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Title: Help me settle an argument!!!
Post by: StokeMk2 on 05 March 2006, 23:03
Please people help me settle an argument between my Dad and brother about my mk2 Golf

On seeing me reversing the other day, my dad says that i ha a reversing light out, but my brother is saying that there should only be one on the european models. I have not got a clue, all i know is is always been like that and passed its last MOT 1st time as it stands???!! :huh:

Anyone care to inform me??!!
Title: Re: Help me settle an argument!!!
Post by: GolfChick24 on 05 March 2006, 23:08
should be two, i have two ergo so should you....
Title: Re: Help me settle an argument!!!
Post by: Dizzie on 05 March 2006, 23:23
There is 2 on a mk2, but you only need 1 really. I 'borrowed' a bulb for my sidelight out of the reversing lights as that's more inportant :D
Title: Re: Help me settle an argument!!!
Post by: gibby on 06 March 2006, 11:29
Unless the MOT has changed I didn't think you actually needed any reverse lights to work.  :undecided:

As for the answer to the original question, check to see if you have any bulbs out !   :wink:
Title: Re: Help me settle an argument!!!
Post by: weedwhacker on 06 March 2006, 19:55
nope dont need reverse lights for mot.
your spot on ther mr gibby
Title: Re: Help me settle an argument!!!
Post by: BobbyT on 06 March 2006, 21:07
mine dont work, but it got through the mot! 
Title: Re: Help me settle an argument!!!
Post by: StokeMk2 on 07 March 2006, 16:13
Cheers guys, sorted it now :smiley:

although the argument now continues to the fog light (now i KNOW there is only one of those!!!)

Title: Re: Help me settle an argument!!!
Post by: DubFan on 07 March 2006, 17:47
Even though both light clusters contain a reversing light, it isn't always connected up or sometimes just doesn't have a bulb.
On my Mk2 16v I had to put a bulb in and wire it up (just linked to the other side). On my Mk3 16v I had to break the plastic on the back of the cluster to fit a bulb for the reversing light.
And it was the same story on my mates mk2 Scirrocco Scala.