One tail light dimmer than other

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hadi125
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One tail light dimmer than other

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Hello folks

On my polo 1.2 match the right tail light is considerably dimmer/weaker than the left one. To the point that in the day time you can’t even see it. Any reasons for cause and/or solutions?

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Re: One tail light dimmer than other

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could be a bad earth connection.

check the other lights see if they are the same.
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Re: One tail light dimmer than other

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I'd suggest that you start with some basic checks, so, get both rear clusters out and check which bulbs are in each - and check that the tail lights do not use two bulbs but one has failed.
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Re: One tail light dimmer than other

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Bad earth connection would dim all the light one cluster, not just a singular bulb.
A dying light could go a bit dim.
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Re: One tail light dimmer than other

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Got the problem solved. The tail light had a faulty manufactured bulb. Front sidelights had some loose wiring


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