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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Scottymk4 on 20 October 2013, 10:26

Title: Boot light bulb
Post by: Scottymk4 on 20 October 2013, 10:26

What bulb does interior boot light take? Thought it was same as visor lights but it's not


Cheers. Scott

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: dom on 20 October 2013, 10:51

It's a festoon bulb isn't it? Just take it out and measure it

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: Scottymk4 on 20 October 2013, 10:55

Don't have one in there but doesn't look like a festoon one as it only has one end

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: dom on 20 October 2013, 11:00

I'll have a look in a bit for you to see what mine is

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: Scottymk4 on 20 October 2013, 11:01

Cheers dom

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: davemk4 on 20 October 2013, 12:13

Mines a 501 wedge bulb

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: Scottymk4 on 20 October 2013, 12:28

Thanks Dave that's what I was thinking it could be

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: harlemex on 20 October 2013, 12:33

I bet replacing the bulb wont work.... :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: Scottymk4 on 20 October 2013, 12:35

Why ?? :sad:

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 20 October 2013, 13:29

Quote from: harlemex on 20 October 2013, 12:33

I bet replacing the bulb wont work.... :lipsrsealed:

he says he hasent got one in there atm thats why he is replacing it...


common problem for the boot to get wet from the washer jet and feck up the boot switch and other electronics.

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: navmk4gti on 20 October 2013, 14:29

It is a 501 capless bulb  :wink:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=255815.msg2347361#msg2347361 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=255815.msg2347361#msg2347361)

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: dom on 20 October 2013, 15:12

Just to confirm it is definitely a 501 capless :afro:

Quote from: mcgee9t2 on 20 October 2013, 13:29

Quote from: harlemex on 20 October 2013, 12:33

I bet replacing the bulb wont work.... :lipsrsealed:

he says he hasent got one in there atm thats why he is replacing it...


common problem for the boot to get wet from the washer jet and feck up the boot switch and other electronics.

The micro switch in the catch can fail, which does prevent the bulb from illuminating, it also stops the 'luggage compartment open' warning from appearing on the dash.

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: Scottymk4 on 20 October 2013, 15:14

Thanks guys , went out and replaced bulb and battery is flat. Doh

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: barrym381 on 20 October 2013, 15:19

Quote from: Scottymk4 on 20 October 2013, 15:14

Thanks guys , went out and replaced bulb and battery is flat. Doh

just bump start it  :smiley:

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 20 October 2013, 15:54

Could depend on the model year  :huh: as my old 2001 model had a 501 capless bulb but the 99 one i have now is a festoon bulb

Title: Re: Boot light bulb
Post by: Scottymk4 on 20 October 2013, 16:46

Car started and is 501 bulb thanks for the help guys. Much appreciated