Already ran a search... no luck: rear hatch lights are sluggish...

DCLamberTT · 10-03-2003, 11:45 PM

On cooler days the lights take a good minute or so to come on after opening the hatch. If I tap my fist next to the latch, the lights will come on, but not on the first try. Any suggestions?

Thanks alot!

John P. (TT 225) · 10-03-2003, 11:52 PM

is seated properly.

GoTToGo · 10-04-2003, 05:36 AM

Lights in rear hatch are controlled by a micro-switch on the trunk lock solenoid. Sounds like the trunk latch mirco-switch is/has gone bad. They'll have to replace the trunk lock part number 8N0-827-505-C. It should be covered under warrantee.

DCLamberTT · 10-04-2003, 08:57 AM

See, both bulbs in the hatch enclosure come on at the same time, eventually. Should have said that in the first post.

GoTToGo · 10-04-2003, 04:00 PM

10-03-2003, 11:45 PM	#1
DCLamberTT Junior Member Account #: 30912 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 847	Already ran a search... no luck: rear hatch lights are sluggish... On cooler days the lights take a good minute or so to come on after opening the hatch. If I tap my fist next to the latch, the lights will come on, but not on the first try. Any suggestions? Thanks alot! __________________ 2001 Audi 180TTC Premium & Audio Forge 007P DV K&N air Strat cargo mat & cover Audi mask & stem caps Audi mud guards Audi all-weather mats VAG-COM Trained 8 yr. old & a garage Dan - San Luis Obispo, CA

10-03-2003, 11:52 PM	#2
John P. (TT 225) Senior Member Account #: 15642 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,565	The one on the left in the trunk? Pop it out & make sure the bulb is seated properly. __________________ John P. (TT 225) -2001 Audi TT quattro (details here), -TT forum post #18, & -TT deposit placed 11/98 ... and here ever since.

10-04-2003, 05:36 AM	#3
GoTToGo Junior Member Account #: 55263 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 737	If not bulb, then micro switch on trunk lock is bad... Lights in rear hatch are controlled by a micro-switch on the trunk lock solenoid. Sounds like the trunk latch mirco-switch is/has gone bad. They'll have to replace the trunk lock part number 8N0-827-505-C. It should be covered under warrantee. __________________ -Dave '01 TTQC 225 Black, Grey APR Stock, 93, Valet, 100 Race Milltek Resonated Hi-Flo Catback 100 mm tips Forge DV-R--Blue Spring AWE Vent Boost Gauge TTDA'ed, MOFO'ed, 4 Bar FPR'ed, and Boost Machine'ed 18x8.5 Kosei K3 Silver Falken Azenis ST115 245/40-18 Rear, 235/40-18 front

10-04-2003, 08:57 AM	#4
DCLamberTT Junior Member Account #: 30912 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 847	Thanks guys. I think that's the problem, Gotto <more> See, both bulbs in the hatch enclosure come on at the same time, eventually. Should have said that in the first post. __________________ 2001 Audi 180TTC Premium & Audio Forge 007P DV K&N air Strat cargo mat & cover Audi mask & stem caps Audi mud guards Audi all-weather mats VAG-COM Trained 8 yr. old & a garage Dan - San Luis Obispo, CA

10-04-2003, 04:00 PM	#5
GoTToGo Junior Member Account #: 55263 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 737	Yes. Sounds like the micro switch is the culprit. __________________ -Dave '01 TTQC 225 Black, Grey APR Stock, 93, Valet, 100 Race Milltek Resonated Hi-Flo Catback 100 mm tips Forge DV-R--Blue Spring AWE Vent Boost Gauge TTDA'ed, MOFO'ed, 4 Bar FPR'ed, and Boost Machine'ed 18x8.5 Kosei K3 Silver Falken Azenis ST115 245/40-18 Rear, 235/40-18 front

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