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Hi everybody - problem solved. As per my last posts, I stripped the column switch again and cleaned the contacts (the ones 'inside' the switch, not the connector contacts) with fine emery & Servisol and the high beam is working ok. I had cleaned the contacts previously, but had been fooled by a ...

I'm going to go back to the column switch and investigate further.

Away for a couple of days so I'll post an update next week - thanks for the help so far.

I'm wondering if it's worth another clean of the contacts inside the column switch based on the comment about current flow. The fact that the high beam & flash is on the common line (white cable, 39/56a) between column switch and H7 lamp and works when you flash would suggest that power is ok be...

I haven't done any coding but I do have VCDS if there's anything to check. I substituted a 21W test lamp into the holder and I get the same results - no blue dash light and no power to lamp. Is there a module that controls the lights or is it a straightforward connection between switches/sockets/lam...

Hi, sorry it took 24hrs but I have the info. At rotary light switch pin 4, the white/black is 12V with ignition on and lights on. OV at lights off/sidelight. At Column switch (pin41 on connector, 56 on column switch), the white/black is 12V with ignition on and lights on. OV at lights off/sidelight....

Hi, yes the car is standard - no mods, no hacked wiring.

Pin 4 - is that at stalk/rotary light switch or 10-pin connector at light unit?

I will check this out when I get home and report back.

I am looking for some help with a 2013 6R Polo lighting problem.. The lights (DRL, sidelights, dipped beam) are working ok apart from high beam (ignition 'on', lights in ‘on’ postion, stalk pushed forwards). There is no blue light on the dash and the high beams do not illuminate. The flash of the hi...