Number Plate Lights

[andymet]

Hi Guys

Just coming up for MOT and the number plate lights are not working (MK1 TDI). Checked the bulbs and number 3 fuse, any other likely suspects before I start ripping panels off to check the wiring continuity? Many Thanks Andymet

[Guest MATT jr]

if the bulb and fuse are ok, then it could be the wires in the rubber boot, between the door and the car body.

 

they have a habit of breaking.

 

MJR

[andymet]

Thanks Matt spot on. Anyone with a Mk1 could do with checking the wires in the boot on the right side, what I found was horrendous. One wire broken and insulation cracked exposing bare wires on half the othe cables. Soldering iron, link wire and a roll of amalagamating tape sorted it. Once again thanks Matt

[Guest BagPuss]

Yep, Know exactly what you mean! ;)

Did mine 3 weeks ago.

 

Before (and this is how I found it!)

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/scirocco/Galaxy/Wires_2.jpg

 

 

After

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/scirocco/Galaxy/Wires_4.jpg

 

 

Took a while to do but got there in the end

Here was my post with a couple more pic's in Tailgate Cable Fun!