I have a 2011 Gti and got an error in the dash to replace rear right and left sidelights, so I went out and purchased a new set and installed them. I had a friend turn the lights on the lights come on for about 10 seconds then turn off and the error showed up again. (every time I turn my lights on they do turn on for about 10 seconds then turn off). I'm just a little baffled any help would greatly be appreciated.
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Tail Light Issues
- Thread starter itssunnyb
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just regular Halogen bulbs, i get a error that says rear right and left sidelights its the bulb error
brat_burner
Autocross Champion
Might sound stupid but are you sure you got the right bulbs?
I guess it was the size given to by the guys at Autozone (then again its autozone). Do you know the size by any chance and i can give that a try.
brat_burner
Autocross Champion
The ones you have pointed out are 921 bulbs, should be 16 watt
so they are 921 bulbs Sylvania bulbs states that they are 17.95 watts would the wattage cause that issue?
brat_burner
Autocross Champion
Probably fine mine say 12v not 12.8... Might check the outer bulbs also
so the reverse lights work fine checked those, those are the only ones giving me issues
KollinWithaK
Autocross Champion
Higher wattage can sometimes cause the computer to kill the lights because they are drawing too much power. They will power on for a few seconds, then flicker and turn off. Same thing happened on my old headlights from Spyder. I'd suggest trying a lower wattage bulb just in case.
Just ordered 16 watts to see if that resolves it..
brat_burner
Autocross Champion
That's not the problem.... I just pulled mine out. It says 12v W16W and also 12V18W.. It's a Toshiba Japan 921 bulb. 921 is the bulb type or size. These are standardized for all cars. Check the outer tail light bulbs. Some cars use a replacement lamp function. It could be purposely turning the inner ones off so that drivers behind you are not confused as to what the hell is going on. Or it could use a different bulb for brake lamp function etc.
KollinWithaK
Autocross Champion
https://www.golfmk6.com/forums/inde...-bulb-reference-guide-thanks-sylvania.198986/
I just said that it could be the issue, cause that's what was messing my headlights up. Ending up going in and coding them to draw less power.
I just said that it could be the issue, cause that's what was messing my headlights up. Ending up going in and coding them to draw less power.
then it should throw a brake light error right? all lights are working brake, reverse turn signals.