system operations. ? Warning chime ? Rear window defogger and door mirror defogger ? Power door locks ? Remote keyless entry system ? Vehicle security system ? Interior lamp ? Battery saver control BATTERY SAVER CONTROL Interior Lamp/Map Lamp/Vanity Lamps The lamps turn off automatically when the interior lamp, map lamp or/and vanity lamps are illuminated with the ignition key in the OFF position, if the lamp remains lit by the door switch open signal or if the lamp switch is in the ON position for approximately 10 minutes. After lamps are turned off by the battery saver system, the lamps illuminate again when: ? Driver's door is locked or unlocked, ? Door is opened or closed, ? Key is inserted into or removed from the ignition key cylinder. Rear Window Defogger/Door Mirror Defogger Rear window defogger and door mirror defogger are turned off approximately 15 minutes after the rear window defogger switch is turned on.

Warning chime Key switch (Insert) Ignition switch (ON) Lighting switch (1st or 2nd) Seat belt buckle switch LH Front door switch LH Warning chime (located in smart entrance control unit)

Does it have power locks ?

TIME CONTROL UNIT PFP:28491 Description (Without Power Door Locks) EKS003A6 OUTLINE The time control unit totally controls the following body electrical system operations. ? Warning chime ? Rear window defogger INPUT/OUTPUT System Input Output Warning chime Key switch (Insert) Ignition switch (ON) Lighting switch (1st or 2nd) Seat belt buckle switch LH Front door switch LH Warning chime (located in time control unit) Rear window defogger Ignition switch (ON) Rear window defogger switch Rear window defogger relay

put key in ignition and turn to on position, engine not running, with door open. Then press unlock button, lock button. If door lock cycles lock, unlock, it was out of synchronisation and will now work. if not there is another problem with the system. with the interior light switch set on door, do all door switches work or turn the interior light on when opening the door?
there were 2 different separate remote keys rectangle or heart shaped which on do you have. hopefully you have the rectangle one. both of these types have a programming procedure you could carry out but it is dependant on 10th digit in VIN number (year model) for procedure. later models had buttons in mechanical key head.

Try this to reset the system

Insert the ignition key into the driver side door lock.

Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door.

Turn the key clockwise to initiate the alarm activation sequence.

Turn the key counterclockwise. The alarm will stop and reset itself.

-The dim light switch is turned all the way to lock position.

-Turn it back 1/4.


Good Luck


Mai Lor

If they don't turn off at all, sounds like a door jamb switch is broken, or the headlight switch. Both provide power for the interior lights.

Hi,the chime is triggered by the ignition and door switch a easy way to test the ignition is if ignition is on and radio on and key is turned of and key is removed from ignition the radio must go of by it self if not ignition is faulty or have dirt inside so clean out with some cleaning spray.if problem is in door the interior lights will not work like it must with opening and closing of door.hope this helps.Conraad

Make sure that the key is turned all the way off and the key is not on auxillery. Try pulling the key out of the ignition and see if this happens again.

Maybe fuse number 6 is blown (check lefthand side of steerning wheel where all teh fuses are located - you must open the door)