Drivers outside mirror; Turn Signal is very dim.

[brianstrange]

I got a "light out" light on the dash this afternoon. All lights worked fine, but I noticed the Driver mirror turn signal lamp very dim. It seems that all but a few led's are not working. After driving 10 miles, the dash light went out, but the mirror light is still dim.

Do the LED's burn out on these? They are still working, but just a bit on the end.

 

[Turbine Suburban]

Judging by the pics someone just posted of the door to car wiring, I'll take a guess that it is that. LED's won't burn out in that application.

 

[brianstrange]

can you direct me to the thread? I can't find it.

 

[brianstrange]

***UPDATE****
I found this link on side view mirrors & turn signal indicator: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3819890#48001782

I removed mine, and tested it with a testlight. The test light is shining bright showing an LED failure.

 

[brianstrange]

LED's won't burn out in that application.

.....they do now! They failed the bench test as well.

 

[vwluca]

Yes they do DIM before dying. Since I knew that leds don't ''burn'', I also thought it was a wire problem but 18 months ago after reading many posts, I wasn't convinced so took mirrors apart and the voltage was perfect at the terminal.
Bought 2 new LED lens from dealer (approx $30 each) and VOILÀ .

Luc
Montreal, Canada

 

[newbury]

Well it seems I have the same problem. Drivers side turn signal on mirror is out on my '09 JSW TDI, only 2 years old.

Kind of upset when I find NOTHING about replacing it in the Owner's Manual.

Does anyone have tips on replacement? Or is it just follow the directions over on vortex?

 

[R-Sixxer]

Maybe there's a short in the wiring harness in the door jam. It wouldn't surprise me if this was the case. Seems strange that they'd just burn out though without any indication of altered voltage.

To avoid this problem in the future, I'm going to stop signaling. Not like many people use their indicators anyways... haha

 

[redbrick1]

Well it seems I have the same problem. Drivers side turn signal on mirror is out on my '09 JSW TDI, only 2 years old.

Interesting, mine's burnt out also. All I have a few faint flashes when I unlock the car. It's about $40 bucks to get a new one; I'm waiting until spring weather to replace mine.

Also, this thread might be useful:
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a5/turn-signal-side-mirror-replacement-jetta.htm

 

[straightliner]

Maybe there's a short in the wiring harness in the door jam. It wouldn't surprise me if this was the case. Seems strange that they'd just burn out though without any indication of altered voltage.

To avoid this problem in the future, I'm going to stop signaling. Not like many people use their indicators anyways... haha

Same problem on my 09. Took it to the Stealership and it was a $370.00 wiring repair with a part charged out.

Chris Rehtorik

 

[newbury]

Well it seems I have the same problem. Drivers side turn signal on mirror is out on my '09 JSW TDI, only 2 years old.

Kind of upset when I find NOTHING about replacing it in the Owner's Manual.

Does anyone have tips on replacement? Or is it just follow the directions over on vortex?

I apologize for not coming back with my solution:
Stohlman VW, Tyson Corner, VA - warranty replacement $0 parts $0 labor. Got it done w/ my 20,000 mile freebie.