2013 Passat Rear Turn Light no longer working

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Asked by Guru15XCL Aug 23, 2019 at 05:33 PM about the 2013 Volkswagen Passat S

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The "bulb fail" light appeared on my dash indicating a bulb failure.  I checked
all lights and realized that the rear passenger tail/blinker light (outside) was
no longer working.   What was odd is that usually when that bulb is out, I get
a really FAST clicking sound when turning on the blinker.  This time, it blinks
as if the light is working fine (i.e., regular not fast interval).  

I replaced the bulb - still not working

I replaced the entire socket - still not working

I checked all fuses on driver's side fuse box - All are fine, blinker still not
working.

Any ideas as to what is causing this?   Called the dealer and they will charge
$150 for diag (which would go toward repair) but I hope to exhaust all
measures before spending that money.  

8 Answers

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Anyone? Still looking for help and advice on this. Break, turn light and hazard light all use same bulb on this side and none are working.

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I am having same problem. My brake lights and signals aren't working along with hazards. I was told could be turn signal switch.

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I am having the same problem. Did you figure out what the cause is?

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Well its not brake switch and not turn signal switch. If i push the plug that goes into tail light its self the light will come on. So right now I am ordering the tail light socket itself. If thats not it it has to be the whole wiring harness itself. I pray its not cause that is $$$

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Ok so I just said i was replacing the socket but I figured let me tried one more time. That connect in photo was not getting enough power because it was sliding back and forth. Well I took a pair of needle nose pilers and clamped down on it just a little where i saw it was fully touching and no moving. And bam it works now!

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Where is this located at where you clamped down on it????

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Anymore pictures? I’m having the same problem

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I am having same problem. Left turn signal not working. The turn signal flasher blinks at normal rate inside the car. Changed the buld, still having same problem.

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