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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: murraymint on 09 September 2011, 21:19

Title: random question?
Post by: murraymint on 09 September 2011, 21:19

tonight i noticed if the ignition is off and the key is out, the brake lights still come on if i put my foot on the brake pedal,

is this normal??

Title: Re: random question?
Post by: Seanl on 09 September 2011, 21:32

No, should only come on at second position on the ignition. No idea what would cause it though, sorry! :evil:

Title: Re: random question?
Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 09 September 2011, 22:16

mines always done this as well, dunno why but never really cared about it so didnt investigate :P

Title: Re: random question?
Post by: Seanl on 09 September 2011, 22:22

Probs an earth somewhere that is supplying power direct from your battery rather than through your ignition when switched off. Dunno which one it will be but no doubt something along these lines. Only other suggestion is your ignition switch not turning off properly. Does your steering lock engage?

Title: Re: random question?
Post by: vwscottie on 09 September 2011, 22:49

Its normal for the brake lights do come on without the ignition on as far as i know all cars do this

Title: Re: random question?
Post by: Bellend on 09 September 2011, 23:04

Some cars do, some don't.

Volkswagens do. Sean, yours will.

Fords don't.

Title: Re: random question?
Post by: Seanl on 09 September 2011, 23:12

I beg to differ! Tried mine yesterday as I have a little rust bubbling just under the rear n/s light. Took it off to have a look how bad it was, and after putting it back on and connecting up, I had to turn ignition to second position to get the lights working. :smug:

Title: Re: random question?
Post by: Bellend on 09 September 2011, 23:43

Something wrong with yours then.  :grin:

Got an aftermarket alarm or something?

All four of my MK3's and both my dads T4 and VW LT with the same era of electrics all do it. As did works MK4.

:)

Title: Re: random question?
Post by: mwep201081 on 10 September 2011, 02:03

don't quote me but I believe reverse lights are the same too?

Title: Re: random question?
Post by: Seanl on 10 September 2011, 08:13

Ok I've just been out to check, and I appologise for my smugness, and I stand corrected. :embarassed:
Brake lights, and side lights come on without the need for the key to be in place. Reverse lights do not though.  :smiley:

Title: Re: random question?
Post by: mush on 10 September 2011, 10:09

its normal dude  :smiley:

Title: Re: random question?
Post by: mwep201081 on 10 September 2011, 10:42

duly corrected :smiley:

Title: Re: random question?
Post by: murraymint on 10 September 2011, 12:15

okay cheers everyone, wasnt really that worried about it, just wanted to know if it was normal, thanks for the info

Title: Re: random question?
Post by: Wayne on 18 September 2011, 12:29

Normal