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Offline JamesR27

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Lost rear brake lights
« on: 13 August 2025, 09:53 »
On Monday I started up and when I touched the brake got a warning to check rear left brake light, so rang the garage and took it down. On my way I then lost the right brake light so checked the lights and indicators all working. The top light in the spoiler still works which is strange.

The garage had a look but said it was nothing simple and would need to book it in but said it could be 2 new lights.

Looking only a few people had a warning light but it disappeared after software update. My car says it’s up to date.

Just wondering if anyone has had anything similar?
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Re: Lost rear brake lights
« Reply #1 on: 13 August 2025, 12:21 »
Check again after you've left it over night.

Mine complains about light faults occassionally only for it to sort its life out after a shutdown.

The car systems are still buggy as hell.
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Offline JamesR27

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Re: Lost rear brake lights
« Reply #2 on: 13 August 2025, 20:17 »
Thanks. It’s tucked away in the garage now so hopefully when I next start it, it will clear up or I will check for another update.
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Offline JamesR27

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Re: Lost rear brake lights
« Reply #3 on: 20 August 2025, 14:19 »
Sadly leaving it for a week keeping my fingers crossed did not do the trick. It did take an update also but no joy. Will have a better look tomorrow before it goes to the garage Friday.
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Re: Lost rear brake lights
« Reply #4 on: 24 August 2025, 13:51 »
Just to update everyone I had the car booked into the dealers on Friday and they replaced both rear lights and that’s fixed fixed the issue.
Mk 8.5 Clubsport Pure White, Queenstown, DCC.
MK 7.5 R Pure White, Pretoria Silver, DCC, Rear Camera.
Gone - MK 7 GTI Carbon Grey, Rear Camera, Service Pack.
Gone - MK 6 GTI  Reflex Silver, Monza Shadows, RCD 510, Rear Camera, Bluetooth, Tyre Pressure Sensor, Xenons Convenience pack, Service Pack :)
Gone - MK 5 GTI Reflex Silver, Monza II 18's, Luxury Pack, Mulitchanger