Tail light electrical issue

2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI
127,115 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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JEREMY DAVIDSON
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When using left blinker (only left hand side does this. Right side works as should).
Left blinker : when in use causes the brake light of left and right side to flash as in use of hassards are on.
With noticeable affect to applying the break the signal on front left side as well increases in speed of flash.
Jan 29, 2017 at 4:30 PM
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Hey JEREMY,

It sounds like you have a short in the bulb, socket or wiring connector.

Please check out this guide to help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/no-tail-lights-exterior-running-lights-tail-lights-out

Please let us know what happens so it will help others

Best, Ken
Feb 2, 2017 at 5:21 AM
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