Problem with interior courtesy light

[HOVIS]

Hi

sorry to dig up this old thread but had the same issue with a faulty switch that on removal seams to have melted part of the light unit, it's only a tiny amount and I've managed to get it working again by adjusting the contacts but just looking for the part code for a replacement.

any ideas on the part code for a 06 FR altea and where can I source it in UK?

 

[gordie]

Interior Courtesy Light

Sorry, I don't have the part code. I fixed the problem by forking out for the whole light unit. I was worried that the central unit that controls the central locking, interior light etc might be at fault (the dealer calls this the door motor)

If it had been then I was going to argue they they had already fixed this, so I had to let them try to fix the problem. Cost £100 all in.

Anyway, that problem is now far behind me as I just bought a shiny, new, white Leon SuperCopa FR

Should have done that ages ago, it is a lot of fun!

cheers

Gordie

 

[mac music]

Hi

sorry to dig up this old thread but had the same issue with a faulty switch that on removal seams to have melted part of the light unit, it's only a tiny amount and I've managed to get it working again by adjusting the contacts but just looking for the part code for a replacement.

any ideas on the part code for a 06 FR altea and where can I source it in UK?

look for a polo 06 light on ebay cost me about £15 all in i think , see my build thread for a picture to compare

MM

 

[epts2008]

Will be posting up a guide on how to repair this problem very soon with pictures

 

[N2KHL]

Will be posting up a guide on how to repair this problem very soon with pictures

Any chance of that guide mate I've been trying to fix mine and so far it works but not when I open the door!
Nik

 

[N2KHL]

I have bitten the bullet and bought the new style light fitting for my car. Just noticed there is an extra cable on the back of it not sure what its supposed to plug into ?? Any one got an idea ?

Nik

 

[N2KHL]

Never mind just plugged it in and it just works !

Nik

 

[iamtonypink]

I've just replaced (and now fixed) the front interior light in my Toledo mk3. I bought a second hand Polo light from EBAY £18 delivered and it is a straight swap bar a little plastic tab to pull off with pliers. Took the old one apart being curios and found a brass clip snapped off, floating about. Super glued that bad boy back in and now it works again.. I guess I should have looked at fixing it first!!! If your front light isn't working and the switch sounds like its vibrating (loose copper strip inside) Try the super glue fix before buying another light unit. It was an easy fix and I too had read about it being the central unit that had gone, costing big money etc, etc.