Joseph Meehan wrote:
> wrote:
> > We have a 2002 Passat wagon and it's left rear turn signal works -
> > then doesn't - then does. I took it to the dealer and they replaced
> > the bulb for free, but heck I don't want to keep taking it up there.
> > Is there something I can look into?
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> Are you saying that it works and then stops working and for no reason
> you know of, starts working again? It is only the left rear signal that
> does not work? Has it worked since they replaced the bulb? Is there any
> connections with the use of your brakes?
>
> I suspect it would fail only when you turned the turn signal on and then
> either used the brakes with it on or more likely only failed with the tail
> lights were on. If I am correct, replacing the lamp will usually fix it for
> good. It can be the lamp malfunctioning causing this.
>
> --
> Joseph Meehan
>
> Dia duit

Come to think of it. I bet it (left-rear turn signal) malfunctions only
when the brakes are applied. I had the bulb replaced last week and it
does work now - on occasion. But, I'll need to check it when the
brakes are applied. Thanks for the ifo.

Todd