Rear Tail lights not working. Fuse?

Both my rear tail lights just suddenly decided not to turn on when i turn on the head lights on my MK4 golf. Any idea which fuse it would on the panel? Or could it be another problem someone here has come by before?

stupid question: are you sure its not just the bulbs that are shot?

If th enew switch doesn't work you could have a broken wire somewhere. PM me if you need the ghetto fix that I used/have been using for the last 2 years.

i thought the brake switch was for the brake lights only? This is regarding the tail lights that turn on when i turn on my head lights.

The stupid legend in the fuse panel compartment got me to print this out and keep a copy folded up in there. Those symbols mean diddly squat to me.

Now if something goes wrong with the electrical system at least I know which fuse I should check!
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Fuse Locations & Functions VW Jetta maybe Golf/NB too

1. Washer nozzle heaters, glove compartment light (10A).
2. Turn signal lights (10A).
3. Fog light relay, instrument panel light dimmer switch (5A).
4. License plate light (5A).
5. Comfort system, cruise control, A/C, steering wheel module (7.5A).
6. Central locking system (5A).
7. Back-up lights, speedometer vehicle speed sensor (VSS) (10A).
8. Open
9. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (5A).
10. Engine control module (ECM): gasoline engine (10A)
11. Instrument cluster, shift lock solenoid (5A).
12. Data Link Connector (DLC) power supply (7.5A).
13. Brake tail lights (10A).
14. Interior lights, central locking system (10A).
15. Instrument cluster, transmission control module (TCM) (5A).
16. A/C clutch, after-run coolant pump (10A).
17. Open.
18. Headlight high beam, right (10A).
19. Headlight high beam, left (10A).
20. Headlight low beam, right (15A).
21. Headlight low beam, left (15A).
22. Parking lights right, side marker right (5A).
23. Parking lights left, side marker left (5A).
24. Windshield washer pump, windshield wiper motor (20A).
25. Fresh air blower, A/C (25A).
26. Rear window defogger (25A).
27. Motor for rear windshield wiper (15A). (if equipped)
28. Fuel pump (FP) (15A).
29. Engine control module (ECM) gasoline engine (15A)
30. Power sunroof control module (20A).
31. Transmission control module (TCM) (20A).
32. Injectors: gasoline engine (10A)
33. Headlight washer system (20A).
34. Engine control elements (10A).
35. 12 V power outlet (in luggage compartment) (30A).
36. Fog lights (15A). (if equipped)
37. Terminal (86S) on radio, Instrument cluster (10A).
38. Central locking system (w/ power windows), Trunk light, fuel door, Trunk lid (15A).
39. Emergency flashers (15A).
40. Dual tone horn (20A).
41. Cigarette lighter (15A).
42. Radio (25A).
43. Engine control elements (10A).
44. Heated seats (15A). (if equipped)

Fuse arrangements in fuse bracket/battery:
S162. Glow plugs (coolant) (50A).
S163. Fuel pump (FP) relay/glow plug relay (50A).
S164. Coolant fan control (FC) control module/coolant fan (40A).
S176. Relays panel interior (110A).
S177. Generator (GEN) (90 Amp.) (110A). Generator (GEN) (120 Amp.) (150A).
S178. ABS (hydraulic pump) (30A).
S179. ABS (30A).
S180. Coolant fan (30 A)

thanks Rudy! I am going to print this out and stick it in the fuse panel!

http://pics.tdiclub.com/data/500/5771fuses.jpg

Everybody say thank you to Paramedick

rudy you are the man!!
Thanks

Funny I was about to post a new thread when I spotted this one. I'm also having an issue with mine. When the brakes are applied the right signal light also turns on along with the reverse lights which flash on and off. Kind of wacky. Tried playing around with the bulbs, replaced a few but the problem still exists. Any ideas?

Exorcism?

Hey on my 2011 Jetta TDI - the back running lights/taillights are not working but everything else is fine --- don't want to get robbed by the dealer if it just a fuse or if anyone has ann idea about what the deal is -- Seems like this is a common problem anyone got a solution? THX

Kivi said:

Hey on my 2011 Jetta TDI - the back running lights/taillights are not working but everything else is fine --- don't want to get robbed by the dealer if it just a fuse or if anyone has ann idea about what the deal is -- Seems like this is a common problem anyone got a solution? THX

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Check the fuse(s)?

Check this thread from vwvortex for fuse box location on 2011 Jetta TDI:
https://forums.vwvortex.com/showthr...ox-Diagram&p=76223803&viewfull=1#post76223803

Fuse 6 - 10A - Vehicle electrical system control module,
Interior ceiling lights,
Tail lights

Alternately, try this site: https://fusesdiagram.com/volkswagen/fuses-and-relay-volkswagen-jetta-6.html

Kivi said:

Hey on my 2011 Jetta TDI - the back running lights/taillights are not working but everything else is fine --- don't want to get robbed by the dealer if it just a fuse or if anyone has ann idea about what the deal is -- Seems like this is a common problem anyone got a solution? THX

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A: it is NOT a common problem

B: this thread is from 2007 (long before your NCS Jetta was even designed, let alone built)

C: OBD works, I would start there (unlike the OP's car, which had no such wizardry to assist in diagnosing).

D: you can quickly check ALL the fuses, even if you did not know if a specific one was for the circuit in question.

Ground issue maybe?

speedR said:

Funny I was about to post a new thread when I spotted this one. I'm also having an issue with mine. When the brakes are applied the right signal light also turns on along with the reverse lights which flash on and off. Kind of wacky. Tried playing around with the bulbs, replaced a few but the problem still exists. Any ideas?

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On a different car, some time ago, I had similar symptoms, turned out to be a bad ground at the rear light assembly..... maybe something to check