high level 3rd brakelight - anyone had one replaced

[Teutonic_Tamer]

OK, as per subject line, and from this earlier thread: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=91342 - has anyone here actually had the 3rd high level brake light replaced (under warranty or otherwise)? 

Mine needs doing, and the stealer reckons the entire rear spoiler needs replacing too.  They say they can not separate the brake light from the spoiler - yet I'm sure it could be separated?  Are they telling me porkies? 

Mine is going in next week. full of mist. but reading this topic sounds like a bad idea. now cancelled.

I certainly wouldn't recommend cancelling it.  Afterall, you are getting done for free under warranty, whereas if you don't get it changed now, and the LEDs start to fail after the warranty has expired, you will then have to pay out your own pocket for the full cost. 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Hi T_T,
Well this will add to the confusion! I had mine done under warranty about 2 months ago now. The car went in for this

Mine was actually much worse than that.  However, since I correctly adjusted the rear squirter away from the light, and may due to the relative dry weather, the light is now completely dry.  However, with the amount of water which was in there, I don't hold any chances for the longevity of the LEDs, so it is still getting done.

And came out approx 2 hours later with the brake light replaced and dry. It looked a lot better, and completely dry, but wasn't "sitting in" properly on one side. I pushed it hard, and it sort of clipped itself in. It's been perfect since. i reckon they are now clip in. My GTI was new in March this year if it helps 

You mean they forgot the retaining screws . . . .   

[Yorkishire]

Apologies for reserecting this thread.

My High Level brake light has stopped working and at first I thought it may be the fuse until reading this thread 

My question is anyone who didn't have the HLB fixed did your car pass an MOT.  My MOT is due in two weeks and having just shelled out for the cambelt and water pump changing at 50,000 and the service (£550 total) I haven't got the spare £400 the stealer is asking so I'm thinking of leaving it a few months.

Any advice welcomed - thanks

[Rhyso]

Read this thread

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=121067.0

[Yorkishire]

Thnaks for finding this, I've ordered the light and I'm going to give it a go.

[shakee]

Used that guide a couple of months back, worked a treat and saved a fortune

[Yorkishire]

Saved myself £357.43 by removing the HLB myself.  Followed the guide without any problems. 

Couple of things I would add to the guide. I put a couple of strips of masking tape around the spoiler just in case and also added a few drops of clear sealant to where the srews are/where located to stop any stray spray.

Thanks agin for the guide.