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Old 02-28-2005, 10:34 PM   #1
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Question 96 Jetta GLS taillights always on?

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.

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Old 03-01-2005, 02:20 PM   #2
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Re: 96 Jetta GLS taillights always on?

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.
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Old 03-02-2005, 04:21 PM   #3
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Re: 96 Jetta GLS taillights always on?

I have the same problem, but when i brake, they light brighter. My third taillight is always on, too.
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Old 03-02-2005, 05:49 PM   #4
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Re: 96 Jetta GLS taillights always on?

Will that do anything to my battery or damage anything?
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Old 03-02-2005, 07:48 PM   #5
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Re: 96 Jetta GLS taillights always on?

Nicoleos, you probably have a bad ground connection back there.
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Old 03-03-2005, 01:21 PM   #6
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Re: 96 Jetta GLS taillights always on?

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?
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Old 03-04-2005, 06:18 PM   #7
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Re: 96 Jetta GLS taillights always on?

Have you noticed any relationship to moving the ignition switch?
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Old 03-07-2005, 01:44 PM   #8
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Re: 96 Jetta GLS taillights always on?

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!?!
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Old 03-09-2005, 06:46 PM   #9
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Re: 96 Jetta GLS taillights always on?

I still think there's a problem with the wiring in the rear. Possibly a bulb twisted in improperly.
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Old 11-23-2005, 11:27 PM   #10
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Re: 96 Jetta GLS taillights always on?

check your fuses.
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Old 11-29-2005, 10:41 PM   #11
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Re: 96 Jetta GLS taillights always on?

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