96 Jetta GLS taillights always on?

[maxim26]

hello, on a 96 Jetta GLS, are the L & R tail lights supposed to be on as part of the daytime running lights feature? I have an electrical problem which leaves my tialights & center rear stoplight on all the time, that I am trying to diagnose. It would be useful to know if the L& R tail lights are part of the DTR lights thing or not.

Thanks for your replies

[boschmann]

No they are not. It could be a grounding issue in the trunk or tail light housing area or an issue with the headlight switch.

[nicoleos]

I have the same problem, but when i brake, they light brighter. My third taillight is always on, too.

[nicoleos]

Will that do anything to my battery or damage anything?

[boschmann]

Nicoleos, you probably have a bad ground connection back there.

[nicoleos]

Boschmann, when my car is off, and i step on the brake, the cluster light and the ac/ defroster light lights also. What does that tell me?

[boschmann]

Have you noticed any relationship to moving the ignition switch?

[nicoleos]

When i step on the brake, it lights the dash and makes a clicking sound, except when i have the ignition on auxiliary mode. Then, the lights come on automatically, but not clicking sound!?!

[boschmann]

I still think there's a problem with the wiring in the rear. Possibly a bulb twisted in improperly.

[mike1989]

check your fuses.

[mike1989]

if you get a clicking sound your relays might be the problem. you should check that out