Drl Drivers Side Out

[Robert Hallyburton]

Hi All,

One of my DRL lights has been out for a few weeks. I have replaced the bulb and the bulb holder stalk and still isn't working. Managed to get hold of a replacement headlight and plugged this in using the loom from the vehicle and the DRL still doesn't work on this. Its a non LED

I saw a previous post about there maybe being a separate Drivers side DRL fuse so going to check them in the morning, but anyone got any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Pauly]

If the previous lamp shorted out or the van sensed a fault with that particular point it will save/store a fault code and the BCM may have isolated it
If this is the case plugging it in and clearing the stored fault should restore power, you could try a ten minute battery disconnect first to see if that helps if not you can get a Carista unit for circa £10-15 that will connect to van and display/reset any fault codes

 

[Pauly]

Of course keep in mind it could be physical issue like a broken or corroded cable or terminal somewhere or something could be faulty ?

 

[Robert Hallyburton]

Thanks, I'm beginning to think its a cable issue somewhere. I've cleared the fault codes and no luck. Might make a trip to the local auto electrician to see if power is getting to the connector. Thanks for your help

 

[Boardbabe]

Hi Robert.
I'm having the exact same problem.
Did you manage to sort it out and if so, how??

 

[Robert Hallyburton]

It’s a connection fault with the headlight. I took the bulb stalk out (pic attached) and cleaned up the connecting terminals and put it back in and it worked, for a couple of days!! Did the same again and it was fine for about 6 weeks. Did it again and it’s been ok for about 3 months. The issue is the actual headlight casing that the bulb stalk connects with so I ordered a second hand headlight which I’ve yet to fit.

 

[Robert Hallyburton]

It’s a connection fault with the headlight. I took the bulb stalk out (pic attached) and cleaned up the connecting terminals and put it back in and it worked, for a couple of days!! Did the same again and it was fine for about 6 weeks. Did it again and it’s been ok for about 3 months. The issue is the actual headlight casing that the bulb stalk connects with so I ordered a second hand headlight which I’ve yet to fit.

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Should add that I have replaced the bulb stalk and the fault still occurs.

 

[Boardbabe]

That's the exact same thing that happened to me. I wondered whether it was something I damaged while trying to blindly put the bulb in the correct place?!
I haven't had the headlight out but can't the connectors on the headlight be replaced/fixed instead of replacing the whole headlight?

 

[Robert Hallyburton]

If i remember correctly the headlight connection is part of the headlight rear metal casing.

 

[Boardbabe]

I ordered a replacement bulb holder/stalk from VW and when I received it, it wasn't exactly the same. It didn't have any connecting terminals but had 2 wires coming out the rear of the holder.
It makes me wonder if VW realise there is a problem with their headlights and the new holder bypasses the terminals but has to be wired in (to where I'm not sure).
It was definitely the correct part as I went back to VW to check.
I got my money back as I didn't know how to fit but I should have taken a picture of it first.

 

[Robert Hallyburton]

Here’s some photos of the back of the spare headlight I have with the bulb carrier (with bulb attached) removed. I still have the other bulb holder if you want me to send it to you to try out. I bought a new one but I don’t think the old one was at fault so would be worth trying? You can have it for free.

 

[Boardbabe]

Thanks for the photos and I would really appreciate trying the bulb holder out. I think if that doesn't work I'll invest in some LED headlights.
I'll message you my address.

 

[Dieseldonkey]

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